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Luci, London, Greater London

Luci

4.1 (41)
£25 and under
Italian
136 Long Acre, London, Greater London WC2E 9AA

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Fancy
Sharing the same heritage as the grand cafes of Milan, Luci brings the best of Italy from breakfast through dinner. Start your morning with Italian viennoiserie and freshly baked bread, accompanied with Luci’s own-roasted coffee. For lunch, make a quick pit-stop to the ‘bancone’ and choose from a variety of thin focaccia Genovese, delicious ciabatta and wood-fired pizza by the slice. With a tempting selection of Milanese cakes and homemade gelati and sorbetti your visit will definitely end on a sweet note! Head upstairs for lunch or dinner to find sit-down dining alongside a menu that takes you through a journey of Italian classics and fresh pasta.

LUCi is the ideal Covent Garden location for hosting a wide range of private events, from family lunches and intimate dinners to press and product launches, and more!

A maximum of 20 on a banquette | Up to 200 standing and 70 seated on the first floor
Exclusively hire the venue for up to 550 standing or 100 seated

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 10:00 am–11:30 am Sat, Sun 8:30 am–11:30 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea

    £45.00 - £73.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Transport yourself to the jazz clubs of Milan with our Afternoon Tea, served on a bespoke vinyl afternoon tea stand adorned with a wide selection of savoury and sweet Italian treats. All baked fresh in-house every day, the savoury dishes include Arancino with Courgette & Basil, Crispy Polenta Bites with Truffle Cream, a Croccante Burrata with Parma Ham Riserva, and Pizzetta with Tuna Prosciutto & Lemon Oil. For those with a sweet tooth, our world-famous Tiramisu in miniature form is served alongside Chocolate Bignès, Lemon Tarts, and everyone’s favourite Italian holiday treat, Cannolo Siciliano. Afternoon Tea | £45pp add a glass of Prosecco or Spritz | £22pp add Free-Flowing Prosecco | £28pp
    Afternoon Tea Photo
  • London Restaurant Festival: Seasonal Italian Menu

    Jun 1, 2025 - Jun 30, 2025
    Available daily, indulge in three courses, paired with a glass of Prosecco or Aperol Spritz, where each bite is a celebration of seasonal ingredients and authentic Italian cooking. Three-Course Menu | Glass of Prosecco or Aperol Spritz | £38.50 per person
    London Restaurant Festival: Seasonal Italian Menu Photo

What 41 people are saying

Luci reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • West End London

    Great for creative cocktails

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Luci offers a "lovely restaurant" experience with "excellent food presentation" and "great service." Diners praise the "super pizza Gorgonzola taleggio and tartufo," and "delicious food especially pizza and tarts." While some service issues and pricing concerns exist, the "fantastic atmosphere" and "calm" ambiance make Luci worth a visit.

41 Reviews
  1. TraceyM

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a lovely meal of sea bass. Fish was cooked to perfection. Our waitress was excellent making us feel very welcome. We dined early 4.15pm on a Sunday before going to the theatre. The restaurant was very quiet at this time. We will definitely visit again when in London town.

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  2. Natalia

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely restaurant with very good food and really nice service. Thank you

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  3. Elena VIP

    London25 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    The whole experience was great and the food was delicious just found the service very poor .

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  4. Lisa VIP

    Charleston18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food presentation along with great service!

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  5. Victoria

    London24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful lunch with friends on Monday super pizza Gorgonzola taleggio and tartufo washed down with a refreshing cocktail under the sea (non alcoholic) and then dessert torreimisu can still taste it. The staff were amazing the atmosphere calm and excellent value for money. Need to visit again soon want to try the pasta also the afternoon tea looked fantastic not to mention all the pastries yum 😋

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  6. Nathan VIP

    Orlando31 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    We had high hopes for Luci but left utterly disappointed. After a long 13-hour day, we arrived a few minutes late for our 8:45 PM reservation, only to be met with unnecessary hostility and skepticism about its validity. Not exactly the warm welcome we were hoping for. We sat for 20 minutes before anyone came to take our order, only to then be rushed through the process because the staff clearly wanted to wrap things up early. The food? A disaster. It was blatantly microwaved, with uneven hot spots throughout the dish—truly unacceptable for the prices they charge. The bread basket, instead of being fresh and warm, was served chilled. To make matters worse, no one even bothered to ask how the meal was. The lack of basic courtesy and attention was astonishing. This was easily one of the worst dining experiences we’ve had. Save your time, money, and energy—Luci is absolutely not worth it.

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  7. Celia

    Norfolk/Suffolk4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved being at Luci but expensive. Starters good but pricey at around £15 each. Mains disappointing, though more reasonably priced. Veg extra. Desert outstanding and well priced. None of the hot dishes were hot. Would we return? Possibly, as Luci is in a good location.

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  8. Shelly

    San Francisco93 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I booked 4:45pm so we could have afternoon tea. There was nothing on their website to say afternoon tea had to be booked in advance or that the restaurant needed to be notified that we wanted afternoon tea. I booked this 2 months in advance as a present and yet they said we couldn’t have the afternoon tea. First they said they no longer do afternoon tea but I showed them on the website that it’s still on there, and I showed them how I booked it through open table. Eventually they agreed to serve us afternoon tea but that it wouldn’t be exactly the same as the menu. I asked for an iced latte, they bought me a hot latte but I felt I’d complained enough already so I drank it without comment. The food was wonderful - we especially liked the Italian savoury selection and the hazelnut puff dessert. The restaurant was very hot but had a nice buzzy atmosphere. It’s just a shame that our special experience was spoiled from the start. I appreciated that the staff did their best for us, though.

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  9. Tatyana

    London6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic atmosphere, brilliant service and delicious food especially pizza and tarts from downstairs.

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  10. Vicki

    Toledo1 review

    2.0

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    I have never had a waiter that reluctantly took out food order and then instead of bringing anything went on break to eat his food at the bar. We could see him - 35 minutes for bread. Never got out appetizers- It was a terrible experience on my birthday.

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Luci is rated 4.1 stars by 41 OpenTable diners.

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  2. United Kingdom
  3. London
  4. West End London
  5. Covent Garden

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Luci

136 Long Acre, London, Greater London WC2E 9AA

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Covent Garden
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 10:00 am–11:30 am Sat, Sun 8:30 am–11:30 am Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:30 pm
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Mediterranean, Pizzeria
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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