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What a great find. We came for an early tea as we were going to an event. The restaurant was beautifully decorated for Christmas, and we were given a very warm welcome. The service was perfect and the pasta was the best I’ve tasted for years. Really flavourful, delicate and piping hot. Followed by scrummy ice cream. Even a perfect pot of tea, and that’s rare these days. Prices extremely reasonable. Definitely one to visit again. Thanks to the chef and lovely staff.

First time visiting with friends. Had heard food is good but service and atmosphere can be mixed. I can see why. Positives; menu differed from typical Italian fare which was good and there was a good vegan and vegetarian choice, plus an issue mix up with our table order was quickly resolved by (I think) manager FOH. Not so great was the atmosphere and also the attitude of a couple of members of staff who were slightly off hand and cold. I think we would return to see if the latter was a one off, as we did like the menu.

Really bad experience - waitress was so rude, judgemental and dismissive, immediately made us feel unwelcome and uncomfortable. My food was oddly oily which was off putting and led to it not even being eaten. The toilets weren’t stocked on either side of the restaurant. Usually a good place to go but likely won’t return after this time.

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I visited here with colleagues for a mid-week evening meal. There are some great deals on such as early bird where you get three courses for £16.95. I opted for that as the options I was going to get for starter and main were on there anyway and it worked out cheaper to do that than order them from the main menu (plus I got dessert in the early bird price too!) Starter of fried halloumi was really nicely cooked and a perfect sized portion. My colleague had calamari but they felt it was a bit soggy for their liking. For main I had penne dolca vita which was really tasty, It was nicely cooked, had a decent kick and flavour and was suitably portioned. Dessert I had ice-cream which was fine. Overall we had a good evening here and the food was a standard expected of a good Italian restaurant. Service was friendly and generally efficient. Would recommend for a good value Italian meal

Turned up for a booking at 12 noon and they can’t be bothered to open. They even had the cheek to take a £10 deposit per person. Definitely wasn’t going to wait for them to be the only ones in there.

Overall very poor. Overpriced 7 quid for a beer Belly pork on pasta 24quid 8oz Ribeye with chips 45 quid 6oz fillet with chips 55 quid. Sat me and my partner next to a group if 20 when the pace was empty. We asked to be moved back to the bar so we could actually hear ourselves. GLUTE FREE menu is not all gluten free Bar staff and waiters do try there best that is the only positive from here

I’ve had 3 experiences with Luca at the buck and non of them were great. The first time we had booked online to visit on a Monday, when myself and my friends met up at the restaurant we were turned away and told it was shut on a Monday, this was despite being able to book online. Both other times when we have managed to eat we found the food to either be really spicy or just bland. The chicken Milanese and the pizzas are worth getting. The calamari although well presented was one of the worst I’ve ever had. The carbonara is bland and the hummus itself was nice but served with crudités not bread. I find the service is always slow in here (even when it was spitroast) we almost always get our food before our drinks. I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone unless you were really stuck for choice, the Luca in Allerton is much better.

Wonderful staff, nothing to much trouble. Food delicious 😋 We'll be back for my birthday 🎂 next week