Must-see restaurants in Lucca

  • La Parte degli Angeli

    Lucca

    For a stylish cocktail with a herb-infused gin perhaps, followed by dinner amid romantic frescoes, look no further than 'The Angels' Share', an intimate…

  • Ristorante Giglio

    Lucca

    Splendidly at home in frescoed 18th-century Palazzo Arnolfini, Giglio is stunning. Sip a complimentary prosecco, watch the fire crackle in the marble…

  • Gustevole

    Lucca

    With enticing flavours like liquorice and mint, ricotta with fig and walnut, or pine kernel made with local Pisan kernels (nuts in sweet, crunchy…

  • Osteria del Bastian Contrario

    Lucca

    With an outside terrace open year-round (heated and covered in winter) and a huge choice of dishes on the multilingual menu, this down-to-earth osteria is…

  • Buca di Sant'Antonio

    Lucca

    Gosh, what a fabulous collection of copper pots is strung from the wood-beamed ceiling! This atmosphere-laden restaurant has wooed romantic diners since…

  • L'Hamburgheria di Eataly

    Lucca

    A clever mix of fast and slow food, this modern Eataly eatery cooks up gourmet burgers crafted from Tuscany's signature Chianina beef alongside a…

  • Trattoria da Leo

    Lucca

    Veteran Leo is famed for its friendly ambience and cheap food – ranging from plain-Jane acceptable to grandma delicious. Enticing sides include baked…

  • Surfer Joe

    Lucca

    Find Lucca's beautiful, young, music-loving things lingering over burgers, pancakes, smoothies and all-day breakfasts at this fun, all-day hangout – a…

  • Pizza Da Felice

    Lucca

    This buzzing spot behind Piazza San Michele is where the locals come for wood-fired pizza, cecina (salted chickpea pizza) and castagnacci (chestnut cakes)…

  • Local Food Market

    Lucca

    The primary allure of this bright modern address is its hidden red-brick courtyard, complete with romantic potted lemon plants and parasol-shaded tables…

  • Forno Amedeo Giusti

    Lucca

    Join the crowd queuing in front of this excellent bakery to purchase fresh-from-the-oven pizza and focaccia with a var­iety of fillings and toppings. It’s…

  • Cantine Bernardini 1586

    Lucca

    This hybrid osteria-enoteca in the red-brick vaulted cellars of 16th-century Palazzo Bernardini has the balance just right. Seasonal Tuscan dishes such as…

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