Our Story
Italian in Spirit. Istanbul at Heart.
“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
House of History. A Table for Today.
Built in the late 19th century by Baron Alberto Blanc, Ambassador of Italy, this historic residence once served as Italy's home in Istanbul.
Carrying the legacy of the longstanding ties between Italy and Istanbul, its story continues today around a new table at Lucente.
Rooted in Istanbul, looking towards Italy…
Inspired by the centuries-old bond between Italy and Istanbul, Lucente transforms the good ingredients, proper technique and craftsman's spirit of Italian cuisine into an Istanbul table.
Set against the unique views of the Bosphorus, the venue offers a timeless gastronomic experience at any hour of the day.
Lucente's story is rooted in the centuries-old connection between Italy and Istanbul.
We bring together the simplicity of Italian cuisine, its respect for ingredients and its culture of gathering around the table with the character of Istanbul.
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