Our Favourite Places to Eat
Finding oneself in the heart of Tuscany with the many fabulous culinary cultures, eating out becomes a passion.
There are many restaurants in the area of Lucca that just have to be visited. Below are some of our favourites.
(A full list of good restaurants in Lucca, where the Italians eat, will be given to all clients booking with Tuscan Tennis Holidays)
Il Gattino Bianco
Via di Tiglio 410, S. Leonardo in Treponzio, San Ginese
Varied menu including fish - very popular with locals
Closed Tuesday evening and Wednesday
Tel No: 0583 90013
Bar "Il Gattino"
Via di Tiglio 410, S. Leonardo in Treponzio, San Ginese
Bar/Snacks - best bar in the area - ask for Daniele
Vicopisano, Pisa
Tel No: 0583 90036
La Cantina di Alfredo
Via di Colognara 32, Colognara di Compito, near San Ginese
Varied menu, but well known for its meat - big place - great for families
Tel No: 0583 980130 / 0583 983908
Pizzeria a Bimbotto
Via di Vorno 177, Vorno
Excellent pizzeria/restaurant - great food at reasonable prices. The owners speak perfect English. Gnocchi dish a must!
Closed Wednesday and open Sunday for lunch.
Tel No: 0583 971193
Villa Bongi
Via di Cocombola 640, Montuolo - 10 minutes drive from the tennis club
Excellent food and wine, with a great view towards Lucca
Tel No: 0583 510479 (Owners Marco & Lee speak English, together with waiter Matteo)
Mecenate
Via della Chiesa 707, Gattaiola, near the tennis club
Typical Tuscan cuisine using only local produce and an excellent wine list. Great location with a lovely outdoor area.
Closed Monday
Tel No: 0583 512167
