LUCIOS PIZZERIA - CUSTOMER COMMENTS - 25 YEARS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION - OCT 1987 - OCT 2012
Wow! We have experienced our most special moments at Lucios. Lucios is not a restaurant to us, it's a place where we visit our friends, and get fed at the same time. We don't even look at the menu anymore! Bad? Yes, but that's how long we have been eating at Lucios. We were devastated by Claudio's passing, however we have come to know and love Bimba, and every single person who works at Lucios, from Xander to all the beautiful waitrons. All we can say is, "Thankyou" for giving us a special place to visit, whether it is a celebration or just an Italian diningroom. We visited the restaurant (the three of us) and brought a special friend of mine for the last 10 years. Whilst we were eating our main course, we heard a catastrophe next to us, and as we turned to look, we noticed that the gorgeous Maria (our waitress) had dropped a chocolate mousse on the floor, which upon landing splattered all over our "special friend's" outfit - from his shoes, to his jeans, to his collar, face and hair. Needless to say, we were hysterical!
Gary Jerrard / Anne Bartman / Isandro Pinto (Since 1991)
Always good food and friendly service, which you have been able to maintain despite Claudio's sad passing.
Viva la famiglia
Anton & Janine Coy (+- 8 years)
Lucios was like an extension of my kitchen.
-The minimum visit / take away was once a week on a Thursday. I used to still study in Rosebank and the one number I had always saved on my phone (at the beginning of cellphones), was the number for Lucios - you should know how much I loved the pizza if I was prepared to call (at those crazy expensive rates) as I left Rosebank. As I arrived my Lucios Special with extra chillies was just out the oven and ready for me to enjoy.
-The eye-candy waiters has always been great!
-Best memory: A group of us decided to go to a restaurant in Pretoria, only to find out we could not get there due to the 94.7 roadrace - almost 2 hours later we managed to circle back - instead of pretentious French we had the best afternoon here at Lucios, with a Joburg thunderstorm added for atmosphere.
Daniel van der Linde (20 years)
Great memories were made from the personalised hospitality. With Claudio and family, we shared great wines and dishes selected from their personal favourites. Through Bimba's homely touch and Claudio's personal touch, they shared a passion for food, that were enjoyed by friends, family and customers. Lucios is our local taste of Italy. Bimba and Armando you are still like our family X.
Michael Kayser (15 years)
JUST LOVE IT !
Allan & Zandree Lill (7 years)
Salute! After 25 years we still feel welcome every time we step into Lucios Pizzeria! Warm hugs, friendly service and tasty food keeps us coming back every time! Congratulations Bimba and staff on an impressive 25 years!
Pat and Trevor Cramer (25 years)
Our favourite local. A legend place and more special memories than I can ever tell! Thank you and here's to the next 50 years!
Andrew Klinkert (25 years)
My family and I dined here every Thursday for 20 years - and then we moved to Plet. We sat at every table. We sampled every dish - I settled for the chicken livers and pizza Napoletana for almost all those years.
And
Every Thursday for 20 years Claudio came to chat. About life. About cars. About his special car. About school. About laughter and fun times. 25 years on and he is gone - but not in spirit. I feel him now. Ciao Claudio.
Derek Parker (25 years)
Still my best restaurant ever! Atmosphere superb. Had quite a few of my birthdays here. Always like your waitrons.
Pieter Els (14 years)
Our favourite family get-together restaurant. All birthdays etc here. Love the food and ambience. Have brought our grandkids here (from prams to sitting at table). Our daughter and family now in New Zealand and they keep saying they miss Lucios!!
Kay Herbert (12 years)
We have always had a great experience at Lucios. Food and service has always been absolutely fantastic. It shows that this business over the years has been owner-managed.
Bernard Drotschie (Since 1987)
Lucios has always been a 'family' fun environment with friendly service and a personal and special feel to service and food. We miss Claudio and his apron. Thank you for keeping his legacy alive even after he left. All my love.
Kyle Matthews (Since 2007)
Visiting Lucios feels like visiting family. My experience with Lucios goes back so many years. Claudio 'helped' us to raise my youngest son. He used to visit Lucios just when Claudio bought the restaurant and Claudio brought my son and his friends home sometimes after closing the restaurant. Anton my son, worked here when he was at university and today, he is running his own restaurant in the USA. Anton just turned 41 years old.
Serah Uys (25 years)
In two years, Lucios has become my 'home away from home'. Working with an amazing bunch of friends, getting to have a laugh with workmates as well as customers always means there is never a dull moment! And the food ..... even after seeing thousands of plates go out, I still find myself wanting to tuck into every plate I serve. I luv Lucios.
Joubert Swanepoel (3 years) - Waiter
Lovely atmosphere - Staff excellent - Pizza Perfect!
Bert & Carol Baid ( 20 years)
We've known the restaurant and the family for many, many years. We've had some memorable dinners with our family and friends and will come back for years to come!! What I remember is always feeling part of a bigger family.
Andre Pienaar (Since 1990)
Always a good vibe, good food & friendly service.
Marina Esplin (20 years)
ALWAYS GREAT, FOOD WONDERFUL, STAFF THE BEST!
Ray Holtshausen (10 years+)
Always a wonderful experience!
Love the homely, family environment and being remembered is always a great feeling!
Congrats on your birthday!
May there be many more to come XX
Sia Ragni (14 years)
In two years, Lucios has become my 'home away from home'. Working with an amazing bunch of friends, getting to have a laugh with workmates as well as customers always means there is never a dull moment! And the food ..... even after seeing thousands of plates go out, I still find myself wanting to tuck into every plate I serve. I luv Lucios.
Joubert Swanepoel (3 years) - Waiter
Lovely atmosphere - Staff excellent - Pizza Perfect!
Bert & Carol Baid ( 20 years)
We've known the restaurant and the family for many, many years. We've had some memorable dinners with our family and friends and will come back for years to come!! What I remember is always feeling part of a bigger family.
Andre Pienaar (Since 1990)
Always a good vibe, good food & friendly service.
Marina Esplin (20 years)
ALWAYS GREAT, FOOD WONDERFUL, STAFF THE BEST!
Ray Holtshausen (10 years+)
Always a wonderful experience!
Love the homely, family environment and being remembered is always a great feeling!
Congrats on your birthday!
May there be many more to come XX
Sia Ragni (14 years)
