If you enjoy authentic dining experiences, there’s a gorgeous Italian restaurant in northwest Indiana that has an amazing outdoor patio you have to see. Guests can dine on an old-fashioned porch while enjoying a wealth of pastas, pizza, seafood, and other delectable eats that will make you think you’ve died and gone to Rome.
Whether or not it’s a special occasion, this brilliant eatery will give you a meal to remember. Scroll on for more information.
Lucrezia Ristorante is a beautiful Italian eatery in the town of Crown Point, Indiana that offers a unique dining experience you’ll never forget. The restaurant opened in 2003 and is named for Lucrezia Borgia, a historic figure who was made to marry three different men in order to fulfill her family’s lust for power.
Facebook/Lucrezia Ristorante - Crown Point Born in 1480 to the man who later became Pope Alexander VI, Lucrezia’s first marriage was annulled and her second husband was killed so that she would have to marry a third man named Alfonso. This marriage gave her much power and wealth, and it is rumored that she used her influence to murder her family’s enemies.
There’s nothing suspicious going on here though. Those who enjoy dining outdoors will especially love eating at this place. The old-fashioned porch is shaded in parts and elevated above the rest of the tables below.
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Umbrellas cover the tables on the patio, and in combination with a myriad of trees, provide shade for a comfortable and relaxing experience. You’ll want to linger here for a long meal.
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Guests can also choose to dine indoors where there is a lovely bar as well as table seating. Guests enjoy the authentic, vintage decor that is just like restaurants in Italy.
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Lucrezia Restaurante is known as the best Italian restaurant in the state, and it’s mostly due to its delicious food. The place is open daily for lunch, dinner, and late night dining and drinks.
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Menu items include salads, pasta, wood-fired pizza, lamb, chicken, pork, stuffed eggplant, lasagna, and much more. Everything is made fresh, and many dishes use the restaurant’s homemade olive oils, vinegar, wine, and cheeses.
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You can’t leave without trying dessert. Cannoli, gelato, biscotti, tiramisu, and much more are found here. Pair with an espresso. cappuccino, or any number of alcoholic coffee drinks made with Amaretto, Kahlua, or Irish Cream for a fully authentic experience.
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Lucrezia Italian Ristorante is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., and it is located at 4024, 302 S Main St., Crown Point, IN 46307, and you can learn more on its website or Facebook page.
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Born in 1480 to the man who later became Pope Alexander VI, Lucrezia’s first marriage was annulled and her second husband was killed so that she would have to marry a third man named Alfonso. This marriage gave her much power and wealth, and it is rumored that she used her influence to murder her family’s enemies.
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