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EVER-EVOLVING ITALIAN RESTAURANT CELEBRATES 20 YEARS
rare-in-Cambridge rooftop terrace was later added for the summer seasons. In 2014, Paul collaborated with singer-pianist entertainer Robin P-iano to introduce an authentic piano bar concept to Cambridge, where guests can request pop songs from across the decades. But the quality of the food and warm welcome have always been a priority for Paul, and something that has developed a loyal returning customer base over the 20 years. “When you’ve been somewhere as long as we have, you get to know the customers and experience their celebrations and special moments with them. It’s fantastic to be relied upon by so many people when they want somewhere special to go, whether for a date night, a birthday, Christmas or New Year celebrations – or just to enjoy some authentic and delicious food,” said Paul. For more information about De Luca, visit delucacucina.co.uk
Award-winning Italian restaurant and piano bar De Luca on Regent Street is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The restaurant, run by Paul De Luca, opened its doors in 2006, but the building has been in the family for more than 50 years, since 1972. Before it was a restaurant, Paul’s father Mario bought the building a floor at a time and ran various businesses on the site, including a hair and beauty salon. Mario had leased parts of the building to other companies, but after Paul completed a hospitality degree and was working in London, he was offered the opportunity to take on the lease to start his own restaurant. Due to the family’s Italian heritage, originating in Bovino in Puglia, Paul always wanted to open an Italian restaurant, taking inspiration from his Nonna’s recipes and making delicious food on-site using fresh ingredients from local suppliers. The theatre kitchen, with the chefs on show to the diners, was an original idea at the time and a
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