De Luca Cucina & Bar in Cambridge

Food was delicious definitely coming back and good service . Best restaurant in Cambridge for Italian food . Can wait to come back

We decided to try this restaurant out after a recommendation. We booked for 6pm and got a warm welcome from a tall waiter. After that is went downhill. While we were offered water quickly we had to wait until the waiter came to take a food order to get our drinks order in first. We then ordered food. When a member of our party has had linguine frutti di mare at other Italian restaurants it has been made with various fish, not just shellfish. She asked the waiter for it without shellfish to which he asked no fish. She then asked him if there is other fish in it, beside shellfish. He proceeded to list the fish in it and so she ordered seabass instead. 2 minutes later the waiter was back with someone else's linguine frutti di mare and showed it saying something along the lines of see it is like this. The tone and manner were just not needed as something else had been ordered instead! We were never asked if we wanted more drinks although one of us was asked if we didn't like our cocktail as it had been enjoyed rather than necked. Our dinner plates were taken and pudding menus chucked out to us 30 seconds later (the restaurant was not busy). Throughout the meal, from a candle being delivered to items being put on the table or taken off the staff just lent over us or between us with no 'excuse me' etc. Not the friendly, warm vibes a lot of true Italian restaurants have. Safe to say we wouldn't be back as eating out is the whole experience not just the food.

Food and service were both excellent. Definitely recommend.

A wonderful institution. Every dish is like art. Very tasty. Pleasant unobtrusive music. I recommend

We had a lovely meal here. The service was great and everyone was so friendly. The food was delicious and freshly cooked. Would definitely recommend.

This was probably our favourite meal out of our trip! The food was exceptional - we had arancini for starters and the gnocchi and a seafood risotto for mains! It was a nice setting and we discovered there was also a piano bar!

Best Italian we've had since Italy. A really busy restaurant but the staff were 'on it'. Really good waiting staff, professional and friendly but also discrete. The on view chefs in their small kitchen were a model of concentration and professionalism Super tasting pasta and seafood risotto dishes Good wine.....the pino.... Next time we know we are coming to Cambridge this is the first booking I will make. Extra thanks to Paul(owner?) for being a super professional 'mein host' all evening

Really good Italian food Really good service Really good prices Really great atmosphere Sometimes clever reviews aren't needed!

A horrible experience. The restaurant was deafeningly noisy on a Saturday evening, even after the music was turned down; as someone with hearing loss in one ear I could hardly make out a word all evening. The food was mediocre — either oversalted (tagliatelle with ragu) or undersalted (linguine frutti di mare). Service slow, though this was understandable as the place was crammed. The only high spots were the olives in the antipasti, plump and juicy, and the wines. The waiter did slop half a glass of Nero D'Avolo down my wife's shirt, but what remained was delicious. Pecorino also good. For that money (£274 for four) we could have bought a single ticket to Manchester on Virgin trains and it would have been nearly as much fun.

Decent Italian food , but a bit on the expensive side

Recently, we had the opportunity to visit DeLuca restaurant. Although we had already eaten dinner, we fancied an evening coffee and dessert. The restaurant was pleasant, the dessert was delicious, and the coffee was excellent, but the service left much to be desired. If I had an empty restaurant like they did that evening, I’d be thrilled to have customers, even if just for coffee and dessert. Instead, the waiter made a point of telling us before taking our order that this was a restaurant, not a coffee shop. Good luck with that kind of attitude toward customers

I don't know how I lived so long in Cambridge without discovering the piano bar here! It's so, so good. I kind of don't want to tell you about it because I don't want it to be sold out and then I can't go. Amazing music and such a fun sing-along atmosphere - not to be missed! Book in advance but the prices are super reasonable. Fabulous night out in Cambridge.

My favourite restaurant in Cambridge, you feel like you have been taken care of when you eat at De Luca’s.

Very tasty and, above all, fresh food, you can even watch some of it being prepared.

