Bernardini is a pleasantly surprising sweet spot in Lucca. The waiters are super congenial, whether they’re singing along to Italian covers of American classics or bringing you their great homemade bread. Their outside seats are great, and the lower level inside part is super neat as well. We had their vegetarian goulash and mushroom risotto; both superb, aromatic and in perfect portion. On top of that, the place ran like a tight ship: the owner counted guests and visited tables as requested. All-around it was the perfect combination of perfect evening weather, sweet service, and impeccable experience.
Le D.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Portland, OR
A little off the beaten path from the rest of Lucca and so worth any wait. Friendly and fun staff, beautiful setting, best dinner within the walls. Would definitely go back. Loved the beef slices with tomato marmalade; unexpected show stopper!
Siff M.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Amagerbro, Copenhagen, Denmark
Okay, this is THE most amazing dinner we’ve had in our 2 week stay in Lucca! Not only is the food delicately prepared, it’s a modern take on classic dishes — and it works! It really works! The atmosphere was relaxed and yet professional and our waiter was passionate about the food and wine, superb service, in my opinion! The Cantine has a long and rich history but feels updated, upscale and modern. Very, very reasonably priced compared to other places, compares easily to the best ristorantes in Lucca.
Martina F.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Lucca, Italy
Such a nice place where you can relax and enjoy good food. I really liked my meal in this restaurant; I was spending time with my father and I really suggest you to come here if you want to taste local food with a glass of wine.
Emanuel G.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Basel, Switzerland
my girlfriend and i went eating there on my birthday. very very delicious food with very nice service and good wines! thats how italy should be! probably the best restaurant we’ve been eating out in Lucca and italy that i can remember! Food: the food was very delicious and for a reasonable price with this quality! and i have to tell you something; the gnocchi i had there WERETHEBEST I HADINMYWHOLELIFE!!! wooow… those gnocchis felt like you’d eat clouds out of gods hands. i’m not kidding. if youre there; eat the gnocchis! Service: very nice and more likely young waiter and waitress. professional and always good for some jokes. we asked if they can go a little bit slower with the courses as we were already pretty full after the first two courses. they did very well! Wine: the wine was excellent and we even had one of the more expensive bottles(for around € 25.-; the price range of the normal bottles are around 14 – 18) Ambience: we ate outside; it is nicely situated and theres not a lot of going on as it is on a side-street and not on a piazza. in the inside it looks very nice; a little bit of hipster-style
Francesco R.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Milwaukee, WI
We went there to celebrate the birthday of two great friends. The restaurant is cozy and very well decorated. As appetizer I got the fried Cecina and as a main dish roasted pork both delicious. We asked them to make the cakes and they prepared two cheese cakes one with chocolate and the other one with Vin Santo, which I found more sophisticated and yummy. Great service. Amazing wine.
Pam G.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Santa Clarita, CA
Went for appetizers & wine with 3 friends to the basement of this darling restaurant and can’t wait to go back for dinner(soon)! The zucchini soufflé with pecorino fondue was amazing! The service provided by Fabricio was 5 star fabulous! We’ve been in Lucca for 3 weeks now and this was our very best dining experience!
Jörg M.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Hannover, Niedersachsen
Wunderbares Restaurant mit lokalen Spezialitäten, ein Muss bei einem Luccabesuch! Speziell Bistecca Fiorentina oder die hausgemachten Tordelli sind unglaublich…