This wasn't a dinner. It was an EXPERIENCE. In the most serendipitous way, we managed to snag a table at Osteria da Pasquale during one of their wine-pairing events, and it turned into one of the most memorable nights of our trip. When I called to make a reservation, I spoke directly with Pasquale, the owner, who kindly explained that they weren't taking regular reservations that evening because they were hosting a wine pairing with a fixed menu. It wasn't exactly what I had in mind or expected, but we decided to go for it... and holy moly, am I glad we did. We've done plenty of fixed-menu wine pairings before, and honestly, the success rate is about 50%, so we went in a bit skeptical. This, however, was truly one of a kind. Incredible food, even better wine, and, best of all, an unforgettable ambiance fueled by Pasquale himself and the incredible group of guests who happened to be there that night. Pasquale is wildly passionate about good food and great wine, and watching him in his element was a joy in itself. We tasted local wines ranging from wonderfully affordable bottles to others costing hundreds of euros, and every pour came with a story, a laugh, or a spark of excitement. And when I say wine pairing, I don't mean the kind where you get two polite drops and that's it The wine flowed freely, just as fast as the laughter from everyone lucky enough to attend. The energy was chaotic in the best possible way. As two tourists, it felt like we had stumbled into a friend's dinner party. At one point, it genuinely seemed like everyone already knew each other and somehow, by the end of the night, so did we. We loved every second of it. All of this to say: if you ever see an event or wine pairing at this restaurant in the beautiful city of Lucca, don't hesitate to book it. Thank you, Pasquale, for an unforgettable experience. read more

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Best meal of our trip! Well run restaurant with great staff and fantastic food. The house wine was with the owner's label and great. And the owner welcomed us and poured it himself. You might get an outside table if you go early otherwise make a reservation a few days ahead. The mushroom ravioli in cream sauce was delightful and complemented with my wife's medallion of veal. Wonderful little place! read more

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Amazing meal! Unbelievably welcoming and attentive service. The food was the best we've had in 8 evenings in Lucca. Very impressive wine list - but the house red was wonderful. Ambiance was active and fun. Note: call a few days out to make reservations. You won't be disappointed. read more

Food from appetizers to desserts and after dinner drinks was fabulous! Service could not have been better! Super friendly and knowledgeable Upi and owner Pasquale are the best! Would eat there any time I could. read more

this place is amazing. you sit down and they give you a glass of sparkling wine. EVERY dish we tired was delicious. Caponata, eggplant and tomato ravioli, veal with pistachio crust and cannoli. and the wine list is extensive! The owner is charismatic and makes the entire evening feel special. Would go again tonight if i could get reservations. FANTASTIC!! read more

We enjoyed our dinner on what was our final night in Lucca after managing to secure a reservation. Pasquale's warm welcome and the hospitality of the staff complemented the excellent meal we enjoyed in the intimate outdoor space. A wonderful evening at Osteria da Pasqualino Gubitosa in what is truly a gem in Lucca! Grazie mille, Pasquale and team! read more

Best meal of my life. Be sure to get a resy. Pasquale is so welcoming - he's the owner. read more

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Beyond amazing. Reservations are highly recommended. Our hotel made the resi which made it nice. The appetizers were so good. We had the eggplant which is so so good. All the mains were phenomenal. The best of all was Pasquale though - suggested awesome wines, was super friendly and warm. It truly was a great experience all around. Highly highly recommend! read more

Amazing food at Da Pasquale! What a great experience. It was a recommendation by a friend and we were not disappointed at all. We had a lovely evening with amazing food. The host Pasquale loves his job and loves to recommend his guests the best food with a great wine selection. If you're in Lucca definitely don't miss this place!! Pasquale, grazie mille for this awesome time!! read more

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Absolutely outstanding!!! This is a gem not to be missed! Get on Pasquale's list and make a reservation; he sold out the two nights we spent in Lucca. Pasquale is an absolute genius in the kitchen but also amazing with wine recommendations. We made reservations for our Friday night in Lucca. Pasquale informed me I had snagged the last table. We were shown a lovely table outside in a private piazza (or parking lot, however you want to see it) and while we were close to other tables, it still felt private and romantic, especially with the sun setting and casting a glorious hue across the tables. After perusing the menu, we settled on quite the sampler. We started with the chef's sampler of the sea, a divine trio of the most delicious seafood! Pea soup with cuttlefish sounds weird but it was summery, light, green, and deliciously fishy. Absolutely fresh! We had fried anchovies that were salty crunchy goodies. The polenta with fish cake topped with tomato sauce was surprisingly hearty while balanced with the other 2 items. All of these items were paired with a sparkly Sicilian wine that just made for a dreamy start to our meal. I had to have the lemon pasta. It was described as lemon, cream, tomatoes, shrimp, and zucchini - all my favorite things and it did not disappoint. The shrimp went perfectly with the bright lemon pasta. For the main course, I couldn't help myself. An Irish beef filet sounded absolutely amazing, served with roasted Tuscan potatoes and truffle cream sauce. Of course Pasquale found the best red wine to pair it with and I ate every last bite. Absolute perfection and a dish I will remember the rest of my life. We made friends with the table next to us, ordering more wine and getting a delicious cheese plate and more sparkling wine from Pasquale. Such a fun time! Oh yeah, I got the hiccups and Pasquale cured them! He held the back of a spoon to my forehead and voila! They were gone. I will remember that forever too. This was a meal with all my favorite things: eating outside, enjoying food crafted by a creative chef, delicious wines I've never had before, and great company. I will definitely return! If you happen to be staying at La Bourne B&B, Da Pasquale is just a few doors down. Very convenient! read more

