Luca
988 Reviews
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- Friday12–10 PM
- Saturday12–10 PM
- SundayClosed
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday6–10 PM
- Wednesday12–10 PM
- Thursday12–10 PM
About the Business
Luca | Luca. British seasonal ingredients through an italian lens. From Isaac McHale and The Clove Club.
Contacts
Website
Call Us
+442038593000
88 St John St, London EC1M 4EH
Hours
- Friday12–10 PM
- Saturday12–10 PM
- SundayClosed
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday6–10 PM
- Wednesday12–10 PM
- Thursday12–10 PM
Features
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
- Delivery
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wi-Fi
- Dine-in
- Takeaway
- Fireplace
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Private dining room
- Spirits
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Toilets
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Accepts reservations
- High chairs
- Late-night food
- Lunch
- Upmarket
- Outdoor seating
- Happy-hour drinks
- Small plates
- Reservations required
- Salad bar
- No-contact delivery
Recommended Reviews
Eliane (Elli)
15.03.2024
Luca
Had high expectations given the Michelin star but was fairly disappointed.The chefs menu was a strange combination of dishes (burrata for starters and then stracciatella as primi) and not their most inspiring sounding dishes. The primi was well plated but very bland and flavourless and the dessert was probably nowhere near as nice as the other options on the menu (we saw the other desserts on other tables). Nothing was actively wrong with the food, aside from being overpriced.The service was quite rushed (drinks were almost taken away before finishing etc) and not especially friendly. We could hardly hear what was on out plates. Also no one asked to take our coats or double checked on allergies etc.Overall: the restaurant is very nicely decorated and the food is not bad but for the price I wouldn’t say I’d recommend it.
Sabrina
13.03.2024
Luca
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.
Dor
25.02.2024
Luca
Lucaa 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.
Vicki
20.02.2024
Luca
One of the highlights of this London trip is definitely my lunch at @luca.restaurant ! Different from the typical menu of pasta and risotto, they offer a variety of creative cooking and all of them were so delicious! The starters were already impressive and so were the rest of the meal!The rigatoni for starter and the yoghurt panna cotta for dessert were the most memorable to me. I must go back to try more!
Ema LT
06.02.2024
Luca
I loved the food at Lucas and the restaurant decor is no nice! We were sat in the terrace and had a great time.They have fantastic non alcoholic wines which was a plus for me. The food is incredible and would recommend this place highly.The only thing I noticed (feedback for the restaurant) is that staff were very rigid / very serious, not much interaction or suggestions etc which you would exit from this type of place.
Natalie consta
28.12.2023
Luca
Beautiful place with the most delicious food! I ordered the tortellini with pumpkin and it was sooo good! The tiramisu was the best I’ve ever had. One of the most beautiful restaurants!!
Virginia Malavasi
20.12.2023
Luca
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!
Ido Naim
18.12.2023
Luca
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!
Fotios Psipsilis
18.12.2023
Luca
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!!!
Yasir H.
17.12.2023
Luca
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.
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88 St John St, London EC1M 4EH
Luca