Da Luca in Wycombe

Disappointing after the glowing reviews. Food was average, and service was mediocre. Maybe it was an off night, but unfortunately we won't be around to give it a second chance.

Well, service always charming, good location but I found the food a bit less interesting. I did order the penne alla calabrese which I loved so much but I found it blander with fewer sausage. I'll try something else next time.

My first visit for some time but it as good as ever. I went with two friends for lunch and we all thoroughly enjoyed the food. My friend’s wife had the asparagus starter which she said was out of this world. I had the chicken with vegetables also very good and the other main was the penne with mushrooms also very good. We were served by two charming waitresses who looked after us very well and after a disappointing experience at a chain Italian restaurant last week it was a real pleasure to get back to some honest home cooking that is also good value for money. Highly recommended

We had the most delicious meal here. There was a very extensive menu and everything was freshly cooked. The staff were very friendly and efficient. One of the best Italian restaurants I have ever been to. The prices were very reasonable especially compared to thoseinthe centre of Marlow.

We visited Da Luca Restaurant in Marlow Bottom for a late lunch on a Saturday afternoon. I could tell it was going to be good as soon as I walked through the door. The smell coming from kitchen was mouthwatering. The staff were welcoming and friendly from the moment we sat down. There was plenty of choice on the extensive Menu. The food way exceeded my expectations of the many Italian restaurants I have eaten at in Britain. Everything was fresh and beautifully served. I had the Calamari followed by the Seabass with seafood dish it was all exceptionally good. The House White wine was a delicious Italian Sauvignon Blanc. The Tiramisu was better than I have had in Italy. The bonus was that the prices are very reasonable compared with most the more fancy restaurants in Marlow town centre. On street parking is free and plentiful. I can’t wait to go there again!

Excellent food, fast friendly service, daily specials, very reasonable prices, a real hidden gem. We have visited twice so far, but will certainly return soon.

Absolutely fabulous. Food was spot on and the atmosphere just right. Fantastic staff and great service .We will be returning very soon. Thank you

Came here whilst staying in Cambridge for a concert. Lovely friendly staff who gave recommendations. I had the bruschetta to start, my husband had the mussels which looked delicious. For mains I had the linguine with seafood, tasty and plenty of seafood, prawns were lovely. My husband had the lasagne, which we were told when ordering takes 30mins to cook, which made it even better as you know its freshly done! Ice cream for dessert! Great place.

This Italian restaurant is located a little ways outside of Marlow, you would need a car to drive there, unless you’re local. We both had pizzas, mine was a Caprese, and it was absolutely delicious. Thin crust, but not too thin, and loaded with toppings. My partner is gluten-free, and the restaurant had a gluten-free base which was pretty reasonable – some can be terrible - and again, it had plenty of topping. We could see that the next table Bruschetta as a starter, and that looked delicious, again with very generous toppings. They had pasta as a main course and that went down very well. The price was also very reasonable. If I am in the area, I will certainly go again. Service was friendly and efficient.

I called up to book a table and the staff managed to fit us in. On arrival we were welcomed in and the staff couldn’t be more helpful. Both the menu and specials board had the family excited and struggling to choose, then we were shown the huge steaks that were on offer that looked like something from a YouTube ‘food challenge’ I got one for myself and my two boys shared one. The seafood pasta, cheesy garlic bread, garlic mushrooms, olives and chilli prawns were also beautiful. I couldn’t fault anything that we ordered. This is without doubt one of the best Italian Restaurants I’ve visited. The birthday ice cream and coffee topped off the perfect evening. Thank you!!

Such a great find this is a typical Italian Restaurant Great menu Lots of fabulous specials and the BEST pistachio ice cream ever!

Wow! A friend suggested this restaurant for a meet up instead of the usual haunts in Marlow town centre. It is quite a find and completely fantastic. Terrific menu, plenty of choice, daily specials, all food prepared and cooked to order, incredibly fresh & tasty and great value. Extremely genial hosts create a wonderful atmosphere. Totally recommend.

Absolutely brilliant! Food and service are unbeatable! Love going here!!! Always made very welcome, never had to wait roo long for such excellent food!

