Pros: Great staff, friendly, centrally located…read more Cons: You can't drive there really Details: We went on a tour of Lucca and had a bit of free time for lunch. My wife wanted some coffee and I was hungry. We were really glad to find this place. We did not eat a lot but she had a cappuccino and I had ravioli and coke. It was delicious and the service was also great. If ever in Lucca again I would like to try this place for a full meal.

Food was loaded with salt. (Sure sign of a lousy chef.)…read more Staff was a joke, early 20 something with a "I don't give a sheet." Don't insult yourself, and go elsewhere!

I've been coming here for years and I always love it! It's perfect for a sunset apertivo with…read moredrinks and a few snacks as well as dinner. Everyone is extremely helpful and the space is so cute, both indoors and outdoors.

During one of our day trips out of Florence we traveled to Lucca by train. Lucca is a fabulous…read morehistoric city, with the original 'old town' of Lucca completely encircled with a very high stone protective wall. Lucca is one of the few towns that was not bombed during WWII and therefore the wall is completely in tact, and you can walk all the way around the top of the wall to circle the city. We didn't make it all the way around as we started the walk fairly late in the day. However, as we approached the area to return to the train station, we discovered this wonderful restaurant . . . "San Colombano". . . which is actually accessible from the top of the wall. In typically un-stylish American fashion, we arrived quite a bit earlier than the usual hour for an Italian dinner. Nonetheless, San Colombano was very welcoming and we received no resistance to our request for dinner service, even at this relatively early hour. As we had been walking the narrow streets of Lucca for several hours even before starting our hike much of the way around the top of the wall, . . . we were in desperate need of "refreshment". We enjoyed several large glass bottles of acqua (water) for 2.50 Euros each . . . a very nice Carafe of Bianco (8.00 Euros) . . . and the highlights . . . Three pizzas!!!. . . one for each of the 3 of us . . . a Pizza Funghi Porcini (9.00 Euros) and two Pizzas Primavera (7.00 Euros each). These Pizzas were light and tasty and perfectly "hit the spot". I highly recommend a trip not only to the historic city of Lucca . . . but stop by San Colombano for a drink and a bite when you visit!

You'd never tell from the looks, but this cute place hides a small restaurant of exactly 4 tables…read more The menu is just a handwritten list of they homemade dishes that they have cooked for the day... and they don't make too many portions per day, so you better go there early. Food is tasty, abundant and, did I mention that is homemade? Well, it is. Also, the front business is winery and patisserie, so you can guess that both things are just awesome.

In spite of being located in the middle of a shopping street, 'Tessieri dal 1926' is easy to miss;…read moreits old-fashioned look might make you think you're passing an early 1900s grocer. However, should you decide to go inside, you'll realize you're more likely to find good drinks and conversations than tourist products. The place is cutely decorated and the hip owner has surely got his drink mixing act together. This place is perfect for quick, high quality Aperol spritzes and of course serves complimentary potato chips.

This is a very nice place with decore that speaks quality craftsmanship. With the brick barrel…read moreceilings and wooden built-in display cases. We were there 11-28-2013 and sat inside. While it was during off season, I can imagine this would be a great place to sit outside during summer with shaded awning and enjoy people watching. Ordered hot chocolates and couldn't get over how rich, creamy and not to sweet. Wow. Came in a fancy cup and served with a little whipped cream. Wow so good and highly recommend!! If you order wine or spirits they'll also bring a few nibbles.

The Cafe's 3-Star, the view's 5-Star. Actually, the little Turandot is a most accomodating place,…read morewith pleasant service and reasonable prices. Sit outside and gaze in wonderment at the Basilica di San Michele in Foro, which dates back to 795 AD. They will bring you nice things to nibble if you order drinks.

Original Italian Bar&Tabacci. Great Cappuccino inside for just 1,30, delicious Cornetti and Pannini.read more

I'm from America been in Italy for three weeks and this restaurant is the worst…read moreThey will lie cheat or steal to get your money This place is an all out avoid

I had the pasta marinara. Pasta was al dente. Sauce was olive oil with the color of tomato but…read moredefinitely not good. Testrolo was made with garlic, olive oil, and basil. This is an excellent chestnut flour pasta.

Looks really nice but was pretty ok. Gourmet Hamburger... Hardly in my opinion. Meat quality not…read morevery good.... Probably frozen. Bits of bone. Pasta was also not very good. I think my 3 stars are generous. Great location on the Piazza Napoleane. The bottled water was good.