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.

What a wonderful experience. Visiting dear friends originally from NY that have a home in Tuscany,…read morewe came for a relaxing dinner at La Cantina. The staff was extremely welcoming and the food was fresh and delicious. There is both an inside dining room and a large outdoor garden setting. The evening we came there was a warm breeze and it was delightful to sit outside. We were quickly seated and our order was taken within minutes. We started with typical Tuscan appetizers. One was tastier than the next. My girlfriend and I shared a large sandwich made with a huge flat bread. It was stuffed with meat, cheese, tomatoes and lettuce. It was extremely large and definitely enough to share. It was not a heavy sandwich and it was really tasty. Her husband had a margarita pizza with meat. Dad had a sliced steak with Parmesan cheese, arugula and French fries. For dessert we tasted the home made cheese cake that was the owner's Mom's recipe. It was much lighter and more delicate than a NY cheese cake. It was less sweet and to me tasted almost like a cross between cheese cake and a Napoleon. It was awesome! Definitely try it! If you ever find yourself in this part of the Tuscan hills of Italy, do yourself a favor and visit this place. You won't be disappointed.

Loved this local restaurant a bit away from Lucca. The food and drinks were exceptional, and the…read moreservice wonderful. I enjoyed their tiramisu after some pasta with meat sauce.

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.

Came here with ten friends and every single person loved their meal. Portions were huge and it was…read moreso inexpensive. The wine was amazing as was the service. By far the best meal we had in Italy in 2 weeks. Plus a beautiful outdoor patio. A must.

A definite gem! Came here for lunch one afternoon and enjoyed a pleasant plate of pasta, fried…read moreseafood, side vegetable and coffee for a very good price. No printed menu for lunchtime at least, so you need to pay attention to the server who shares the limited items available for the time of day. No matter what you choose, seems like you can't really go wrong. Outdoor seating area very lovely and comfortable. Great service and fresh food. Would definitely return.

Tonight we experienced a magical evening/dinner. Our Villa Host made reservations at la cecca…read morelucca. Only one word can describe this evening WOW! Our waiter, Emanuel, was full of smiles and Tuscany kindness. This is the first time we ordered appetizers, salad, main course, a bottle of wine and dessert. Everything was delicious and our total bill was shockingly very affordable for the quality and quantity. We ate like locals for 2 1/2 hours. The evening breezes were lovely. As we lay in bed I am surprised that I don't feel uncomfortably stuffed. We are looking forward to the leftovers. Goodnight Tuscany

We happened on this restaurant on the way back to Montecatini from Pisa. We decided to stop even…read morethough there were no reviews. It's a beautiful place that would be wonderful to visit anytime but in the summer would be fantastic. The wait staff is friendly and speak some English and since we don't speak Italian that is good. We had appetizers, wine, and dessert as well as amazing main courses. I was served a porterhouse steak (!) for $20 euro and my friend had the special which was roast pork so tender it melts in your mouth. The entire bill was $73 euro. The food is fantastic and I would definitely recommend going out of your way to visit.

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

Awe stayed at the nearby Agriturismo owned by the same people. We decided to give the place a try…read moreon our first night. And we plan to dine there again this trip! It is a beautiful romantic spot. Great food. There are many many primi and secondi to choose from. And several veggie dishes such as sautéed spinach, white beans, etc. good for vegetarians to combine to make a meal. There also a variety of pizzas available. We ate in a room with windows on three sides overlooking olive trees. Typical Tuscan cuisine served beautifully and elegantly Extensive wine list of italian and esp local wines The Reasonable prices on all dishes and wines. They serve their own wines and we especially enjoyed the Vermentino. Excellent quality and service

All the Italian places in Montecarlo little town are amazing. But we were especially recommended…read morethis place. I thought it was going to be expensive, but for the quality of the food and the service I´d pay every euro again. We had pasta that was delicious. I really appreciate that they let us in altough they were going to close soon.

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.

Nice restaurant in Lucca. They had nice tables outdoors. As soon as we were seated a tour bus…read morefull of people entered the restaurant. We were concerned, but the large group didn't affect our experience. The staff were very nice. The bread was good. We split excellent fava bean, cheese and anchovy salads to start. My wife liked, but didn't love her gnocchi. My friend liked the salt cod just fine. I I really liked the pasta with meat sauce. We lingered over espressos in this nice day. Nice restaurant, a relaxing place for lunch.

The food was delicious. The service was great. Our seating was comfortable and the wine was…read moreperfect. If I get the chance, I will go back. Awesome.

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!