I have had the pleasure of dining at Cafe Bella Luca many times and I have to say, they never disappoint. Over the few weeks that I have stayed in T or C, Cafe Bella Luca has been the best thing to happen to my diner hour. The Sea Scallops dish there is the best I've ever had - sauteed... more

This week we dined at Cafe Bella Luca for the third time this year. In the Truth or Consequences setting it is a great place. Most of the dishes we've tried were great - although I was very disappointed in the Eggplant Parmesan, way too big and heavy. The calamari appetizer is very good, as is the bread. The conceit... more

As a New Mexican, I had grown up with a distaste for T or C as a dumpy little town with one of the only lakes in the state. So when told to check out this joint for some yummy Italian food I thought, "Yeah right!" The room is much more like something from a much larger city. High ceiling... more

You have to get off I-10, but it's well worth it. Or maybe you can plan to stay over in funky, sleepy Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, and benefit from the ancient,healing natural hotsprings. Whichever way, make sure Cafe Bella Luca is on your list. Making its own sauces, pastas, bread, etc........this is a taste delight worthy of the more... more

I was quite surprised to find such a great resteraunt in such a small town. We ended up eating here two days in a row. The food was simply superb. The calamari was among the best I have ever tatsed. Quite a nice selection of wine also. Service was excellent. We had the same waitress both days and she was... more

outstanding find in an otherwise regular bunch of small town eating establishments. We ate 5 meals here in 3 days. Not a bad meal, sevice, all was so good.... more

I ate there for the first ime yesterday, lunch. I couldn't believe we'd find a place like this in T or C. This is a restaurant that would be at home in Dallas or NYC, and the prices would be double. I had ½ Ruben sandwich + salad. Now, you would think a Ruben sandwich is nothing special; but this... more

Cafe Bella Luca is one of the nicest surprises I've had in a long time. This restaurant would be a great discovery in any major city, but to find it in such a small town as T or C is amazing. Sublime calamari in the New Mexican hinterlands... Wow. I'm not sure which I like better, Bella Luca or the... more

It's all true. I've had calamari all over the world and this is the best I've ever had ANYWHERE. Give it a try and have a taste of heaven on earth. They have two very cool and kinda romantic booths. more