Business Details
12 Years
experience
Authentic Italian Dining in Marlow
Established in December 2014, Da Luca is a family-run Italian restaurant nestled in Marlow Bottom, Buckinghamshire. Our passion for authentic Italian cuisine stems from generations of culinary tradition rooted in the Calabria region of Italy. We source the freshest ingredients daily, including seafood from London's Billingsgate Market and locally grown produce, ensuring every dish reflects the vibrant flavours of Southern Italy. With years of experience in the hospitality industry, we created Da Luca to share our love for Italian gastronomy in a welcoming environment. Our menu features handcrafted pizzas, homemade pastas, and seasonal specials, all prepared with care using time-honoured recipes.The warm, attentive service and intimate setting make every visit memorable, whether for a casual meal or special occasion. Regulars praise our commitment to quality, from the crispy wood-fired pizza bases to the generous portions of handmade desserts. We take pride in building relationships with our guests, many of whom return time and again for our consistent excellence and genuine Italian hospitality. Located just outside Marlow town centre, we aim to be both a local favourite and a destination for visitors seeking authentic Italian dining.
Services
Italian Restaurant
Takeaway Service
Wood-Fired Pizzas
Seafood Specialities
Homemade Pasta
Calamari Starter
Wine Pairing
Private Dining
Seasonal Menus
Dessert Platters
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer authentic Southern Italian cuisine rooted in Calabrian traditions.
- Our ingredients are sourced daily from Billingsgate Market and local farms.
- Handcrafted dishes use time-honoured recipes passed through generations.
- Warm, attentive service creates a memorable dining experience.
- Consistently praised for quality and authenticity by regular customers.
What people say
Authentic tasty food
Friendly staff
Best pizza ever
Fresh ingredients
Outstanding service
Services
Italian Restaurant
Our restaurant delivers authentic Italian dining with dishes inspired by Calabrian traditions. Menus feature fresh seafood, handmade pastas, and wood-fired pizzas crafted with premium ingredients. The intimate setting and attentive service create an immersive culinary experience that transports guests to Southern Italy.
Takeaway Service
Enjoy our Italian specialities at home with our takeaway service. Pizzas, pastas, and starters are prepared fresh to order using the same high-quality ingredients as our dine-in offerings. Customers consistently praise our takeaway for maintaining restaurant-grade quality and authentic flavours.
Wood-Fired Pizzas
Hand-stretched dough is cooked in our wood-fired oven to achieve the perfect balance of crispy crust and soft centre. Toppings include locally sourced meats, seasonal vegetables, and imported Italian cheeses. The Fiorentina pizza with blue cheese remains a customer favourite for its unique flavour combination.
Seafood Specialities
Fresh fish and shellfish are sourced daily from Billingsgate Market to create traditional Southern Italian seafood dishes. Highlights include calamari starters and main courses featuring grilled octopus, mussels, and daily catch preparations that showcase the natural sweetness of the ingredients.
Homemade Pasta
Pasta is made in-house daily using time-honoured recipes passed through generations. Signature dishes feature rich rags, delicate seafood sauces, and seasonal ingredients that highlight the versatility of freshly made pasta. Portions are generous, with sauces carefully balanced to complement the handmade textures.
Questions
What Italian regional specialities do you serve?
We specialise in Calabrian cuisine from Southern Italy, featuring dishes with bold flavours, fresh seafood, and handmade pasta. Our menu includes traditional recipes passed through generations.
Can I order takeaway from Da Luca?
Yes, we offer takeaway service with the same fresh ingredients and preparation as our dine-in options. Popular choices include our wood-fired pizzas and homemade pasta dishes.
Where do you source your ingredients?
We use fresh fish from London's Billingsgate Market and locally sourced produce from Buckinghamshire farms to ensure the highest quality ingredients daily.
What are your opening hours?
We're open Tuesday-Friday 10am-10pm, Saturday & Sunday 12pm-10pm. Closed Mondays. Lunch and dinner services are available during operating hours.
Do you offer private dining options?
Yes, we can accommodate private groups in our restaurant. Please contact us directly to discuss your requirements and preferred date for a personalised arrangement.
Reviews (7)
John Lloyd
Nov 07, 2021
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I own the shop next door and always have lunch here - i'm not a massive italian restaurant frequenter but i always leave here lovingn what i have had to eat - great food and nicely done up exterior now.
Chris Marriott
Oct 31, 2021
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Amazing food, great service! We had a table for 7 people this evening, every meal was spot on! Highly recommend!
Lou Caudrey
Oct 17, 2021
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Delicious meal had for our visit to Legoland. My son thoroughly enjoyed his 7th birthday meal and already wants to come bank for his birthday next year! Fantastic food and service 👍
Kelly Richardson
Aug 27, 2021
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We have eaten at Da Luca many times and the food is always fresh and outstanding! We love the staff, they are friendly, polite,helpful and often chatty, which we both like. We often are served by a young… gentleman from Budapest, we don’t know his name, But he is a real sweetheart and I love the fact he compares things from his country to that of the UK. We have yet to have a takeaway but I hear the pizzas are fantastic - I seem to stick with similar things including fresh seabass, prawns, spaghetti and pizzas served in the restaurant. We doing well I can recommend the Aperol Spritz
Sarah Bridge
Aug 09, 2021
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Great food, great value and friendly service. I've used the delivery service several times so knew the food would be great but the restaurant had a great atmosphere. I hope to be back very soon
Jennie Pacitto
Jul 01, 2021
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Spontaneous visit to this restaurant as far too early for nearby appointments. Even though we only wanted coffee and cake we were made to feel welcome. Very pleasant and professional service and the lemon tart was lush. Will definitely be returning at a future date for a full meal. Would definitely recommend a visit.
Keshav Arora
Jul 04, 2018
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We are so happy to have found a great Italian restaurant in Marlow. They have limited seating so it's best to call and book a table. The decor is rustic and cute, the service is friendly and impeccable. We ordered the Calabrese pizza, the crust was amazing, the cheese fresh and plentiful, however I wish there was more of the calabrese sausage. We ordered the pollo Milanese which was nice. The lemon sorbet was exceptional.
