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Luce 路溪
The fuss-free stylishness of this contemporary Italian restaurant is complemented by the attentive but unobtrusive staff. The menu goes beyond regular Italian favorites and features antipasti, salads (arugula salad with crab and orange), risotto, pastas (artichoke lasagna), soups (veggie ratatouille and a creamy mint sauce) and mains (rack of lamb). They also do a range of wines (including the house red) and decent desserts (i.e. the mocha creme brulee and "chocolate soup" with ice cream). A rooftop terrace offers a pleasant view of Gulou and Zhonglou.
Location
- Houhai 后海
- 138 Jiugulou Dajie, Dongcheng District
- 东城区旧鼓楼大街138号
- Sun-Thu noon-2am; Fri- Sat noon-4am
- 8402 4417
- ¥¥¥¥ 80-120
Contact
Map of Luce
User reviews of Luce 路溪
Nice little Italian
- Joined: May 12th, 2009
- Posts: 19
Review of Luce
Went last night and thoroughly enjoyed the visit.
The food was very good and reasonably priced for the quality. Staffs were friendly and helpful and were appropriate for the type of restaurant. The manager was chatty and friendly which was nice without being too intrusive.
The setting is nice, more of a couples restaurant or medium size party but still nice.
Told that there would be a long wait for food because of a large party in the restaurant but the wait was very reasonable and the food came quicker than expected.
The steak was cooked exactly how I like it and within a good portion. This always goes well with me and the wine for the meal was ok. Good portions, well cooked in a nice setting.
Maybe not the best Italian I've been to in Beijing, but definitely worth going for an alternative.
I know I will go again..
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Nasty, patronising and arrogant manager
- Joined: Feb 3rd, 2009
- Posts: 1
Review of Luce
Every time I try this place I am astonished by the service quality and the attitude of the general manager - the rest of the staff are great, but he is nasty, arrogant, surly and argumentative. If you want good service, don't expect it from him!
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