Lucca’s Best Food & Drink: Top 5 Spots You Must Try

Lucca, that charming walled city in Tuscany, isn’t just about breathtaking architecture and historic sites, too it’s almost a haven for food lovers! That is, if you know where to look. So, if you are getting ready for a trip and are eager to treat yourself to the delights of Tuscan food, here are my top five places, very, to satisfy those desires and give you a real taste of what Lucca has to offer. Now, prepare for an overload of taste and sensory overload as we check out some terrific Lucca spots!

1. Osteria Piazza Grande: Traditional Tuscan Flavors

Osteria Piazza Grande, anyway, is found right in the heart of Lucca and it gives a warm, country like environment that welcomes you as you walk. It really captures the soul of Tuscany! As a matter of fact, the decor’s comfortable and down to earth feel lets you focus on the most important thing – the delicious food. They’re particularly known for their traditional dishes crafted with fresh, local ingredients. Now, prepare for dishes such as handmade pasta with wild boar sauce (“pappardelle al cinghiale”) and the tasty “ribollita,”, also a hearty bread and vegetable soup that tastes home made. These are examples of classic Tuscan dishes. Basically, everything tastes very great and makes you feel right at home.

Arguably, the restaurant has an amazing selection of local wines. I mean, these wines complement the meal just a little. We like your local wine, so you will not be dissapointed by the choices. To be honest, the friendly staff will help in suggesting just the correct glass. Now, with friendly service and tasty food, Osteria Piazza Grande usually is that perfect place, you know, for your first taste of true Lucchese cooking. We can go together, or you can explore alone. That is, if that seems more like something you want.

2. Gigi Trattoria: A Seafood Delight

That Gigi Trattoria is, arguably, a place you should try. Maybe it might be for something different than you might anticipate in Tuscany since the place specializes in seafood! It’s basically refreshing, honestly. And just the right, different type of Italian experience in Lucca, and if you think Tuscany, and honestly Italian for that matter, are all meat or pasta only, so you will think different. Oh yes, seafood will make you so delighted in this place! At the end of the day, right next to the Serchio River, this little place prepares just excellent seafood recipes, using basically the freshest catches of the day. As I was saying, start with a wonderful plate of mixed fried seafood (“fritto misto”) or, just imagine this, linguine with clams (“linguine alle vongole”), full of taste! The fish is so great, basically so fresh that they say. Also, Gigi’s casual and charming environment adds that touch of the local, that, to the dining experience. Gigi really, literally gives you a tasty reminder that Tuscan food extends beyond meat and pasta, really. It will satisfy someone that is looking for a different kind of cuisine.

3. Pizzeria Felice: Lucca’s Best Pizza

No food trip would ever be basically complete without pizza and Pizzeria Felice, I mean, honestly brings a real slice of happiness to Lucca! Actually, it’s considered one of the popular destinations with both locals and visitors. Of course it makes pizza, and it is just literally great. To be honest the thin-crust pizzas have this very crunchy and really soft sensation to the tooth with that fresh, best quality ingredients topping, but is really all you need. I mean, right, keep it up simple! Anyway, start off with that classic Margherita, as a matter of fact you’ll like how simple yet just good it feels. You should order their quattro formaggi (“four cheese”), anyway it’s a flavor fiesta with every bite! Basically, just remember that pizza is prepared just to order. Then get that perfect crust! And so with fresh sauce! Actually the combination is pure enjoyment. Well, honestly, Pizzeria Felice represents that perfect pizza stop to give you some recharge during your Lucca tour. Pizzeria Felice can bring a tasty and great enjoyment of Italy.

4. Antica Bottega di Prospero: For the Love of Wine

This one, Antica Bottega di Prospero, I mean it isn’t just any store. Clearly, it’s a spot that wine drinkers must look at during the food adventures. It is also one of Lucca’s old stores! This place can show you quality wines of the Tuscan territory. Oh well, the store displays lots of local and famous brands. But like, you can sample some lesser known but good wines. The educated and enthusiastic personnel, honestly will share that information with you and assist you! Now, just go and find your best option! Anyway, it is combined, really, with Tuscan meals like cheeses and prosciutto. You’ll find yourself in your happy place if this sounds just pretty like your taste, right! It’s basically a ideal place for sampling fine food and wines. And naturally so, learn the art of Tuscan taste, I mean!

5. Gelateria Veneta: Sweet Ending

You can complete that Lucca trip with some sweetness from Gelateria Veneta! Actually, what says “holiday” better than genuine gelato? Now, you got Gelateria Veneta here. The place makes typical Italian treats, clearly it’s been a part of the local gelato landscape. Literally the ideal place, right, for some gelato in the sun of Tuscany. The place creates flavors such as classic creamy pistachio to that dark delicious chocolate. Anyway the choice will fulfill most expectations. I mean I see kids liking those for instance. But not really exclusively. I mean. Seriously there’s place to all. And so I want to include myself on that place of course! Now, if the weather will permit you, so grab some of these sweet things and get for that nice walk by Lucca’s wall!

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