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.

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.

This is a great spot for a cozy lunch in the winter. Full of happy locals. The menu changes daily…read moreso ask for a recommendation and trust what they tell you is good! We really enjoyed our Buddha Bowl as well as the soup of the day. It was served with AMAZING warmed bread slices. The prices were a tad higher than expected. We spent about 30 euro between two people (without getting any wine or additional sides - just a bottle of water.) It was worth the money to introduce a little flavor variety in a town otherwise offering a lot of classic Italian fare. The portion sizes were also very generous. I will be going back on the next trip to Lucca! Thanks to our waitress for being so helpful and patient with our language barrier and explaining the menu to us in English.

I am so excited about this new discovery! Serving up fresh soups, quiches, and local farinata,…read moreSoup's On is a great place to get a quick quality meal. Lucca is known for its food, and this little eatery doesn't disappoint. The wait staff is friendly and helpful, and the spot itself is cute and tastefully decorated. There is both indoor and outdoor seating looking out on the bustling piazza. I got spinach quiche served with couscous which were delicious. There is a display where all the foods they've made that day are on display so you can choose what looks best. The staff is good about explaining each dish and helping you make your choice. Will definitely be coming back on my next stop in Lucca.

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.

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.

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.

If you are looking for a true home cooking experience in the Italian countryside, look no farther…read morethan Maria Pia Pucci's kitchen just 6 km outside of the wall of Lucca in San Quirico di Moriano. This is not a flashy and expensive meal that you will find inside of Lucca, this is simple and authentic. The tortelli is so good you will find yourself dreaming of the ragu and moist tortelli that are made daily in her kitchen. The traditional Tuscan bean soup that has been passed down in the Pucci family for over 200 years is one of the most flavorful and hearty soups you will ever be blessed to indulge in while her thinly sliced roast beef with garlic, olive oil and basil literally melts upon touching your tongue. If you are fortunate to be there after one of the locals has been out boar hunting, be sure to taste her wild boar over polenta! As for the wine, stay simple and order the wonderful house red that the Pucci's bottle and serve in classic liter crafts. There is plenty of free parking and of course there is wonderful coffee and desserts to finish the meal ... but do not leave without taking a peak inside of Maria Pia's kitchen. You will be moved when you see how clean and organized everything is kept, not to mention that the whole kitchen is run by a 70+ year old woman.

A fortunate turn of events. We came in mid-October for pizza, but learned that pizza season was…read moreover. However, after choosing our selections we were very pleased with a thick, hearty, and filling farro soup - one of the best we tried in Lucca. However, even better was a delicious and seemingly unconventional pasta with cheese and mint (ever so slight mint taste) and mild yellow tomato sauce - a winning combination. If it is not a permanent menu item, it should be! The bruschetta gets a top grade as well. Brava! We can't forget to complement our serving staff who were so friendly as we tried to practice our Italian. Fortunately they also spoke English and made sure everything was going well at our table. Our compliments to the chef.

10/31/2013 We came…read moreto Lucca during Halloween; it was completely by random since it was just scheduled as part of our Itineray. Turns out that this year, Lucca was hosting the Italy Comics Convention during that same wknd. Soo...the city was packed. We found this restaurant randomly and skimmed the menu before deciding to find a seat and eat. What drew us here was when my husband found out they served ribolitta! I am NOT a fan of ribolitta, but apparently - my husband is! Ribolitta is famous Tuscan soup, a hearty potage made with bread and vegetables. Not many restaurants serve it for some reason, prolly because it takes awhile to eat and not many tourists actually want to order it. Ribolitta, 7 e - i have no comments re: this dish, but my husband kept claiming "wow, this is actually really good, i'm so glad I ordered it!" Tortellini Lucchesi al Ragu, 8 e - meat sauce with your tortellini, can't go wrong with that right? Pizza all'arrabiata with mozzarella, 5 e - you can't go wrong w/ the basic tomato based pizza! My husband was thrilled. He got his ribolitta and we didn't even have to wait long to get our meal, especially w/ the herds of people arriving in Lucca for Comicon. Outdoor seating available!

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!

My wife and I had our 1st anniversary dinner here. I had the gnocchi and my wife had the ravioli,…read moreand we shared a pizza with anchovies. Everything was wonderful. The waiter was attentive enough and yet left us alone enough so we could enjoy our romantic dinner.

We found this by accident after walking by many restaurants that looked disappointing. We were…read morehappily impressed. We followed a few locals in. By 8:30 it was full of locals with no tourists. Most locals were ordering pizzas. My wife loved her steak Diane. The atmosphere, wine, and and crowd were nice.

We were in Lucca on a day trip from Florence and found CIACCO Bistrot while looking for a good…read morelunch. What a great find! We started with the prosciutto and melon, which was fresh and delicious. I had the pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw, and it was outstanding--tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. We also tried the pastrami sandwich, which was equally excellent, and the fig and Gorgonzola crostini was a fantastic combination of sweet and savory. The staff were warm, friendly, and attentive without being overbearing. On a very hot summer day, the air-conditioned dining room was a huge bonus and made lunch even more enjoyable. Great food, fair prices, excellent service, and a comfortable atmosphere. We wouldn't hesitate to come back the next time we're in Lucca and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a quality lunch near the historic center.

"No pasta. No pizza! This place is my favorite for panini…read more You order using the QR code on their business card. The pulled pork, or the pastrami is fabulous! The meat is served on a crunchy, orangeish bun which is due to the use of turmeric, an Indian spice, they will tell you. Also you can have a Hugo Spritz here which is so much better than the fancy looking Aperol. It gets crowded by 12:30 for lunch or by 8:30 for dinner because there are too many people in the know! You can sit outside under a large umbrella or inside if it is raining, but I want to look out over the pizza and the carousel which closes at 7:30 When you are ready to pay take your drink receipt inside to the register.