Lucia Vancouver names chef Marquella Uhrig

Lucia, the Mount Pleasant Italian restaurant at 3124 Main Street in Vancouver, has installed Marquella Uhrig as head chef and rolled out a revised menu, according to a May 17 Daily Hive report. The restaurant’s website lists Lucia as a modern Italian restaurant in the heart of Mount Pleasant and shows current operating hours from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Lucia opened in June 2025 in the former Anthem Sound Lounge and Smitty’s Oyster House space, according to Vancouver Is Awesome. ### Who is Marquella Uhrig? Marquella Uhrig is a Vancouver chef whose recent background includes Giusti, Savio Volpe and Fred’s Ambleside, according to Daily Hive and Vancouver Magazine. Vancouver Magazine reported on April 29 that Lucia was bringing Uhrig into the kitchen and said a release described her as a familiar face in Vancouver’s Italian dining scene. Daily Hive said Uhrig had recently taken the reins at Lucia and quoted her saying the move felt like “a natural next step.” In that release, she said Lucia was “a place built for people to gather and to share,” and Daily Hive said her menu direction was aimed back toward Italian cooking traditions in an approachable format. (dailyhive.com) ### What changed at Lucia’s menu? Daily Hive said the new menu is anchored in house-made pastas and pizza and highlighted antipasti including smoked olives, burrata, seasonal greens and meatballs. (dailyhive.com) The publication also pointed to drinks including a Hugo Spritz as part of the current offering. Vancouver Magazine reported in April that Lucia had already been known for pizzas and pastas, including lamb ragu malfadine, before Uhrig’s arrival. (dailyhive.com) That earlier item said Uhrig would soon be refreshing the menu, which aligns with Daily Hive’s May report that the revised food program is now in service. ### What do diners know about the patio? Daily Hive reported that Lucia’s heated patio had been revamped and could be enclosed or opened depending on conditions. (dailyhive.com) The publication described the patio as part of the restaurant’s current spring and summer setup. Lucia’s own website does not detail the patio buildout, but it does confirm the Main Street address and active reservations system. (vanmag.com) That means the patio update, as described by Daily Hive, is part of the restaurant’s current public-facing relaunch rather than a future plan. ### How does this fit with Lucia’s short history? Lucia opened on June 13, 2025, according to Vancouver Is Awesome, which reported at launch that the restaurant came from the group behind Harbour Oyster & Bar and Social YVR. (dailyhive.com) That report said chef Zachary Steele was leading the team at opening and that the menu would include pizzas, pastas and antipasti. By April 29, 2026, Vancouver Magazine had reported that Lucia was changing course in the kitchen with Uhrig’s arrival. Daily Hive’s May 17 report shows that transition has now moved from announcement to service, with a new menu in place and the patio reopened for the warmer season. ### Where can diners find the current version of Lucia? Lucia’s website lists the restaurant at 3124 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5T 3G7, with reservations available online and contact by phone at 604-336-6046. (vancouverisawesome.com) The menu page also directs larger groups of 10 or more to contact the restaurant for private or group dining inquiries. May 2026 is the key date for the current rollout: Vancouver Magazine flagged Uhrig’s arrival on April 29, and Daily Hive reported on May 17 that the new menu and patio were in place. (vanmag.com) Diners looking for the latest offerings can verify hours and book directly through Lucia’s website. (luciaonmain.com)