Excellent service and food !! The ambiance was beautiful and the food(pizza and risotto)was tasteful

For a special birthday weekend we were treated to lunch here. The greeting was excellent and the service throughout was great. 9 of us shared starters, ate main courses including, pizza, risotto, lasagne, sea bass and tortellini. All were very tasty and devoured as best as possible. None of the pizzas were eaten fully as they were too large. When we spoke to two strangers/staff at a local hotel, they both recommended this restaurant for lunch. We were all very impressed.

I love this place so my partner booked a table for 2 for my birthday. Unfortunately last night due to poor communication between a waiter and the kitchen I was served chilli which I have an intolerance too, of which we had made that very clear on ordering . I did eat a small amount of my meal before I released, obviously we complained and a different main was offered but it really put me off having anything else. Lucky I wasn't sick so it didn't spoil my whole evening but I was left with a tummy ache later. Unfortunately we probably won't go back again....I was lucky and so were the restaurant staff, if I had an allergy it may not have been the same outcome. Such a shame, I hate writing bad reviews but on this occasion, I think I am justified.

You will,not be disappointed! The service to the food is fantastic! Pepperoni and honey pizza is amazing!

Booked last min tickets for last night in the upstairs piano bar, and we had a blast 💃🥳. Robin the Piano guy was fantastic. Service at the bar at the start of the night was really slow, but improved by midnight. Recommended booking well in advance as we were lucky there were tickets available. Highly recommend.

Amazing, independent Italian place we found by chance due to the pouring rain. Amazing staff, and even more amazing food, the Ragu was off the charts, definitely give it a visit if you're in town

A lovely space with a delicious pizza. Definitely worth the visit.

We came here as a group of 3, with 2 pregnant ladies in the group who are particular with food- the food was great.The staff and owner were very accommodating and made the food exactly to our preference. Fresh and tasty!

Absolutely fabulous place to eat. Upon arrival we were made very welcome by our waitress ‘Emma’ who was so polite and attentive all evening, nothing was too much trouble for her, a great asset to front of house. As for our food, ‘MAGNIFICO’ from start to finish, the risotto is absolutely superb, the best I have ever had, and the pizza is Italian through and through. The restaurant has a great feel and buzz to it, would visit Cambridge again just to eat there.

Absolutely fabulous place to eat. Upon arrival we were made very welcome by our waitress ‘Emma’ who was so polite and attentive all evening, nothing was too much trouble for her, a great asset to front of house. As for our food, ‘MAGNIFICO’ from start to finish, the risotto is absolutely superb, the best I have ever had, and the pizza is Italian through and through. The restaurant has a great feel and buzz to it, would visit Cambridge again just to eat there.

Amazing service, went here for a birthday meal and the staff were so lovely in helping celebrate! The personal touch with a birthday card plus sparkler was greatly appreciated. The food was brilliant, the king prawn starter was my personal favourite. Will definitely be visiting again

Nice atmosphere with lovely friendly staff. Food arrived in good time and was enjoyable, well recommended if you like Italian.

The food was very tasty, especially the pizza. Friendly service .

A really lovely Italian. Very intimate and the service was fantastic! Emma was especially brilliant, and very attentive. She made the experience. Will definitely come here again the next time I’m in Cambridge.

Very good meal at De Luca. Small but well chosen menu and good wine. Very welcoming and friendly service. We were were the last people there but did mot feel rushed at all.

Good all round - booking, service, wine choices (and carafe available 👍) cooking and portion sizes. Although nice, bruschetta went a bit soggy as bread was quite thick but just a minor point overall. Service particularly good

Love the food and service! Very delicious with reasonable price. Also visited the piano bar once, amazing! High recommend.

We ate in the evening, the food came quickly and was very nice. The drinks menu is detailed, and we both enjoyed desserts. The staff were lovely and very accommodating

They have great food and great service

Lovely, friendly staff and great food. The squid was amazing.

One of my favourite restaurants that you can always rely on for a great meal. Usually I have risotto, but tried the bolognese today which was equally as delicious. Great service and a lovely waitress too! 😊

Very expensive for what it was; the burrata was battling with 2 small tomatos and 2 ridiculous slices of zucchini… pasta were tasty but again small portions..

