Enoteca Di Luca in City of London, Westminster

Lovely place for a drink and for lunch. Super relaxed menu, easy wine list, super friendly service. All at a reasonable price.

Recent change in management has led to the slow diminish of “enoteca city”. Haven’t been to enoteca for a number of years in the city, recent visits have done nothing but disappoint, first the initial decision to stop serving any pizza, then in our most recent visit the removal of any “tomato based pasta sauce”, the menu is becoming more and more limited with zero to none options for vegetarians (aside from 2 lacklustre options from an entire menu). Staff have mentioned that this recent change is due to a change in management / chef, however they themselves know that this is a very limited menu to pick from. As mentioned, we have been going to enoteca for years and it is a real disappointment to see the recent change, it’s clear the management are trying to target a fine dining atmosphere with these changes (including revisions to the average main costing ~£20) however with no real improvement in quality (in fact the main was served within 5 mins of ordering so one can only assume they’re already made and preheated), we will definitely not be visiting back. Should you seek something of the old enoteca, would suggest going to Eataly around the corner!

Treated myself to lunch at @enotecalondon @dsq_london whilst everyone else was WFH, using @codehospitality Chicken liver pâté, Tagliatelle alla bolognese. I was a lone diner until a small group arrived at the very end. Typical of this part of the city nowadays. Team were delightful, food was amazing. The slow cooked pork and beef had such good flavour, my mouth is still watering hours later at the thought of it. Pasta cooked perfectly.

Treated myself to lunch at @enotecalondon @dsq_london whilst everyone else was WFH, using @codehospitality Chicken liver pâté, Tagliatelle alla bolognese. I was a lone diner until a small group arrived at the very end. Typical of this part of the city nowadays. Team were delightful, food was amazing. The slow cooked pork and beef had such good flavour, my mouth is still watering hours later at the thought of it. Pasta cooked perfectly.

Nice Italian, only niggle would be, I think salted ricotta on orichiette alla Nduja would have been more appropriate given the calabrian style of the dish with caramelised onion, Nduja and roasted tomato. Would recommend though.

Expensive but tasty authentic Italian.

I organised a group booking of around 15 people. The service was amazing! the team were friendly polite and super helpful every step of the way.The food and the wine were pretty good too ;)Will def go back again soon and can highly recommend!

Alessandro was amazing. From his amazing personality to professional approach, the evening run smooth from start to finish. Food wine and service was 10 out of 10. Could not recommend this place more. Everything from start to finish was amazing. Thank you for everything.

Good Italian with a nice terrace to sit outside in. Three of us shared two starters and three mains, all were really good although the broccoli sausage pasta was average. The veal chop however was delicious - highly recommend. Atmosphere was nice and service was good. It’s not the cheapest place but prices are in line with what you would expect in the city. Worth a visit, particularly in the summer.

In a part of London that isn’t exactly bereft of Italian restaurants – Enoteca da Luca is a real gem. I thought I knew this part of the City quite well but Devonshire Square came as a pleasant surprise. A really good example of how to develop a former Georgian warehouse. Enoteca da Luca is essentially two establishments – a wine bar and directly opposite, a more formal restaurant. It’s not the kind of place where the staff brandish giant pepper-grinders, or have cheesy mandolin music in the background – it’s modern Italian in character, that’s very stylish indeed. The food we had was simply wonderful – all of it. We started with the mixed cured meats and cheeses for two. The contents were in superb condition and of a very high quality. This should be the standard in every Italian restaurant but two experiences of late proved it can also be disastrous. One branch of a well-known Italian chain delivered something bordering inedible and last week, we paid only a couple of pounds less for ten wafer thin slices of salami (albeit good quality). This starter was the perfect appetiser. Choosing that starter was difficult as I had my eyes on porchetta from the menu and memories of Roman porchetta came flooding back. Incidentally, when I mentioned this to the excellent manager, he brought the porchetta out from the kitchen for me to see in all its glory. Guess what I will be having on our next visit? I didn’t choseit on this occasion as one of the main courses was Suckling Pig and again – I just couldn’t resist. That pork was simply outstanding. We make a big deal about pork in England and its accompanying “crackling” but trust me – it doesn’t even come close to this. The whole thing was spectacular. The same could be said for my wife’s rather safe choice of Chicken Milanese which again, is a simple dish but so difficult to get right. This had the crisp breadcrumb coating but the meat within was still wonderfully moist. My wife had the Pear and Ricotta cake for dessert, which like the rest of the meal was excellent. I had a glass of Vinsanto with some cantucci – hard to get that wrong really. The wine list is concise and has a good selection by the glass. For us, it was the inclusion of three examples of our favourite Italian grape variety – Primitivo. This grape varietal is looked down upon by “the trade” for its “fruit forward”, sweetish style. They seem to prefer the more drier style of wine but we know what we like - and we like Primitivo. This example (Collezione 50 from San Marzano) was excellent. Service was friendly, very efficient and thoroughly professional. It’s only a five minute walk from the terminus of our local tube line at Aldgate, so the chances of us returning are 100%. An excellent establishment.

