I was in Lucca and stopped here for dinner. The reviews were good and the menu online showed more…read morefish being offered I thought they would have more seafood, but being in Tuscany, I realized that most places don't. That's OK. The inside was very homey and nice. The owners, I believe are a husband and wife team who are helpful. Salmon carpaccio was an appetizer special - it was excellent Swordfish for the main was a mistake. Should have stuck with a pasta. This fish looked like it was frozen and it's was fair, nothing special. Tiramisu for dessert was so good. totally made up for the swordfish. It was made fresh that day and you could tell. This and the service raised the rating from to 4.

Both the gorgonzola gnocchi and the lasagna were some of the best dishes we have had in Lucca…read more Great service and a super helpful staff

I have traveled a significant amount around Italy and the world and I can comfortably say that Mara…read moreMeo in Lucca has the BEST burrata pizza I have ever had. There are so many options for the gluten free and lactose intolerant people as well that I was surprised! Italian food is heavy on gluten and dairy, and Mara Meo does the substitutions astonishingly well The also have Delicious large salads all at Affordable prices and with a lovely outside sitting area with a view of the piazza. Absolutely a must when visiting Luca!

The restaurant up the road was closed and we stumbled on this place a block away for lunch. We had…read moreincredible pizza in Napoli a couple days ago and this place blew that pizza out of the water. The service was fantastic and the barrata pizza with pepperoni was out of this world. Super impressed. Don't hesitate for a second to drop into Mara Meo when in Lucca!

Has exceedingly friendly service and a welcoming interior. Came here partly because most…read morerestaurants had closed by about 14:30, and partly because of the favorable Find Me Gluten-Free reviews. Though there didn't seem to be almost any vegetarian pasta options, the kitchen made me a pasta dish with many veggies. I had worried over how multiple dietary restrictions would be received in a city not as touristy and large as Florence, but the owner (I assume) did not make me feel like I was asking for too much, not at all. He boasted that they offered the best gf pasta and that they would make me something that I could both feel safe with and enjoy. And I did, on both counts. There was definitely a happy atmosphere here, seemingly loved by locals and tourists alike.

I came here because I knew they had gluten free options and they did not disappoint. The food was…read moredelicious, I wish I ordered more. The owner was an older man and also our waiter, he is the perfect man for the job. He made us feel like we were just eating among friends. They gave free bread as a starter which is always nice. For 2 pastas, 2 wines, and a water we didn't even hit 50€. So I think the prices are fair. It's a very cute shop, oh and the limoncello was delicious too!

We stopped in for lunch 2 days ago and had to go back for more…read more The inside is lovely, the service is top notch and thr food is amazing. The bread is possibly the best we've had in our 2 months in Italy

So we mainly picked this restaurant because it had a Michelin star. But then we found out that they…read moregave back their Michelin star because they apparently didn't want to be locked into anything. I guess I haven't decided how I feel about that. Part of me feels like bravo you don't wanna be locked in. But part of me feels like that then you don't want to have to have standards. ‍‍ My husband got the ravioli with spinach and it was "OK". Keep in mind we are American Italian. And so European food is very different in general. You have to have an open mind that it is not going to be like what you're used to. I got the risotto With Chianti wine and it was truly delicious. Although the rice was a little bit al dente for me. The bread was amazing. The olive oil was absolutely top shelf. Made in Luca. They gave us these little pizza bites. That were also actually amazing. The sauce on the pizza bites were fantastic. I think the biggest thing was that I thought I had made a reservation for 8 o'clock. But apparently it was for the next night!! And they squeezed us in anyway! Then I forgot to take pictures as I always do because I'm too busy sticking my face in my food. So I only have pictures of the bread and the pizza bites lol. We got a very interesting dessert that was made in a meringue shell with tart cherries and chocolate and cream, and it was truly a delight. It was very small, but it was all you needed. So I do recommend that. Overall, I think the whole experience was lovely and I would come here again.

