Qype: Trattoria Lucca in London

London - Eating & Drinking - Restaurants - Italian & Pizza


Bellisimo. There's a very rare Urbanite 5 stars right there. But these guys just got it right on many levels. The decor is average but serves its purpose. You're likely to be served by one of two older Italian gents who niggle at each other in an endearing way and fall over each other to ensure you understand the Italian specials board they bring round to your table. Price is pretty decent for what you get - we had 2 starters, 3 mains and a bottle of vino for £60. And it's the type of place where service isn't automatically included, but one where you wouldn't actually mind.

Cherry on top for me was I went in there with a little craving for saltimbocca (a dish of veal, sage and proscuitto, that actually translates to 'jumps in the mouth' :) ) but it wasn't on the menu. A little dispondent I gazed over the other, admittadly yummy things, on the menu and when the guy came around for our order I thought I'd mention it. His reply was 'You want saltimbocca? No problem.' And it wasn't. And it was brilliant. And so was the duck breast with a cherry sauce that my friend had.

All in all a simple dining experience that can rely on its raw talent over bells and whistles.

Check out my review of Trattoria Lucca - I am Urbanite - on Qype