Budget
Pizzeria La Bersagliera
If you happen to have a car, do check out this pizzeria, just ten minutes drive outside of town, it's worth. The owners come from Calabria, so you are likely to find all kinds of spicy salami, olives, mushrooms on top of your pizza. A different meal, served by distracted waitresses. Beware: You can't have your espresso coffee there. Being asked for coffees, the old owner â I don't think she's still around â used to reply: "Yeah, go get that at La Cubana", which is a bar downtown. Oh, and you can't make reservations: Be there by 7PM.
Trattoria da Leo
Fairly typical Tuscan cuisine with some Luccan touches e.g. pine nuts. The menu is only in Italian. Vegetarian friendly. Reservations are a good idea or arrive around 7:00.
Forno a vapore Amedeo Giusti
Strolling along the Torre Guinigi the one with trees on top, you'll probably sniff some irresistible oily and flory smell. It's called focaccia, the Lucchese idea of a snack.
Midrange
Vecchia Trattoria Buralli
One of the best restaurants is practically hidden on via San Giorgio - called Vecchia Trattoria Buralli. With a constantly changing menu and an extensive wine list.
Locanda Eremo del Gusto
Via gelli 35/37 - 55012 - petrognano - capannori - lu - +39.0583.978012 [email protected] (http://www.eremodelgusto.com). the restaurant of the locanda eremo del gusto lies at the ground floor of typical stone countryhouse, in a long a narrow long room painted with relaxing colours. a nice veranda-bright during the day, green and fascinating in the evening- with large windows overlooking the countryside of lucca. it accomodates 40 people. there is a small priv㨠at the first floor which can be used for romantic or business dinners up to 6 people. the wonderful and panoramic terrace is now under preparation. it will host up to 40 people and it will be provided with a large area for smoker people. the terrace looks as the ancient medieval spotting towers which can bee seen all around lucca area, in order to enjoy and discover villages, woods and paths.. at night, you will just have to look up at the stars in order to relax and feel like you are in most beautiful place in the world.
Top end
Buca di San Antonio is situated just off the Piazza San Michele and enjoys a high reputation for local dishes prepared in the traditional Lucchesi style. Ristorante Giglio in the Piazza Giglio is excellent - offering wonderful Lucchesi cuisine, attentive staff and a delightful terrace overlooking the square.