Visited Da Luca Restaurant for lunch with my partner on Saturday, the 23/09/23. The service was very good but the food was just excellent, probably the best Italian food we had in years. It was that good that we cancelled a reservation we had for dinner at a different restaurant in town and went again for dinner. Will definitely come back and recommend it to anyone that enjoys Italian food. P.S. - Be prepared as the portions are very generous

Lovely ambience and great food. Looked after the children with us very well. Would thorough recommend! Good price for food

We had a lovely birthday lunch at Da Luca and were able to sit outside as this area is sheltered. Very helpful and friendly staff and delicious food. Thank you

Simply the best Italian food in Marlow. Truly delicious pizza and pasta. Authentic cooking with a lovely family run atmosphere. Pleasant seating inside and out. Very reasonably priced making it an affordable regular option for local families. Don’t change a thing!

As the phone was not being answered (during opening hours), I emailed the restaurant four days ago to request a table. No reply so rang and spoke to Luca himself - only to be told that my email had not been received - without even asking for my email address! Also asked which email address did I use? To which I replied the one on the website of course! Luca then informed me that the restaurant would be closed for 3 weeks from 31 July so we therefore couldn't have eaten there anyway. I courteously highlighted that it would have been really useful if the holiday closure dates had appeared on the website - thus saving his and my time. Luca said that the holiday dates were on the website, to which I replied that they couldn't be seen. I have just checked the website again - which is very small - one homepage and the menu - the closure dates are definitely not there! I have previously eaten at DaLuca's, however will definitely not waste my time trying to book there in the future.

Third time here at Da Luca's, on a rainy Wednesday night, it was packed, luckily we booked. Everyone at our table enjoyed the food, Pizzas Chicken Bolognese and more.

This restaurant is absolutely lovely the staff are very friendly the food is first class all our meals was good lots of choice on the menu highly recommend this restaurant thankyou for a lovely evening

We had dinner here again last night. We live in London, on our way to visit our daughter. Yet again, the food was delicious, truly, a real treat. Luckily we booked, cos it was so busy, great atmosphere and staff so friendly and helpful.

What a find! Food was excellent, service was spot on and prices are reasonable. Only sorry that we don't live nearer to enjoy this place more often.

We had Garlic King Prawns, calamari, and very tasty vegetarian pizza.🍕 Absolutely delicious 😋 So yummy. Never had a bad meal there... Great friendly staff, too. Love the place.

Delicious food & great service, very reasonable too. I would definitely recommend, as it’s the best Italian we’ve had in years.

Our first visit and certainly will not be our last. Very friendly welcome, not a smart trendy restaurant but excellent food, value and service. The place was packed with every table occupied therefore booking in advance appears essential. We were served by the delightful helpful...

Just celebrated our wedding anniversary here and we cannot speak highly enough of it! Food excellent, service outstanding and very reasonably priced. Generous portions of beautiful food. Needless to say it’s very popular so booking is essential. The owner is very friendly and remembered that...

We’ve ordered pizzas from Da Luca before which are consistently very good and I would highly recommend. Probably the best in Marlow and great value for money. So we tried the dine-in experience for my birthday and were sorely disappointed… Considering it’s meant to be...

This was my Valentine treat & we weren’t disappointed - great food & service; loved every mouthful from the bruschetta & fried king prawns starters to my veal alla pizzaiola, sea bass with seafood - finished with luscious lemon sorbet & tiramisu … coffee &...

Went for a family meal at their local restaurant, so was not expecting such a delicious lunch. Fresh sardine starters made us feel we were back in Portugal. My seafood risotto was spectacular and the men's unfilleted whole fish almost fell off the plates, and...

Our first visit, but we strongly suspect not our last. A perfect setting for a senior family members birthday. Good food, great atmosphere and attentive staff. Everyone from 8 to 80 ate well and the time flew by.

Another fabulous visit to Da Luca. We visited with a large family group, and as usual, we were not disappointed. Lovely meal served by such happy kind waiters and waitresses. Such a great prelude to Christmas festivities, we love our time here, we are always...

