A glamorous 'Britalian' destination from The Clove Club team, boasting one of London's most beautiful terraces and a menu where British produce meets refined Italian technique.
Ordering Strategy
Begin with the parmesan fries in the bar or at the table. The menu is structured traditionally (antipasti, primi, secondi), and pasta portions are true 'primi' size (smaller), so plan for a full four courses or order a main meat dish if you have a big appetite.
What to order
Parmesan Fries
Described as the 'exquisite love child of a churro and a croqueta,' these 'gossamer-light and greaseless fingers of cheese' are a Luca trademark that critics claim they could eat by the 'family bucket.'
Rigatoni with Pork Sausage Ragù
A house signature that provides a 'salty sting of anchovy' and rich meatiness balanced with fresh mint; it is the epitome of the restaurant's 'upscale country comfort food.'
Spaghettini with Morecambe Bay Shrimp
The defining dish of the 'Britalian' concept, featuring 'al dente pasta' in a sauce of potted British shrimp 'blitzed to giddy, bisquey, buttery oblivion' with added crunch from fried breadcrumbs.
What to skip
More in Clerkenwell
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- L Terroni & SonsItalian Deli · £85
Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: Marina O'Loughlin (80%)
⚠ Heidi Lauth Beasley had reservations
Editorial Weight 54 pts
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Agreement 8 pts
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Coverage 10 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 11 pts
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Boosts 0 pts
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Review signals
2 Elite · 4 Editorial · 9 total signals
Public signal
4.5★ (1,700 reviews)
Good to know
The restaurant holds a Michelin star. The terrace (with a retractable roof and fireplace) is highly coveted. Be aware they can be very strict with 2-hour table limits.
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