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

Food, ambience, and service were all outstanding. The pasta was excellent, but the dessert (piatto…read moreforte Lucchese) was especially exceptional which combined different textures and flavors flawlessly. Ambience was beautiful and elegant without being boring or pretentious. Staff were all kind and responded very professionally to requests and questions. Price was unbelievably low considering the quality and the experience.

Food was fabulous. We each had a different pasta dish and…read moreboth were really memorable. The ambiance is very nice as well.

Exceptional! Would give it more stars if I could. Food is exceptional and service is impeccable. I…read morehad the pesto lasagna special of the day and my husband had the mussels. Both were delicious! The pear in Chianti dessert was amazing! Will definitely return when in Monterosso!

One of the hidden gems in Lucca, Italy (1st Century AD) providing the old world atmosphere. This is…read morean amazing experience taking you back in time to the traditional Italian cuisine. The Brucheta explodes with flavor with the Tondo aceto Balsamico di Modena infused with fresh tomatoes, Parmesan cheese. The owner takes pride in the presentation of the cuisine representing at its Italy best. The dining room colors are in Tuscan rustic traditional that accents the room. Hand made spaghetti and sauce that's out of world. Come experience one of Lucca's Best. Ciao

Great find. Leather maker suggested. May need reservations if you want to sit outside. Best gnocchi…read moreI have had in 9 days in Italy. Great local flavor and service. Will be back.

Been there several times. Great staff. Food is consistently excellent…read more Old school dishes and atmosphere. Very 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!

Went back and sat inside and could tell many many locals go here. We got the pork roast and…read morepotatoes, red bean soup, and ragu ravioli. Everything was great. Continue to recommend with 5 stars!

This is, sadly, mediocre food in a city that has MANY exceptionally good places to eat. The food…read moreisn't bad, it's just very pedestrian. A pork steak has no flavor at all, while an antipasto board was OK, but no better meat and cheese than what you would get at a very basic grocery store (indeed the stuff I got at a co-op was actually better). The house wine was also disappointing - again, not bad, just not as good as other restaurants that seem to offer something local and very tasty. You won't leave hungry, but you won't remember the meal for more than a few minutes after you walk away. My advice? Spend a few more euros and go to a place that will bring back happy memories every time you think about it.

The food was amazing. The atmosphere very old world Tuscan. Loved the service. Would recommend this…read moreplace.

Potentially a great place but my experience fell a bit short…read more Cutting to the chase: my main was served almost cold. And it's a pity that it was because it had all the elements to be very tasty and the starter and service were impecable. The amazing starter: combination of fried cheese with almonds, honey and paprika with great presentation. One for the recipe book. The friendly service: person I was with did not order a starter - they turned up with a lovely bruschetta on the house: "for while you wait". Nice touch. They also threw a discount on the bill to round it down. And were generally friendly and happy to have us dine there. The cold main: this had so much potential. Well cooked steak with five sauces and nice presentation. Ah well... The caffe: lovely, but it's Italy so I should probably get used to that!

I can confirm what has already been posted here. Yes, it is hard to find (look for the Hausbrandt…read moresign, see pic). Yes, there is in fact a grandma cooking the food (just as Jeff J. said, two in fact). Yes, the food is amazing. Maybe the reason this place is so hard to find is that it is a hidden gem that feels so authentic that you only hear whispers about it. But it is real folks. We started our meal with the fried polenta with ragu. The combination is a meal in itself. You can tell the ragu was fresh and well made because you could see the chunky bits of garlic, mushrooms and meat. The next course was the lasgna. It was rich with the ragu and ricotta. The noodles tasted homemade. It was a delicious dish blessed by a nonna. The last course was the steak Florentine. You can order it by weight. My conversion math may have been off because we got a HUGE cut of porterhouse. But it was absolutely tender and delicious. We enjoyed this delight to the bone. The service was exceptional. We were the only non-Italian folks in the restaurant but we were treated like family. I will also add that while I enjoyed our food selection, I noticed that the pizzas and pork/veal shank were also very popular and looked incredibly appetizing. My only regret is that we found this gem of a restaurant on our last night in Barga. I wish I had more time to taste more of the menu. The family owns another restaurant in Lucca (la Donna Clara) and one that's 3 km away that does seafood.

Writing this review is ridiculously painful because figuring out how we got there and its address…read morewas impossible. Their "webpage" is on Facebook, but their address on Facebook is inaccurate (stating that it's in Lucca city). On the receipt, there are two addresses, their page on TripAdvisor is matches one of the address on the receipt. When I put down the address here, the location on Yelp doesnt seem right. I tried to Google Map this place, but street images were taken in 2011, and this place wasnt opened yet. Long story short, we were driving down from Renaissance Tuscany Il ciocco resort on the SP20 looking for a restaurant, and happened to turn into this one off the side. It seemed like a traditional Italian restaurant you see on TV with cozy red chequered table cloths, a wood fire oven, and ladies behind the counter busy making pizza and pasta for you. We ordered a 4 seasons pizza (6EUR) and a personal sized lasagna (8EUR) - both of which came out of the wood oven! It was so delicious. We came in just before noon and there was only one other table filled but as we were leaving this place filled almost to the max and when we were driving out, people were waiting for our parking spot! WIth a beer and capuccion, our total was only 18.50 for too and we were so full.We really felt it was traditional Italian home cooking - awesome comfort food. We are still wishing to go back!

Everything about this restaurant I loved. The atmosphere, the service, the ambiance, the history…read more But especially the PESTO which is homemade and hands down the BEST pesto I've ever tasted. I can't even describe the intense richness of the pesto. The first bite my eyes rolled back into my head and my tastebuds were in heaven. The official restaurant name is Osteria Baralla was established in 1860 and is located in the Mid-evil District of Lucca,.

Wild boar stew was very good! Gnocchi b red sauce as well. Service was a bit slow, but gracious…read more Love the feel of the exposed brick and arches. Does make it a bit loud though...not the place if you're looking for quiet.

Tonight we experienced a magical evening/dinner. Our Villa Host made reservations at la cecca…read morelucca. Only one word can describe this evening WOW! Our waiter, Emanuel, was full of smiles and Tuscany kindness. This is the first time we ordered appetizers, salad, main course, a bottle of wine and dessert. Everything was delicious and our total bill was shockingly very affordable for the quality and quantity. We ate like locals for 2 1/2 hours. The evening breezes were lovely. As we lay in bed I am surprised that I don't feel uncomfortably stuffed. We are looking forward to the leftovers. Goodnight Tuscany

We happened on this restaurant on the way back to Montecatini from Pisa. We decided to stop even…read morethough there were no reviews. It's a beautiful place that would be wonderful to visit anytime but in the summer would be fantastic. The wait staff is friendly and speak some English and since we don't speak Italian that is good. We had appetizers, wine, and dessert as well as amazing main courses. I was served a porterhouse steak (!) for $20 euro and my friend had the special which was roast pork so tender it melts in your mouth. The entire bill was $73 euro. The food is fantastic and I would definitely recommend going out of your way to visit.