Good food, we enjoyed our lunch, it was very good. Service was OK, it was not that busy but we went…read moreduring an off hour.

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.

Has exceedingly friendly service and a welcoming interior. Came here partly because most…read morerestaurants had closed by about 14:30, and partly because of the favorable Find Me Gluten-Free reviews. Though there didn't seem to be almost any vegetarian pasta options, the kitchen made me a pasta dish with many veggies. I had worried over how multiple dietary restrictions would be received in a city not as touristy and large as Florence, but the owner (I assume) did not make me feel like I was asking for too much, not at all. He boasted that they offered the best gf pasta and that they would make me something that I could both feel safe with and enjoy. And I did, on both counts. There was definitely a happy atmosphere here, seemingly loved by locals and tourists alike.

I came here because I knew they had gluten free options and they did not disappoint. The food was…read moredelicious, I wish I ordered more. The owner was an older man and also our waiter, he is the perfect man for the job. He made us feel like we were just eating among friends. They gave free bread as a starter which is always nice. For 2 pastas, 2 wines, and a water we didn't even hit 50€. So I think the prices are fair. It's a very cute shop, oh and the limoncello was delicious too!

Hand-crafted pasta since 1912, the owner Giuseppe has been in the family business since 1950, is…read moreextremely friendly and informative, and made us feel welcome for our free, private tour. During World War II, the Nazis took over the building, a villa, making it their headquarters in 1944. The family had to walk for two days to Florence while the Germans occupied their home. Once the Nazis fled from Allied Forces, they returned home and were the first pastificio (pasta factory) of 36 in Pistoia to resume operations after the war. They are the only remaining pastificio of the original 36. The factory has been somewhat automated since 1950, but many of the pastas are still handmade. They have numerous varieties of pasta, including their signature brands, made with only Tuscan flour from the Pisa area. They recently unveiled a pasta in the shape of Pinocchio characters called "Le Bugie" ("the lies"), the result of a scholarship competition in the local schools. The factory employs only six people, but they produce a wide variety of pastas using old family recipes and processes. The small river behind the factory once spun the turbines beneath the building which allowed them to resume operations so quickly after the war. Special drying units maintain constant temperatures between 32 and 35 degrees Celsius (90-95 Fahrenheit) , ensuring that the pasta does not break, reducing waste, and resulting in quality products. Pastas take from 24 hours to six days to dry depending on the shape. The bronze pasta forms used to give the pastas their various shapes result in a special consistency not found in mass produced brands (De Cecco, Barilla). Their pastas take much less time to cook because the pasta from the brass forms allow the boiling water to saturate the pasta instead of cooking it from the outside. The water they are boiled in also has much more starch then that of the mass produced brands, allowing the water to be used to thicken sauces before serving. The valley in which the villa sits is quiet, green, lush, and much cooler than smoldering Florence, so it was a breath of fresh air, literally, after a month in 100 degree Florence and its wall-to-wall tourists. Giuseppe is working on adding a small gift shop and cafe, culinary demonstrations, and possibly pasta making and cooking classes in the near future, but in the meantime a tour of their operation is a must if visiting Tuscany and tell him CombatCritic sent you! CombatCritic Gives Pastaficio Chelucci Tour The Coveted 10 Bombs Out Of 10 ... IT'S THE BOMB ... More Bombs Are Better!

From the owner: Production of hand-crafted pasta utilising bronze forms as has been done for over one hundred…read moreyears. Our facility has been in the family since 1912 and was confiscated by the Germans during World War II, serving as their headquarters in 1944. We were the first of 37 pasta factories in Pistoia to reopen after the war and are the only remaining open to this day. We offer tours of our facility by appointment.

Choose a pasta then a sauce, pay, and sit! All vegetarian options as well. :) friendly staff with…read moremodern and artsy decor

Like the charming town of Lucca, this pasta place was just as delightful. Do not fear if you don't…read moreknow Italian. The cashier literally went line by line off the menu board to explain each of the pasta in English. Unfortunately I don't know the name of the pasta but it was one of the non-traditional ones that the staff had recommended. The dish I got was ravioli with bits of pistachio on the top. (Never had pasta with pistachio as a topping!) Instead of sauce, it had olive oil. It was a light dish and even though I wasn't hungry, I finished it all. I especially like the table "number" you get once after you place your order. Instead of a generic number, each card was drawn by children who dined there. And the staff takes the drawing and uses it as a table "number". WiFi: Yes Cover Charge / Sitting Fee: No Water: Free Even though this wasn't one of those old, well-known establishments or famous for a specific dish kind of deal, you should stop by and treat yourself to some fresh pasta! I highly recommend stopping in for lunch and grabbing one of their outdoor seating!

Exceptional! Would give it more stars if I could. Food is exceptional and service is impeccable. I…read morehad the pesto lasagna special of the day and my husband had the mussels. Both were delicious! The pear in Chianti dessert was amazing! Will definitely return when in Monterosso!

One of the hidden gems in Lucca, Italy (1st Century AD) providing the old world atmosphere. This is…read morean amazing experience taking you back in time to the traditional Italian cuisine. The Brucheta explodes with flavor with the Tondo aceto Balsamico di Modena infused with fresh tomatoes, Parmesan cheese. The owner takes pride in the presentation of the cuisine representing at its Italy best. The dining room colors are in Tuscan rustic traditional that accents the room. Hand made spaghetti and sauce that's out of world. Come experience one of Lucca's Best. Ciao

What an authentic and adorable find: a husband wife duo operating a tiny fresh pasta store…read morefeaturing pastas and sauces to go. There are a few outdoor tables should you like to dine in and have them cook for you. I asked for a recommendation and was guided to the triangular fish ravioli accompanied with a sauce of tiny clams. The dish was sharply fishy which felt authentic to the seaside town. My companion had a duo of basil cheese ravioli and cheese tortellini with fresh pesto sauce. This was more like we're used to in the USA. We washed it all down with a bottle of sparking wine that cost less than 4 Euros. It felt like were were dropping into local life- eating the same dishes that residents are taking home and warming up on the stove.

Went back and sat inside and could tell many many locals go here. We got the pork roast and…read morepotatoes, red bean soup, and ragu ravioli. Everything was great. Continue to recommend with 5 stars!

Service and food. What can I say more. Worst meal in Lucca…read more Ordered fried Pork Cutlet was chopped into pieces with bones. Have never encountered a cutlet with bones. Greasy and something else fried that came with it that was recognizable. Horrible.

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

I got pizza to go here, lots of people were there doing the same thing. The pizza margherita was…read morevery good!

This is the best fish shop in Lucca! The seafood is so fresh and delicious that we came back three…read moretimes during our stay. They have both fresh raw seafood which they clean and prepare for you as well as pre-cooked dishes that were so good! The staff were very helpful and informative. We were lucky enough to receive a personal recipe for how to cook an amazing seafood pasta dish from the staff there as well as lots of other good advice. There was a staff member who spoke both french and English too. We will be back!

Been here twice in three weeks. I like the cannelloni bean soup as well as the veggie pasta.read more

The food was amazing. The atmosphere very old world Tuscan. Loved the service. Would recommend this…read moreplace.