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

Food, ambience, and service were all outstanding. The pasta was excellent, but the dessert (piatto…read moreforte Lucchese) was especially exceptional which combined different textures and flavors flawlessly. Ambience was beautiful and elegant without being boring or pretentious. Staff were all kind and responded very professionally to requests and questions. Price was unbelievably low considering the quality and the experience.

Food was fabulous. We each had a different pasta dish and…read moreboth were really memorable. The ambiance is very nice as well.

Reasonable, price fix dinner, delightful patio seating. Courses were just right and white wine was…read moreexceptional. (Red was fine) The sauerkraut and eggplant starter was excellent. Then toast with toppings (sausage delicious) then salami and fried buns ( so good!) , main was thinnest slices of moist pork and sautéed vegetables, ended with a wonderful chocolate custard pie. The view from the patio was wonderful, watched the sun go down. Ample Parking on street below restaurant. Owner and waitress took great care of our large group. Make a reservation, but we saw walk ins too. Worth the short drive up the hill!

We both enjoyed the meal, and the host, our waiter. He brought us expertly prepared local dishes of…read morethe region. The Lucca wine was perfect. You order by the half litre for two, full litre for four. This meal is $20E per person and $5E more for wine per person. The road from Lucca is windy and narrow' , don't doubt yourself it is seemingly out of the way and makes you feel lost' , keep going, well worth it. Great ambiance and served family style. No menus, trust them for an excellent meal. Meat dishes were tender and tasty, local produce prepared with flavor and zest, the bread pillows (what we called them), out of this world! Rosie's dessert was superb and quite surprising, all in all a 5 star find!

Great restaurant near Lucca. Amazing food and even better service. The bistecca was so tender and…read moreflavorful and a fair price. Several had burgers that were also perfect. Our group of 12 had a wonderful time meeting the owner who was also our server.

If you are looking for a true home cooking experience in the Italian countryside, look no farther…read morethan Maria Pia Pucci's kitchen just 6 km outside of the wall of Lucca in San Quirico di Moriano. This is not a flashy and expensive meal that you will find inside of Lucca, this is simple and authentic. The tortelli is so good you will find yourself dreaming of the ragu and moist tortelli that are made daily in her kitchen. The traditional Tuscan bean soup that has been passed down in the Pucci family for over 200 years is one of the most flavorful and hearty soups you will ever be blessed to indulge in while her thinly sliced roast beef with garlic, olive oil and basil literally melts upon touching your tongue. If you are fortunate to be there after one of the locals has been out boar hunting, be sure to taste her wild boar over polenta! As for the wine, stay simple and order the wonderful house red that the Pucci's bottle and serve in classic liter crafts. There is plenty of free parking and of course there is wonderful coffee and desserts to finish the meal ... but do not leave without taking a peak inside of Maria Pia's kitchen. You will be moved when you see how clean and organized everything is kept, not to mention that the whole kitchen is run by a 70+ year old woman.

Great find. Leather maker suggested. May need reservations if you want to sit outside. Best gnocchi…read moreI have had in 9 days in Italy. Great local flavor and service. Will be back.

Been there several times. Great staff. Food is consistently excellent…read more Old school dishes and atmosphere. Very Lucca!!

This restaurant is amazing!!! The food is so delicious. It was located close to where we were…read morestaying. Mostly locals. The Owner, Lorenzo, was friendly and charming . He took time to tell us the history of his restaurant. The servers were prompt and courteous. We ate there several times and everything was so so delicious!! Especially the fried Porchini.. worth flying back to Italy for!! The Lemon sorbet was wonderful too Such a quaint and special restaurant!! I would highly recommend!! The very best! . I would give them 10 stars if I could!!

Not great. Very limited menu, actually only a chalk board. Expensive. Over seasoned food. Outdoor…read moreseating even though outdoor and covered, allow smoking and totally ruined our dining experience. The food was totally lack luster. Cozy feeling was a plus. And the potato's were good. Bread was at least three days old. Other better locations

Great price fix ($18E) dinner that started with traditional appetizers and then moved to pasta and…read moretwo great beef dishes. The place was empty at 7:30 but full and people waiting and hour later. The house white and red wines were good and included. Service was spot on with dishes coming out in a steady stream. Recommend highly!

EXCELLENT spot and so worth going to for a meal. If you are looking for a tourist trap…read moreevery-table-filled spot don't come here, but if you are looking for a genuine Italian gem, where you can grab a bite to eat or a full coursed meal feeling like you hit the Italian jackpot this is your new home. They seem to change their meals regularly, so not sure if they will have this always, but the spaghetti carbonara with seafood was absolutely out of this world good. Not too heavy and the seafood was a surprisingly great addition. The extra touch like the starter Prosecco and the bread were so welcomed and unlike most other restaurants. The bread...seriously it deserves its own review. The buttery focaccia and the curry bread was mouthwatering. Our waiter, Juan, was incredibly attentive and accommodating, even switching to Spanish when he realized my Italian was abhorrent (he also spoke English very well). He made great suggestions and if we didn't finish every drop on our plate he only gave us a mild look of sadness and disappointment, as opposed to the Italian scolding you normally receive. The only real negative is that if you go here on the first night you probably are going to spend the rest of your trip reminiscing about how great it was, searching the other towns for something like it, and good luck with that! That combo of delicious, authentic, passionate, and quiet is more elusive than a picture at the tower of Pisa without someone else taking a photo pretending to hold it up. I hope you enjoy as much as we did!

Guys guys guys. Amazing food and service. We Had the octopus for app, seafood soup (pictured),…read morecalamari, and the plum dessert, and wine of course. Best food we've had in Italy hands down and the owner was very kind. He also gave a great wine recommendation. Also side note if you're from the US it's very affordable. Presentation is great. I would've paid easily $200-$300 for something like this where I live.

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.