The food was delicious. The service was great. Our seating was comfortable and the wine was…read moreperfect. If I get the chance, I will go back. Awesome.

Nice restaurant in Lucca. They had nice tables outdoors. As soon as we were seated a tour bus…read morefull of people entered the restaurant. We were concerned, but the large group didn't affect our experience. The staff were very nice. The bread was good. We split excellent fava bean, cheese and anchovy salads to start. My wife liked, but didn't love her gnocchi. My friend liked the salt cod just fine. I I really liked the pasta with meat sauce. We lingered over espressos in this nice day. Nice restaurant, a relaxing place for lunch.

Amazing Service Along With Amazing Food The Perfect Mix For An Enjoyable Meal…read moreThe People Who Own The Business Are Lovely

We had several dishes here and they were all Wonderful! Tuna pizza for my brother and he gave it…read more 9/10!

For what we ordred we enjoyed tonight definitely five stars!! Service was impeccable from the…read moremoment we walked in. The young man was very inviting he checked our reservation but was ready to seat us even if we didnt :) While getting settled at the table he brought some mineral water and discussed his recommendations on rhe menu. We decided to get the chefs experience it was 5 course all of which played with your pallet of of course in a good way. Its best if you check out my pictures to get about better idea!! The Chef came out on the third course, plating to the tee and poured the fish broth over the Cod yummy!!! The Proseco was delicious and the Peroni on tap was cold. This was definitely a take your time experience so if your looking to hit and run then order from the main Dishes. Overall warm environment, excellent service and wonderful food!! Couldn't have asked for a better 1st meal for our first day in Italy!!!

Tagliata di manzo - best ever. Great food, great service, great atmosphere...highly recommended!read more

Loved this place in Lucca…read more We had a group of 10- sat outside for lunch in the beautiful shaded courtyard. Started out with the house wines and trio of bruschetta type appetizers. For my lunch I had the porcini mushrooms and pasta. The sauce was perfect, not too heavy just pure deliciousness. My husband had strips of beef steak and mushrooms. One friend had the carmelized onions as a side dish. See the photos, everything was great! Our service was excellent and they gave us some tasty lemon cookies as a dessert. Highly recommend, especially sitting outside.

We found this small and amazing place from yelp. It did not disappoint. Service was excellent…read moremenu was in English too. My husband ordered the pork with honey glaze sauce. I ordered the sea bass which was cooked perfect with tomatoes @ thin slices potatoes ! The farro soup was excellent! Francesco the chef came out and we thanked him for a delicious meal! He shared his passion for cooking! I will definitely be back!

This is a pleasant restaurant located about 100m south of the Pisa Tower complex. The service is…read moreprompt and polite; food is excellent and the prices are reasonable. People-watching from the outdoor patio is a fun diversion.

Very accommodating and kind staff. While it is in a tourist area, this place is a great find. Would…read morehighly recommend.

July 18/2022: Dinner with Torsten & Manuela…read more This was exceedingly average. The location itself was superb but the food was just average. The lobster ravioli was very tasty but for 14.00€ it was very small. The pizza itself was good but once again just average. One thing of note; the head waiter was a total jackass. He was rude to both customers & staff. If the owner reads this...do yourself a favour & find a better head waiter. Not a do over.

In the famous Piazza Anfiteatro! A really cute red checkered table cloth outdoor seating area…read more We are staying in a house overlooking this piazza so it was easy to go for a stroll. My husband wanted a wood-fired oven pizza and it was here. He really enjoyed his Caprese Pizza. I loved my Mushroom Asparagus Risotto. Service was prompt. Not overly friendly but we were late to arrive at 20:30 and I'm sure the wait staff was tired. Prices were medium. 8€ pizza. 8,50€ risotto. Beer though was 6€ for .50 draft German beer. A bit high for a standard draft. There is a 3€ cover charge on your bill. Standard for Italy to charge these 'coperto'. All in all an usual trattoria that offered good food in a beautiful setting.