Our family is spread across several counties, we arrived first and warmly greeted. After a 2+ hour drive from the south coast we enjoyed a coffee and awaited our family to arrive and settle in. Da Luca is an authentic Italian family restaurant. The family...

Friendly staff, delicious food, feels like a genuine Italian restaurant. The specials are always worth trying. What a gem in Marlow Bottom!

We booked Da Luca to see the lovely Angela, it was so nice to see her, it’s a lovely restaurant, lots of choice on the menu, nice to have specials, very good food and of course excellent service, we’ll definitely visit again.

Alberto welcomed us as old friends & we had the best night! The food & wine was exceptional. We really enjoyed our evening and will definitely revisit if we return to Marlow.

We visit this establishment fairly often and we are never disappointed. The food is always exceptional and there’s a lot of variety. The staff are extremely friendly and it’s just an all round great place to go out eat food and enjoy yourself.

Had a wonderful experience at Da Luca, food was excellent service was first class. The setting was very Italian. It was a pleasure to meet the staff thank you for your hospitality

We dine here in May excellent food very friendly staff it was nice to see the locals dinning there.. A five star experience!

Staff has been very kind and friendly and gave us a choice of table, the pizza and calzone was very nice and the dessert also which was only on a black board and not online. Price was very good too, really enjoyed the stay

What a wonderful evening. Felt comfortable and enjoyed my starter main and dessert. I had the special "Crab Ravioli" and it was DELICIOUS. The cheesy garlic bread was the best I've had. Lovely authentic Italian restaurant.

Love this place - great service, friendly staff and delicious food. Outside area works well and quite cosy if it’s chilly. We had the tomato & mozzarella garlic bread to start, I had the carbonara and a salad for my main and my friend had spaghetti and meatballs. SadlyNo room for dessert but a nice coffee to finish. Very reasonably priced and really lovely. So glad it’s literally 3/4 mins walk from my house!

Fantastic place, great host. I got invited by a couple of "old" buddies and it was all good. Had some great Mussels to start, then a great main course, wine and a brandy. I will go back..

We celebrated my wife’s birthday with an outstanding dinner - hot, tasty and delivered with smiling eyes! The fresh monkfish and sea bass portions were huge and cooked to perfection. Thank you Da Luca.

This great restaurant does has done so much for our community, staff are really friendly and they are doing a fab takeaway menu during lockdown.

What a great little restaurant, great food great atmosphere , been there multiple times for the past 2 years and is the best real Italian restaurant in the Marlow area . The pizzas are fantastic and so the rest of the dishes.👍👍🤩🤩🤩

Small family restaurant feel. Good service, food was inexpensive but not the best in terms of quality of food. The pizza was decent. Surprised it is so high on the list of restaurants in Marlow.

This is a fabulous restaurant. Reasonably priced , great wine choices - try the more expensive Primitivo - you won’t be disappointed. The tomato garlic bread was excellent as were all the pizzas. The fish dishes were to die for. The service was warm and friendly. This is a superb establishment- we had the complimentary limoncello too. We definitely will be back when we next visit Marlow - much better Quality than any of the chains and reasonably priced. Try it you won’t be disappointed.

I don’t understand how so many high scores have been awarded to this restaurant. I had the daily special starter and main course and was disappointed. The sauce was the same in each course and I did not recognise the ingredients except salt. If you enjoy lots of salt in your meals then this restaurant would be a good option. I heard another customer complaining about too much salt in the cheese on the pizza’s so it was not just my palette.

We were on a staycay in Marlow and we fancied Italian so gave Da Luca a go. It was just lovely! We were 2 adults & 2 teens and we all really enjoyed our delicious food - the pizza was amazing and we all left feeling stuffed. The service was friendly and so all in all a great spot - if prefer to support smaller, family run places over the horrible chain places then give this a try - you won’t be disappointed

Yummy Pizza 🍕. This is a great little find in the centre of Marlow Arse, the restaurant has outside seating area and is an authentic Italian Restaurant. Would definitely recommend this place for yummy 🍕.

