Il miglior ristorante Siciliano di Londra!! La rigatoni è buonissimo. Buon servizio è cibo
My go to restaurant whenever I miss my home back in Palermo. Authentic and delicious. The place is a bit hard to find but finding it was worth it. Truly a gem in London.
Complimenti!
Unpretentious, amazing Sicilian food, this Gem does not have the best location but the food here is authentic to the bone! And the chef owner knows how to make people feel at home!
SantaBarbaraExplorer
+4.5
I was excited to find a Sicilian restaurant in London - and one that was NOT a cliche tourist trap. Interior decoration was odd and it took many tries to find when the restaurant was actually open. However, once we we served our food I instantly could taste the excellence. I give very high ratings to the food. Service was questionable, but certainly gives the place character. Definitely worth a visit if you are interested in tasting real Sicilian cuisine.
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Luce e Limoni is a beautiful restaurant. It is a stunning creation filled with plush seating and several gorgeous giant crystal drop chandeliers hanging just out of reach. However rather than looking glamorous, the vintage touches like the old pictures of Sicilian lemons on the walls, and the rustic floor length wine rack add a dash of class and tradition to the restaurant.
The beauty of the restaurant is matched by the message behind the cuisine. Owner Fabrizio Zafarana serves local Sicilian cuisine and goes back to his roots by embracing his traditional ingredients and recipes. In fact, the name itself refers back to the light and lemons at Zafarana’s native island.
Would I Want Seconds?
The menu is extensive and full of tantalising seasonal Sicilian dishes, many of which I haven’t seen widely on menus in London.
As well as the warm bread basket and olives, to start I ordered the roast aubergine with melting pecorino cheese, tomato and mint leaves. This was a delicious, well sized starter which reminded me of moussaka due to its presentation.
My fellow diners tried the seared kings scallops with cream of cauliflower and anchovies, from which the scallops were divine, as well as the creamy mozzarella cheese with Sicilian caponata which a simple but well put together.
For the main courses Luce e Limoni has a large selection including sections for pastas, risottos, meat and fish. After much deliberation, I decided on pumpkin gnocchi with pistachio sauce and spring onion. This was once again a large aromatic dish with many delicious layers of flavour in it.
My fellow diners tried grilled tuna steak with stewed red pepper and onions and baked swordfish loin in bread crust, herbs and pecorino cheese, with spicy fresh tomato salsa and fennel gratin. Swordfish is a rare dish to find on a menu in London but Luce e Limoni serves it well and with its traditional Sicilian roots in mind.
Although I didn’t have much room for dessert, it was much too tempting and so ended up ordering pistachio semifreddo with Sicilian melon jelly, which arrived as a heavy, but well balanced dish. We also snuck in some chocolate into our meal with the hot chocolate fondante with hazelnut ice cream which was a divine dessert and cassatina Siciliana, a delicious traditional cake-like Sicilian creation.
It is evident that each dish here is carefully created to represent true Sicilian flavours. In addition they also have wine from the island’s artisan producers following through with their authentic theme.
Could I Afford Seconds:
Luce e Limoni serves quality food and the prices reflect this.
Their starters cost approximately £10, which is an expensive starter but the quantities are large enough to justify this. The main courses range from £10 to £15 and desserts are adequately prices at approximately £6.
They are not the cheapest Sicilian restaurant but the prices fairly reflect the quality of the cuisine that they serve.
Overall:
I was very impressed with Luce e Limoni. The Sicilian cuisine was delicious and well-made and the décor is stunning yet low key. In addition all the staff very friendly, engaging and knowledgeable about the food at they were serving which is always a bonus.
This seems to be a popular location for locals and those in the know and it is definitely a restaurant I will be returning too.
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I went to Luce I Limoni a night ago with my lovely friends - placed close to Chancery Lane and therefore right in the middle of bustling London life I cannot believe that such a gem remains so hidden.
Our welcome to Luce I Limoni on our arrival was warm and friendly - beyond what I would normally expect of a restaurant; somethhing which set the mood for our whole evening.
After our warm greeting and being shown to our table. Our waitress came straight over and introduced herself - as well as bringing 3 beautifully presented menus and the wine list. Having already seen the menu on an earlier foray on Zomato I knew pretty much what I wanted. The Fritto Misto was my starter of choice and this did not disappoint. The seafood served tasted fresh and was beautifully prepared. Paired with the fresh bread this made the perfect starter to our meal.
After indulging in a very large (for the cost) starter, concluding with a main seemed extravagant but impossible to resist. I plumped for the rabbit leg stuffed with mushroom pate, served with fennel mash and green beans sauteed in butter. This rich main was not unwelcome even after such a filling and delicious starter.
The ambience here was second to none. With beautiful (albeit lemon themed) pictures adorning the walls. And classic crystal drop lighting filling the air space of the restaurant.