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If I could give this place more than 5 stars I definitely would!!! It was by far the best meal we had while in Italy!!! Pasquale was amazing from the time we requested a reservation to us leaving the restaurant!! We brought us all glasses of wine, basket after basket of bread and made recommendations for meals. After dinner he brought us out after dinner drinks and even gave me a bottle of olive oil from Italy!! read more

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There is a reason that Ristorante Da Pasquale is the number 1 rated restaurant in Lucca. All the important qualities of a high quality restaurant are met. Attractive indoor space and nice outdoor patio...check, delicious food...check, varied extensive wine list...check, friendly helpful staff led by Mr Pasquale himself...check. The restaurant is extremely popular so be sure to book in advance to avoid disappointment. Pasquale will try to squeeze you in without a reservation but why take a chance. We sat outside on a nice warm evening. We started with scrumptious ravioli stuffed with beef and pork and the Mrs had eggplant caponata which she loves and declared was the best she has ever had. Pasquale agreed to send by email the basic recipe, my wife is very happy :). The ravioli were also delicious. For entrees DW had ravioli in a Parmesan cream and I had the sesame crusted pork. Both entrees were hearty and very satisfying. Pasquale is a wine expert and recommended a Barbera which was excellent throughout dinner. If you are planning to be in Lucca be sure to get a reservation at Da Pasquale, sit back and enjoy a wonderful meal and great service. read more

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We asked our hotel concierge to make a reservation for us and were told they are probably fully booked but one was available a few days out and we took it! Everything from the welcome glass of Prosecco, warm octopus salad, lemon shrimp zucchini pasta, seared ahi, beef filet to perfectly paired wines was fabulous. Pasquale is so warm and welcoming. Highly recommend for an unforgettable experience. read more

During a 2-night stay in Lucca, we found ourselves without reservations, wandering around for dinner. We came across Da Pasquale and he was able to squeeze us in if we came back in 30 mins and if the rain held off. 30 mins later, we were seated outside in the patio area by the Pasquale himself. I ordered the mushroom truffle raviolis- the richest, most delicious raviolis I've ever had! That sauce. . . it's been about a year and a half and I still dream about that truffle sauce! After our amazing meal, Pasquale came and chatted with us. He was so friendly; he asked us about our vacation, told us about himself and his restaurant and just made us feel like family. During our 3-week vacation around the Mediterranean, this was the BEST meal we had! Would definitely love to go back one day! read more

Da Pasquale - Truffle ravioli! - Wine Bars Near Me - Lucca, LU

Excellent food and service. One of the best restaurants in Lucca! Definitely a great place for a nice dinner!

We had a lovely dinner here. The service was amazing and the staff was incredibly accommodating of our poor Italian skills. :) Everything was cooked and flavored to perfection. The menu changes often, but we were served the Caponata, which they said was a staple, and it was unbelievable. I've never had eggplant cooked so deliciously. If you go, you should 100% order it. Absolutely wonderful experience. Can't wait to come back. read more

Absolutely amazing food. Pasquale likes what he does. Staff was great. Food was delicious. The best gastro restaurant in Lucca. read more

Da Pasquale - Wine Bars Near Me - Lucca, LU

Amazing. Scallops with truffle cream, Beef steak to perfection. A must in Lucca.

We have loved Lucca! And this wonderful restaurant just added to the absolutely fantastic time we have enjoyed here. The host/owner made us feel so very welcome! We were standing in street trying to identify the restaurant and he actually came out and welcomed us in. Dinner was delicious - the house wine was wonderful. Would strongly recomend this place to anyone. Beware tho - it is very small - get reservations so you don't miss! read more

We had a reservation here because of all the rave reviews and the food was good. The main dishes were all very good. My red snapper was excellent, the ravioli was home made and with truffles was excellent too. The carpaccio was to die for. The desserts to end the dinner were not very good at all. The wine that Pasquale picked for the meal was spot on. Pasquale was busy zooming around the place but cordial and nice. The servers were like robots with out emotions or personality. read more

Totally amazing! This was the best meal we had on our trip to Tuscany. We actually had all four of the different beef options offered the evening we where there (with Balsamic Vinegar and Strawberries, with artichokes, with Arugula, and as a filet). We went with our normal selection of the house wine which was also very top shelf. The restaurant can have a different menu every night depending on the season and availability of ingredients. The inside is quaint and very homey. We loved our experience. read more