I love this restaurant. The staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming and the pizzas are fabulous. I’ve been going to Da Luca for years and hope to for many years to come, it feels like being in Italy. Highly recommend.

We had takeaway tonight as the restaurant was full due to COVID-19 restrictions. When collecting the food the smell of the food from those that we’re eating in was amazing. We don’t live locally but have family who do. Hopefully those in the area will continue to support this local gem

We have eaten at Da Luca many times, and it's always been a special experience. The service is friendly & efficient, the food is fantastic, the atmosphere is great/

Great food and service. Alway exceptional, I would highly recommend. They just have pride in what they do and deserve to be successful.

Fantastic lockdown takeaway. We ordered via Messenger and selected an available collection slot. The pizza’s and chicken Milanese were lovely. We also ordered a bottle of Limoncello which we forgot so they kindly went out of their way to deliver it! Will definitely be back

We ordered takeaway during the lock down, and the food was delicious. Looking forward to sitting outside eating their yummy food when the Corona has finished. Also, staff are very friendly

Fantastic and Authentic Italian Food and Excellent and Prompt Service! Any questions answered-Friendly and Helpful! Happy and Full! X

Being out in Marlow Bottom I hadn't been before the corona lockdown. It does free delivery to SL7 and I'm now a convert. So much better than Domino's and decent value. We've had 3 deliveries since lockdown and really enjoying it.Personal favourite is Rustica (Tomato, Mozzarella, Meat Balls, Peperoni Sausage, Ham, Onion And Chips) however request an egg instead of the chips, the perfect pizza!Would love to see a white base pizza on the menu, looking forward to sampling a Calzone, and can't wait to go to the actual restaurant when things return to normality.

We come here regularly and get takeaway pizzas every month or so and we came to celebrate my birthday with family, the atmosphere was lovely and the food was superb, will definitely be taking them here again

This is the first time I’ve ever been to da Luca, their was 4of us now we were not in a hurry so the some what slow service was not a big issue but what i did have issue with was three meals came up together one was risotto,a mushroom penne and spaghetti bolognese all very nice i was informed BUT my meal which on the menu said it was pork shank (i would have said gammon) was about 15 minutes after there meals were served up they tried eating slowly but i thought that was very poor it was nice and tender but not being served at the same time a bit poor I think

Wife and I just fancied something Italian so booked a table at DaLuca in marlow bottom we arrived a little early which was a good thing as we had a choice of 2 tables as soon as we were seated the other table was snapped up we ordered our drinks promptly bread and butter soon arrived along with olives the starters were ignored and went for the main course which we knew from previous experience that the portion size was nothing to be trifled with we not disappointed pollo Milanese and spaghetti and tomato sauce was great and the wife's risotto frutti de mare was spectacular just enough room for a little dessert and coffee to finish the service was excellent thank you all at Da Luca see you again soon

Fresh simply cooked Italian food. Surroundings (inside and outside on terrace) are comfortable but not fancy. Cheerful service. Good value.

Haven’t reviewed for a while as our local restaurant. Get used to never being disappointed. Went tonight with friends from Ickenham. Great food excellent service- always feel special. Well done everyone another excellent evening. We are so lucky to have this restaurant as our local.

Without doubt the best pizza in the country. Fantastic choice, cooked to perfection, perfect size, wonderful crust, amazing texture - just as pizza should be, authentic. Also lovely service, very cosy restaurant, nice little outside seating area, friendly, welcoming and with a pleasant atmosphere - not too big, very comfortable and very accommodating. Also fabulous selection of other Italian foods including fish and meat, but it's my pizza go-to and I've never managed to order anything else! Nice pudding choices for those who like puddings. Really a lovely little local gem - lucky us to have Da Luca near-by! We'll definitely be back regularly now that we've found you!

I defy you to find a better restaurant in Buckinghamshire. We have been several times in recent years -the food and service are fantastic and it is a treat to go there.Such high standards are maintained

We were in the area and made a fairly last minute booking. Our table was ready for us when we arrived and we were warmly greeted. All of the staff were attentive and not once did we struggle to get someone's attention. We all enjoyed our food, especially the pizzas. Overall good value for money, will definitely return if the opportunity arises.

