Luc Purveyor of Fine Foods in Test Valley

We visited as a group of 6 friends. Some of our group had already been for food here, and had been so enthusiastic about it, that we arranged this meal. We had lunch, and tried several dishes and the cheese and platter board between us, and wine suggested by the owner and his son. It was a brilliant meal, food was great, wine very good, but the atmosphere was like our visits to France, relaxed and friendly, nothing to rush for, very nice. I think you are likely to have to book ahead, it seemed very busy and popular. Great afternoon.

Lovely light lunch with a glass or two of fine Italian wine this time . The tarti flette was particularly good. Thank you Luc.

Found this place by chance and what a find! Absolutely fantastic wine bar with an exceptional wine and cheese choice. Amazing ambience, Luc and his son were the perfect hosts, would definitely recommend this place. Prices for a wine bar were very cheap compared to most others I have visited, wish I had a place like this where I lived. My partner speaks French so this was a bonus too, although Luc's English is perfect.

Always enjoy our visits to Luc’s - simple menu of great food and wines, excellent, friendly service. The place for a light lunch in Romsey!

I had high hopes for this place but was disappointed by my experience. It is only a small place, but always busy, which I saw as a good sign. The selection of wine was fabulous and my glass of prosecco was delicious, however we ordered a chocolate fondant (one of my favourite desserts) and assumed being a French restaurant that it would be fantastic. I was wrong, it came out very overcooked, to the point it wasn't even slightly gooey inside, it was rubbery. I think maybe it had been microwaved and forgotten about. I would come back for a drink, but if a French read can't get a chocolate fondant right, then that gives me doubts about any other food.

Lovely little French deli, friendly owners and always happy to advice and guide your choices especially regards to wine. Excellent sandwiches and coffee too!

Had a takeaway from Luc’s Saturday afternoon. This place is great in normal times but it has to be the tastiest takeaway in Romsey. Just had their Tartiflette . It was a taste explosion. Bloody lovely. Also some beautiful wines to takeaway. Support your local small business in these hard time .

Luc's is a family run French café & delicatessen that I don't really want to review because its getting more difficult to get a table so I would like to keep it a secret. A fine range of wines and amazing foods on offer. The café side of things is great, Luc is assisted by his son Louis, but book in advance to ensure you get a table where you can feast on cold meat and cheese platters, tartiflette and raclette or just a tasty baguette. It is great value but I personally like the jovial atmosphere just as much as the food and wine.During lockdown Luc is offering a Takeaway service so you can still savor the French delights in the comfort of your own home.

What a superb little place, great cheese & meat platter, I can't wait to go back so I can try the racklette and soufflé!! Lots of great wines & gins too. Great customer service. Highly recommend

Visited Romsey and found this excellent place for lunch. Lovely service and food and a nice change from the norm.

We were in Romsey and wanted a spot of lunch. We happened upon Luc's. He is set up as a cafe and charcuterie, so the cured meats were excellent. The lunch menu was simple and authentic - a little bit of France in Romsey. We'll definitely be going back.

I have to say since lockdown happened in this very tough year. Lucs has been our go to place for a treat. Their mixed platters are just amazing. Always a lovely friendly service. Myself and my husband can not recommend this lovely establishment enough.

Thanks to both gentlemen who served us so well today. Lovely cheese selection with crusty French bread plus great wine suggestions only £4.50 corkage to drink in. Charming team lovely safe environment. Exciting takeaway wine choices too with magnums ....thank you do much for a great afternoon. Will be back...merci !

Luc makes great sandwiches fresh. And has an interesting range of wines. And the customer service is excellent. He remained open throughout lockdown. Full credit for doing that, and doing it to such an exceptional standard. Places like Luc are rare and should be treasured.

I'm a repeat customer of Luc's now and truly appreciate the delicious offerings this shop provides for the Romsey community. The owner is a very friendly Frenchman who has excellent customer service and exquisite taste. The gourmet platters of meats and cheeses and the splendid wines they offer are the perfect pair. I'd highly recommend the truffle prosciutto and the Delice De Bourgogne just to name a couple.

My friend and I visited Luc on the off chance for lunch and didn’t have a reservation. We were warmly welcomed and given a table, we ordered a delicious cheese platter accompanied by a couple of glasses of fizz we thoroughly enjoyed our visit and would return.