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Great meal! Great service! Great wine! Highly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting lucca. read more

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Very local nice little restaurant! You can sit out and enjoy a great seafood with southern Italy wine! Staff were so friendly! Enjoyed the night there read more

Best meal in Italy hands down. Great ambiance, incredible food (truffles overflowing), and incredible wines. The best part is the owner who is so passionate about food and wine, his energy is contagious. He brought us various drinks and desserts on the house. Prices are very reasonable for the quality. read more

I read so many reviews of this restaurant online that I began to fear it was going to be an American tourist trap and that I would hate it. I walked by numerous times hoping to be a lucky walk in as I was traveling solo and not too keen on making reservations. Finally I gave in and made a reservation. Make a reservation right now. This was hands down my best meal in the three months I spent in Italy. The wine, the service..... the seafood and pasta was perfection. I can't say enough about it. Even the little pistachio parfait I had for desert was delish. Just a magic magic place. read more

I LOVE LUCCA! This was a fabulous town and we had a fabulous dinner here! A lot of great variety and the service was great as well. I definitely would recommend to see the highlights in Pisa earlier and then head over to Lucca for a walk around and dinner at Osteria da Pasqualino! read more

A gem of restaurant and a gem of an owner. Referred by separate friends to not miss this restaurant in Lucca and when I tried to get a Rez for my husband's birthday during our anticipated stay in Italy, Pasquale responded that it was all booked but he invited us to stop by for a glass of prosecco Then on the evening of my husband's birthday during our last night in Lucca, Pasquale invited us to dine after an earlier seating And dine we did! Homemade pasta, phenomenal olive oil and bread, lots of dishes came rolling out of the kitchen along with every dessert on the menu to make my husband's birthday special! A take home bottle of legendary Olive oil on our way out and our dining experience at Da Pasquale will Be forever in our memory. He is a well loved restauranteur because his food is delicious and he is just the sweetest guy who knows how to create a special dining experience for all his patrons. Don't miss meeting Pasquale if you are in Lucca read more

Service was fantastic. I need to emphasize this fact because it helped built up ambiance and your dining experience. The bold guy (I assume it's one of the Pasquale?) explained us the menu with random fun trivia about Italy and the restaurant. We ordered black truffle risotto and fresh sea beam risotto with razor clams. I vote for the fresh sea beam risotto, as mine the black truffle was more on a truffle side, which was not a bad thing, just that it wasn't really my thing. But for truffle lover, you'll looove it, they sure didn't hold on more truffles for your liking. For main course, I had beef steak with black truffle (again) sauce and potato. Good searing and right temperature, went well with my red tuscan wine, but definitely would order the rosé from the confiscated mafia land =p. To end my last night in Tuscany, we had homemade Pasquale cheesecake and let's say that we will go home to our cities with happy stomach =) read more

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A great meal, and Lucca residents know it, so make a reservation. I recommend asking for menu and wine advice. You might order something out of your normal routine, like rabbit, based on the conviction of Pasquale's recommendation. I guarantee you will be glad you trusted his recommendation. read more

Had two fantastic meals at da Pasquales restaurant in lucca. The chefs 5 tastes entree was a knockout. Black truffle and fresh porcini mushrooms on perfectly cooked steak was outstanding. Wine recommendations from Pasquale matched the food and were generous in both flavour and size..... Not to be missed if in Lucca. read more

Best food and greatest wine selection in Lucca. Pasquale the chef creates a unique fusion of Sicilian and Tuscan cuisines that are to die for. Pasquale out front is as knowledgable about wines as anyone you will ever run across and has a wine selection to match. Prices are incredibly reasonable given the quality of the food and service. Highly recommended. read more

A Lucca highlight! Three friends and I ate here on the recommendation of the owner of a beautiful Lucca apartment that we rented. Although the restaurant was full for the evening, we were given a table outside in a quiet courtyard. The order of "assorted appetizers" was outstanding...creative, delicious and beautifully presented. The entrees were all perfectly cooked and full of flavor (swordfish, cod and pasta). We ordered a bottle of local wine. The owner and the chef both stopped tableside during the meal, which ended with a selection of desserts to die for. You will enjoy this gastronomic adventure! read more

Pasqualino was recommended to me by the host at my B&B and in my seven night stay I had dinner here four times. Normally curiosity would drive me to rarely revisit a restaurant but the quality of the food and the genuine warmth and generosity of the host are such that I could not imagine I was going to have a more enjoyable dining experience in Lucca. I know there are restaurants with higher profiles and reputations but every single dish that I ordered was beautifully prepared and balanced and accompanied by well matched wines - I put myself in the hands of Pasquale to make the decisions about the wine and I suggest you do likewise. I eat out regularly and cannot recall encountering a host who some completely understands and lives the notion of hospitality so authentically. I dined alone each evening but yet never felt alone as Pasquale's wonderful staff attentively ensured the meal flowed. Overseeing it all, with enormous reservoirs of charm and grace is Pasquale. A truly memorable experience.​ read more