Last but certainly not least- the service was immaculate. The waitress knew each special in minute detail and explained to us any dish we were unsure of - while the wine waiter never failed to re-fill our cups with either wine or water the entire meal.
Luce I Limoni, you have excelled both in food and service. I will certainly be back.
This is a lovely little restaurant just down from chancery lane. The place is surprisingly cosy and smaller than I was expecting. The chandeliers are stunning.
There were only two members of waiting staff working tonight, and as it started getting busy, I was worried that they wouldn't be able to offer quick enough service. However they did an exceptional job and managed to offer a very friendly, helpful and personal service.
I had a special to start, which consisted of the most creamy mozzarella I've ever tasted, avocado and tomatoes. It was lovely. For the main I had swordfish, which was on a bed of fennel, the fish was rolled up, a method I haven't seen before. It was lovely.
The meal was great value, and it's easy to spend a similar amount and get bang average food in London. But here you can appreciate the great care that has gone into making the food. Oh and beware the starters are about as big as the mains!
Definitely worth a visit if your a fan of seafood!
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Luce e Limoni is a charming neighbourhood restaurant in leafy Clerkenwell that I’m overjoyed to have discovered.
The day I visited, Chiltern Fire House was being heralded on the cover of a magazine as the hottest restaurant in London and I couldn’t help being amused that we were dining at the antithesis of the celebrity circus restaurant. While I enjoy a good ‘scene’ restaurant as much as the next London foodie, I got a kick out of finding a real under-the-radar hidden gem – exactly what this blog was started for.
We arrived early evening and had the place to ourselves for a short while before a steady stream of locals, groups of friends and the after-work crowd arrived. The restaurant is petite and lovingly designed with comfy seats and vintage-style pictures of Sicilian lemons adorning the walls.
Sicilian chef Fabrizio Zafarana offers a tantalising menu of seasonal dishes that take inspiration from his homeland. The cooking is honest and unpretentious but with flair, and uses authentic Mediterranean ingredients.
To start, I ordered the Burrata with Sicilian caponata (£9.95). The enormous ball of fresh burrata was cool and silky with a soft, creamy centre and topped with black pepper and olive oil. It was served on a bed of rich, flavoursome caponata made up of slow-cooked aubergine, celery, onion, pepper and black and green olives.
It was a delicious, simple starter done exceedingly well, plus the portion size is big enough for two to share.
Steven ordered the Baked mackerel timbal with capers, ricotta, samphire and red pepper couli (£9.50). The flavoursome, flaky mackerel was oven-baked with light and creamy ricotta and encased in paper-thin filo pastry – almost like a Sicilian quiche.
It was sat atop a tangy, slightly spicy red pepper couli and the accompaniment of fresh, salty steamed samphire perfectly complimented the flavours.
For my main course, I couldn’t resist the Slowly roasted pork belly served with lentils and Marsala reduction (£14.95). It was a comforting, rustic dish that I could imagine coming 0ut of a kitchen in rural Sicily.
The high quality piece of pork belly was succulent and tender, with contrasting textures of lean meat, melt-in-the-mouth fat and crunchy pork crackling. The lentils were beautifully-cooked with tiny pieces of vegetable and had a slightly sweet taste.
There could have been a little more of the delicious Marsala reduction to accompany the pork, however every mouthful was an absolute delight.
Steven went for the Roast rump of lamb with cinnamon, date and caramelised shallots with red wine jus and rosemary, with mashed potato (£15.95). The roast lamb was so tender and juicy and it was served with roasted whole shallots and a generous amount of buttery, smooth mashed potato.
The highlight of the dish was the intense red wine jus infused with aromatic herbs and spices. The cinnamon and cloves gave it a festive feel, so it didn’t seem like a summer menu dish, but it was a welcome comfort as the rain was beating down outside.
For dessert, I went for the simple classic of Lemon Meringue (£5.50). It had the potential to be a great dessert, but sadly the proportions were all wrong. I quite liked the crispy, wafer-thin pastry basket, but it was filled with just a thin layer of tart, zesty lemon curd and a mountain of dense, whipped meringue. I never usually leave even a tiny morsel of dessert on my plate, but I had to give up on half of the meringue and still left on a sugar high.
Steven’s Tiramisu (£6.50) was a much more successful dessert. Crunchy biscotti were doused in potent espresso and liqueur and finished with cool, creamy mascarpone.
Luce e Limoni is a fantastic spot for when you fancy some delicious Sicilian food in a low-key, attractive setting. The staff were friendly and attentive and contemporary Sicilian music at just the right volume added to the cosy atmosphere. It’s definitely a new addition to my London eating address book.