Enoteca's food and service are truly amazing. Every dish is a delight, and the staff is incredibly attentive. It's just a shame about the construction drilling noise next door, which can be a bit disruptive. Regardless, the exceptional food and service make it well worth a visit.

An Italian restaurant in Jinja that is even more delicious than New York.

This was my second time here and the service, food and wine is excellent! The staff are polite and attentive, going above and beyond to provide a wonderful dining experience. The Sea bass and pork belly were delicious and we were lucky enough to go outside to enjoy a coffee in the beautiful surroundings. A very peaceful experience amongst the hustle and bustle of Liverpool St! Looking forward to my next visit. A perfect afternoon. Thank you team Enoteca da Luca!

Love this place so much. Amazing food, wine and lovely staff <3

Always a pleasure coming here. FAB food Especially the prawn carpaccio thingy. And the Milanese was bugger than the plate it was served on! Had a fabulous evening.

Wonderful lunch on the terrace. The best Fiorentina in town

Way to expensive for what you get. Food was okay, but the price is way to high. And we paid 10 for some dry bread. We will not come back.

What an amazing experience. Thank you Enoteca team for incredible service. We are dreaming of the veal chop and crab pasta. Sitting in the sunshine on your terrace was the icing on the cake! See you very soon

I love the food in this place…. I never had any other Italian restaurant similar pasta before. Every time I go there food is so tasty. Place never let me down. I highly recommend it. It is my go to place…. Genuinely

Lovely italian restaurant with great food and atmosphere. Staffis amazing, super helpful and available.

This is my favourite lunch spot in the city. Since the new refurbishment which with their new style updates has given way to an exciting new menu that has two unbelievably tasty cuts of meet that are skilfully grilled to perfection. I now have a staple order each time I visit which is the Florentine Steak with a bowl of Cacio Pepe (which is off menu but they will make it for you) and a side order of the veal chop, which could not be more flavoursome and juicy. A true upgrade on an already outstanding establishment. Amazing. #sideofveal #caciopepeandsteak

This eatery is notable for taking simple ingredients and elevating it to classic Italian fare. There are two sides to the restaurant: a side with bar stools and tables and the other with conventional chair and tables. It was lunch service, and not very busy. The staff were friendly and attentive. Starters were artichokes; the mains were crab pasta (delicious) and risotto for my companion (slightly salty.) Finally tiramisu and pear and soft cheese dessert. Pricey, but recognise that this is catering for the city folk, and also noting its locality. A serendipitous find.

Wish I would have read the reviews before I wasted my money. Was here before for lunch in the fall 2023 and the food was actually good. Think I had chicken milanese. Came here on Friday and the food lacked flavour. Bill for 1 drink, 1 entree and a bread basket was £45 with tip and VAT. Meal was totally forgettable and very disappointing. Much better options in the area.