My partner and I have been looking for a small, cosy, traditional family run Italian restaurant for sometime that is local to us that has amazing food... we have found that in this restaurant! The food is delicious and is very fairly priced. We will more than likely be regulars now!

Booked a table for 2 at 8.00pm arrived a little early but no problem restaurant was busy but it did not detract from the service drinks order was taken promptly as was the food order starter arrived in good time attentive service throughout which matched the quality of the food and the size of portions was impressive as was the food we will be looking forward to going again

Been coming since they first opened. Lived in marlow since 1985 so know a few locals. When the building came on the market I got speaking to a fellow restaurant owner from central marlow he was considering the purchase, but he felt the location would never work so turned it down. Da Luca was formed and it would seem they have proved everyone wrong! Popularity speaks for itself! They are always soo accommodating (sorry I know I should book more often!) super child friendly and just really down to earth and relaxing. Old school. Food is also top draw. Thanks guys for making marlow bottom an even more attractive destination! (Please let me know when I can get one of your new awesome orange polo shirts?!)

Decided to go out one evening , punched in best Italian in Marlow ....Da Luca came up .

Best restaurant ever really recommended to people know like to go somewhere new and people who like Italian restaurant as when I first went there I loved it and wanted to come back and the reason how I knew this place is when my old Italian Restaurant I like got shut down in Marlow called franchises then we found de Lucas and now it is my favourite restaurant to go to

Great food as always! One of Marlow’s little gems. We are so lucky we live in Marlow bottom and can walk to the restaurant. We have been coming ever since they opened and have always had great food and friendly service.

Its size provides an intimate setting, the staff appear to be long-serving and provide good service and the quality of the food is consistently good on the whole. My only small niggle is the introduction of "potted desserts" in the last year. I preferred the former plated ones.

I’m so glad I found Da Luca! We’re on a work trip and had never been to High Wycombe before, looking for a place to dine last night found this little gem in Marlow and so pleased with everything - food was fantastic (we shared calamari, I had the spaghetti carbonara, my friend had the risotto, both delicious!), service was friendly and the whole atmosphere is cozy.

Eaten here on numerous occasions with friends and s always had great service and great food x lovely family run business. You won’t be disappointed.

Wonderful restaurant. Delicious food, family feel, miles better than the soulless pizza chains it competes with. Love visiting with large groups or as a family. We always feel fussed over and they often plonk down a bottle of limoncello or other similarly generous treats at the end of our meal. Simply superb.

We have been here a number of times now mainly due to the fact, the food is always at a very good quality and the service impeccable. We are always made to feel very welcome and the kids given extra attention. If you are in the area it is definitely worth a visit, we highly recommend!

Regularly visit with family and friends. Always love the atmosphere and super, friendly service. The food is delicious - we visited Rome last year in December for a holiday and we rushed back to Da Lucas for a great Italian meal as we had been so disappointed with the food in Rome!

Staff are always so nice and kids love them too!

We are local... with the choice of restaurants in Marlow as extensive as it is, We choose to dine at De Luca time and again due to the welcome received and the quality of food served. Wine is well priced and well sourced also. This place is a great authentic Italian with wonderful stall.

Lovely food , very good price. Service good as usual. All very happy with our lunch. Clean good selection of drinks

there are lots of other pizza restsraunts one could choose but Da Luca is always our first choice. Why ? Because our kids say the pizzas are the best, because the staff are super friendly, because we are never rushed, because there is always a complimentary limoncello oh and one of the staff will talk about Arsenal for ages with my husband. A little piece of Italy in Marlow Bottom what's not to like?

My fiance and I have been visiting Da Luca since the restaurant opened and we have never been disappointed! The food is delicious, wines have been carefully chosen and the atmosphere is fantastic. The staff are friendly and attentive, and nothing is ever too much trouble. Really recommend the pizzas, they are FANTASTIC! Luca has set up a wonderful business. The fact the restaurant is one of the best in Marlow and is nominated for an award says it all! Go go go!

