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# let the light in

Dappled rays. A fluttering breeze. A glistening horizon bathed in blue. The solace of a shaded corner. Slowly sinking into a feeling of departure. Golden Hour on the Amalfi Coast.

As we move into brighter days, we embrace the good times with our friends at Folk Clothing. A celebration of togetherness and an appreciation of the moments that shape the fondness of our thoughts.

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“The summer is our favourite time: it's the greatest excuse to be with friends, embrace the outdoors, discuss ideas and share great seasonal food. Luca is the London hub for all of these things."

*Cathal McAteer - Creative Director of Folk Clothing*  

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We carry a shared sentiment of positive perspective that is rooted in the beauty of relationship and life’s simple pleasures: time spent together, the feeling of the sun on your face and enjoying the fruits of nature (quite literally).

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# tales FROM LITTLE ITALY

Below you will find a series of stories (a journal of sorts) that celebrate everything we love at LUCA. Exploring culture and heritage through a collection of short films, written word and photo essays.

[![Hannah Martin for LUCA10]()**LUCA10 - A Decade in Little Italy**](https://luca.restaurant/stories/10-Years-of-LUCA)

[![luca10 dinner]()**LUCA10 Dinner **](https://luca.restaurant/stories/luca10-dinner)

[![ravioli]()**From the Pass**](https://luca.restaurant/stories/from-the-pass)

[![pullman]()**LUCA10 + Pullman**](https://luca.restaurant/stories/luca10-pullman)

[![The Reading Room]()**The Reading Room x Cubitts **](https://luca.restaurant/stories/the-reading-room-x-cubitts)

[![Rhubarb]()**Hello Rhubarb my old friend**](https://luca.restaurant/stories/hello-rhubarb-my-old-friend)

[![Christmas party]()**Christmas in Little Italy**](https://luca.restaurant/stories/christmas-at-luca)

[**I hold you, dearly**](https://luca.restaurant/stories/i-hold-you-dearly)

[![White Truffle Dinner]()**White Truffle on The Terrace**](https://luca.restaurant/stories/the-white-truffle-dinner)

[![TWSATWL2]()**Michele Iacobini - a photo book retrospective**](https://luca.restaurant/stories/summer-exhibition)

[![Dani reading Italia Segreta]()**Italy Segreta - a photo book retrospective**](https://luca.restaurant/stories/italy-segreta)

[![Lemons]()**Be Better Not Bitter - a short film about lemons**](https://luca.restaurant/stories/be-better-not-bitter)

[![Luca restaurant during CDW24]()**Vitra - a photo book retrospective**](https://luca.restaurant/stories/luca-vitra-photo-essay)

[![Buongiorno]()**Those Who Stay and Those Who Leave **](https://luca.restaurant/stories/those-who-stay-those-who-leave)

[**LUCA by night - a photo essay**](https://luca.restaurant/stories/luca-by-night)

[![Vitra Mikado chair in the Dining Room at Luca]()**Are you sitting comfortably?**](https://luca.restaurant/stories/vitra-luca)