Best Italian restaurant in Cambridge. Everything is cooked freshly and quality is of a high standard!

We had the risotto, bruschetta and soup with bread and the entire meal was fantastic. Really delicious food and the waitress was lovely. The restaurant also has a great ambiance and it was the perfect place to sit and eat at after a long day of walking around Cambridge. I’d definitely recommend checking it out!!

The food at De Luca was delicious and the portion sizes were very generous. The service we received was superb and we would definitely recommend/revisit.

Delicious food and brilliant service! Definitely recommend.

As always a great experience - food, fun & drink

What a great meal and atmosphere here. It was my husband's birthday and we decided to try this restaurant and we were not disappointed. We had lovely starters of mussels and squid and for mains tried the Seabass. We then finished off with Cheesecake, Tiramisu and of course some limonchello.

De Luca is not cheap. But it gave us one of the best italian food experiences we have had outside Italy ( and inside to a large extent). We were in Cambridge for two nights and we ate our evening meal here and nowhere else. It was so good. I cannot recommend a particular dish. We tried a lot and everything was wonderful. The service was also perfect. Just visut and then experience it Äää

Non capisco le recensioni negative, Evidentemente saper mangiare e capire la qualità del prodotto e del cucinato non è da tutti, eppure mentre mangi e assapori i piatti dovrebbe essere semplice e facile capire la qualità. Complimenti . Riprenotiamo per domani

The best place we visited in Cambridge and the best pizza I've ever had! 100% Recommend

What a delicious meal! I would wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant to anyone. I found the Squid starter especially delicious and would say that the service was nothing short of exceptional. The waiter was charming, warm, professional and polite and was quick to give great guidance and recommendations.

Lovely graduation dinner! Lovely waiter who made us all giggle and was very helpful. Thank you!

Food was lovely, service was great

Great fresh food! Lovely service!

We had a very tasty seafood dish of freshly cooked linguine. The bread we had to start was freshly baked and delicious. The accompanying vegetables were excellent too. The Pinot Grigio wine was some of the best I have ever had. The service was speedy, helpful and efficient.

Our meal was delicious and service was lovely

We booked the cocktail making for my sisters Hen party, it was brilliant! Lots of fun, good atmosphere, plenty of alcohol! Nice private room in the piano bar. Just what we wanted, thank you to Byron & the other lady that looked after us, they were excellent & joined in with the fun & laughter! Highly recommended!

Came to see James at the Piano Bar this evening and was not disappointed! Such a great musician and the way he worked with the audience for sing-alongs, recommendations, & jokes was just ace. Cocktails were lovely, too! Nothing to fault and looking forward to coming again to enjoy the others who play here :)

Seafood Linguini was amazing!!staff were fantastic. Really enjoyed our meal here

Went to De Luca’s to celebrate our anniversary, it was certainly a draw hearing that their pastas are all made fresh. Upon arrival we were greeted straight away and seated. The restaurant was busy, and had a great vibe, drinks order was taken shortly after and the cocktail menu didn’t disappoint. Starters we shared the bread and Squid, have to say must be the best squid starter I’ve had ever. We both ordered fresh pasta dishes, one from the main menu and one from the specials. They were both fantastic and highly recommended. We finished off by sharing a cheesecake, which has set the standard for Cheesecakes from now on. So light and the compote/coulis it came with was a perfect match. All in all De Luca’s get a huge thumbs up and massive recommendation.

Best Italian food we have had outside of Italy. The starters were amazing (love the fresh bread and broccoli soup). The mains were even better, especially the homemade pasta. The deserts were divine. My small child loved the pizza. The best part is the prices are very reasonable. Everyone at our table had a starter, main, and dessert and it cost the same amount as a chain restaurant. So do your taste-buds a favor, give this place a try.

Delicious food and super service!

