Province of Lucca, Italy Food Guide: 10 Italian food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Porcari
Discover Restaurants offering the best Italian food in Porcari, Province of Lucca, Italy including Sud di Antonio Ilardi, Casta d'Uva, Ristomacelleria Media Cottura, Pizzeria Il Grillo, Pizzeria da Cecio, Osteria Canaiolo, Pierantonio Antico Ristorante Forassiepi, Ristorante Forino, Trattoria DaVero, Serendepico
10. Serendepico
Overall Ratings
4 based on 383 reviews
Reviewed By philipr596
We live on the next door hill, and have been bringing friends (of all nations) here for a few years now. Without exception they have been wowed by the blend of Tuscan basics and Japanese subtlety. Not everything is to everyone's taste. But it is all so interesting and so unusual, and we keep coming back. The highlight last night was the green risotto with raw red prawns; and the tempura of vegetables and fish, followed by ravioli stuffed with ricotta and Parmesan with scallops in a white wine sauce. Also the beef tartare with a black oyster and garlic sauce. Everyone should try this place at least once. Not cheap, but anywhere else this would have rosettes and cost you twice as much
9. Trattoria DaVero
Overall Ratings
5 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By kasher89
Staying in a resort nearby, we ate at Trattoria DeVero after reading good reviews. We werenât disappointed. The service was great, with very tasty food (and possibly the most tender, succulent lamb weâve had!) and it was also extremely well priced. We would definitely return if in the area again!Soggiornando in un resort vicino, abbiamo mangiato alla Trattoria DeVero dopo aver letto buone recensioni. Non siamo rimasti delusi. Il servizio era eccezionale, con cibo molto gustoso (e forse l'agnello più tenero e succulento che abbiamo mai avuto!) Ed era anche estremamente conveniente. Ritorneremmo sicuramente se torneremo in zona!Grazie Kasher per essere passato da noi. Ti aspetto dinuovo quando ripasserai da queste parti.
8. Ristorante Forino
Overall Ratings
4 based on 229 reviews
Reviewed By Kirklandboy
We visit Tuscany and Lucchesia on a yearly basis and returned to Ristorante Forino in October. We were reminded of the simple elegance of their cuisine and cordial service. They really set the standard in our opinion. The "warm seafood appetizers" were delicious, as were the seafood pastas and the lightest frittura di pesce ever. Every course was delectable and I understood anew why my relatives regard this place as the best fish restaurant in the region. How it is possible for the service to barely surpass the exquisite cuisine is a testimonial. Forino is not just in a class by itself in Lucchesia. It is world class. By the way the atmosphere is very pleasant as well.
7. Pierantonio Antico Ristorante Forassiepi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 811 reviews
Reviewed By Kjetil E
Two weeks ago I visted Ristorante Forassiepi together with a family member. I did write a review, but based on communication with the upset chef I deleted it and will by this rewrite my comments on the visit.I have lived more than 60 years by the Noth Sea, so fish and other âseafoodâ are well known. Due to different reasons I have cooked in the kitchen for more than 50 years but I do not call myself a chef, yet. The last 6 weeks, and two more to come, I have enjoyed learning more about the Italian kitchen so I am better prepared to invite neighbours, friend, family or other visitors that would like to dine with us in Montecarlo.I am also pleased to see I have catched up with 100.000 readers on my reviews on Tripadviser that I hope read my reviews as I read others. To find good or challenges with restaurants I like to vist when I am in a particular area.So back to Ristorante Forassiepi. Over the 17 years visiting Lucca and the area this was my third visit the Ristorante Forassiepi. Previous I have been reasonable pleased even it is 5 years since last time.I was very pleased, even we were prepared to come back. The person who took my reservation noted wrong day. Just the way I want it. See a table empty for 3 hours instead of have other people dine in between is waste. We wanted to check out their menu and taste the food. So two hours for us should be more than enough, normally. I poped into the chef just briefly before we were seated. The restaurant is obvius a place for fine dining. The clients this evening also indicated this.The menu is interesting and we appreciated the introduction soup, nice presentation and very good tast. For starter I had choose Octopus. I very often do that when I see it because I just love it. And this was prefect cooked, just delicious. Primi was our first disappointment. Both of us had risotto and it was not cooked enough. The plating was not as you expect a first class restaurant and the tast from what should be a marinated salmon disappear. I had picked Scampi (Nephrops norvegicus). Taste ok, noted is that you can choose from fruit or vegetables along with the scampi. I had fruit, so dolce along with my second and it lifted the dish completeness. However, again I was very disappointed with the presentation. I eat a lot with my eyes so I have different expectations depend on what kind of restaurants I visit.Second, disappointment of the day was when my family member ordered Lobster. As mentioned, lived by the sea expectation of a European Lobster when Lobster is put on the menu is there, so if any would like lobster at Ristorante Forassiepi, ask what kind of lobster are on the menu this day. Looking at their video on Facebook lobster is European Lobster present, but that was not what was given us. In general service is good. Based on the high priced menu it is easy to see they spend a part of that with having staff available, both in the kitchen and the front. Chef Antonio Pirozzi, has his 35 years pluss in business, but as years goes it is not as easy to watch all and keep a hand on everything. That we did not turn any dish back to the kitchen, sorry about that, just not something we do. I rather tell the story what kind of experience I have and leave it with that. This time was a âcosi..cosiâ experience, hope to visit again and that it will be better. White wine from Enzo Carmangiani was good and was a good match to our dishes.