We were looking forward to having lunch here again after our first enjoyable visit about 12 months ago. This time we were very disappointed . We looked at the menu and ordered two coffees a cheese baguette and a vegatables tarte and side salad. My husbands cheese baguette had three chunks of cheese no accompanying salad or even butter to help hold it together it looked very unattractive sat on the plate , my vegatables tart was a very small portion barely a couple of mouthfuls and a small side salad on the edge . The coffees were also disappointing I ordered a flat white and my husband ordered a latte you literally could not tell which was which and I do know about coffee and am barista trained these were so weak and disappointing. I did mention my disappointment when I paid at the til but the young gentleman who served us seemed uninterested . I very rarely complain but this experienced means that we will not return on our next visit to Romsey.

Stumbled across this delightful place last week......we needed a quick lunch, and found a long, leisurely delight! We had tartiflette to die for, and a gorgeous glass of French red to go with it. Warm friendly atmosphere, truly authentic French cuisine. Can’t wait to go back!

Luc :) Thank you so much for you amazing effort in making the charcuterie hamper for one of your French Patriots today , I’m now in your debt ,because you’ve made me top bananas.. love you we dooooo xx

I Went with my grandson, who is wheelchair bound. Luc and Louis made us most welcome. Access was easy and Luc made a small low table available for wheelchair eating. The food was excellent, cold meats, cheese and really fresh bread. With a great selection of wines to drink and buy this really is a gem of a wine bar/ shop in the heart of beautiful Romsey.

Charming little cafe serving authentic French food.Food highlights were the twice baked soufflé' and the Raclette cheese dish, where you are provided with your own small grill to melt the cheese at the table and pour it over steamed potatoes, alongside a selection of cold meats. The apple tart for dessert was also very good.Service is friendly, helpful and efficient.

My wife and I visited for lunch (the hours are around 10.00-17.00). The atmosphere is great and the shop/cafe was almost full. The stools have a back-rest and are more comfortable than they look. My wife had a twice-baked souffle (7.95), which was delicious. I had one of six pates offered, wild board pate. It was a large portion, served with bread salad leaves and cornichons. (7.95). Both dishes were very tasty and looked good on the plate. Wine by the glass is available, but there is only red wine and one white. My Italian red was very tasty and accompanied the pate well. This is an interesting place to visit. The host, Luc, is very charming and attentive.

Visited Romsey by chance coming up from Cornwall. Popped into Luc for a quick bite and stayed for well over an hour. Had a cheese soufflé and a tartlet, asked for a medium full red from Italy and was given a gem, so much so that I bought a bottle to take away. The owner was quite charming - I’d return in a heartbeat if I lived closer...

The place to go. Pick your favourite bottle of wine off the shelf or a nice cold bottled beer, combine that with first class charcuterie or other nibbles. Roll in oodles of charm and hospitality and you find yourself in a little corner of France. Luc, Louis and the rest of the team are fantastic. We’re lucky to have them. A great place, slightly different to anything else and all the better for it. Ignore the few moaners who don’t get it, or don’t and leave more room in this great little place for those of us that do. First class, lovely nibbles, fantastic wines, great atmosphere and superb people. Viva la France in Romsey.

Stopped for a coffee and a wine recommendation to go with some local venison sausages I’d just picked up from the butchers. Luc recommended the most delicious red! I won’t say what it was as I’ll be back for another, but it was Magnifique! Merci beacoup!!

I inadvertently voted the previous review as helpful. As a local who has visited Luc, the recent review in a local paper would in no way deter me from going back. The service is always friendly and helpful with a lovely range of products. I am in no way connected with the business and feel the recent newspaper review was a typical journalistic hatchet job.

Very worried having been customer here ... Avoid and look at report in the papers which is very critical of lack of food hygiene here!

A Gem of a place: Small Off licence Wine bar and Restaurant. Very Authentic French. Plates of Charcuterie and Cheese. Wonderful Cheese Soufflé. Worth a detour !

Don't need to say much except this is a wonderful eatery and you will not be disappointed should try this friendly, not too expensive, out of the ordinary wine bar.

We had such a lovely time in Luc's. Been there twice now and each time was brilliant. Great choice of wine and lovely food options coupled with perfect service. Will be back soon!!

We are regulars at Lucs - the relaxed atmosphere - the fantastic foods and the selection of wines/ gins are delicious - can’t recommend enough.

We popped into Luc’s to escape the rain after the rugby on Saturday. They were super busy but found us a table where we enjoyed a happy hour catching up with friends. Simple, tasty fresh food, great coffee, excellent atmosphere. We will definitely revisit.

Think it was my first visit into romsey, even though I live in Southampton never really visited romsey town centre. My partner and me were just walking a round wanting a coffee mainly and saw this little gem, captures your eye from the outside and a very nice set up inside. If your into your cheese and hams then I defiantly recommend. Opted for the cheese souffle with a side of fresh bread, was absolutely delicious, most possibly the best I've ever tasted. Will be for sure revisiting romsey just to revisit here.

