One of the best food experiences in Lucca. Family O&O with on site owner and exceptional attention…read moreto detail for diners. Locals consistently recommend Gigi for good reason. Some of the best pasta in Lucca hands down they say. Award winning chefs and personable proprietor Carmine. There is a reason locals choose to book this place so you need to call in or email a res as I did. Opens at 19:00. Small inside seating with AC or outside. Highlights - Burrata su Tartare di S. Marzano: Fresh burrata cheese over San Marzano tomato tartare with basil oil. Easily our fav- just wow. It looks like beef tartar. It's not. Tordelli Fatti da Noi al Ragù di Carne - Recommended by Emilie. This is stuffed pasta. Really good. Not Tortellini! And Maccheroni Freschi Fatti in Casa alle the homemade wide ribbon pasta with tomatoes and cheese Ask for the house wine on tap. 1/2 or 1L carafes! Bianco, Rosso or red

So I spent three months living in Lucca this year and one of my favorites was Da Gigi! The staff…read morehere is awesome, catering mostly to locals which is evident if you want to eat here cuz it's hard to get in without a reservation. Everything here is delicious and authentic but my favorites were the tordelli luccesi ( a local must try!), the pork chop w apples and the daily risotto - if you're lucky it will be the hot pink beet version which is INSANELY delicious! The owner is also very friend and speaks perfect English which is helpful if you don't speak Italian.

The best carbonara I've ever had. Fantastic old word environment. Staff very tolerant of simple…read moreAmericans

It has been a while since we came here - for no good reason. But we love it every time we go. The…read morecuisine is genuine and delicious, the staff charming and attentive, and the setting beautifully rustic. I highly recommend this restaurants. Why on earth have I not been back for a while? This omission must be rectified soon!

For what we ordred we enjoyed tonight definitely five stars!! Service was impeccable from the…read moremoment we walked in. The young man was very inviting he checked our reservation but was ready to seat us even if we didnt :) While getting settled at the table he brought some mineral water and discussed his recommendations on rhe menu. We decided to get the chefs experience it was 5 course all of which played with your pallet of of course in a good way. Its best if you check out my pictures to get about better idea!! The Chef came out on the third course, plating to the tee and poured the fish broth over the Cod yummy!!! The Proseco was delicious and the Peroni on tap was cold. This was definitely a take your time experience so if your looking to hit and run then order from the main Dishes. Overall warm environment, excellent service and wonderful food!! Couldn't have asked for a better 1st meal for our first day in Italy!!!

The service and friendliness stands out when you walk in. But the food is the star. It's on a…read moretouristy piazza but the food is like a fine dining spot. Good local wine list. Highly recommended. We ate here twice and it was very good both times.

This wasn't a dinner. It was an EXPERIENCE…read more In the most serendipitous way, we managed to snag a table at Osteria da Pasquale during one of their wine-pairing events, and it turned into one of the most memorable nights of our trip. When I called to make a reservation, I spoke directly with Pasquale, the owner, who kindly explained that they weren't taking regular reservations that evening because they were hosting a wine pairing with a fixed menu. It wasn't exactly what I had in mind or expected, but we decided to go for it... and holy moly, am I glad we did. We've done plenty of fixed-menu wine pairings before, and honestly, the success rate is about 50%, so we went in a bit skeptical. This, however, was truly one of a kind. Incredible food, even better wine, and, best of all, an unforgettable ambiance fueled by Pasquale himself and the incredible group of guests who happened to be there that night. Pasquale is wildly passionate about good food and great wine, and watching him in his element was a joy in itself. We tasted local wines ranging from wonderfully affordable bottles to others costing hundreds of euros, and every pour came with a story, a laugh, or a spark of excitement. And when I say wine pairing, I don't mean the kind where you get two polite drops and that's it The wine flowed freely, just as fast as the laughter from everyone lucky enough to attend. The energy was chaotic in the best possible way. As two tourists, it felt like we had stumbled into a friend's dinner party. At one point, it genuinely seemed like everyone already knew each other and somehow, by the end of the night, so did we. We loved every second of it. All of this to say: if you ever see an event or wine pairing at this restaurant in the beautiful city of Lucca, don't hesitate to book it. Thank you, Pasquale, for an unforgettable experience.

Best meal of our trip! Well run restaurant with great staff and fantastic food. The house wine…read morewas with the owner's label and great. And the owner welcomed us and poured it himself. You might get an outside table if you go early otherwise make a reservation a few days ahead. The mushroom ravioli in cream sauce was delightful and complemented with my wife's medallion of veal. Wonderful little place!

What a find! The food, the service, and the ambiance were all outstanding. Our family of five…read moreordered many things to share, and they were all excellent. Our favorite was the seafood antipasti which came with almost a dozen small plates, each one better than the last. The rolled eggplant dish was also amazing. For our main course we had the risotto fruiti di mare and the branzino (sea bass) which were both delicious. Incredible to find such a fabulous restaurant in a tiny little town outside Lerici (recommended by a friend who knows the area very well).

I beautiful hillside restaurant with warm personalities and fresh menu. The service was great and…read morethe fish was "chef's kiss "

Loud. We ate inside(hot). Harsh lighting. Veal scaloppine…read moresmothered in salty sauce. Outside patio just lovely. Waiter was either new or not trained well. This could be a great place because if its location but was a disappointment.

So I feel like I am writing about delicious food in Italy every review. I guess I am. DA Giulio is…read moreanother great local restaurant in the heart of Lucca. Reservations required because it's that good. Atmosphere is casual and a little on the louder side and the food is delicious!

Oh dear, having come to Lucca to specifically dine at this restaurant , I am extremely disappointed…read moreto say we wish we did not bother. We ordered the pork loin with roast potatoes and the Lasagne for myself. Unfortunately having eaten a piece of the mince as I got a tiny way into the slab of lasagne to find when I cut it through the centre that it was infact Stone cold ! This was sent back and having waited a few minutes it came back out, (I think a second piece of the same slab of lasagne ), which I cut through the centre again for this to also Not be hot enough so again was sent back, I waited a further 10 minutes by which time my partner had all but finished his meal for mine to come out piping hot. The salad I had originally put on my plate was shoved on a side plate with some of the meat from the original lasagne so was not edible. Due to the portion size of my partners dish he was still hungry so ordered a second portion of the pork. Whilst sitting the table next to us had there food brought out and I happened to notice the difference in portion size, surprisingly they were italian and us British ! As a kitchen Manager none of this is OK, and I am now sat here after the meal really concerned I will have a terrible stomach in the next few hours from the under heated Pork mince ! When spoken to about the issues they seemed to find the portion sizing funny and no amendment to our bill, just a ' free' bottle of his house wine, great for someone that does Not drink and is only here for few days with limited baggage allowance. As far as I am concerned this restaurant has gone from one of the best in Lucca to the worst. Should I get food poisoning I will be contacting the authorities!!! Maybe invest in Food Probes !! These dishes should be over 75c !!

Mediocre food and service. I felt that I was an inconvenience to the waitress. And I know in Italy…read moreservice is at a slower pace, and I like that. But here is was as if they forgot about me. Only when another table was seated next to me, did I finally get to place an order. Once I finally ordered, the mixed salad came out dry. No dressing, and no oil/vinegar brought to the table. The waitress had disappeared at that point and I couldn't get anyone's attention. The ragu pasta was oily and bland. The pasta was mediocre and the sauce needed salt and some flavor. The only part of the meal that was ok was the dessert, cantucci e vin santo. I'm sure in a pinch, this place is fine. But I'd try to eat elsewhere in Lucca.

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.