We over spent, but the food was amazing so well worth a trip x

Nice place with tasty food. It's pricey tho. Ate there twice. The second time, service was rushed probably because we came 20min to close of business which is understandable but I wished they made it less obvious and also food was a bit salty. All the same excellent place for good Italian meals

Wonderful food and atmosphere . Great staff

An absolute gem of a place. From the way it's managed to the food and drink, it's all top class. You will always be well looked after

Truthfully, I think this place is overpriced. The food was okay, not exceptional & the place lacked atmosphere. I don't like it when an establishment includes a service charge; I prefer to determine myself whether the service merits a tip. This place served a purpose for us as a convenient place to meet with friends, but is not somewhere I would rush back to.

Had a great time in there! Staff is attentive and knowledgeable, blond girl Martha gave us a nice recommendation for rose wine and in general took a good care of our table.

Great place! Awesome service…Emanuele no.1 and he served us with the utmost professionality! Appreciated Italian tagliere and bruschetta with buttata and pistacchio

Wonderful food, highly recommend the lemon and sausage pasta with broccoli.

great spot especially when you can sit outside. The service was excellent and attentive. They had great knowledge of the menu both wine & food and made some great suggestions. The food menu was plentiful and innovative the crab filled charcoal pasta was amazing & the chicken escalope with a ceaser salad on top was great if you were carb watching.

Great service, relaxed atmosphere and great value food to die for. Very strong Italian wine collection. It was a good mix of business people and diners. Absolutely loved it.

Totally enjoyable place to go to eat, relax and watch the world go by. Staff are attentive and welcoming, really nice place.

Lovely Venue. Great food and Service. Will definitely be returning. Very attentive Staff and Team.

The service was haphazard, the food average. Filling up the wine glass almost to the brim is not how you serve an expensive bottle of wine. The staff were friendly but not professional. One of the dishes was too salty. But they did take it IFG the bill. It’s a nice setting but let down by quality of the food.

Great meet up place for food, wine, catchups!

We had a fantastic meal here. The food was delicious. The staff were very friendly. We would eat here again .

Blown away by the welcome, the service, the food, the wine and the overall experience. 5 star +++ .....Thank you! So refreshing and so unusual. A special shout out to Naomi.

Thank you to Aiesha, Matteo and the EoL team for the best time!!! The wine and food was amazing, and we loved our visit so much - perfect table included! (there was another waiter too but the bill didn’t include your name - you were fantastic and we loved you too!!) Have a lovely Friday!! Abbie and Elle xxxxx

Atterrate a Londra con una gran fame abbiamo scoperto questo posto per puro caso. Accoglienza calorosa, locale carino e ben curato... cucina a Vista, il menù non ha una grandissima scelta ma I piatti sono buoni e ben serviti. Bella scelta dei vini da gustare nella saletta accanto, bello anche il giardino fuori

The staff are fantastic! The service is great and they always great with me a smile and recognise me too! Food is always great, too!

The best italian restaurant in town!

Great wine, nice atmosphere for a drink with colleagues

Great food and service. Recommended

The food was poor from starter to main. Shared a Porcetta fir starts which was really greasy and tasted poor. The waiter recommended the lasagne and the pollo Milanese both were crap. Wine good as was the location but don’t come for four ……… drinks only

Great food and ambiance, friendly staff. The pizza is quite good, so is the ravioli and tomato bruschetta.

Nice atmosphere and starters, but the truffle pasta was very disappointing and had no flavour despite the generous helping of truffle. The plate was covered in a thick layer of melted butter - after I had finished eating the pasta, there was still at least 3 tablespoons of butter on the plate which made the course unpleasant.

As soon as we arrived we were warmly welcomed. The menu offers several options and everything was very good, especially the porchetta and the ravioli. I liked the wine list too, elaborate and with a variety of choices. In short, very nice location with a welcoming atmosphere and the staff were very kind, attentive to details and friendly, especially Valentina. I recommend it!

The place looks great and has a good wine selection. However, nobody greeted us as we came in and we had to ask somebody if they were open. Quality the food is okay but not amazing for the price. The way to service is very attentive. I ordered an Apperal spritz and found it to be very weak.