The tables and chairs may be basic, but the quality of the food is excellent. We ordered the mixed platter of cold meats and wonderful French cheeses followed by Tarte Tartin. Luc, the owner is a Parisian and very welcoming. A definite find!

Lovely lunch with two of my old friends. The Raclette was excellent and the relaxed atmosphere very good.

I am gobsmacked by the earlier poor review as Luc's has become a much loved place by so many people and is a fabulous addition to Romsey. It really is a unique establishment where we love to relax, enjoy the top quality food on offer and sample the delicious wines which are stocked. Luc and Louis are always charming and engaging, whilst going out of their way to create a welcoming and laid back ambience which is much appreciated. It truly is an oasis and we love the fact that background music is courtesy of a French radio station! With regards to being overpriced - what a load of rubbish!!! Every visit, we are stunned when the bill arrives as it always represents such fantastic value for money. Luc - keep doing everything just as you are and thank you for creating this little gem which so many of us wholeheartedly enjoy.

Excellent food and wine in this very unique very good value for money French cuisine . Cheese and meat platters are a must as are the cheese soufflé. Luc and Louis make it a great relaxing enjoyable experience

Our favourite way to while away a Saturday afternoon! Luc and Louis couldn’t be better hosts and are always on hand to make a recommendation or refill your glass! The hardest decision is whether to choose a charcuterie or cheese platter, the duck salad or raclette. It’s all delicious and excellent value for money. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this special place to anyone (as long as there’s a table left for us!) Looking forward to our next visit! Neil and Cathy

I am a regular visitor to Luc’s and have to say that the welcoming attitude of all working here is really quite something. I am always offered a seat (unless fully booked) and enjoy a lovely coffee with a couple of pastries, occasionally treating myself to a meat platter as well. I have brought friends and family here on many occasions and not once have we walked out even slightly disappointed. A big thank you to all who work here for this gem in Romsey. 5 start service, 5 star food and 5 star drinks!

This is a surprising little shop with lots of interestin French food and wine, I popped in for some cheese and charcuterie. I plan to go back on another occasion when I have more time to spare in order to explore in depth what this shop has to offer. It appears to be packed to the rafters with interesting foodstuffs and the proprietor is charming..

Food was ok but over-priced. Nice enough but nothing special. Had to wait ages for our food to be served. My friend had the cheeseboard which was very disappointing.

If you have read my reviews about Luc and his eatery you will know I am a fan. Called in today to book our table for his next wine tasting evening, (the only time he opens in the evening is for his wine tasting sessions), and decided to stay for lunch. He was extremely busy with many reservations but he still managed to find us a table. Great wine, great cheese and Luc and his son were flat out but still managed to give us a wonderful lunchtime experience. Got an email later to say his wine tasting was fully booked within 5 hours of its announcement - says it all!

Been to this place a couple of times when in the area. Cannot fault anything, amazing service, food drink and wine, nothing is too much trouble! Would highly recommend, but reserve a table to avoid disappointment. Looking forward to going back soon.

We are about to move to Romsey. Today whilst on a visit to the house popped in for a coffee. Not knowing what to expect we were surprised to find such a warm friendly welcome with a relaxing atmosphere.

We love to visit Lus when in Romsey. He is always helpful. He was the first place we visited in Romsey. Although we had never met us before he loaned us is wine opener. We returned it a week later. The conditions are cramped but if you reserve you are assured of a place. The food is typically French and on the slightly higher in the cost index. That being said, in my opinion, it is great value for money.

Luc was brave to leave La Parisienne and open an up-market purveyor of fine foods in Romsey. Given his personality and flair, it is not surprising that the store has been a terrific success. Top quality hams, cheese and wines tempt the palate - all served with Gallic flair ! Well done, Luc !

Called in for a light lunch and a glass of wine. Tried both the meat and cheese boards both coming with bread rolls and these just hit the spot nicely. Friendly helpful staff. Will call in again next time we are in Romsey

Great experience from Luc in this charming deli situated in the middle of Romsey. We picked up some french cheese and hams with great selection. Make sure you visit if your in Romsey

What can we say that hasn't been already said. Quick stop over in Romsey whilst on holiday and found this perfect place. Shared a mixed platter with coffee. Unfortunately we were driving so no alcohol. Everything was perfect. Wish we could move you to our home town. Thank you for your friendly and helpful service.

