Osteria da Pasqualino Gubitosa
Via del Moro, 8
☏ +39 0583 496506
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Price: $$$
Pasquale will amaze you with his wine and food. One of the nicest guys in Lucca… and the best restaurant! Must make a reservation but make it a must-stop when in Lucca! You won’t be disappointed!
Vinarkia Della Pavona
Via Fillungo, 188
☏ +39 0583 152 5357
Price: $$
Owned by Rebecca and Nicola… this is our “Cheers” Nicola is an awesome mixologist and you’ll never know what delicious cocktail creation is on the menu. The food is excellent and so is the service. The friendliest place in town. Check out their hidden garden in the back!
Tuccori Mariano & C. Snc
Via Santa Croce, 40
☏ +39 0583 493050
Price: $
This is a butcher shop (maccelleria) but they have the best prepared foods here too. Their lasagna and eggplant parmigiano are out of this world. Graziana speaks English and is from Canada. Her husband Mariano is wonderful and the shop is filled with family who make everything!
Pizzeria Santa Maria
Piazza Santa Maria, 35
☏ +39 0583 492508
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Price: $-$$
One of our go-to and favorite places. Roberto and Mariana are a sweet couple and everything is delicious!
Pizzeria SUD
Via della Cavallerizza, 29
☏ +39 0583 5495565
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Price: $$
Another of our favorites. Reservations are needed.
Trattoria Da Nonna Clara
Via Santa Croce 71
☏ +39 0583 464307
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Price: $$
Consistently a good place for traditional foods, meats, and vegetables. They always have stuffed zucchini flowers – which I love! Great people and a cute place.
Cantine Bernardini is closed temporarily
Cantine Bernardini
Via del Suffragio, 7
☏ +39 0583 494336
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Price: $$$
The food and atmosphere are fantastic. It’s a special place with a great menu. You will need to climb down some stairs to enter the restaurant.
Osteria la Dritta
Piazza San Francesco, 33
☏ +39 377 363 3781
Price: $$$
If you are looking for something special, this might be your place. You must make reservations.
Bar Del Sole
Via Mordini, 13
☏ +39 0583 414752
Price: $
Ernesto and Monica couldn’t be nicer. Stop for a vino, a spritz, or coffee. Their pastries are Napolitano and amazing! They were located in the Mercato – now just down the street!
Mara Meo
Piazza San Francesco, 17
☏ +39 583 467084
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Price: $$
If you’re looking for a burger and fries or a pulled pork sandwich – this is your place. The beer is excellent too!