Name: Lucca
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Great thin crust. Super fresh toppings. San Pellegegrino Chino - first time had this. Dark carbonated drink like cola. Slightly more bitter and aromatic 👌

Amazing pizza! It was my first time to try real Italian pizza.  And I think nothing was like it

I had read about this pizzeria on a few blogs before we arrived so had to check it out. Situated near the Church St Michele, this family run pizzeria has been around for 100 years! There are photos dotted around the small interior showing the family making the pizzas in their firewood oven which is always a nice touch.

They serve pizza by the 100g (€1.40) so just say if you want a large or small slice. You can choose from Pizza with proscuitto, wurstel, margherita, mushroom, spicy salami and four cheeses. They also have a selection of foccacia and you should also try the Cecina which is prepared with chickpea flour. They also offer beer, wine and soft drinks in a relaxed no frills environment. The pizza was absolutely delicious so we ended up ordering more – definitely worth a visit!

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If you like hand crafted, original cocktails this is your place. I had two of their originals. Both were amazing. The atmosphere is authentic. The service is knowledgeable and the bathroom was clean!

Classic and welcoming cocktail bar where we were given a free selection of meats, cheese and bread. The place looks amazing and the staff were very welcoming, it's slightly off the main streets of Lucca and you could easily think you're heading the wrong way when venturing there, but trust Google maps and enjoy the cocktails. Costs from €8-10 but well worth the price

Alright, so if THE BEST OF THE BEST is what you're looking for then this is the place for you. 'Excellence' in every aspect, from the atmosphere they have there, to the creativity and politeness of the staff or their music. I simply loved every second spent there. And they have decent prices for what they offer. Really.

Great food, great music, great atmosphere. The owner is truly a character and it was amusing to watch people walk by and a motorcycle gang show up! Food was delicious and the wine great for house wine. the ravioli with smoked cheese and cream is a house favourite. The bill came to €58 with two pasta and two small mains and a bottle of house wine

Very nice and informal place, with really eccentric but funny decor. The food is pretty nice, though when I’ll admit I underestimated how spicy the pasta I picked would be. The house wine is also really good and locally made. A bit on the pricey side but still recommended 🙌🏻

The food is good, really good. But the service is poor, they have a lot of people so they don't care about the service, they pass only once by your table if something is missing with your food, you will see them again until the check is done. Shame... It's a beautiful place, but they don't care.

There was no cheese, they don't bring me bread, and I had to wait 15 minutes for the check !?

Nice traditional restaurant near everything with friebdly staff and delicious food.

Excellent food and service
Make reservations.

We stopped by in the main square in Lucca and picked this place by chance. We were really glad that we did.

Great choice of wine and beer and very reasonably priced and the staff were very friendly and gave us a small plate of meat and cheese which was delicious.

Would definitely recommend if you’re looking for somewhere to stop for a refreshment!

Wine is good, but I dont like their bread. Its too poor and dry.

Can't go wrong with this place

...I thought as a tourist new in town. I sat down late after arriving by train and  finding my AirBnb. Short research on the internet brought me to this cosy place with indoor and outdoor seating offering great Tuscan fare.
I ate cold cuts and cheese accompanied by a glass or two of local red.
Neil Young from the loud speakers matched my mood.

Enjoyed myself so much that I could not wait for the place to open again at lunch time for my farewell meal in Lucca.

Great little pub in a busy area in Lucca (on Saturdays at least). The area around the 3 bars in this area was incredibly busy with people smoking and having takeaway drinks, which was a fantastic atmosphere. There's usually tables free becuase people preferred to stand!

The bar itself is great, very friendly and attentive staff, snacks with drinks and tons of cocktails.

Dal Bardo was one of our favourite bars for aperitivo. Based on the north side of town near our hotel it attracts a lot of locals and has indoor and outdoor seating. Aperol Spritz is always my favourite and at only €4, they were a bargain!

The bar also offers complimentary aperitivo. This started off with crisps, nuts, crackers and bread and then out came delicious meat and cheeses! Usually bars will alternate the products through the evening and you can help yourselves. It is polite to always have a drink though!

Excellent spot, in a great little street in Lucca. Extensive selection behind the bar, great for trying some new combinations in your Negroni or Milano-Torino.

amazing spot with fresh ingredients, delicious dishes, and even a tiny seat for our pup ;). From the pizza to the dessert, 10/10 ….there is no picture of the pizza bc we ate it so quick :)

We were a group of 4 people (and a dog) visiting this restaurant and we all had a very fortunate experience.
The food was great and the staff was super friendly. We will definitely go there again on our next Italy trip!

This is the only restaurant that we visited outside the walls. Chef Anna Grazzini is the daughter of the famous ‘Felice’ who opened a take away and by the slice pizza place back in 1960. She learnt from her father and has now opened the first gourmet pizzeria in Lucca with innovative and ambitious flavours and new tastes.

From the gourmet menu, we tried the Emiliana with Fiordilatte Cheese, Dry Tomatoes, Mortadella, Balsamic Vinegar and Parmesan (€13). This was one of the best pizzas we have had – so fresh and tasty.

