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.

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

Potentially a great place but my experience fell a bit short…read more Cutting to the chase: my main was served almost cold. And it's a pity that it was because it had all the elements to be very tasty and the starter and service were impecable. The amazing starter: combination of fried cheese with almonds, honey and paprika with great presentation. One for the recipe book. The friendly service: person I was with did not order a starter - they turned up with a lovely bruschetta on the house: "for while you wait". Nice touch. They also threw a discount on the bill to round it down. And were generally friendly and happy to have us dine there. The cold main: this had so much potential. Well cooked steak with five sauces and nice presentation. Ah well... The caffe: lovely, but it's Italy so I should probably get used to that!

Very good food in an beautifully decorated setting, plan a stop if you're ever driving by!…read more I only had a light lunch consisting of Rovelline, impecable mix of spices. Service was also very friendly and they were nice enough to translate the entire menu in English for us! They even brought out a dictionary when they were struggling with a word.

Tiny, but beautiful restaurant with wonderful food and service. This a true Tuscan gemread more

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.

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.

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

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,.

Wild boar stew was very good! Gnocchi b red sauce as well. Service was a bit slow, but gracious…read more Love the feel of the exposed brick and arches. Does make it a bit loud though...not the place if you're looking for quiet.

I would not recommend this restaurant although the staff was friendly and welcoming the food was a…read moretotal disappointment.

Have the Pollo and the Patte fritte you won't be disappointed…read more Great view and the food amazing. You won't be disappointed.