Lucente — A contemporary Italian restaurant in Istanbul
A contemporary Italian restaurant in Istanbul
Book a Table“L'emozione che provai entrando in Costantinopoli mi fece quasi dimenticare tutto quello che vidi…”
“The emotion I felt entering Constantinople almost made me forget everything I had seen until then.”
Edmondo De Amicis
Italian in Spirit. Istanbul at Heart.
Lucente stands on the hill where Baron Alberto Blanc, Ambassador of Italy, chose to build his own residence in the late 19th century, and draws its essence from the centuries-old bond between Italy and Istanbul.
LUCENTE brings the simplicity of Italian cuisine and its respect for ingredients together with the spirit of Istanbul.
Good Ingredients, Proper Technique, Craft.
At the heart of the LUCENTE kitchen are good ingredients, proper technique and a spirit of craftsmanship.
The starting point of the Lucente kitchen is good ingredients and proper technique.
As in Artusi's approach to Italian cuisine, for us good food comes from understanding the ingredient, respecting it and working it with the right technique.
Always from the best.
The essence of Italian cuisine lies in its respect for good ingredients, the seasons, local produce and tradition.
At Lucente, we follow the same understanding, using each ingredient at its finest moment and in a way that preserves its character.
Italian Craftsmanship, in the Lucente Kitchen
At Lucente, we prepare our pasta and pizza doughs in our own kitchen.
The tradition of fresh pasta, leavening and dough craftsmanship, passed on through hands-on training with masters from Italy, forms the foundation of our kitchen today.
A table to share.
At Lucente, the table is not only a place to eat, but a place to come together.
Long meals, shared plates, good conversation and time spent together are all part of the Lucente experience.
A Historic Table Stretching from Italy to Istanbul
Benvenuti a tavola.
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