Luca

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4.5

( 8 reviews )

Grocery, Specialty Food, Delis

88 St John St, London EC1M 4EH, United Kingdom +44 2038-593-000

Luca is a warm and inviting Italian restaurant located in London, United Kingdom. The vintage, brick-lined restaurant offers an elevated Italian menu as well as fireside terrace seating for guests to enjoy. Luca also provides no-contact delivery and takeaway options for those who prefer to dine from the comfort of their own homes. With a 4.5 rating on Google Maps and nearly 1,000 reviews, Luca has become a popular destination for those seeking incredible food and impeccable service. The restaurant's ambiance is highlighted by its lovely decor and friendly staff, making it a go-to option for those who appreciate a great atmosphere. Despite being closed on Sunday and Monday, Luca is a must-visit establishment for anyone seeking a delicious and cozy dining experience.

Amenities and More

Offerings
- Coffee
- Cocktails
- Vegetarian options
- Private dining room
Planning
- Accepts reservations
- Reservations required
Payments
- Credit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Service options
- Outdoor seating
Children
- High chairs
Crowd
- LGBTQ+ friendly

Reviews

4.5/5

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Steve bae

March 22, 2024

Some of the best Italian we’ve had outside of Italy. We shared several different plates with a table of four so got to try several different plates and all of them were done perfectly and with beautiful presentation. Our server Amy was friendly and fun, and super knowledgeable about the menu. Michelin quality food with family feeling service. Our favorites on the menu were the monkfish crudo, the halibut, and the pasta with rabbit. 6 stars! Would absolutely come back.

Demon knight

March 22, 2024

Luca a phenomenal restaurant from start to finish. it is rare that I ever give 5 stars to a restaurant. it is even rare I give 4 stars. in this case, it is an easy 5. I’ll start with the decor, the place is simply stunning, giving you a feeling of a high end restaurant in Sicily. Staff were exceptional. very attentive and knowledgeable. excellent wine selection and a phenomenal sommelier (who’s also the GM and looked after us the whole evening) - Stephan. we were 2 and ordered 9 dishes and 5 desserts. ofc, all staff members were shocked. but we’ve had to try. we don’t go east often. plus, this is how we roll. I’ll start with the phenomenal bread which is made by a separate bakery and it is simply phenomenal. accommodating throughout the whole meal, as you dip the bread and the mouthwatering genius sauces. their Sicilian olive oil is to die for. how can an olive oil be this exceptional? the parmesan fries were to die for. such thin batter that melts in your mouth, made me think - how the hell it didn’t break frying it! the Monk fish starter was probably one of the best dishes of the night. so as the burrata with the fig, beetroot and hazelnut. both dishes had multiple textures and flavors accumulating throughout. seconds after you took the bite. the scallops were boring and I’d avoid ordering. we’ve had 3 pastas, the Rabbit Tagliatelle was good but missing salt. the Cappelletti and Tortelli were both amazing. empowering and full of flavor. The lamb was made to perfection but had too many things on the plate. so I’d simply would of had just the lamb with the goats curd and would of found the dish perfect. everything else took away for the perfectly cooked meat. the halibot was great but nothing exceptional. all 5 desserts were amazing. very light and simply accurate. I would avoid the mains and focus on the Anti Pasti, Primi and desserts.

Sherry j

March 22, 2024

The atmosphere of the restaurant was amazing. We had a quick drink at the waiting area and then we moved to the dinning room. The waiters were very friendly and professional. We were impressed by the food and the portions were sufficient. We would recommend this restaurant, especially for a special occasion!!!

Sean mcrae

March 22, 2024

I thoroughly enjoyed my visit here. We got the lunch express menu, and each course was well-thought out and delicious. Even the bread we got at a starter felt unique and tasted amazing. My trout was very tender and the warm tartar sauce was tangy and paired well with the fish. The portions were good size and I felt full afterwards. The pannacotta dessert was a little too sour but the tiramisu was perfect.

Gordon chiu

March 22, 2024

Hands down the best food in London. Everything was so well presented and tasted out of this world. The service was impeccable to match. We had the pleasure of chatting with Nancy and Christina (I hope I got the spelling right) and they made the experience so memorable. Highly recommended.

Mzjoolz

March 22, 2024

Such an amazing restaurant, traditional Italian comfort food but make it classy. Went with a couple of friend and we got seated in a very lovely location. The bread was stunning, and the wine selection really good too!

Laci howard

March 22, 2024

What an amazing restaurant! We have been planning to come here for years but never got the chance, and I decided to take my girlfriend to her birthday dinner there. We came and were greeted properly and there was already a birthday greeting card waiting on the table. The service was just delightful throughout, and we were glad we took the chef’s menu. They made sure our dietary restrictions once again and then the show began. Got some super crusty and airy sourdough along with their own olive oil, made especially for them in Puglia. The starters were a monkfish crudo and a burrata. The buratta was just brilliant. Then we got the capellini pasta with wild mushrooms, that was just wow. Later we had the best fillet steak I had this year and a chocolate bar to die for. My girlfriend got another treat in form of a biscuit with a Nutella like chocolate on it. Great atmosphere and amazing wine service and wines. Will definitely come back again!

Vicky

March 22, 2024

An amazing experience here and couldn’t recommend more, one of the best meals I’ve had! We went for the chefs menu for the element of surprise and was not disappointed as it was all delicious with no rush. Burrata and monkfish ceviche for starter (bets burrata I’ve had so creamy), primi was pumpkin tortelli, mains one fish and one dear then dessert a torte. Such a nice atmosphere and Gloria our waitress was so friendly and nice. Can’t wait to come back!