Our favourites in Lucca
Food Scene
Le Bonta 'Toschi Marco sas
269 Viale Castruccio CastracaniThe perfect place for a cup of tea or hot chocolate
La Bottega del Gelato
11 Piazza GaribaldiArguably the best gelato with unique flavours
Gigliola
17 Corso GaribaldiThis is the most recent trending restaurant
Osteria Dal Manzo
28 Via Cesare BattistiRegularly frequented by locals
Ancient and still very good restaurant. The place for typical dishes.
114 locals recommend
Buca di Sant'Antonio
3 Via della CerviaAncient and still very good restaurant. The place for typical dishes.
Gelateria Veneta
74 Via V. VenetoThe best gelateria for sorbet ice creams on a stick
Pizza Napoletana with lots of outdoor seating in the largest square within the walls. 5 mins walk from my apartment.
Da Umberto la pizzeria contemporanea
Pizza Napoletana with lots of outdoor seating in the largest square within the walls. 5 mins walk from my apartment.
Cremeria Opera
951 Via Gaetano LuporiniAuthentic gelato outside the walls.
Vegan and vegetarian options, just around the corner from Piazza Napoleone. 5 mins walk from my apartment.
6 locals recommend
Soup in Town Piazza San Giusto 6
6 Piazza S. GiustoVegan and vegetarian options, just around the corner from Piazza Napoleone. 5 mins walk from my apartment.
In our opinion the best focaccia inside the walls. Just off Piazza San Michele.
24 locals recommend
Forno a vapore Amedeo Giusti
20 Via Santa LuciaIn our opinion the best focaccia inside the walls. Just off Piazza San Michele.
All you need to make a great Tuscan soup. The dried soup mixes also make great gifts!
8 locals recommend
Antica Bottega di Prospero
13 Via Santa LuciaAll you need to make a great Tuscan soup. The dried soup mixes also make great gifts!
NIDA
Something a little bit different from a highly regarded chef. Not too far outside the walls.
Al Bacaro del Collegio
Great small place for an aperitivo near the walls. You could dine here also.
Pinelli Bakery
28 Via BeccheriaOur favourite for breakfast or afternoon coffee and pastry.
Il nicchio -focacceria
Focaccia with a twist. A trending focacceria.
High quality pizza in a small but popular square. You can reserve a seat online / messages.
Bonny Pizza
High quality pizza in a small but popular square. You can reserve a seat online / messages.
Ristorante Mecenate
94 Via del FossoGenuine lucchese food at a reasonable price.
Take the car out to this restaurant on lovely grounds. Lots of what you eat comes from their garden.
9 locals recommend
Cucina Dello Scompiglio
Via di VornoTake the car out to this restaurant on lovely grounds. Lots of what you eat comes from their garden.
Sightseeing
Close the house and one of the busiest and most beautiful squares in Lucca
91 locals recommend
Piazza San Michele
Piazza San MicheleClose the house and one of the busiest and most beautiful squares in Lucca
The most spacious square in Lucca where most of the events are held (including Markets and ice skating at Christmas)
63 locals recommend
Piazza Napoleone
Piazza NapoleoneThe most spacious square in Lucca where most of the events are held (including Markets and ice skating at Christmas)
Take a walk around the wall (almost 5km) to truly enjoy the sights in and outside of the walls
240 locals recommend
Walls of Lucca
Via delle Mura UrbaneTake a walk around the wall (almost 5km) to truly enjoy the sights in and outside of the walls
The most famous point of Lucca. You'll need to purchase tickets to climb the stairs.
102 locals recommend
Guinigi Tower
41 Via Sant'AndreaThe most famous point of Lucca. You'll need to purchase tickets to climb the stairs.
Unique church facade with places to sit and drink or eat.
63 locals recommend
Basilica of San Frediano
Piazza San FredianoUnique church facade with places to sit and drink or eat.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Parking and driving inside the walls
Blue = paid, White = free, Yellow = residents only. We opt for Cittadella parking because it’s close and easy. When you see “ZTL active” signs, do not pass by that street - it’s for residents only.