Restaurants in Lucca
Lucca is a beautiful historic city with a lot to see and do, from the Guinigi Tower with its tree growing on top, the elaborate carvings of the cathedral of San Michele in Foro, the beautiful antique shops, and the amphitheatre square. But when hunger strikes it can be difficult to distinguish the best restaurants, so here's a list to help you, compiled on personal experience and local owners' advice - enjoy it!
All'Olivo
Amazing food enjoyed sitting al fresco in a small hidden piazza. They have a great wine list.
Tel. +39 0583 493129 Address: Via Arancio, 38, 55100 Lucca LU
Buca di Sant Antonio
This is one of the most famous restaurants in Lucca and with good reason. Traditional cooking with a twist.
Tel. +39 0583 55881 Address: Via della Cervia, 3, 55100 Lucca LU, Italy
Trattoria Canuleia
A sweet restaurant tucked away close to Piazza Anfiteatro. A lovely gravel garden to sit in, with very good food.
Tel. +39 0583 467470 Address: Via Canuleia, 14, 55100 Lucca LU, Italy
San Colombano
In a spectacular position on the walls of Lucca, this is a restaurant and a cocktail bar, so perfect for an evening drink as well as a meal.
Tel. +39 0583 464641 Address: Viale delle, Via delle Mura Urbane, 10, 55100 Lucca LU, Italy
Osteria da Pasquale
Fantastic food at this typical Tuscan Osteria, and a good wine list. Book early for this popular spot.
Tel. +39 0583 496506 Address: Via del Moro, 8, 55100 Lucca LU, Italy
Osteria Nova
A gem of a restaurant, with meticulously prepared delicious and modern Italian cuisine.
Tel. +39 0583 1387056 Address: Via Sant'Andrea, 8, 55100 Lucca LU, Italy
Ristorante L’Imbuto
A journey of incredible cuisine by world-famous chef Cristiano Tomei, outstanding and creative. It has a Michelin star.
Tel. +39 331 9308931 Address: Piazza del Collegio, 7, 55100 Lucca LU, Italy
Pizzeria K2
Just outside Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, this is a delightful find so close to the famous square. Pizza, pasta and gluten-free options too.
Tel. +39 0583 467170 Address: Via dell'Anfiteatro, 107, 55100 Lucca LU, Italy
Where to eat around Lucca
If you're exploring the local hills while staying in one ofour beautiful villas close to Lucca, these restaurants are the best in the area.
Restaurants near Ponte a Moriano
Antica Locanda di Sesto
Lovely service and wonderful spaghetti in a huge parmesan wheel.
Tel. +39 0583 578181 Address: Via Ludovica, 1660, 55100 Lucca LU, Italy
Pinzo
A local spot, for local people. Good for lunch and for pizzas, has no outside space.
Tel. +39 0583 577760 Address: Via Nazionale, 1027, 55100 Lucca LU, Italy
Erasmo
A historic restaurant with traditional food and a lovely garden.
Tel. +39 0583 406362 Address: Via Nazionale, 1782, 55100 Ponte a Moriano LU, Italy
Butterfly
This restaurant is set in a beautiful 19c farmhouse, with a garden for summer eating alfresco. It has a Michelin Star, with prices and food to match.
Tel. +39 0583 307573 Address: Via del Brennero, 192, 55012 Marlia LU, Italy
Restaurants in the hills around Lucca
Ristorante Vipore
A locally famous restaurant near the little village of Pieve Santo Stefano. Good hearty Tuscan dishes.
Tel. +39 0583 265612 Address: Via della Pieve Santo Stefano, 4469, 55100 Lucca LU, Italy
Tambellini dal 1870
A great spot just north of Lucca, with an enclosed rear courtyard.
Tel. +39 0583 342077 Address: Via Per, Via di Sant'Alessio, 1403, 55100 Lucca LU, Italy
Ristorante Cecconi
A great place for a long weekend lunch, particularly if you're staying in Villa Fobbia and can just walk home. Traditional Tuscan cuisine owned and cooked by Laura. Her pasta alle erbe is like no other!
Tel. +39 338 1782286 Address: 55023 Borgo a Mozzano, Province of Lucca, Italy
La Collina
A restaurant and a craft beer-maker, an unusual find in Tuscany. Paola is the owner/chef and cooks traditional Tuscan food. Limited menu but wonderful to sit outside in the tiny local piazza.
Tel. +39 348 7906357 Address: Frazione Loppeglia, 18, 55064 Pescaglia LU, Italy
Da Valentino
Huge amounts of food at a very reasonable cost. Not the prettiest of restaurants but always packed because the food is good, this a real typical old-school Tuscan restaurant experience, including a menu delivered by voice, based on what they've cooked on the day. Another restaurant easily reached on foot from Villa Fobbia.
Tel. +39 0583 38182 Address: Via Don Aldo Mei, 1, 55064 Fiano LU, Italy
Best Villa near Lucca
There is no doubt that the best place to stay close to Lucca is Villa Fobbia, a beautiful house in the hills just north of the city.
