Cool microbrewery/pub located near the universities, so you know it's packed with locals and…read moretourists. There were so many different types of people in here, it feels like I'm in the village which was awesome! Too bad I didn't know enough Italian to start a conversation :P. Honestly the atmosphere was so loud, I might have been a little tipsy before, but I don't recall hearing any tunes. They have a limited selection of bar food, the sandwiches are surprisingly delicious ridiculously filling and the cheese plate is a must (it comes with honey). Space is limited and I don't believe they take reservations so once you see a table open up you just have to swoon in like a hawk and stake your property haha. If you enjoy craft beer you will not be disappointed. The food is the bomb diggity. All in all high recommendations :)

Fairly large, yet cosy pub in the center of Pisa. Popular with local university students…read more They have a selection of 4 or 5 beers on tap, all of which they personally brew themselves. Their red beer, Valdarossa, is particularly good. Lots of seating available at big wooden tables. Small selection of food consisting of wraps and sandwiches. This is probably the best place for beer in Pisa. Recommended.

We didn't expect to find a craft beer bar in Lucca! It was great! Cool underground seating! And…read morereally fun art all around. Super chill bartender. Good prices. If you like craft beer, try this spot!

Great selection of Italian craft brews in bottles and a few on draft that change frequently. Great…read morefriendly staff. Knowledgeable too. Nice area of town, but away from most tourists when I was there. Strongly recommended for serious beer nerds visiting Lucca.

The coffee is delicious here. It's well worth stopping by if you fancy a quick sip. Friendly…read moreservice.

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.

Great place! My wife & I were traveling through Italy & found ourselves arriving in Laspezia very…read morelate- so late that nowhere was open to get something to eat. Hungry & weary, we opted for the only tho f we could find open at 12:30am - a Viking/heavy metal bar with food- sigh. Surprise - the food is excellent, the beer is excellent, the service is excellent. My wife & I both had the wild boar stew served on a bed of polenta- it was fantastic. If you are not very adventurous or if you are too old at heart to handle heavy metal music (I grew up on it in the 90's so it was like a trip back to my 20's) maybe it's not for you, but if like having fun & tend to find it wherever you are you will probably think it's very cool like I

If you have to pick one place to eat in La Spezia, make it this one. I'd go so far as say you…read moreshould venture out of Cinque Terre just to eat here. Don't let the metal music theme scare you off. This restaurant is filled with personality and served us the most satisfying dinner we had in Italy. We ordered: - Testaroli with pesto: So unique and tasty. The testaroli were perfectly chewy and perfect for soaking up their delicious pesto. When in Liguria, you have to eat pesto! - Pork shank with caramelized onions and porcini mashed potatoes: Oh my God. This was spectacular. Magical. Phenomenal. You need to try this. - Braised wild boar in barolo sauce with polenta: Also delicious, but overshadowed by the pork shank. - Panna cotta with strawberry sauce: Tasty but I wish they wouldn't serve it in a jar. Half the fun of panna cotta is watching it jiggle on the plate. Portions are huge; the pork shank alone could've fed two people easily. Prices are very reasonable. Instead of wine, they have a great beer selection on tap. My husband enjoyed two wonderful beers excellently recommended by our waiter. Between the warm welcoming vibe, medieval decor, friendly staff, and unique metal ambiance, my husband was ready to move in immediately! Looking around, everyone was so happy with their meals, and the energy was infectious. It's very popular with tourists and locals alike, so you need to make a reservation! We made ours by emailing them months before our trip, and they were very responsive. In short, eat here and get ready to enjoy one of the best meals of your life!

This was the very first restaurant we visited when we went to Lucca in March 2019 (my reviews a bit…read moredelayed!). It is a very short walk from the train station and one of the first restaurants you'll see with both indoor and outdoor seating. The day was absolutely beautiful (March 15) and Pierro was our server, he was very attentive and did a great job recommending dishes and wine to go with our meal. The Good: - We had the calzone which was piping hot, and perfectly cooked. We also got a salad with lettuce, black olives, prosciutto, cucumber, yellow peppers and parmesan...it was beyond fresh, even the veggies smelled like they had just been picked from the garden! - We paired this with the house red, which was delicious, my fiancee is not a wine drinker and he really enjoyed the taste (not too tart, not too sweet). The Not so Good: - Because it is a stones throw from the train station prices may be a bit higher than others, but the view is absolutely beautiful of the city and I recommend sitting outside if you do go to take advantage. Extra extra special thank you Pierro for taking pictures for us....we ended up getting engaged at the very restaurant with Pierro as our personal photographer (he did an amazing job!) so needless to say you have two lifetime customers in myself and my fiancee! We hope to see you very soon!! With love from Toronto, Canada.

We stopped in here from biking the wall. I had spotted the cute street on our first loop and on the…read moresecond loop, in need of a drink and food, we decided upon Lo Skianto, mainly based on the large beer sign. We selected a seat outside, facing the carousel and wall, and were promptly served. We picked a salad and a pizza and I got a glad of sparkling wine while hubby got a beer. It was so nice sitting outside watching the world go by in Lucca. Our pizza was fantastic! We picked Quattro stagione and added sausage and are soooo glad we did. The sausage was amazing! This pizza was really terrific and we ate every bite. Our salad was also good - I don't normally care for boiled eggs but the ones on this salad were tasty. It was a fresh salad and lived up to its name as a large salad - definitely one to split! It wasn't until I went inside that I realized this must be a place famous people patron due to the signed memorabilia lining the walls. I can see why - it's fantastic! Great service, fab prices, yummy food, delicious drinks, fantastic views - a perfect stop when in Lucca, whether biking or not!