A lovely lunch on the terrace with very good tasty small dishes, very Italian and a quiet spot far from maddening crowd of of Bishopsgate and the City. Gluten free no problem

The pasta was actually quite fresh, taste was soso… it’s the cold welcome that will actually prevent me from coming back, especially the women Edit: people have been complaining about the service here for years and they still are getting it wrong. Also noticing some responses from the owner to upset customers that is just completely unacceptable! Changing my review to a 2 stars rather than 3 Edit: so now what the owner does is to reply reviews completely dismissing their experience. Just 2 months ago, someone gave a low star rating for ‘lazy staff’ and if you want to see whereby people have complained in their reviews and the owner has replied rudely or even completely dismissed their review, just start from the lowest ratings first and read... Now changing to a 1 star

What an amazing team. Great service, fantastic wine and the food is delicious!

Molto bene! This is a wonderful and popular Italian restaurant with a friendly and attentive squadra! 👏🏻 Despite being in the City, it feels like a nice relief from the hustle and bustle. There is the indoors area, then a covered terrace, then the terrace itself, so many options. The food is very tasty, absolutely loved the sea bream paccheri pasta, divine! The carbonara also looked amazing as well as the truffle pasta 🍝😋 Highly recommended by Italian friends and colleagues and note that they have other branches as welln

Great wine list, lunch quality was mediocre. It’s in a great location where you can enjoy your meal outside on the patio, however I think next time I’ll come for wine and nibbles rather than the full meal.

My favourite place in the city for a drink outside. The vibe is good and the food and drinks are of great quality. The only downside is that the service can be rather slow. But I can overlook that as they are usually very nice once they get to you and it’s a lovely spot.

The interior is nice but the exterior feels like being on the street. Food was good and service was only OK. Nice wines. Not much ambiance.

Went for wine only - had a great time with some surprisingly lovely wines for the price! What more could you ask for in The City?

Lovely wait staff but service was slow. We sat inside, but the fan and open door made it uncomfortably cold.

Lovely restaurant to have a festive dinner. Love it.

A really nice setting, the outside terrace is a lovely spot for dinner. We ordered a few dishes and the highlight was the porchetta, delicious!

A quick lunch with a business colleague. Porchetta was very nice but my pizza was a bit stodgy. Service was good and value for money

Great rustic cozy place in the middle of the city for a quick bite and a good drink.

for outside in covid times as heaters are serious warm and strategically postioned , and inside remains my fav in the city not cheap but great food great staff

Stumbled on this restaurant on the way from Liverpool Street station to Wilton’s Music Hall. We were fortunate that it was still warm enough to sit outside against the rather substantial patio heaters. We were fairly early and there seemed to be quite a few people just having drinks but we ordered a sharing platter starter and main course. The staff were really lovely and extremely helpful in terms of helping us pick wine etc. Food was delicious, of particular note was the spaghetti carbonara. The only small niggle was that the smoking area seemed to be at the back of where we were sitting so we kept getting the occasional waft of fag smoke but there’s not much you can do about that when it’s outside. Overall lovely meal and set us up nicely for our evening at the theatre.

Italian restaurant with no Italian servers....lack of authenticity. Standard food. Quite expensive.

Great setup for evening meet ups. Good finger food options.

Fantastic food and friendly and accommodating staff, great white selection. What more is there to say, other than I will be back without a doubt.

Good food especially pizza. Staff are great.

To put it simply, it was the best Italian food I have ever tasted outside of Italy. Cannot wait to come back!

Great location, excellent staff and very good homely food.

Stopped for a drink. Great hidden treasure

What a great place. We watched the semi final of Euros here and had a great time. Service was excellent and food was amazing. Very tasty, fresh and on point! Recommend. Highly.

First pizza out in 16 months and wasn't disappointed, served with a small cold beer, and joy of people around. Choice of indoor, underarchway and outdoor seating. Friendly staff finding their rhythm after a long enforced break.

Busy and fun place. Plenty of nice wines, seating under cover of brick archway or parasols. 2 mins from Liverpool Street.

Great bar in a nice part of town. Drinks selection offers a lot of choice. Service is really quick and friendly.

Love this place so good to be open again!! Delicious food, excellent service and really nice atmosphere. Highly recommend.

Always a delight - the food, the wine, the hospitality! The owners and staff make you feel so welcome. Perfect outdoor dining in central London.

