π¬π§ Luca | Where Tomato Salad Steals the Spotlight π
π A sun-drenched Italian lunch in Farringdon that restored my faith in simple ingredients βοΈ πͺ ββ The Vibe ββ πͺ Bathed in natural light (hello, skylights and floor-to-ceiling windows!), Luca's airy space with warm wooden accents feels like a modern Italian villa. Perfect for when London actually remembers to be sunny. Book a midday tableβtrust me. πΏ π΄ ββ The Standouts ββ π΄ Three dishes that made me want to hug the chef: π Roast Orkney Scallops That dreamy pastel-blue plate + blush-pink scallops = edible art. Sweet, buttery, and gone too soon. (I nearly licked the shell.) π¨ π Mazara Prawn Taglierini Lobster pasta so elegantly balancedβrich yet light, with al dente noodles that actually taste homemade. The seafood? Fresh as a Mediterranean breeze. π π₯ Heirloom Tomato Salad This proved salads can be main characters. Each heirloom slice tasted like summer incarnateβearthy, sweet, and dressed to perfection. (Why only four slices though? Cruel.) β οΈ Honorable Mentions (with caveats): Parmesan Fries: Cheese overload π§ (bring milk) Burrata: Firm texture, but the bean pairing was inspired π± Service: Sweet fridge move for our drinks βοΈ, but glacial bill pace π’ π Luca 88 St John St, London EC1M 4EH π· ££ (Worth every penny for that scallop high) #LondonFoodie #ItalianJoy #TomatoRevolution #MichelinMood #LunchCrush #LondonEats
