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Lartista Ristorante

4.9 152 reviews 12:00 PM - 03:00 PM 05:30 PM - 10:00 PM 5 Guildford St, Luton LU1 2NQ, United Kingdom

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Lartista Ristorante, nestled in Luton, is a testament to authentic Italian cuisine. This gem not only impresses with its delicious offerings but also creates a warm, inviting atmosphere that makes every visit memorable. Customers rave about the extensive menu, emphasizing the fresh, flavorful ingredients that define each dish. Viveca Jorby describes the restaurant as a delightful surprise, complete with elegant white tablecloths and friendly staff who make diners feel special.

The outdoor seating area is perfect for gatherings, as noted by Lauren Connolly, who enjoyed personalized pizzas and cocktails with friends in a relaxed setting. The attention to detail and personalization, like tailoring orders and even allowing guests to play their own music, enhances the dining experience.

Artan, the head chef and founder, adds a personal touch by engaging with guests, fostering a familial atmosphere. From impeccable fillet steaks to scrumptious profiteroles, every dish is delivered with love. Lizzy Fretwell and Colin Firth echoed these sentiments, highlighting the outstanding pizza and the overall passionate service. Despite its location, Lartista Ristorante shines as a culinary destination worth visiting again and again.

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Amenities & More

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery

Highlights

  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Lartista Ristorante before visiting.

Reviews for Lartista Ristorante

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Review highlights

Based on 152 reviews

Lartista Ristorante in Luton consistently receives praise for its warm, welcoming atmosphere and attentive service, with staff often highlighted for their friendliness and personalized engagement, including interactions with the chef. The restaurant's ambiance balances a cozy indoor space and relaxing outdoor seating, though some outdoor areas near the roadside may slightly affect the atmosphere. Guests frequently commend the quality and variety of the menu, noting fresh, flavorful dishes prepared with care and high-quality ingredients. Signature items such as pizzas and classic Italian desserts are commonly appreciated. Overall, the restaurant is recognized for creating a familial, inviting dining experience, making it a favored choice for both intimate meals and group gatherings, with many patrons expressing a strong desire to return.

Viveca Jorby
Jul 07, 2025

A small italian restaurant in Luton. A surprise when we come in and saw the tables with white table cloths. A lot of dishes to choose between. The choices we made were really delicious. We decided fast that we will visit this restaurant again during the week we stays in Luton. We felt also special when the chef came and talk to us. The personal was friendly and helpful.

Lauren Connolly
May 23, 2025

Had a wonderful night with a big group of friends at Lartista in the outdoor seating area. We were well looked after by two members of staff and each of us had personalised pizzas. The food was great, cocktails were lovely and the atmosphere is friendly, relaxed, and welcoming. Highly recommend the profiteroles. The place has a lovely cosy indoor seating area as well ans the benches outside, and all staff were brilliant. This will be a perfect spot in the summer sun!

A P
May 18, 2025

5 Stars – Absolutely Amazing! Wow! This restaurant truly deserves five stars. The food was incredible — so fresh, flavorful, and delicious. Every dish tasted like it was made with love and care, using top-quality ingredients. Absolutely first-class from start to finish. What made the experience even more special was the atmosphere — everyone was treated like family. The staff were warm, welcoming, and genuinely cared that we had a great time. Highly recommended. I’ll definitely be back!

Lizzy Fretwell
Apr 27, 2025

Beautiful spot! Brilliant food and our waitress Mia was lovely and helpful! Pizza was outstanding. Though the outside tables where we were sat are on the side of the road which slightly impacts the atmosphere, it still feels quite secluded and it's a lovely view of the rolling hills! The team let us put our own tunes on and were all really friendly!

Colin Firth
Apr 24, 2025

I’ve never been to this restaurant before but was told by the brother in law of a friend to go along for a meal there. Six of us went and we all said how great the food was, I personally had fillet steak served with a mushroom sauce and it was lovely, cooked just right. Artan the head chef and founder of the restaurant came round later and spoke to most customers which I thought was a nice gesture. I would definitely go there again, it’s a pity that it’s not in a nicer area, the streets are quite rubbish strewn but th3 restaurant made up for that.

Peter Cassidy
Apr 16, 2025

Classy Italian restaurant. In Luton on weekday business, dining on my own, fancied a nice steak & this was just the ticket. Looked after by a friendly, efficient, polite waiter. Had garlic bread (generous portions) & calamari starter and a wonderful sirloin steak, medium rare prepared to perfection. Nice touch at the end with a continental style free shot on the house. Would recommend.

Rachael Wood
Apr 16, 2025

Lovely restaurant in Luton, the chef is amazing and says hello to all his guests. The food speaks for itself... I am a new regular thoroughly recommend the pork with cream and porcini mushrooms is delicious

Vimisha Gohil
Mar 28, 2025

Delicious food by Artan and wonderful service by the team :) thank you all

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Quick info

Address
5 Guildford St, Luton LU1 2NQ, United Kingdom
Category
Italian restaurants

Opening hours

  • Monday (Today) 12:00 PM - 03:00 PM 05:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday 12:00 PM - 03:00 PM 05:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday 12:00 PM - 03:00 PM 05:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Thursday 12:00 PM - 03:00 PM 05:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Friday 12:00 PM - 03:00 PM 05:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Saturday 12:00 PM - 03:00 PM 05:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Sunday Closed

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