Our aim is to offer you a perfect Italian dining experience, combining great food with great wine.
Buon Apetito Pasquale
We have an excellent reputation...
No.1 listing on Trip Advisor!
A warm welcome!
Our menu is a fusion of our Southern Italian heritage and the famous flavours of Tuscany.
We hand select premium Italian produce which is freshly prepared daily for your tasting pleasure.
The restaurant.
We are typically Tuscan, in the heart of the city. Our indoor dining areas have cotto flooring, some exposed brickwork and stone features to bring warmth and character.
Outside with have a little piazza where diners can enjoy the balmy evenings. We invite you to join us and experience the friendly atmosphere yourselves.
Our food.
Below is an example of our dinner menu. Dishes may change due to seasonal variations, but we always offer a mouthwatering choice.
Starters
Warm octopus and cuttlefish salad with vegetables
Tuscan tomato soup with a cream of burrata
Tartare of Yellow Fin tuna with cream of mozzarella and lime, and mint
Caponata of aubergines and red peppers, celery, pine nuts, capers and olives
Tartare of Black Angus fillet on a cream of black truffle and hazelnuts
Served with olive oil Baldaccini, D.O.P. Lucca
Pasta Dishes
Fresh made thin lemon noodles with shrimps and a cream of zucchini
Gnocchi with fresh mussels and asparagus on a light cream of parmesan
Risotto cacio e pepe and lime (rice; riserva San Massimo)
Cavatelli alla “Norma” – tomato sauce, aubergine and ricotta
Ravioli with porcini mushrooms on a cream of Tuscan pecorino cheese
Fresh thin long noodles with a ragu of veal
Main Course
Beef fillet “Platinum Premium” on a bed of sliced potatoes and a cream of black truffle
Fillet of veal on a herb crust
Boneless rabbit alla Pasquale
Fillet of cod on a cream of potatoes and leek, capers, olives and cherry tomatoes
Fresh fish of the day with vegetables and potatoes
Dessert
Fresh cake of the day
Hot dark callebaut chocolate pudding
Semi-frozen almond parfait with caramel
Cannolo with ricotta and pistacchio nuts
Mousse of ricotta with pistacchio and toasted almond and chocolate
Our wines.
To complement your food we offer an extensive wine list; comprising Italian regional wines together with a fine selection of wines from Europe and across the world. We are always pleased to discuss pairing wine and food for an enjoyable experience.
The team.
A combination of expertise, dedication and passion drives Pasquale and his team to deliver amazing food and service. It is all about giving customers the best possible dining experience. Our excellent reviews on Trip Advisor make it all worthwhile.
Pasquale discussing wine with guests
Reservations.
We strongly recommend booking to avoid disappointment.
Opening times are 19:30 – 22:30 Wednesday to Monday. We are closed Tuesdays.
Tel: +39 0583 496 506
Our location.
Find us in the centre of the beautiful walled city of Lucca, a short walk from all the main shops, piazzas and places of interest. Our address is: Via del Moro 8, Lucca 55100.
Even if you are just passing through be sure to pay us a visit.
