We stopped in for lunch 2 days ago and had to go back for more…read more The inside is lovely, the service is top notch and thr food is amazing. The bread is possibly the best we've had in our 2 months in Italy

So we mainly picked this restaurant because it had a Michelin star. But then we found out that they…read moregave back their Michelin star because they apparently didn't want to be locked into anything. I guess I haven't decided how I feel about that. Part of me feels like bravo you don't wanna be locked in. But part of me feels like that then you don't want to have to have standards. ‍‍ My husband got the ravioli with spinach and it was "OK". Keep in mind we are American Italian. And so European food is very different in general. You have to have an open mind that it is not going to be like what you're used to. I got the risotto With Chianti wine and it was truly delicious. Although the rice was a little bit al dente for me. The bread was amazing. The olive oil was absolutely top shelf. Made in Luca. They gave us these little pizza bites. That were also actually amazing. The sauce on the pizza bites were fantastic. I think the biggest thing was that I thought I had made a reservation for 8 o'clock. But apparently it was for the next night!! And they squeezed us in anyway! Then I forgot to take pictures as I always do because I'm too busy sticking my face in my food. So I only have pictures of the bread and the pizza bites lol. We got a very interesting dessert that was made in a meringue shell with tart cherries and chocolate and cream, and it was truly a delight. It was very small, but it was all you needed. So I do recommend that. Overall, I think the whole experience was lovely and I would come here again.

It's a self service style restaurant and communal dining. You place your order in the front, pick…read moreup your food, clear the table when you're done eating, and pay for your meal in the end. We got to the restaurant a few minutes after it opened for dinner. The restaurant was already busy and we shared a long table with a friendly Italian couple & their young kids. I recommend coming here early for dinner if you are coming with a group of friends. You'll probably be able to get a small table if you come in pairs instead of sharing a table with other people. We ordered the pork chops and a pasta with meat sauce. The food was simple and good. The price was reasonable as well.

amazing place! you set your table yourself, look at the menu, go up to order, and wait for them to…read morecall your name so you can pick it up and bring it to your table. i must mention they also have free water!! amazing! i got the half chicken for €15. it was so good. great flavor, great deal. everyone else's food was great. the seating was nice as well because you could interact with other restaurant goers because you were sat at the same table. helpful staff and very nice decor and interior. here you will get a different restaurant experience but an extremely positive one. i definitely recommend checking this place out.

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 was one of my favorite meals this trip to Italy! We had a reservation and it was necessary on…read morea Friday night. We sat outside and the server happily answered all our questions about the menu. Definitely ask the server what they recommend and follow their suggestions! We got the Panzanella, which had tuna tartare in it, spaghetti with clams, and the beef diaphragm. Everything was so good! I enjoyed sitting outside as it got dark and the candles began to glow. Definitely get a reservation and come here when in Lucca!

A little gem off the beaten path...the food was amazing. My husband and I shared the stuffed…read morezucchini flowered which were light, playful and delicious with just a touch of anchovies. I had the crispy (grilled) octopus, which was cooked perfectly. The smoky flavor paired with the perfect texture made it a dish to remember. My husband had the beef diaphragm...and it was just as amazing. Tender with a wonderful but not overpowering beef flavor. This has been our favorite Lucca restaurant on our trip! Make reservations because they are full every night!

Loved this place in Lucca…read more We had a group of 10- sat outside for lunch in the beautiful shaded courtyard. Started out with the house wines and trio of bruschetta type appetizers. For my lunch I had the porcini mushrooms and pasta. The sauce was perfect, not too heavy just pure deliciousness. My husband had strips of beef steak and mushrooms. One friend had the carmelized onions as a side dish. See the photos, everything was great! Our service was excellent and they gave us some tasty lemon cookies as a dessert. Highly recommend, especially sitting outside.

We found this small and amazing place from yelp. It did not disappoint. Service was excellent…read moremenu was in English too. My husband ordered the pork with honey glaze sauce. I ordered the sea bass which was cooked perfect with tomatoes @ thin slices potatoes ! The farro soup was excellent! Francesco the chef came out and we thanked him for a delicious meal! He shared his passion for cooking! I will definitely be back!

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.

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.

Amazing food and nice service. Pizza is delicious. Steak as well. All grill fired tutto Bennieread more

This was a lovely restaurant. It was recommended to is by our friend Renzo Dini. They did not…read moredisappoint. The food and wine was excellent. We had 10 people and we all ate wonderful food and great service. We will definitely go there again next time we are in the area.