Went today had lasagne with my partner, food was so salty had to remind them to bring the salad. Wasn’t impressed with the service so only left a small tip but as we walked out the waiter was overheard discussing it I just felt the food wasn’t worth what we paid we have had some nice meals in Cambridge just a bit disappointed with this one.

This place is incredible the food is some of the best Italian I've had in Cambridge and service is very efficient! Will definitely be back!

If you want authentic Italian De Luca’s is the place. Great food (especially the prawn starter which was REALLY tasty), welcoming staff and an overall very enjoyable meal out

Excellent Italian. Good menu, delicious food, friendly service, nice wine. Can highly recommend the mushroom risotto, the sea bass the lemon cheesecake.

Lovely menu, unfussy warm and relaxed atmosphere with attentive service. Busy but didn’t feel rushed. A great place to catch up with family. We really enjoyed the vegetarian anti pasti sharing dish and then I had a nice pizza, but watched my dad have one of the pasta dishes and had serious food envy!

Can recommend the daily special of meatballs, and the pea and pancetta risotto. Great staff. Good wine list. A very pleasant experience.

Friendly service, good food, fair pricing. Only feedback: the Chef is a much better cook than he is whistler. Shame that didn’t stop him trying all service..

This lovely popular independent Italian restaurant managed to squeeze us in on a busy Saturday night. The food was delicious and the staff appropriately attentive. We had a lovely evening and I would highly recommend. Be sure to book though. I think we were lucky as a lot of people without bookings were turned away.

Genuinely good quality fresh Italian food in a friendly setting. I had the bruschetta followed by a risotto. Y partner had the burrata followed by the sea bass. All very fresh, well cooked and nicely presented. Montepulciano very good too

Exceeded expectations! Excellent customer service and delicious authentic Italian food. Would definitely return - thank you

De Lucas is in a great location. Lovely place to eat. Good menu. Nice to be able to see the chefs working. Bread and olives great. Wine wonderful ! Main meal so nice so many to choose from. Meat and Veggies. The girl who served our table so nice. Paul De Luca the owner a really chatty man who knows his stuff. If we had stayed longer we would have gone again. Winner

NEVER THROWN UP AFTER A MEAL FIRST TIME IN MY LIFE! Just threw up so hard there was blood from my throat! The evening of visiting my partner had thrown up I woke up in the middle of the night crying wanting to throw up too but hadn’t. A whole night later i have and its because we both ate at this DISGUSTING restaurant! I dont know if they tampered with our food deliberately or what but i have never had food poisoning from a restaurant before! This place should be shut down!!!!

The “piano bar” required tickets. They were waayyyy over sold and we were jammed into a tiny bar upstairs with too many people. Very little seating. I would not go back unless I planned to get there asap to get a seat. Bar staff were great

We came here on a whim, not expecting much because the prices were so reasonable. I got the pasta special and my wife got the bolognese. They both came with home made pasta. They were incredible and the portion size was perfect! I highly recommend, though not on a Friday or Saturday because they tend to be quite busy.

Great night at the De Luca Piano bar with Robin P-iano performing. Friendly bar staff, good cocktails and reasonably priced. Very fun atmosphere and Robin is very talented on the piano and keeping everyone entertained.

Me and my friend went here and we loved the food, we ate everything, the manager was really welcoming and the waitress who served us on her first day was excellent, I will add extremely pretty and very down to earth, never change, we had the perfect night! Thank you de Luca team

Absolutely appalling service unfortunately! Having booked in advance, we a had table of 5 people on a Saturday night. The restaurant was not too busy, and we initially had a waiter who took our order. Having sat down before 6.30, we didn't receive our mains until after 8pm! I'd understand more if we had been a larger party, but for only 5 people this seems like such a long time! I also don't think we would have minded if we had been updated with the delayed order, or offered more drinks, but nobody even looked in our direction. We had long run out of drinks, and struggled to find service to order more - in the end we had to get up and order at the bar. It's a shame because the food was quite nice, but there is just nothing more frustrating than paying quite high prices to be ignored... then being charged a service charge.