From the classic menu (pizza with tomatoes) we tucked into the Piccante with tomato, cheese, spicy salami, nduja and porcini mushrooms (€9). I absolutely love nduja and they certainly did not scrimp here with the toppings. Accompanying the pizzas we had a half bottle of Greco di Tufo Italian wine (€8). The pizza’s were delicious, affordable and the staff were friendly.

This was our favourite gelateria in Lucca and Matilda started recognising us which was super cute. There was always service with a smile and the gelato was amazing!

The prices varied from small (€2.30) all the way up to Maxi (€4.20). There were so many great flavours to choose from – we loved the fruitier flavours as well as the dark chocolate (wow!). Don’t miss a trip here.

I've just discovered this Ice cream Parlour just off the ancient walls of Lucca, delicious artisan made icecreams with toppings of all kinds, from the classic M&Ms to nurses and granola to delicious fresh fruit. Try the frozen yogurt, it's one of the best I've had.

The gelato was good. Just don't ask to sample more than one flavor because the woman who was helping us told us "YOU ONLY GET TO TRY ONE, NO MORE SAMPLE." To be fair this was in August and very hot, so I guess everyone was kind of moody that day lol.

Great trattoria, great prices and service. Two nights in Lucca, I ate there both nights.

Hands down the best pizza and ravioli I have had in Italy. Great service. All ingredients from local sources and all things made fresh. Absolutely a winner at amazing prices.

Very tasty food, nice staff, we can recommend it!

What a wonderful place. If you want to pick up a bottle the selection is wonderful. If you want to sit and drink they are accommodating and helpful. We had a cheese platter with our champagne and found it to be delicious. Of you love champagne, I highly recommend stopping by.

Bollicine D’Autore is a wine bar in Lucca that offers a wide selection of fine wines and champagne in Lucca . The interiors are sparkly and gorgeous and it definitely has a more upmarket feel.

We had a Spritz and a glass of red wine (together €16) which were served with a selection cold cuts, cheese and croutons which were delicious. I prefer the traditional wine bars but it was pretty snazzy here!

TOURIST TRAP!! This place charges 3 euros per person to sit,  3 euros for water, and 7 euros per glass of white wine (no bottle selection). On top of that all the plates were premium prices but when the food arrived I could tell that the tomatoes on my Bruschetta were not fresh and definitely no garlic. The Foie Gras (not fresh) was good and I enjoyed that part and the wine was unique and enjoyable (but not 7 euros worth). If the quality of the Bruschetta and the wine had been better then I would have given this restaurant a better review. However, for the same money you can go down the street to La Buca di Sant'Antonio and get a much better meal for the same price.

Out of the ordinary bar and coffee shop. Very nice selection on the menu.
Price for cocktails is high compared to bars in the area but for a reason. Well crafted drinks with a fine selection of ingredients are served with a unique aperitivo platter (complimentary).

Fantastic place for Coffee and pie! Super cosy, old fashioned chique, could easily feature in a romantic movie

Very nice coffee and sweets. The biscuits are delicious & the ambience is absolutely genuine and classic. Might be a bit pricey when it comes to food but as a quick stop for a coffee and pastries especially in the cold winter days, the Biscotteria Santa Zita at the historic heart of Lucca could be the best choice.

A place where you can drink wine in a wonderful atmosphere!

This is a lovely wine bar in Lucca which offers free apertivio with your drink. The buffet included breads, pizza, salads and rice, which is a great way to warm up your stomach before dinner.

There are cosy booths to enjoy your drinks and, for us, play cards. The local wine started from only €3 which is madness when you get a buffet of food for free too! We asked for recommendations of local wine (both red and white) and the staff were more than happy to make suggestions. Definitely visit here for a relaxed atmosphere, nice staff and good, affordable wine.

Had a great time here. The staff was very friendly. Wine was great (ask for their Cabernet). Aperitivo selection was great and filling. The restaurant is in a vibrant area, in the middle of several great stores.

Very friendly, super good food. Also they speak good English;) for us non-Italian speaking tourists very helpful.
Food is delicious, we had all vegetarian. And the prices are also very fair!

Located in mountain area but not long from Lucca city, food is simple but good taste. The decoration inside is antique.

Returned here after two years and editing the comment also after two years. Two years ago everything was perfect.

This time it was not perfect at all, mostly the service/serving.

Last time our glasses were getting filled up without us even noticing, now we filled them.

We had to wait for quite a long time to be served and felt like we were forgotten there at the table.
Secondly, the bistecca really didn’t feel like 1.6Kg, but we’ll leave it that way.

Pros:
The local wine produced there is getting better! As the lady there said: “if it is your first time here don’t bother looking at the wine menu, grab our wine”. The wine is truly good and cheap also, so go for it.

The olive oil, La Maolina, is superb, I’ve bought a bottle to take home at the end of the dinner.

Even with the above mentioned, you still have 5 stars because the taste and quality are amazing.

We went there for an afternoon break and we were not disappointed. The staff was really nice and they recommended we take a thick hot chocolate the way Italians have it, and we went for the hazelnut one which was extremely good, the best one we had actually. The cappuccino and the rice were also really good and of course the view of the cathedral made it even better. I highly recommend for a nice moment!

