Location: Lucca
Top Restaurants in Lucca
Top Things to do in Lucca
- 1. Le mura di Lucca
- 2. Puccini e la sua Lucca International Permanent Festival
- 3. Fattoria al Dotto
- 4. Guinigi Tower
- 5. San Michele in Foro
- 6. Chiesa e Battistero di San Giovanni e Santa Reparata
- 7. Lucca's Duomo (Cattedrale di San Martino)
- 8. Acquedotto del Nottolini
- 9. Piazza Anfiteatro
- 10. Basilica of San Frediano
Where to eat Mediterranean food in Lucca: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Find out what Mediterranean restaurants to try in Lucca. Lucca's array of wonderfully intact historical sites makes it a must-see stop on any Tuscan itinerary. The medieval city walls still stand—you can hike or bike on top of them. Also visit the Duomo di San Martino and the Roman amphitheater.
Things to do in Lucca
10. In Pasta - Cibo e Convivio
Overall Ratings
4 based on 777 reviews
Reviewed By RLS46212
Pasta dishes were wonderful. The house wine was very good. Very friendly and helpful staff. The cheesecake was so good. Love that you walk to the counter and order. The lovely woman taking the order will answer any questions about the dishes. Was just a great place for fresh pasta. Also you can watch pasta being made outside through the window. What a wonderful lunch we had here
9. Alaide Ristorante
Overall Ratings
5 based on 86 reviews
Reviewed By calumcc
We visited on the strength of some excellent reviews .We were not disappointed.This is an exceptional restaurant with high quality food , wine and service .You must visit and support this establishment.ENJOY
8. Pesce Briaco
Overall Ratings
4 based on 215 reviews
A wine restaurant where you can enjoy well-selected wines, the fruit of a long and continuous search that compliments the cuisine of Chefs Maurizio Marsili and Alessandro Lucchinelli. The chef wakes up early in the morning to make sure he can secure the b
Reviewed By BrianS6601
I had lunch here on a rainy Friday in October 2018 en route from San Gimignano to Camaiore. It was somewhat tricky to find amongst the luxurious villas and mansions dotted around this rich, lush landscape on the outskirts of Lucca, but well worth the effort.I accepted the recommendation of Andrea, the patron, of a glass of La Goia di San Stefano which is produced just down the road and is a truly beautiful bianco on the palette, especially with seafood in which this extraordinary restaurant specialises. My starter was a crudità of several types of local fish and shellfish. Presented magnificently on a capacious platter, it was distressing to disturb it's perfection by consuming it, but consume it I did - with relish. My mains was a generous portion of Muggine, also a local fish, white and tender served with a herb and potato pastiche and delicious fresh baby leaves. There was a definite secret ingredient which I would guess involved caramelized lemon. It was truly brilliant. (Andrea, who had taken great pains to explain the menu to me in his easy going and engaging way, insisted on re-cooking the main course as I had left my table as it arrived for 2 minutes.)As a parting digestive and a gift I was given a local gin infused with a herb from a plant which grows only on the local beaches and is much prized for its honey.The bill came to â¬70 which in my view was well worth it.The bread, coffee and accompanying biscuits were all of exceptional quality. This is quite clearly an exceptional restaurant and will rank as the best ever of a month's holiday in AndalucÃa and Tuscany/Umbria. Don't miss it if you're ever in the area!
7. Paris Boheme Bistrot Cucina Autentica
Overall Ratings
4 based on 584 reviews
A cute outdoor cafe that is open late at night when everything else was closed. We arrived in Lucca late in the evening and by the time we went out to dinner, nothing was open. We strolled though the town and found this cute outside cafe that was serving
Reviewed By jstep
It had been five years since we last enjoyed a meal at Paris Boheme. The food was just as good and Luis is still an engaging, delightful host. We both had pasta and a delicious mixed salad for lunch. We can't wait to take friends there for lunch or dinner. Be prepared to wait in the evening this is a very popular place!