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6. Osteria Canaiolo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 226 reviews
Osteria Canaiolo is located inside the park Hotel Hambros in Lunata a few kilometers from the city of Lucca
Reviewed By Ann J
We had dinner here tonight and it was delicious. As we arrived there were people standing out side on the terrace. It felt more friendly and local than touristy. The service was friendly and open - and the host (owner?) speaks english. We stupidly forgot to ask his name. The food was simply divine. We had two pasta primo - green ravioli with ricotta and a seafood carbonari. For secondi I had a tuna in a Japanese style and my brother had beef. The tuna was delicious with a flavour I wasn't expecting and the beef was melt in your mouth perfect, tender and flavourful. My sister had the fish and chips and they were happy to do it grilled for her.There was a family group of 22 plus another group of maybe 8, and a few smaller tables like ours and they seemed to do very well bringing out food for the whole table at the same time. Because of the large group the service was a little slow, particularly to get our bill, but we totally understand the challenge of such a large group and agreed that they handled it very well. Definitely recommend if you're in the area and want a delicious meal, reasonable price and friendly, tasteful atmosphere.
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5. Pizzeria da Cecio
Overall Ratings
4 based on 192 reviews
Reviewed By Fritch
We ate some amazing pizzas on this trip but this was our favorite. Excellent and unique crust. Great tomato, buffalo mozzarella and basil pizza. Our other pizza with prosciutto, artichokes, olives, mushrooms and tomatoes was also very good. We were looking for a place near Montecarlo. It's a small place but we were there at 7pm so only a couple of other people were there.Very friendly staff, they had good local beer. Definitely would go back.
4. Pizzeria Il Grillo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 105 reviews
Pizzeria with wood oven, indoor & outdoor dining, take-away options. Appetizers, pasta dishes made to order, and desserts. Parking. Open every evening (lunch from Monday to Friday). Reservations recommended.
Reviewed By Stoltinger
On reference of our landlord we went here. He told us not to recommend much on atmosphere but to enjoy the food which is the closest to reality assessment possible. The nice and friendly crew though made our stay an event rather a regular dinner. We incl big dog & teenagers had a lot of fun and will come back!! Kids even got HotDog in pizzabread or pizza with french fries, what a menue. Still though for a higher culinary expectation the bufallo mozarella caprese and spicy pizza met our expectations as well.Thanks for your review, hope to have you with us again,a greeting from the staff of the pizzeria "il Grillo"Porcari (Lucca)
3. Ristomacelleria Media Cottura
Overall Ratings
4 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By elenamaria64
Dopo due settimane trascorse in Francia, sulla via del ritorno decidiamo di spezzare il viaggio in zona Altopascio per un buon pranzetto toscano. Troviamo un pò per caso (ma il mio istinto raramente sbaglia) questo posticino che definire gradevolissimo è poco!Il nostro pranzetto veloce si è presto trasformato in una vera pausa gourmet, abbiamo assaggiato ottimi formaggi, delle squisite polpette, ravioli di chianina e crostini toscani.Ambiente accogliente e familiare, il giovane che ci ha serviti assai gentile, il proprietario una persona simpaticissima come solo i "toscanacci" veraci sanno essere. Prezzi onestissimi. Lo consiglio senza remore!Mostra meno
2. Casta d'Uva
Overall Ratings
5 based on 148 reviews
Reviewed By J_Jarndyce
During two weeks in the Montecarlo area we had a good number of restaurant meals and this was the most disappointing. There is an attempt to give the tradditional lucchese cuisine a modern twist but, as my coffee flavoured risotto attests, this doesn't always work. The 85 euro bill for two was way too expensive.
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