Their garden terrace with heaters and glass shelter made everything cozier and nicer.

Great good, waitress could wait for us all to go home

Amazing place, can't lie best place in London. Got served by an amazing waitress who was soo friendly and helpful she made my day because she was so helpful and made sure everything went well for us. I forgot her name I think it starts with M. Definitely will be coming back here again due to the amazing service she provided.

Enjoyable culinary experience. Delightfully presented and flavourful starters followed by substantial and tasty pizzas. Eclectic wine collection, ranging from fine vintages to highly quaffable and reasonably priced Italian regional options. Service was welcoming and cheerful, albeit sluggish at times.

The food was average but I’m giving a bad rating because the toilet was absolutely horrendous. It’s shameful for any human being to go in there. Absolutely disgusting. And the prices were too expensive for the tiny portions

Nice location and staff. Service was a bit slow and the food was not amazing, it could’ve been better.

The service was a bit slow at first, which is understandable. Took us in without a booking - a big plus nowadays. Food was lovely and Super Sonic Gin and Tonic is amazing 👏

Average service, average food. Just a chain restaurant with bored staff

Enoteca used to be our regular date night spot. We visited them on their reopening and was left disapointed. It took 55 minutes to take our order, and even then I had to go up and ask for someone to come to the table. The cheese sharing board was more frugal than I care to remember pre-covid. We then had another 50 minute wait between our starter and main course (at this point we were close to walking out, being both cold and hungry). The food is tasty, and it does have the right level of 'buzz', but the service was non existant last night. Noone came to ask whether we needed more drinks, took our order willingly, or asked if our meal was to our liking. And to have a service charge on the bill just added insult to injury.

The service was very slow and although the starters were nice, the clams pasta tasted of sick. The worse part was about the heating: the website clarifies you get heatings in the terrace (the reason why we booked there) but the heaters are just in an area of the terrace, quite far from the other tables. We literally ordered our second round of drinks after the starters just to get them when we were ready to go. Also I got served my mains without cutlery. The bill was quite expensive for the experience we had and we payed service charge cause we felt bad for them having to be closed for months, but definitely not recommended.

Really like this place, amazing wine selection, great pizza, friendly staff...perfect venue in town for a long awaited catch up with mates. Highly recommend.

Can’t recommend this place highly enough. The food is exceptional food, an excellent atmosphere and the staff are always so welcoming and attentive.

I loved my first restaurant experience in 6 months!! We drank delicious incredibly valued wine with pizza and some yummy Italian tapas. Top notch. Thank you EDL and we’ll be back very soon hurrah!

Booked this for a long awaited meet up with friends because they had a really nice looking outdoor seating area and will definitely be returning. Everything exceeded our expectations, friendly staff, good wine and all the food was absolutely delicious. We shared lots of dishes and the burrata, porchetta and the wild boar tagliatelle were the winners

I love this spot and can't wait to revisit now the restrictions have eased. The food is delicious and the wine list is interesting and diverse. Definitely worth a trip.

I love this place! Its friendly, its the right amount of buzzy and the food is what you get in Italy. Simple, fresh and super tasty. I have to say the pizza's are some of the best i've had in London. And the wine list is unexpectedly comprehensive and excellent value. I went for a chianti classico which was lovely but i will be a bit more adventurous next time!

Delicious Pizza with a proper crispy base was washed down with excellent value Vino. Great service and Ambiance all made for a great evening

Excellent gluten free pasta - al fresco dining in the city, great atmosphere and super friendly staff. Can’t wait to go back

Great atmosphere and decoration combined with very tasty food and wines. The pasta dishes were very good.

Heard some racist language being spoken in the place, the waiters barely spoke any English besides one young waitress who was very helpful. Considering the money I spent eating there, you would think the service would be average. I would highly recommend not going there. If I could rate this place any lower I would, but unfortunately 1 start is the lowest is the lowest i can give this is based on the service not the food.

Been coming here for a number of year but food was very average and service was slow. Definitely standard have declined in this branch which is a shame.

Great wine selection, delicious nibbles,friendly staff and a warm atmosphere