Been here twice in three weeks. I like the cannelloni bean soup as well as the veggie pasta.read more

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

We were recommended this place by a local guide. The…read morelocation was really cool and the food was good. We had pasta dishes and steak. The low stars is due to service. Very slow and poor. There are lots of great places in the area to try. Skip this one

Beautiful location on the tiny piazza in Montecatini Alto. Unfortunately we had trouble finding it…read moreas we couldn't read the name on the outside menu, and we walked by without recognizing it several times. Well appointed and gorgeous to the eye. Unlike many restaurants we had visited in Venice from where we had just come, we were greeted with more distance than warmth. We asked for a recommendation for a bottle of Vermentino, and the waiter suggested one that was labeled as "bio" on the wine list. When he poured it, however, it was so sulfurous we couldn't possibly drink it. (Note: I have been associated with the wine business for half a century and today write wine columns.) Another staff member came over and took it back, but implied that we were not appreciative of this kind of wine. So he recommended another bottle, this one from Antinori, which was rather simple and soft but at least not loaded with sulfur. Two of us had the veal chop, the third member of our trio the polpette. The veal chop was huge, cooked medium and tender. My companion really loved it, but I thought it somewhat on the salty side. The polpette came on a thin layer of mashed potatoes and, like the chop, seemed overly salted to me. La Torre has an excellent wine list featuring all the top Tuscan wines -- e.g. Sassicaia, Ornellaia, etc. -- but also a very good selection of less expensive wines by the bottle and glass, including Rosso de Montalcino, Chianti Classico, Bolgheri and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.

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

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.

I love the setting of this restaurant. They cook the pizza traditionally in front of you. This…read moreplace gets packed very quickly. I tried the pizza carbonara. Staff is very friendly.

You can tell that this is a longtime establishment taking great pride in serving patrons from all…read moreover the world. The quality of the cuisine is spectacular and impressive. The service attentive and very professional. I never felt rushed even though I arrived 20 min prior to lunch service closing. I'll remember this experience for a long time.

It's a self service style restaurant and communal dining. You place your order in the front, pick…read moreup your food, clear the table when you're done eating, and pay for your meal in the end. We got to the restaurant a few minutes after it opened for dinner. The restaurant was already busy and we shared a long table with a friendly Italian couple & their young kids. I recommend coming here early for dinner if you are coming with a group of friends. You'll probably be able to get a small table if you come in pairs instead of sharing a table with other people. We ordered the pork chops and a pasta with meat sauce. The food was simple and good. The price was reasonable as well.

amazing place! you set your table yourself, look at the menu, go up to order, and wait for them to…read morecall your name so you can pick it up and bring it to your table. i must mention they also have free water!! amazing! i got the half chicken for €15. it was so good. great flavor, great deal. everyone else's food was great. the seating was nice as well because you could interact with other restaurant goers because you were sat at the same table. helpful staff and very nice decor and interior. here you will get a different restaurant experience but an extremely positive one. i definitely recommend checking this place out.

Conveniently located inside the walls. Mixed salad, faro soup, and buccalletto for desert…read more You can sit inside or out.

Lovely outdoor setting with friendly service, delicious food. I was overruled on ordering wild boar…read morebut from what is saw cooking on the soapstone next to I'm certain it was delicious. Our group had a variety of pizza and they were all wonderful.

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!