From the owner: Ristorante di carne e Pesce, Pizzeria con forno a legna, Situato nel cuore del centro storico di…read morePistoia in uno dei palazzi piu' antichi della citta', dispone di una corte interna per pranzare o cenare all'aperto.

Excellent seafood! We walked a long way to get here and we have no regrets! Cafeteria style with…read moreseafood and pasta. Lunch was a great bargain at 10 euro for 3 courses.

Great seafood in a modern trendy place. Every dish had a Tuscan twist. Outstanding service - one…read moreof the best during my week long trip in Italy. Everything we ordered was good. Really as the waitress said - can't go wrong with the menu. Wine was also good. I felt a little underdressed as this seemed to be the place where people dress to impress and be seen. But sitting outside no one noticed anyway. Only minus was the uncanny number of mosquitoes around. They did have a zapper light but still seemed like mosquitoes had an equally enjoyable feast as we did.

We walked to the outskirts of town to try this restaurant. It turned out to be very nice, staff was…read morefriendly and the food was good. Nice change of pace from traditional Italian food, which we love but having it three times a day everyday is a bit much when your used to having it once a week or so at home. My wife had the sea bass, it was fresh and simply prepared with vegetables for about 14 euros. I ordered the lobster roll which is not always on the menu, it was as good as could be expected outside of New England.

What a lovely restaurant ! I was with a large tour group and we started with Mussels, clams and…read morepasta, potatoes, spinach, and salt crusted sea bass! It was all wonderful! I highly recommend this restaurant, we finished dinner with a fish shaped ice cream covered with chocolate!

The best Fish restaurant in Chianti Fiorentina. Top fresh fish selection at this family run local…read morerestaurant. A great option if you are staying in Chianti and feel like a change from the typical Tuscan food. We love to eat here in the summer outside to enjoy their raw fish selection and excellent first courses. The Wine list is perfect with a great selection of white regional wines, champagne & Francia Corta. Be sure to save room for Dessert

Your stomach is tired of pizza, panini, salads, even bistecca alla Fiorentina. By the way, one can…read morefind many places in Lucca that cook excellent, aforementioned culinary items unforgettably. However, the moment comes when your mind craves for something different; your palate demands something uniquely brave -- fresh salt water variety of muscles, langostini, clams, and other gifts of the Ligurian sea. Where can one find a great 'pesce povero' Ligurian-style restaurant in the landlocked township of Lucca? Search no more. There is only one -- L'anciüa [phonetically L'Anchuua]. The place is owned and carefully attended by the brave crew of ladies - Susanna [the owner], Eleanora [her daughter], and Arianna [the waiter]. Translating 'pesce povero' from Italian will leave you perplexed. The literal meaning of 'fish of poor' is playfully deceiving. L'Anciua presents a very different angle of sensory & visuals [see photos] in a designed simplicity -- modest in execution, rich by concept, with modern twist of the meaning to a 'fisherman dinner'. To that point, do not expect opulence in the environment. L'Anciua offers demure yet tastefully appointed ambiance, resembling the colors of Ligurian fishermans' houses [from colors of placemats, to raffia chairs, to the walls of azure and deep blue hues]. Yes, L'Anciua serves dinners tirelessly 19:45-23:00, with Monday closure. Yes, Susanna or Eleanora will great you at the door and suggest one of the three famous menus, non-tourist fixed price with water/wine/gelato-sorbet. Menus are adjusted to what they've received fresh from Liguria, but you'd never be disappointed by the integrity of the owner and the chef. Yes, you need to pace yourself with 'scarpetta' [soaking wonderful sauces by a piece of an artisanal bread], served generously by the basket. Yes, save your appetite for three types of desserts and digestivo. Yes, the place is very small, two dining rooms; hence, you are advised to call in advance to reserve your table for the romantic-two or a friends-of-four. Yes, wine is served by carafe of 0.5 or 1. Litter. Take your time, enjoy hospitality, delectable food, and just close your eyes to immerse into Ligurian cuisine. Thanks for reading thus far. I decided not to mention the menu items but trust me it is wonderful one and all - look at the photos attached. Picture says 1000s words! p.s. I am rarely on Yelp, busy traveling the world; however, when I am so loquacious about one Italian 'ristorante', it would only mean - the place is a gem to pry out of its shell! We've been in L'Anciua 6 times now [since their opening in 2015], wife and I, or with friends. Never disappointed, Always intrigued to discover what Susanna has to offer!

