Luciano’s Restaurant in Mevo Modiim

I have had the pleasure of working and eating many times at Luciano’s Restaurant these past few months. There is always something interesting happening at the restaurant; I have hundreds of funny stories, there is never a dull moment. People come for the atmosphere, the food, and to feel a connection with R’ Shlomo. For many people the restaurant is the epitome of the Moshav.

During the recent festival, I was working in the restaurant for over a dozen hours. The pizzas were a blur, food going out as fast as we could put it into the oven. People were lined up to get a slice, and everyone really enjoyed themselves. Despite the craziness of the crowds, everyone commented how nice it was to be there. It’s just one of those places that feels like coming home, no matter how many guests you have over. One customer walked in and asked me for a Carlebach and a slice. I stopped what I was doing and laughed.

Personally, I have been eating at the restaurant for over a decade. While I was living in Canada, it was often my first and last stop to and from the airport whenever I came to Israel for a visit. Shoshana is always there with a joke and a smile, and of course, excellent food. Shoshana is one of those people who is always b’simcha, always looking on the bright side of things. Things have stayed the same over the years, and the pizza is still great, defiantly worth coming back for again and again.

The food is one of the best aspects of the restaurant. Everything is made from scratch using only olive oil and fresh ingredients. You can really taste the difference in the pizza, pasta and salads.

On those long Summer nights, there is nothing like sitting in the garden outside the restaurant in the glow of the candle light, spending time with friends. The restaurant has been the setting for many a first date; it’s a great place to meet your soul mate. Just like Cheers, it’s nice to go somewhere where everyone knows your name.