Excellent service and prices! I came here with my grandparents and we were looking for a place to…read morehave breakfast that didn't have tourist prices. We came here and they have a good selection of pastries made in house that were really good! The coffee was good as well. What was really outstanding was the service! I accidentally ordered the wrong coffee for my grandfather and when I went to fix it they offered to do it for me! They really didn't have to because it was my mistake not theirs but they were really very kind about the entire situation! The prices if you order at the bar are essentially the same as at every other bar in Italy. If you order and bring your own items to the tables you don't pay a coperto. It's only if you have table service that you pay higher prices. I would absolutely come back here again! A gem near the duomo with good prices even in the middle of tourist season!

We didn't find many recommendations for coffee in Pisa. This one is on the way to/from the rail…read morestation and does a good cappuccino for not much money. Also had a great selection of cakes and pastries and some complimentary chocolate on the counter - a good place to stop! Also worth mentioning that you can drink in - there are tables and a 'perch' bar to choose from.

Had some down time before catching the train. Small cafe with a clean and organized front & outdoor…read moreseating. Both the Ragu & Pomodoro sauces were simple and excellent flavor.

Great food! My travel partner and I each ordered a pasta dish. It took a while to get, but the…read morewaitress (owner?) came back to our table several times to assure us "fresco." They were preparing fresh pasta for us and there was a little bit of a delay. We didn't mind. Didn't seem much of a delay really, compared to any other restaurant in Italy. We did appreciate the attentiveness. When we received our pasta dishes (pasta alla crudaiola and a funghi pasta of some sort), we were blown away by how good it tasted! Absolutely fresh, delicious pasta! We divided our dishes in half and each share. Wow, it was great! Prices here are less than 10 euros for most everything. Big portions. Great people running this restaurant -- my impression is that its a "mom and pop" type of outfit. We ate outside, on a platform in several parking spots on the road. We almost left, since we had walked past several fancier restaurants with traditional outdoor seating. So glad that we stayed!! I would absolutely recommend this to anyone going to Pisa! It's about halfway between the leaning tower of Pisa and the Pisa train station -- on the train station side of the river -- 5 mins from the Pisa train station. You MUST come here!! The proprietors are so nice too!

We were in Lucca on a day trip from Florence and found CIACCO Bistrot while looking for a good…read morelunch. What a great find! We started with the prosciutto and melon, which was fresh and delicious. I had the pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw, and it was outstanding--tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. We also tried the pastrami sandwich, which was equally excellent, and the fig and Gorgonzola crostini was a fantastic combination of sweet and savory. The staff were warm, friendly, and attentive without being overbearing. On a very hot summer day, the air-conditioned dining room was a huge bonus and made lunch even more enjoyable. Great food, fair prices, excellent service, and a comfortable atmosphere. We wouldn't hesitate to come back the next time we're in Lucca and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a quality lunch near the historic center.

"No pasta. No pizza! This place is my favorite for panini…read more You order using the QR code on their business card. The pulled pork, or the pastrami is fabulous! The meat is served on a crunchy, orangeish bun which is due to the use of turmeric, an Indian spice, they will tell you. Also you can have a Hugo Spritz here which is so much better than the fancy looking Aperol. It gets crowded by 12:30 for lunch or by 8:30 for dinner because there are too many people in the know! You can sit outside under a large umbrella or inside if it is raining, but I want to look out over the pizza and the carousel which closes at 7:30 When you are ready to pay take your drink receipt inside to the register.

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!

Really great wood fired pizzas and calzones (any many other dishes). We picked up and the staff was…read morefriendly

This is where we go back and back to for classic Italian food (mainly seafood). It is not…read moreprecisely grand or stylish, but it is comfortable, with well-spaced tables and pleasant colors and textures. The service is the highest family Italian, friendly to old customers, correct to all. I've never had a poor fish dish here. Grilled fish is beautifully fresh and perfectly done. Pasta with tiny clams is delicious. The risotto is classic. The fritto misto seems to have been fried in air. Etc. etc. You could certainly eat there every day, though it is a little pricey. The wine list is majestic, maybe a little too much so--some wines are very expensive--but not all, and all are good.. Highly, highly recommended.

Priceless views. Homemade pasta is incredible. Chicken liver amazing. Roasted suckling pig another…read morewinner. Worth the trek up the hill.

This place is fantastic! Great food! The owner is very lively and a joy to be around. The price are…read morevery reasonable. The menu is hand written so it must change frequently. We had lamb chops and a steak came to 30 Euro. In the USA that would not cover the chops. Dinner is at 8:30 pm. We got there way early only to have the owner open the door and welcome us in for a light snack and wine. The view is the best you can get. A wonderful evening! Well worth any drive. The food and wine done to perfection. Put this on your list.

Some places I rate during the holidays get the benefit of my being in vacation mode - they probably…read moreget an additional boost because I'm just happy to be there - well, not this place. The menu is extensive, yet this place legitimately makes the best sandwiches I've ever had. In life. On earth. What more prepositional phrases do you need? Eat here.

I wish there were more stars to give Adone. This is probably the best place in all of Versilia. I…read morecould eat 10 in one sitting. The best is the "adone" which has artichokes, prosciutto cotto di praga and caprino cheese (kind of like cream cheese,but way better). This will be the first place I go when I come back to visit!

We loved Cantine Bernardini…read more The day was very warm and CB was an oasis against the heat. The outdoor tables are located in the shade with a nice cross breeze. And Rebecca, our waitress, greeted us with a cool glass of Prosecco. And two small bowls of a wonderful puree of some vegetable or other soon followed. We split: -- rabbit terrine as an appetizer. -- Primo. Linguine scoglio. -- Segundo. Grilled sea bream. Plus of course wine and espresso. Rebecca was both helpful and very pleasant. She not only answered questions about the menu, but about the town as well. Lucca is beautiful and charming. But a day trip to Lucca with a great luncheon at Bernardini made for a memorable day.

Memorably fantastic food. Courteous, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable service. Fair pricing. Great…read moreambiance. What more can one ask for?