My husband and I stumbled upon this adorable town outside of Tuscany called Lucca and had an…read moreamazing dinner experience. Everything was divine! We started with vino of course from a long selection of local Tuscany wines. We then split a vegetable salad that was topped with fresh balsamic and olive oil, bread, phenomenal Cacaio e Pepe and a pizza. They cook the pizza on a wood fire grill so we had to try it! One of the servers kept telling other tables about "cake" so of course we inquired and settled on chocolate. It was delicious! Service was great and accommodating to English which was helpful. Would recommend! Dining room also promotes conversation with close tables. We met a sweet pair of ladies on a girls trip and chatted it up with them over some dessert and vino. Lovely experience!

The food and service was very good. Since it was close to my hotel I went there twice during my one…read moreweek stay.

Service was friendly and the pizza was amazing so light, crispy and flavorful. We got the buffalo…read moremozzarella and tomato sauce. Definitely worth the stop!

Stopped in Lucca on our way from the beach back to Florence. Just happened upon Pizzeria Itaco…read morewhile roaming around the area. Perfect pizza and salad. Such a quaint town. Wish we could have spent more time there.

Very good place for authentic and tasty pizza. Clean and modern restaurant. Classic pizza and some…read moreinteresting variations. I loved the "Montana". Perfect for dinner with the kids, not so much for a candle light date. A lot of locals use it as a takeaway.

Loved this local restaurant a bit away from Lucca. The food and drinks were exceptional, and the…read moreservice wonderful. I enjoyed their tiramisu after some pasta with meat sauce.

What a wonderful experience. Visiting dear friends originally from NY that have a home in Tuscany,…read morewe came for a relaxing dinner at La Cantina. The staff was extremely welcoming and the food was fresh and delicious. There is both an inside dining room and a large outdoor garden setting. The evening we came there was a warm breeze and it was delightful to sit outside. We were quickly seated and our order was taken within minutes. We started with typical Tuscan appetizers. One was tastier than the next. My girlfriend and I shared a large sandwich made with a huge flat bread. It was stuffed with meat, cheese, tomatoes and lettuce. It was extremely large and definitely enough to share. It was not a heavy sandwich and it was really tasty. Her husband had a margarita pizza with meat. Dad had a sliced steak with Parmesan cheese, arugula and French fries. For dessert we tasted the home made cheese cake that was the owner's Mom's recipe. It was much lighter and more delicate than a NY cheese cake. It was less sweet and to me tasted almost like a cross between cheese cake and a Napoleon. It was awesome! Definitely try it! If you ever find yourself in this part of the Tuscan hills of Italy, do yourself a favor and visit this place. You won't be disappointed.

Pizza in Italy of course can't be beat. At home I really don't even get pizza, occasionally I make…read moreit. When in Italy it was pizza everyday and this place did not disappoint!

Pizza for dinner yes! This place hit the spot. With below…read moreground dinning area. Service was on point. Great pizza, so delicious We tried the lasagna so good.

The food was OK but the service was horrible. We asked for whole pizza and slice of chickpea cake…read more They asked for cash and got mad when we asked to pay with credit. Then they kept asking us to move out of their way. There were many other people in the shop and they all sat in peace. We were then asked again to move and made feel extremely uncomfortable after spending money and sitting quietly eating our food. Not sure if it's just that we are Americans or they were having a bad day but not worth the experience in an otherwise really sweet and charming town. Go to a different pizza shop!

We felt like staying in and having pizza and wine! This place was great for pizza to go. 23 euro…read morefor 2 large pizzas. Delicious!

An amazing selection of fluffy base pizza, must be over 40 different types including some that are…read morea little strange, with French fries on top! Beer selection is great also, 3 pages in the menu of Belgian, German and Italian beers include large 750ml sharing bottles. They have an outside seating area that allows smoking, and the decor inside is lovely and homely. All in all, great tasty foodselection, fast service and a beer drinkers paradise! 5 star!

One of the best pizza I have ever had.I was amazed by the choice of base pizza. I got one with coal…read moreflower. It was scrumptious and extremely light. Truly recommended

I have traveled a significant amount around Italy and the world and I can comfortably say that Mara…read moreMeo in Lucca has the BEST burrata pizza I have ever had. There are so many options for the gluten free and lactose intolerant people as well that I was surprised! Italian food is heavy on gluten and dairy, and Mara Meo does the substitutions astonishingly well The also have Delicious large salads all at Affordable prices and with a lovely outside sitting area with a view of the piazza. Absolutely a must when visiting Luca!

The restaurant up the road was closed and we stumbled on this place a block away for lunch. We had…read moreincredible pizza in Napoli a couple days ago and this place blew that pizza out of the water. The service was fantastic and the barrata pizza with pepperoni was out of this world. Super impressed. Don't hesitate for a second to drop into Mara Meo when in Lucca!

The best calzone I have ever eaten in my life. Nice out door tables, service can be somewhat…read moresomething you may not be used to, but certainly well worth the wait. It is a large restaurant (both inside & out) , the servers are not just standing around. It appears that this may be a local gathering place as it is right there on the capacity. A couple of the evenings I visited, there was live music, which made the experience just that much more enjoyable. I've had the "Tordelli" also, out of this world. Prices were a pleasant surprise, to me very affordable. Unfortunately, I didn't have more time to eat here, but I highly recommend for a GREAT meal.

My wife and I were looking for a good lunch before going to Torre de Pisa. The menu had great…read moreoptions at fair prices so it was an easy choice. And it turned out to be a great choice! We enjoyed the light atmosphere and the 80s rock/pop mix while waiting for our food (the wait was a bit long but I'm not sure if that's custom or not in Italy; still learning the food culture in Italy). The food: The melon and prosciutto may be my favorite aperitivo in Italy so far. The sweetness of the cantaloupe and the saltiness of freshly sliced prosciutto is a great combination and gets the palate warmed up. Great starter to share for two. I ordered the Risa Mare and the Mrs. had the gnocchi ragu with seabream. Both dishes were delicious. The Risa had seafood in every bite. Portion sizes are reasonable and filled us up without leaving us stuffed. All in all, I highly recommend this spot for people coming or going to see the leaning tower and need a good meal.

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