Luce e Limoni (King's Cross)

• What strikes you immediately when you walk into this cozy looking Italian restaurant are the chandeliers
• We were encircled by tables full of good looking food and were eventually spoilt for choice
• Came battered in bread crust with a little bit of fresh Salsa to go with
• 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
• The Tiramisu was light and bitter in the right places
• Essentially tastes like frozen custard with melon jelly on the side is something of a must try off their menu
• Pick Luce e Limoni (King's Cross) if you are fond of Italian food and wish to explore the vast possibilities of flavours and ingredients that the country&rsquo
• Luce e Limoni is a charming neighbourhood restaurant in leafy Clerkenwell that I&rsquo
• Chiltern Fire House was being heralded on the cover of a magazine as the hottest restaurant in London and I couldn&rsquo
• T help being amused that we were dining at the antithesis of the celebrity circus restaurant
• The restaurant is petite and lovingly designed with comfy seats and vintage style pictures of Sicilian lemons adorning the walls
• The cooking is honest and unpretentious but with flair
• I ordered the Burrata with Sicilian caponata (£
• The enormous ball of fresh burrata was cool and silky with a soft
• Creamy centre and topped with black pepper and olive oil
• Plus the portion size is big enough for two to share
• Flaky mackerel was oven baked with light and creamy ricotta and encased in paper thin filo pastry &ndash
• T resist the Slowly roasted pork belly served with lentils and Marsala reduction (£
• The high quality piece of pork belly was succulent and tender
• The lentils were beautifully cooked with tiny pieces of vegetable and had a slightly sweet taste
• Every mouthful was an absolute delight
• Date and caramelised shallots with red wine jus and rosemary
• The roast lamb was so tender and juicy and it was served with roasted whole shallots and a generous amount of buttery
• The highlight of the dish was the intense red wine jus infused with aromatic herbs and spices
• It was a welcome comfort as the rain was beating down outside
• It was filled with just a thin layer of tart
• Crunchy biscotti were doused in potent espresso and liqueur and finished with cool
• Luce e Limoni is a fantastic spot for when you fancy some delicious Sicilian food in a low key
• Oh and beware the starters are about as big as the mains
• 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
• The Fritto Misto was my starter of choice and this did not disappoint
• The seafood served tasted fresh and was beautifully prepared
• Concluding with a main seemed extravagant but impossible to resist
• I plumped for the rabbit leg stuffed with mushroom pate
• This rich main was not unwelcome even after such a filling and delicious starter
• The ambience here was second to none
• 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 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
• The beauty of the restaurant is matched by the message behind the cuisine
• To start I ordered the roast aubergine with melting pecorino cheese
• My fellow diners tried the seared kings scallops with cream of cauliflower and anchovies
• As well as the creamy mozzarella cheese with Sicilian caponata which a simple but well put together
• 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
• 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
• It was much too tempting and so ended up ordering pistachio semifreddo with Sicilian melon jelly
• 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
• It is evident that each dish here is carefully created to represent true Sicilian flavours
• S artisan producers following through with their authentic theme
• Is an expensive starter but the quantities are large enough to justify this
• 15 and desserts are adequately prices at approximately £
• I was very impressed with Luce e Limoni
• The Sicilian cuisine was delicious and well made and the dé
• 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
• 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
• Definitely worth a visit if you are interested in tasting real Sicilian cuisine
• This Gem does not have the best location but the food here is authentic to the bone

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