By Lori Fredrich Senior Food Writer, Dining Editor Published Jun 18, 2020 at 2:01 PM Photography: Lori Fredrich

It's been just over three months since diners have been able to enjoy the delicious food from Ca'Lucchenzo.

But the Italian restaurant at 6030 W. North Ave. in Wauwatosa, has announced that they will re-open today, June 18, for curbside pick-up. 

Contactless carry-out will be available Thursday through Saturday with pick-up between 5 and 7 p.m. All orders must be placed online, with orders accepted beginning at noon for same-day pick-up.

Daily menus will include at least one pasta kit (fresh pasta and sauce), a variety of antipasti, dessert, a cocktail kit and wine packs. Today's featured pasta kit includes includes one pound of housemade bucatini pasta, one pint of Amatriciana sauce (tomato, onion and guanciale) and pecorino romano cheese ($45). View the full menu online.

Patio dining to come

The restaurant will also open for patio dining beginning Thursday, June 25. Patio dining will be available by reservation only (weather permitting) during regular operating hours (Tuesday through Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m.). Reservations can be made online beginning at 3 p.m. for same-day dining. No advance reservations will be available, due to potential fluctuations in weather.

Select sidewalk tables will also be available along North Avenue and for walk-ups on a first-come, first-served basis.

Lori Fredrich Senior Food Writer, Dining Editor

As a passionate champion of the local dining scene, Lori has reimagined the restaurant critic's role into that of a trusted dining concierge, guiding food lovers to delightful culinary discoveries and memorable experiences.

Lori is an avid cook whose accrual of condiments and spices is rivaled only by her cookbook collection. Her passion for the culinary industry was birthed while balancing A&W root beer mugs as a teenage carhop, fed by insatiable curiosity and fueled by the people whose stories entwine with every dish. Lori is the author of two books: the "Wisconsin Field to Fork" cookbook and "Milwaukee Food". Her work has garnered journalism awards from entities including the Milwaukee Press Club. In 2024, Lori was honored with a "Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch" award by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association.

When she’s not eating, photographing food, writing or planning for TV and radio spots, you’ll find Lori seeking out adventures with her husband Paul, traveling, cooking, reading, learning, snuggling with her cats and looking for ways to make a difference.