Lovely service and pasta! Very busy restaurant with attentive staff! Was able to oversee the kitchen and chef with you could tell everyone enjoyed working there!

This was a great experience. We went to the “cucina” section and throughly enjoyed it. Served by incredibly friendly and nice staff, who were also experienced, we loved the food - it was perfect. I personally started with the squid and then went to a pizza, where there was a huge array of tasty choices. Portion sizes were great and it definitely filled us up in a great way. Would recommend!

It's a really good Italian restaurant, and i would definitely go back there,

Fabulous authentic tasty food! Piano bar upstairs is a hidden gem. Highly recommend for a perfect night of amazing food followed by fun upstairs in the piano bar.

Closes ar 9 not 10 - after cycling across town and arriving at 9:09 was rudely told 'the building is open till 10 but we don't serve food after nine'. My response of 'so you close at 9 then' was ignored by the waitor who walked away. Understandable that places sometimes close early but no need to be rude!

Knockout! Paul found us a table for two and settled us in. The menu was excellent with a great choice of food. The food was superb and freshly cooked so not quick, but so worth the short wait. The service was excellent and the staff were super friendly. Great vibe. Very highly recommended. Thank Paul and team.

I love this place, it's one of the few good restaurants in Cambridge. Authentic Italian run by owner Paul, who's extremely friendly and has a great team. The head chef's personality matches his brilliant cooking. Excellent seafood risotto!!!

Ate a early dinner before going onto the theatre. The service was friendly, the food obviously freshly prepared and delicious. The selection of homemade breads were very good and there is reasonably priced wine list. Located near the heart of Cambridge. Overall, a good dinner and we would use regularly if we lived in Cambridge.

Came here for piano night on Saturday, it was so much fun! I would definitely go again 😄 Robin was brilliant and the bar staff were friendly. It's worth turning up early to get a seat

Welcoming. Nice food, well cooked and presented in a very honest style. Cocktails for those that like them.

Had such a great time at the Piano Bar with friends. Really good fun.

Food was excellent we had mushroom risotto and melanzane parmigiana for mains. Bruno the waiter delivered great service too

I only popped in briefly for a quiet drink at this place while waiting for friends to arrive in the town for a night out. I fancied somewhere where I could sit and relax while I waited The restaurant was very busy, but the manager and the staff still welcomed me to sit at a table and relax even though I wasn’t eating Very friendly staff and although I didn’t eat on this occasion, the food smelt great

I was initially disappointed with the fact that on a Friday night by 8:15 they were out of pizza. Why can't they just make sure they have more than enough dough to begin with?! Anyhow, the special pasta I reluctantly ordered ended up being very tasty, although the starters took a while to arrive. The food was authentic and tasty, I just wish the menu choices and service time matched!

We ordered a pizza and a risotto. The risotto was very tasty and the pizza was incredible-great amount of toppings

The seafood linguine was amazing, really tasty. Ice cream great choice. Terrific staff and atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Absolutely great evening with lovely Italian food and superb atmosphere. Really central and only a short walk from station and our offices. Recommend highly.

The risotto was very good and plenty filling, I am glad to have ordered it.

Food was good. Worth a second visit. Staff very friendly and overall great atmosphere in the restaurant.

Good Italian food and good service

Booked a table for dinner whilst in Cambridge. I Enjoyed the whole experience, great food and service, I would certainly recommend people pay them a visit!

Great place for a group gathering in their function room. Delicious food, friendly and efficient service and so easy to organise. Many thanks!

Amazing authentic food and friendly staff. Followed by a fantastic Saturday evening of live entertainment in the piano bar upstairs. Pianist’James’ was pure talent with lots of personality. Great friendly atmosphere with lots of singing, dancing and drinking.

Beautiful food and great service

I love this place very nice ! They told me that I'm the boss and I can choose the table 😆😅😁

A friendly well priced and conveniently located Italian restaurant with cheerful and attentive staff. Food carefully cooked and mercifully free of too much salt. Lovely bread! Our family lunch there today was excellent. Grazie Mille!