Nice caffetteria with seats outside to enjoy the winter sun in Lucca, Tuscany. They have a wide variety of food, coffee and drinks. Have an Aperol Sprintz and a Panini, pizza or pasta.

The best cornetto with crema in the world and a very nice view to the Piazza san Michele

Obscenely good experience. Would recommend to all including vegetarians (but maybe not vegans).

Ambience: wonderful classical traditional feel, really enjoyable.

Service: I have never been served as quickly as I have here. Service also just genuinely wonderful, with very pleasant servers.

Food: very good. I am a vegetarian and had a very good slow cooked egg in goats cheese and truffle as a starter and one of the best pumpkin risottos I have ever had. Someone else at my table also had a truffle linguine, which I tasted and found very good. Dessert also very good.

Price: roughly 50 per head for 3 courses and drinks without wine

Overall: it is rare to go to a restaurant and leave feeling that "wow" factor, but this is definitely one such place.

Very nice food, we enjoyed it very much. The service was good, though they put things on the bill that we hadn’t ordered.

Very good food with sophisticated service. So good we wanted to book for Saturday Dinner but fully booked with locals. Fingers crossed there is a cancellation.

Good service and normal prices which is rare for this part of Lucca. Great find. Went on a Thursday and opened at 3pm, so different to time on Google, but don't know if we were just lucky. They have a few toys for kids to play with and interesting decor for the adults to appreciate.. oh, and toilets, which isn't always a given round here!

Good mixed crowd drinking inexpensive house wines, bottled wine, and beer.
Friendly and aimed at a younger audience but very welcoming to all.
Nice appetizers and good prices.

A friendly, affordable, and delicious trattoria! The staff is wonderful and the food is excellent. The menu changes occasionally which allows for pleasant variety if you come regularly. Lucchese and Tuscan delicacies on offer.

For those concerned about summer heat, they have air-conditioned indoor seating. The outdoor seating is lovely as well. The restaurant is great for those with children as they have toys and entertainment on hand to keep the kids occupied.

With so many excellent Italian restaurants, this is definitely the worst option... pasta was 3 out of 10 and chicken was inedible. Wine was 1 out of 10. Plus staff was very rude and the outside tables are in a shade corridor.

My wife’s grilled chicken was a bit bland. Could have used some seasoning before it hit the grill. My stewed pork was tasty but the meat could have used another hour or so in the stew pot. But our first course, penne in a tomato cream bacon sauce, was the star. One of the three best pasta dishes we’ve had so far in Italy. That penne dish alone is worth a trip to Lucca.

A cute little bar.
Great coffee and fresh pastries.

We waited too long first to order and then to receive the plates, we have ordered some focaccia and it the price compared to the size of it was ridiculous.
Expensive place, bad service, I don't really like it at all.
They replied it was full, there was just 2 other tables more than us.

Two stars cos the food looked okay. We never got to try it though because the staff behind the bar was so rude that we decided to leave!!!   Really rare treatment in Lucca....

One of our favorite meals that we have ever eaten in Italy. The service is very professional, the outdoor seating on the piazza is beautiful, and the food is refined and exciting. We were surprised to be served an appetizer course of small dishes as a surprise with compliments from the restaurant. The rabbit dumplings with fava beans was the perfect spring dish. Absolutely heavenly. Millefoglie and amari for dessert did not disappoint. They also brought a complimentary dessert surprise — little wafers with Campari jam. Just unreal. You must eat here if you are looking for an exciting meal in Lucca.

Very good restaurant, deserving their Michelin star. Staff was just casual and friendly enough to make the experience relaxed, but still very professional.
We had the vegetarian 6 course menu and the ‘normal’ 6 course menu and both were delicious. Wine selection was also great.

Even if I was not impressed by the interior, I must admit that the food was supreme.. we had the 7-course tasting menu and the culinary experiments were spectacular.. especially, the pumpkin salad.. my only disapointment was the dessert - PASTA and icecream does not match!!! ;)

Great local Osteria inside the walls of Luca. Charming Italian atmosphere with good service and tasty cuisine.

We had the porcini risotto and the stuffed pasta with meat sauce and the grilled peppers and aubergine. It was good, especially the grilled pepper. But the stuffed pasta was way too salty. The location is pretty and waiters are really friendly.

2021: Two years later, another trip to Luca, another visit to Osteria Baralla and I still stand by my previous note. Word for word. Prices are a bit on a high end for an Osteria with its (very much pleasant) simplicity but I guess this goes hand in hand with the location.

2019: This was our second time in Lucca and second time in Osteria Baralla, a trattoria with a very local look and feel and familiar (at least for us Mediterranean people) flavors and tastes. My luchesan pasta was awesome and the tiramisu was to die for. Special thanks to the waiters that kept bringing us Parmesan cheese and were very polite and also very quick to move us inside when it started raining out of the blue.

That said, last year my experience in Osteria Baralla was completely different: the people were rude and almost bothered by us being their customers and the food was below average. Maybe it was a particularly bad day.