El Luca - Marbella

We visited this place based upon a recommendation and wasn’t disappointed. The service was quick and friendly. The food was good albeit not great overall. The s... read more We visited this place based upon a recommendation and wasn’t disappointed. The service was quick and friendly. The food was good albeit not great overall. The salads were cold and the tomato fresh. The main courses which consisted of different fish dishes were nicely prepared but a little overcooked. Nice atmosphere and location.

Visited for Lunch….was overly busy with two waiters for 30 tables. Ordered a Capresse salad…. Took 55 minutes to bring salad. Asked about rest of order and 20 m... read more Visited for Lunch….was overly busy with two waiters for 30 tables. Ordered a Capresse salad…. Took 55 minutes to bring salad. Asked about rest of order and 20 mins later second starter and one main course arrived…. They forgot completely about second main course which we then did not want as we had been there for almost two hours. Food was very average to poor. There are lots of better restaurants with better service and better food for same price so give it a wide berth .

We tried this restaurant based on reviews we had read. The restaurant was relatively quiet with only 4 other tables with the owner and one waiter serving. We or... read more We tried this restaurant based on reviews we had read. The restaurant was relatively quiet with only 4 other tables with the owner and one waiter serving. We ordered a gambas pil pil and a seafood paella. We waited over 30 minutes for the pil pil which we ate and enjoyed. We were then asked if we wanted coffee ! We said we had ordered a paella, the paella turned up 1 and quarter hours later. We know from experience to allow at least 45 minutes for a good paella. The paella was burnt, not caught on the bottom resulting in a lovely taste and texture, but burnt on top as it had been put under a grill. The calamaris and prawns were black and crispy the mussel shells shattered when picked up. In order to try to disguise the obvious burnt appearance of the paella it was covered in a very intense tomato frito sauce. Having waited a total of 1 and three-quarter hours, the paella was inedible and neither of us could eat it. We commented on the burnt paella and received a shrug and the bill. Avoid this restaurant, there are plenty of other good local restaurants who know how to cook paella.

Delicious...very high quality at very reasonable prices...staff very attentive nothing to much trouble... Food served quickly we both had the Tuna nice size pot... read more Delicious...very high quality at very reasonable prices...staff very attentive nothing to much trouble... Food served quickly we both had the Tuna nice size potions and cooked to perfection.. Thanks for a wonderful lunch...

Finally with a seawiev place to eat fish. Not in a common street so not crowded and very quiet place. Took two plates of fish and a beer. Very good waiter, smil... read more Finally with a seawiev place to eat fish. Not in a common street so not crowded and very quiet place. Took two plates of fish and a beer. Very good waiter, smiling and polite.