I came here for the good reviews. Either we had a bad night with them or the locals somehow are over rating this place. the food was average, if not a little too expensive for what it was. Wouldn't rush back here in a hurry. Toilet was not clean, to me this is a major issue for choosing to go back to places, just my pet worry : )

If you wish to be served frozen sea food, floating in water, accompanied by over priced wine - please visit this coffee shop pretending to be a restaurant.

When we visit our friends in Marlow, we always have a meal at Da Luca. The food is fantastic and the staff are all very helpful and friendly.

Took my daughter for pizza and had a great meal and wonderful evening. It’s authentic Italian food cooked and served by Italian staff. Made to feel

As per usual an amazing meal, staff and company. We love this Italian and especially love the specials when Luca has been to Billngsgate Fish Market. Thankfully everything is cooked so you can see its freshly prepared and dietry requirements can and have been sorted for us. Thank you again.....and ps ...there is a review on here called Fake Reviews its from soneone who has tried to make so much trouble for the owner.DONT believe the review. Da Luca ...it was announced today i think, has been nominated for an award....good luck your Restaurant is a much valued asset to the area.

if you wish to be served frozen sea food, floating in water, accompanied by over priced wine - please visit this hyped up coffee shop pretending to be a restaurant. this is a place with a well known number of fake good reviews mostly done by the owner under different names or through limited number of friend. nothing special and very overpriced for what it is.

Its not really Italian, just an English pizza and pasta place. If this wasn't the only cafe/eatery in Marlow Bottom, or was in Marlow - lets be honest, nobody would go.

Having lived in Marlow for 12 years we finally visited last night with our son & daughter-in-law! Why have we never been before????? Superb Italian food, lovely, friendly staff & reasonably priced! I’d go back tonight if I could!!!! A real find! You won’t be disappointed!

As a family we eat at Da Luca regularly and also often get take away pizzas and main meals. The quality of the food is always fantastic and the service is always friendly and swift, usually with a little glass of something tasty accompanying the bill when it’s time to pay.

We've tried this place several times and we love it everytime. Food and service are great. Would highly recommend.

We love coming here. Lovely friendly staff,food is fantastic and the cost is always lower than we think it's going to be! What's not to like?

We are so lucky to have this fab local restaurant. Food, service and atmosphere all first class. Our last visit was on a Tuesday evening and the restaurant was full. The owner is cheerful and friendly towards customers and staff, while keeping an eye on the smooth running of his business The kitchen is open so you can see your food being freshly prepared. My spaghetti with fresh lobster (from the specials board) was delicious and the deserts are simply superb. A treasure in Marlow Bottom.

This is simply one of the best Italian restaurants in Buckinghamshire. The food served is always of the highest standards,fresh and tasty. There is a good range of wines and beverages and the staff and team are always friendly, welcome and engaging throughout.

There are times when I think I went to a completely different restaurant compared to previous reviewers, and this is one of them. Calamari overcooked and rubbery; bruschetta devoid of flavour: dry bread, no Italian spices, mean portion of tomatoes; from the special selection, flat mushrooms again devoid of taste.

We hired out Da Luca's for a private function during the afternoon in between service. Luca and his staff were amazing, the food was excellent and the service first class. Thank you so much to Luca and the team, everyone commented on how good the food was. Nothing was too much trouble, we were even able to stream our own playlist. We're very lucky to have this as a local restaurant - it is very popular so it's best to book but we have never ever been disappointed with the food or service and it's also very good value for money.

Made a last min reservation for dinner on Sunday evening and were pleased they had availability as most tables were taken when we arrived.

We were only in the area for 2 days and thought we would try this place based upon recommendations. We were not disappointed. This is a small, authentic Italian. The food and drink were all reasonably priced and the staff were happy and helpful. I had spaghetti vongole and my wife a huge piece of salmon coated with a delicious sauce.- both were excellent. My wife enjoyed the tiramisu afterwards. It was all so good, that we went back the next day when I had a baked aubergine dish for a starter which was superb and my wife had a delicious caprese salad. Then we both had their lasagne which was very tasty but so large we could both only eat half: they doggie-bagged the leftovers for us. I had to pull their legs - an Italian with no grappa!! Well worth the visit.