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What strikes you immediately when you walk into this cozy looking Italian restaurant are the chandeliers. Yes, I have seen chandeliers before in all their magnificent crystal glory but here their understated arrangement of these sparkling providers of glamour over every table in an otherwise rather homely looking space, is commendable. This therefore makes for the perfect second date spot, you know, when you need the place to be slightly suave and not have too many loud conversations about childhood memories and your deepest secrets but at the same time the atmosphere should be comfortable and familiar enough to avoid any pretentious drinking of champagne and discussing conflict resolution. Here you can safely order authentic Sicilian comfort food and dine surrounded by some beautiful ambient lighting.
Just as lovely as the place looks, the food looks painfully stunning as well. We were encircled by tables full of good looking food and were eventually spoilt for choice. Settling finally on the Baked Swordfish Loin, which came battered in bread crust with a little bit of fresh Salsa to go with. A few bites in and I felt quite full yet not uncomfortably so; I had obviously picked one of the more healthy options on the menu. We also tried the Grilled T-Bone veal which was slow cooked to perfection and was literally falling off the bone.
In spite of being quite satisfied and full with just our main-courses, we had to give the desserts a try. The Tiramisu was light and bitter in the right places. The Pistachio Semifreddo; which essentially tastes like frozen custard with melon jelly on the side is something of a must-try off their menu.
In a Nutshell: Pick this place if you are fond of Italian food and wish to explore the vast possibilities of flavours and ingredients that the country’s varied cuisine has to offer. All this in a friendly and yet sophisticated surrounding makes for the perfect semi-formal spot for a weekday dinner.
Luce e Limoni is an authentic Sicilian restaurant, conveniently located for a quick lunch or an after work dinner. The place is welcoming, and nicely decorated. The menu is not too extensive, but has a good variety of options for lunch and dinner. The food is authentic and sometimes offers particular Sicilian dishes difficult to find in other Italian restaurants. The service is always friendly and Professional.
The staff were really friendly. The food was interesting, we had stuffed squid and the salmon fishcake for starters. The squid was a very large starter and the horseradish sauce really worked with the fishcake. We had the veal tortellini and the black linguine for mains. We weren't sure about the veal, it tasted quite sweet but the black linguine was lovely. Their homemade pasta tasted really good. Very light and fresh with loads of seafood in the sauce. Reasonably priced too!
Amazing wine tasting experience at this authentic Sicilian restaurant. Great variety of wine and pasta dishes paired perfectly together. Desert was out of this world and the warm ambience was exactly what you’d expect! Especially impressed by the freshness of every single ingredient - it felt like being on holiday!
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Thoroughly enjoyed our meal after being recommended by the owner of another Italian restaurant around the corner. The set menu was excellent value. I had a delicious piece of hake which was perfectly cooked; pearly soft inside and toasted skin, served with a wonderfully delicate saffron scented sauce. Came with perfectly cooked vegetables instead of mash, as I requested. We loved the twice cooked pizza which had a lovely crispy base with just the right amount of bend. Delicious tomato sauce and fresh spicy basil. The bread was soft and tasty with a herb crust, house red was very drinkable! Gelato was delicious! The restaurant is very pleasantly calm and the acoustics mean it is easy to hear your dinner companion. Particularly if you struggle with noisy restaurants. The only thing I think could substantially improve matters would be a plethora of candles to cast a glimmer of light on the underside of the the wonderful chandeliers! The waiting was superb by both owner and staff; unobtrusively friendly, warm, and happy to have a chat. Thank you.
Really enjoy our dinner. Relax atmosphere and well professional serving real Italian food. Sicilian pork is nicely spicy for winter. Lamb is nice. Three desserts had been ordered and worth all pennies. Wine choice price is mostly high. Some of them have good price.
Best service, real friendly staff with attention to detail ! Made me feel like I was back in Italy! Beautiful food and desserts to crave for! The tiramisu was decadent and the cheesecake was absolutely amazing! Will definitely recommend the linguine with seafood and the crabmeat pasta! The squid with ricotta was delicious too!
What an absolute gem of a find! Every dish was scrumptious even starting off with the bread and olive oil. The black linguine was a definite winner, and the roast lamb was great too. Great wine at reasonable value.
This was our first meal in London and it was such a nice experience - especially with the friendly head chef!
The owner, who comes from south eastern Sicily, is a brilliant ambassador for Sicilian cooking. Excellent fish and seafood cookery as well as meaty treats. The wine list is good too, with plenty of Sicilian wines to choose from. Heartily recommended. UPDATE: We went back after lockdown was lifted and this place is as good as ever. We just asked the owner to give us what was freshest and best and it was great. Definitely worth travelling to.
Food was beautiful 😍 the service was great and the waiters were so funny. We had a great work team meal there. Will definitely be going again.
went to Luce e Limoni last night. Had a superb bottle of Sicilian wine (recommended by staff) and really good food. Friendly and helpful staff. Finished with baked cheesecake and very interesting selection of cheeses plus a very generous slug of grappa... Highly recommend. I walked by the restaurant on my way home for years and am really glad to have finally walked in
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