We happened to walk past this place on our way to the supermarket. We stopped in for a quick bite…read moreto eat for lunch and were dismayed to learn that the bar was open but the restaurant portion was closed. The owner was a charming man who invited us back for dinner, which we accepted, much to our enjoyment. The food was spectacular. The owner is a talented chef who obviously loves his work. The cafe offered a buffet for a very reasonable price that included sushi, which my daughter fell in love with. I had a steak dish that melted in my mouth. My husband had pasta in a spicy red sauce. It was so good we promised to come back the next day for dinner also. We did and were not disappointed. Once again the food was delicious and tender and the owner was very charming and greeted us with great hospitality. Definitely the best place we went to eat in Montecatini.

We stayed in Montecatini and found this place by luck. It was Friday evening & they made an…read moreexception. The atmosphere, service & food were exceptional. For a group of 6 we had 2 bottles of wine, 2 appetizers & each had an entree & it was $28 euros a piece. Highly recommend!! Everything was exceptional!

We ate here for dinner tonight and enjoyed it very much. Our tables were outside but surrounded by…read morenice bushes and flowers. A tall bottle of water was first, the a small appetizer and a basket of mixed breads. The mixed green salad was next with some olive oil and balsamic vinegar. My entree was ravioli stuffed with shrimp and scallops and calamari on the sides. The sauce was a brown sauce and very good. The ravioli were large and well stuffed. For dessert was pana cotta, a common dessert similar to flan. Very nice. The service was excellent, a nice team effort and very professional, but kind. I would also suggest the baked fish with vegetables that one of us had. Beautiful and they filet it right in front of you! So fun to watch. Very nice meal.

This restaurant is a MUST if you find yourself in Montecatini! The staff and service were…read moreimpeccable, and the food and drinks were amazing. The chef enhanced our experience by greeting us and signing our wine cork to keep as a memory! Our party was blown away with the warm ambiance of this place.

this is the best idea. take all the wineries and put them in one place. you can try any wine…read more taster, 1/2 glass or full glass. found my favorite wine maker and then went to that winery! love love!! the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. the meat and cheese board worth the price.

I had to try this place as it was described to me as 'The heaven of wine bars'…read more This place lived up to its name! Best way to describe this place is a 'Dave and Busters' approach. You get a prepaid card, anything from 5 euros up to 50 (may go higher, but I didn't ask), or you can leave your credit card with the staff upfront and pay at the end. They have several wine 'vending machines' that you stick the card into and get to try out the wine in various amounts. You can have a sample, half glass, or full glass. The screens will tell you how much each sample will cost. Each 'Vending Machine' is sorted into categories like bubbles, whites, reds, dessert wine, etc. It's a great way to try different wines in various regions! If you like the wine you try, you can buy the bottle to take home.They have big leather couches and chairs to hang out, sip, and relax. Ever try a $100+ bottle of wine? Now is your chance :)

We stumbled here on the day of the opening. They offered free wine tasting and €1.99 per bottle of…read morewine (Liter) any wine! They get a bottle and pour it right there. You can drink it at their tables. Awesome place!

The owner was very friendly and knew a ton about his local products. He has spent some time in the…read moreU.S. and is fluent in English. We spend an hour or so hanging out drinking wine before heading out to dinner.

Lovely setting-tiny inside but oozes charm and quaintness...outdoor seating as well. Enjoyed a…read moresandwich ...porchetta amor. Good place to take a rest, enjoy a quick bite and a beverage in a beautiful piazza in Lucca.

A pleasant little place right next to my favorite pasticceria! The waiter is so friendly and…read moredelightful.

This is the teeniest tiniest, blink and you'll miss it wine bar on a very rowdy square packed with…read moredrunk students (that make for excellent people watching). This place has the most amazing wine, beer, gin, whiskey and they do late night snacks until 2:30am. I wish this place was my local forever. The husband and wife who run it are passionate wine geeks. Tell him, in Italian, about your love for wine and ask him wine questions and you will get looked after. Craft beer, a list of wines from small young wine makers as well as the classic Brunello di Montecino. Love love love.

The food was great. A very small menu, but everything we had was excellent. Eggplant Parmesan and…read moregreen lasagna. Beautifully prepared. Wine offerings very good. We also loved the Paloma zero. Refreshing, delicious and not too sweet. We went there three time while staying in Lucca. Will definitely go there again when we return to Lucca.

A beautiful wine bar with a small hidden backyard. It's a perfect place for an afternoon break or…read morehaving some great wine to finish the night after dinner. The owners / hosts are so lovely. They speak English as they used to live in Australia. They are happy to recommend you their best wine selections. The wine bar has a nice atmosphere with great music in the background (jazz, funk). It is perfect for a date night or just having a good time with lovely friends.

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

Excellent service given the hectic business of the day. Food was good and they offered a decent…read morevariety of local favorites.

Great place, amazing service and delicious food! A must try when visiting, everything was amazing!read more

Our lunch here was good, but not great. We split a tagliere, which I had been impatiently waiting…read morefor all trip. The meats were delicious, and I savored every last bite. However, neither of us were in love with the cheeses they chose. After eating so many flavorful cheeses throughout Tuscany, the cheeses they put on our board were quite bland, and the various crostini were bland as well. The board itself is gorgeous, a real feast for the eyes. I think it looked better than it tasted, which is why I'm only giving this place 3 stars. Size-wise, it's just right. I believe we got a medium board, and it was the perfect amount of food for two hungry people. The price was reasonable, and the restaurant itself is very eclectic. It looks like a narrow deli/bar at the front (which is where you order), but if you go all the way to the back of the restaurant, it feels like you're in an old Victorian house, and there is a nice view from the window. We enjoyed relaxing here and chatting over our tagliere even if it didn't wow us.