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Lucrezia Café

Chesterton, Indiana · Indiana Dunes National Park

Why stop here: Lucrezia Café is a $$$ italian pick in Chesterton for Indiana Dunes National Park travelers. Use it as a route-town meal stop.

CuisineItalian
Price$$$
TownChesterton
NearIndiana Dunes National Park

Italian classics and martinis in a snug converted house with a fairy-lit patio — a longtime Region best-Italian winner and the dressed-up option minutes from the lakeshore.

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Updated July 2026. Restaurant hours, menus, and reservation policies change — confirm before you go.

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