I rarely post reviews (go ahead and judge) however I can not leave without saying how much we loved…read morethis place. We came in late to Lucca and just happened to pick this place. Didn't really know what kind of food and what to expect. The menu was limited and very eclectic. The appetizer of hummus was not what we expected since we live in US. However, it was fresh (we thought could use a bit more garlic - our American palates can get washed out) but tasted ...... fresh. The tonkatsu (yes the fried breaded pork dish) was perhaps one of the best I have ever eaten - incredibly moist, breading gentle and seasoned very well and did not need any sauces. The fried rice (what you talking' bout Willis!!) was moist and flavorful and seasoned nicely with a tiny kick of spice. Dessert. Ahhh. What can I say. Dolce vita indeed!!! White chocolate semifreddo with pineapple coulis and pistachio brittle with coconut dried and shredded was a wonderful way to end. House wine - why can't California learn that wine doesn't have to be expensive to be good. The dessert wine was something I have never heard of - vino bianco italiano da uve appassite from Quinto - wonderful!! Not nearly as sweet and sticky like a Sauternes and not as sharp as bin santo. me like very much And service - attentive and responsive and incredibly friendly and never intrusive. Definitely not an American would consider true Italian - but what else would you call this food served in Lucca by Italians with Italian ingredients!! Mangia bene!!!!

Delicious and sophisticated food in a relaxed atmosphere. I especially recommend the "travel diary"…read moreof beef tenderloin, which presents tenderloin prepared in three different international styles; nicely cooked, delicately spiced, and visually stunning. Bread and a little appetizer treat were both surprisingly fancy. Each dish had traditional roots but with some elevated twists. The service was friendly, fun, and informative! As for the crowd, I overheard a mix of Italian, French, and English (English menu was available). Highly recommend!

For what we ordred we enjoyed tonight definitely five stars!! Service was impeccable from the…read moremoment we walked in. The young man was very inviting he checked our reservation but was ready to seat us even if we didnt :) While getting settled at the table he brought some mineral water and discussed his recommendations on rhe menu. We decided to get the chefs experience it was 5 course all of which played with your pallet of of course in a good way. Its best if you check out my pictures to get about better idea!! The Chef came out on the third course, plating to the tee and poured the fish broth over the Cod yummy!!! The Proseco was delicious and the Peroni on tap was cold. This was definitely a take your time experience so if your looking to hit and run then order from the main Dishes. Overall warm environment, excellent service and wonderful food!! Couldn't have asked for a better 1st meal for our first day in Italy!!!

Tagliata di manzo - best ever. Great food, great service, great atmosphere...highly recommended!read more

I discovered this place in my guidebook, and despite the lack of reviews on yelp, I tried it out…read more Am I ever glad I took the chance! We had our best meal in Lucca at this restaurant. The wine list is varied, and unlike many places in town, there are some expensive bottles (if you want to splurge). However, their moderately priced bottles are excellent as well, and if they're sold by the glass, the waiter will bring you a sample if you are feeling indecisive. We shared the pasta with rage and mushrooms. It was some of the best pasta I have every had. The pasta was perfectly cooked, and the fresh mushrooms gave a little more texture to the velvety sauce. I then had veal, which was so delicious. Before that night, my husband didn't know he liked veal, but he became a veal aficionado from then on. My husband had the grilled steak, and I thought it was excellent.

This restaurant was featured in Diners, Drive-in's and Dives and we took note of the fantastic food…read morefeatured on the show. When visiting Lucca we made this a 'must' destination for our Anniversary dinner and were not disappointed! The food was amazing and service excellent. We began sharing a plate of Eggplant Parmesan w/Pecorino Cheese, which as amazing! For the primi we shared Fresh Orecchiette Pasta complemented with a hint of anchovies that was out of this world. The pasta was cooked 'al dente' perfetto! Secondi my husband ordered the beef "Tagliata' steak, which arrived slightly undercooked though the flavors were amazing. I had the Pork Fillet on honey and mustard sauce. The flavors took me to another planet and though full could not resist eating one bit after another. Bravo Chef Leonardo! We will definitely return this fall without question to enjoy new menu options!

The food, intimate atmosphere, and wonderful hosts made it an incredible night! We cannot say…read moreenough how much we loved Per 21! We highly recommend!!!

Service was excellent and food was delicious and cooked with skill. I especially liked the creative…read moredishes. It was an elevated food experience and yet reasonably priced. All the dishes I tried were flavorful-we were a party of 11 so I got to try many. My 6 year old declared that they were returning tomorrow night for dinner again.

Excellent food, service and ambience. Hands down one of the best dining experiences our family had…read morein Lucca. Be prepared to spend €€ and enjoy their lovely variety of local cuisine. *Only pictured desert.

An amazing lunch served by an attentive staff. We arrived just after opening w/o reservation, lucky…read moreus. Antipastas and primis with a good bottle red, we still had room to share a dessert.

On the finer end of dining in Lucca - the place to visit for a culinary experience…read more Coming in for Monday night dinner in the middle of November we were a bit surprised to be asked about having a reservation. But this was for good reason - the place was packed 20 minutes later. Plan was to have a light dinner but it proved hard to resist ordering the mixed fish tartare - five delicious varieties of fish that led to one of those moments where the subtle flavours and mixture of textures carry you to a different world. For a main I had salt coated seabass. This was expertly cut up and served by our waitress. Delicious. Delicious enough to make us order dessert. This was unfortunately a bit of a disappointment - I could see what the chef was trying to achieve with the semifredo but it fell short of being as impressive as the first two courses. Overall worth a visit if you are in Lucca, despite the above average price tag.

I just had a tagliolini with duck breast dried and fried like bacon in a zucchini sauce and a touch…read moreof gorgonzola. Follow that with a chestnut mouse over fragole(strawberries) with pine nuts sprinkled on top. When in Lucca Italy eat at Celide ,outside the walls.