This is one of my favorite restaurants ever. We were in Lucca for two weeks and this was by far…read moreour best eating experience. It's a fixed-price menu with options ranging from 15 to 30 euros per person, with combinations to choose from containing seafood appetizers, pasta dishes, and fried anchovies. Water, wine, dessert, coffee and a liqueur are all included. The price is crazy inexpensive for what you are getting; I think it is because by keeping the menu very limited they keep their costs down. The decor is charming and the place generally has a very nice feel. It's a place to go if you like seafood and you like having a really good cook bring you whatever she thinks will be great. If you are not very adventurous then you might not like it. The woman who runs the restaurant is extremely charming. if you go on a weeknight the pace will be slow and you can interact with her. On a weekend you must have a reservation, and you must go to either the 7:45 or 9:30 seating. The place will be very busy and you will get a good look at how it operates, which is pretty interesting. But you won't be able to interact with the owner and that is too bad. Our waitress was kind of the opposite of her - just trying to get her job done and nothing else. We went twice and we loved everything. The pasta dishes are excellent but filling. One time we both ordered the 20-euro menu, which came with four appetizers and a pasta dish for each of us. The other time we ordered one 20-euro menu and one 30-euro menu, which meant that we also had a plate of fried anchovies in addition to the two plates of pasta. I don't normally like fried fish - in fact it's normally about the least appetizing thing I can imagine. But it turns out that fresh anchovies, lightly coated in flour and then fried, are amazing. If I were going back again, I think I would go for two 20-euro menus and have pasta with one of them and fried anchovies in the other. (Since they are fresh they aren't at all salty like what you would get in a can in the US.)

The food sells the place. The hospitality doesn't. The waiter was really dismissive and rude…read more Appreciate they are busy, but they shouldn't forget everyone is a paying customer. I've been here twice and was forgiving the first time. However, sadly, I found this to be a real turn off.

Nice and casual place for a nice but affordable lunch! Food is really tasty! We got spaghetti al…read morevongole, swordfish carpaccio and polenta crostini, all delicious. Arrive before 12.30 to avoid the crowd. Nice service. We recommend to any tourists in town! Sympathique restaurant, a un prix abordable. Nourriture delicieuse et authentique, spaghetti aux coques, carpaccio d'espadon et des crostini de polenta. Tres bon! Bon rapport qualite/prix. Arrivez avant 12h30. Nous recommendons a tous les touristes en ville!

My husband and I visited Florence for a full week and came to eat here 3 times because everything…read morewas just so incredibly fresh and delicious! The oysters are ENORMOUS and the portions are very generous and extremely great value for money. The atmosphere is very cool and modern with incredible service as well. We basically tried through the menu while we were there and honestly loved every single thing we tasted. I highly recommend this to anyone in town to add to your list of you are a seafood fan!

4.5 stars The Fishing Lab presents an innovative…read moreconcept--seafood served in a variety of forms including raw, grilled, bar bites, and composed dishes, all on the same menu! The most creative dish we had was the Codfish Cappuccino, a codfish mousse topped with potato foam, served in a cappuccino cup with a croissant on the side. It was made to look like breakfast but was a savory seafood appetizer! One nice feature about the menu here was that many dishes could be ordered in a "Tapas" (half) portion, so it was easy to try and share lots of different items. The Catalan-style Calamari and Shrimp Salad was a refreshing mixture of chopped squid mixed with zucchini, carrots, fennel, tomatoes, and oranges; the Fusili with Galician-style Octopus Sauce came with al dente corkscrew pasta in a tomato-based octopus ragout made with spicy salami and topped with potato foam; and the Cacciucco was a tomato-based stew (from the Tuscan coastal city of Livorno) made with octopus, cuttlefish, mussels, and gurnard, along with dry chunks of bread that were moistened in the stew. Finally, we had the Isolana-Style Sea Bream Fillet, which was simply grilled and served over roasted vegetables including zucchini, potatoes, peppers, onions, and olives. Overall, the seafood here was fresh and tasty, fusing elements of Spanish and Italian cuisines.