6. Antica Locanda di Sesto
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1215 reviews
Antica Locanda Di Sesto is a restaurant located on the right side of the Serchio River,in the outskirts of Lucca. The Building dates back to the 1368, as the marble stone in front of the restaurant says, a period when the local merchants started to build
Reviewed By food44fun
What a fantastic place to enjoy Dinner ,Location, Kitchen, Service, all fit in one word, perfect..This restaurant is family owned for over 200 hunderd Years and vibes the Tuscan air, pleasant and relaxing.Try the spaghettoni al guanciale, goes al dente in a big Sheep cheese bowl,stir with some crispy pork and put a on warm plate, a taste explosion, in what seems a simple recepy, less is more.The starter, being antipasto misto della case, is somthing to be proud of as kitchen chef, a large selection of Tuscan goodies, it made my day.Next time around, I will rush back, can`t wait, well thinking about that, It`s a great excuse to go soon.Keep this Gem for yourself please.
5. Gatta ci cova
Overall Ratings
4 based on 502 reviews
Reviewed By IainCDBuckie
'Gatta' is the one restaurant I booked before we arrived in Lucca. Firstly, the service is delightful. The two ladies at front of house could not have been friendlier or more helpful. We were late arriving and they were very accommodating despite the place being quite busy. The decor is fun and the place is nice and bright. We chose a tasting menu based on fish and seafood. There are some unusual combinations and bright ideas. It started really well with fantastic home baked breads, all nicely seasoned and a lovely amuse bouche of apple and celeriac puree. The soup was a nice, traditional one of Tuscan beans with salt cod and it was tasty but, like the following courses, it was a bit under seasoned for our taste. Despite this, I really enjoyed the following dish of freshwater fish with courgette, pumpkin, balsamic and olive oil - it was beautifully fresh tasting. Neither if us much liked the next pasta dish although I did eat all of mine. The pasta was too 'al dente' for our taste and the sauce a little bland. Seared tuna was next and this time, the seasoning was not too bad but I often find tuna a little disappointing. I was hoping this would be different but I must just have a problem with tuna! Fortunately, desserts were truly delicious and (along with the bread) the highlight of the meal. I still give quite a high rating as I enjoyed the evening very much and the 'seasoning' issue is a personal one. My partner is a chef and I know that chefs vary quite considerably when it comes to this. Also, we could have asked for extra salt - it was a pity there was none on the table. We were asked about food allergies and preferences at the beginning which is always a good thing. I would still recommend 'Gatta'. Its a great experience and a different one in Lucca.
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4. Cantine Bernardini
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2107 reviews
Charming restaurant located in the basement of the Palace Bernardini (1580). History and tradition on local and Tuscan cuisine, gluten free proposals, private parties, groups and business meals. Cantine Bernardini in the heart of Lucca is a place where yo
Reviewed By aussieholt
Excellent, friendly service in a very cool restaurant. Our food was top notch and portions were generous. We had beef tartare, caprese salad, beef stew and ravioli. Tiramisu for dessert. Very nice house wine. Wow! So, so good! We highly recommend this restaurant.Thank you for choosing Cantine Bernardini and for your kind review.Kind regards.Alessandro & Francesco
3. Osteria da Rosolo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2340 reviews
Reviewed By Peter H
Quaint garden restaurant in a little side street serving traditional dishes of better quality than most in Lucca. We enjoyed the special tortelli made with asparagus and cinghiale with polenta. This was followed by a lovely desert Friendly service and a good wine list. Definitely worth trying.
2. Antica Macelleria e Ciberia Pucci
Overall Ratings
4 based on 196 reviews
Reviewed By Simone O
We ate here on a Saturday evening during Lucca Comics and Games 2018. The place is quite small so it's better to make a reservation if you want to be sure to find a free table.As the name suggests, this place was originally born as a butcher's shop only, and evolved into a restaurant later (the name "ciberia" itself is really cool). Obviously, here you can eat mainly meat so it's not suggested if you're a vegan/vegetarian.The meat is incredible and if you order any kind of steak you can choose which one you want from a selection, too. The soup is great, too.The staff is kind, professional and helpful (it's not necessary to be a meat-expert to choose your steak, they will help you out).
1. Tre Merli
Overall Ratings
3 based on 497 reviews
Reviewed By RebeccaM611
We were the first group to arrive for lunch on a rainy Sunday and were very pleased to have our table for six set up for our reservation. When the waiter came to take our order, we were surprised to discover that they donât serve pizza at lunch time! The food we ordered was delicious and it came promptly. But some of us had really wanted pizza and were disappointed not to be able to have it.
Most Popular Central-Italian food in Lucca, Province of Lucca, Italy