I popped in to buy my friend a birthday present- I was hoping to find a nice bottle of gin or a creme de cassis, which I knew they sold. When I went in, the man serving greeted me at the door and said they do not sell what I was looking for, and that I’d be ‘better off in Waitrose’ (I didn’t want to go to Waitrose because I wanted to support local businesses) I pointed out the priced bottles of gin and creme de cassis behind him, and he repeated that I should go elsewhere. When I left I felt very belittled. A really pretentious place, you’re much better going to Dish Deli and Kitchen a few doors down- a much friendlier and more helpful place.

Luc's is a fab little place for morning coffee, afternoon bottle of rose and a meat platter or the amazing cheese souffle which are so good I haven't managed to get one yet as they go like...well hot souffles… Wine tasting is good fun and he is very reasonable. Luc is happy to supply wine for your party or any occasion and food as well.

My brother recommended to go to Luc’s deli as he also serves food with great wines. This proved to be the case on our first and subsequent visits.

a wonderful evening had on Friday ! a lovely selection of wines - tasting and nibbles were well enjoyed! a variety of different wines - white, rose, and red - with cheeses, hams and salami - together with homemade biscuits to entice the palette . The descriptive listing was informative too

Stopped here for a drink but seeing the menu we decided to have lunch. Absolute quality the meat and cheese platter was amazing the cheese was not your normal run of the mill cheese which made it. The meat was fresh and tasted great. I recommend this place to anyone.

If you want to try a new experience go to Lus , your have an amazing welcome

We popped in just on the off-chance of lunch and we were enchanted with this small but perfectly formed establishment. We had coffee, a filled croissant and baguette - very reasonably priced, fantastic atmosphere with attentive service! Hope to be back soon

Two visits and both have been great. We had the shared meat and cheese platter as I love meat and my partner loves cheese!! Wine recommendation spot on. We even bought some bits from the deli section.

Luc and his son are very good at running their small eatery which is perfect if you fancy a light lunch with a massive choice of cheeses. All dishes are very reasonably priced as is the excellent quality wine. We lunch here on a regular basis and it is consistently excellent. Well done Luc.

Fab little 'mediterranean' style lunch. Definitely worth a try. Will be going back for another visit.

I went with a friend for a Saturday morning coffee and croissant. The service was very friendly and the decoration of the cafe was full of character and interest. We had a really relaxing time and hope to return soon.

The best bread and wonderfully kept cheeses, utterly charmed.will be back, authentic French gem.the meat platters look delicious too.and wine by glass or bottle, what's not to love?

Best Expresso in Hampshire. Also stocks some fabulous wines . Friendly and helpful staff . Always a pleasure to visit.

We were just passing and noticed the deli so popped in. We were just about to leave as there were no free tables, when the friendly owner beckoned us to wait a few minutes and he would sort it, which he did. The lunch was a simple affair, freshly prepared platters of delicious meats and cheeses, washed down by a lovely bottle of red which we chose from the amply stocked shelves of fine wines. The lunch was perfect and the atmosphere was authentically French. We will return.

Love this place, real french charm! Tried a cheese platter which 2 of us shared, lovely choice of various cheeses which we would never have bought normally, super light snack with bread and butter, oh and a glass of white!!!.

Luc knows his stuff, he is really friendly and extremely helpful. Some excellent items for own use or presents. Authentic French atmosphere and produce. Great place for a quick coffee as well

Great cheese and wine, friendly service and helpful advice on what to try, a must-visit if you're in Romsey

Great deli, good food, wonderful wine and a perfect place to have a coffee, glass of wine of a bite to eat.

good salami and cold meats selection, local and french produce available, also can partake in a glass (or two!)

Our family & friends visit here with us as often as we are able . We adore the charcuterie followed by Italian Prosecco or Italian lager for the boys. We also try & blag the table by the window as we love to people watch. ( just nosy really) we have also been to a couple of the wine & hors d'oeuvres evenings & there amazing fun listening to the sommelier tell you about each wine in great detail but in an entertaining fashion. The Service you get from Luke and his staff is 2nd to none. Attention to detail here is absolutely fabulous and I promise anyone who visits Lukes will always be happy with all the goodies you can buy & enjoy at home. To us Luc's is a little Paradise of both French & Italian cuisine. Well done Luc & your dedicated family.

Love this place. ❤️ Visit all the time with my hubby and daughter. Lovely lunch, wine, coffee, amazing service and knowledge of the products. Attention to detail second to none.

I love to pop into Luc's and let him choose a glass of wine for me to sample....and then I definitely take some home....the meats and cheese are just the best, authentic fresh from France and Italy😊