Before heading home we picked up some good specialties here in this shop. Staff was very nice and…read morefriendly, helped us finding what we looked for. Bought a bunch of bottles of local (and other Italian) Olive Oil. Some cheaper ones and some higher priced quality. But both were of really good quality, taste and flavour. Gotta love Italian Olive Oil. Then some nice salami. Really good, far from being mass-produced. Then some jams and chutneys - they go very well with Italian cheese. A very nice shop. Prices might seem a bit higher. But this is not a chain shop. This one really has great, special food items not easily found at other shops. And definitely worth the money.

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!

This chocolate shop is beyond fabulous. The chocolate makers are true artists. You will find all…read morethings chocolate here and all beautifully created. Everything we tried was so beautiful to behold you almost didn't want to eat it. But once you bite into anything here, you swoon. There is candy, pastries, cake, cookies all made with exquisite care and the best ingredients. This is a wonderful place to pick up a few gifts to bring back home. I don't know too many people who wouldn't feel like they've died and gone to heaven after sampling some of the chocolates made here. I was so taken with the chocolate in the shape of attrezzi (tools) and nuts and bolts....so cool! Even the coloration of the chocolate was made on some pieces, to suggest a hint of rust. The owners of the shop are helpful and kind. This is a beautiful, old-world chocolate shop with delicious and gorgeous products. The shop itself is in an ancient building within the walled city of Lucca. Everything about it, like all of the walled city of Lucca is just dreamy. Go!

Some very good chocolate. There were these circle chocolate topped with nuts that I saw the…read moreprevious customers bought, so I decided to give them a try as well. They were quite good. Might have been peanuts...not sure. Chocolate with raisins were well balanced. Would definitely stop by again when we're in town!

Good meal in the famous piazza…read more So many restaurants to pick from so it's hard to decide. This was a good pick tonight. We shared bruschetta and a Italian salad. Then our mains were a butter sage ravioli and porcini mushrooms pasta. All cooked perfectly and very tasty. Service by a young man was prompt and he was friendly. Second night in a row to enjoy dinner on the piazza so obviously we like the area. La Grotta would be a great choice to visit once again!

This place is quite a gem. We saw the market while having gelato across the alley. We went back…read moreprior to leaving to get items for dinner. The expert behind the counter was fantastic. He guided us through a salami selection and made us taste different cheeses with assorted pairings. He then informed us of the different olives, tomatoes and breads. We walked away with salami, pesto, focaccia, mozzarella, olives, olive oil soaked tomatoes all for about 40 euros... we could not have been happier that we stopped in and were treated to his expertise! What a great local treat this was, a fantastic end to our day in Lucca!

The service was extremely helpful. They were very responsive when we had questions and helpful in…read morefinding anything we needed. Because of their helpfulness, we visited the store several times while visiting Lucca. Although they didn't have the variety of a big supermarket, you could find just about anything you needed! I'd definitely use this store again and would recommend them to anyone!

New supermarket at Lucca; they have most everything you need especially for people renting vacation…read morehomes who wants to cook their meals. Clean, neat , friendly and helpful staff. Cashier speak English , deli guy does not. Location very convenient right in front of San Frediano Church by the piazza.

Nice owners, but the food was horrible…read more You can hear the microwave ding in less than 3 minutes as they bring your reheated rubbery mushroom/pasta dish to your table. Shameful, microwaved food to target tourists. We had homemade pasta for half the price the night before. This made us all feel gross.

From the owner: taglieri di salumi tutto di cinta senese - formaggi con marmellate - cinghiale in umido con polenta…read more- pappardelle al cinghiale - funghi porcini - tagliatelle con i funghi porcini - zuppa toscana con cavolo nero - zuppa di farro con fagioli di saluggia - zuppa alla frantoiana con pane - zuppa di cipolla - pappa al pomodoro - zuppa di porri e patate - tonnarelli alla carbonara - ravioli salvia noci e pecorino - baccalà con i ceci - baccalà con i porri e polenta - tagliata di pesce spada - tagliata di tonno - tagliata di manzo con grana - porketta al forno con patate - bocconcini di pollo al pepe verde - sformato di carciofi - peperoni ripieni - zucchine ripiene - zucchine trifolate - vitel tonnè - bruschetta vegetariana - bruschetta con poker di funghi - bruschetta con acciughe e capperi e pomodoro - bruschetta copn spek e philadelfia - bruschetta aglio olio e peperoncino - bruschetta ai frutti di mare - bruschetta tonno e cipollla - bruschetta pomodoro e mozzarella e prosciutto cotto

The pear/walnut/pecorino ravioli was hands down the best meal of my whole time in Italy. I'm still…read morethinking about it! I appreciated their local sourcing of food, and the menu of traditional but contemporary Italian food.

The patio was in a nice little courtyard, away from the street, and was full of lemon trees. It was…read morea nice break from the streets of Lucca. Food was fine but not exemplary.

This place sure is dangerous! All the chocolate you can imagine and you can purchase as many as you…read morewant since it's all based on weight. They offer a huge selection of Perugina, my favorite is baci of course. Come here but be cautious ;)

Recently visited Lucca. Lovely store with fabulous treats. The Italian cookies are so good. Highly…read morerecommend.

Everything about this restaurant I loved. The atmosphere, the service, the ambiance, the history…read more But especially the PESTO which is homemade and hands down the BEST pesto I've ever tasted. I can't even describe the intense richness of the pesto. The first bite my eyes rolled back into my head and my tastebuds were in heaven. The official restaurant name is Osteria Baralla was established in 1860 and is located in the Mid-evil District of Lucca,.

July 20/2022: Great dinner in the middle of Lucca, Italy…read more Here's the blow by blow...Service was excellent. My food was the Asiago W Mushrooms. Right up my alley. Delicious. My main was a typical Tuscan dish of stewed beef with black pepper, herbs & tomato sauce with polenta. Indescribable delicious. Moist, tender, and scrumptious. I'm thinking this is the best meal I've had in Italy! Lost a star cause my dining partners ravioli was salty & al-dente & neither are the way she likes it. I'd do this over again for sure.