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9.1/10
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Via Cesare Battisti, 28, 55100 Lucca
Italian
Average price €35

Osteria dal manzo

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  • Diane N.4 reviews

    September 6, 2024

    10/10

    The food ambience and service

  • Jógvan J.1 review

    August 13, 2024

    8/10

    Everything was good

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  • Karel-Jan V.2 reviews

    August 1, 2024

    10/10

    I loved everything about our dinner at Osteria dal manzo. The staff was so friendly and helpful, the setting was extremely cosy and the food was outstanding. I had the pulpo and I can honestly say that it was the best pulpo I ever had. Must visit when in Lucca!

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  • Miki S.1 review

    August 2, 2024

    9.5/10

    Amazing food as usual! We are eating here every year since 6 years. We will be back again!

  • Jerry J.2 reviews

    June 21, 2024

    6.5/10

    We were not impressed with dal Manzo. We did love the fried anchovy app. My wife ordered clam spaghetti which was a 6 out of 10…it just didn’t pop with flavor. I ordered the beef diaphragm & potatoes - the beef pieces were incredibly tough! I was going to complain, but instead traded plates with my wife - she could not chew the meat either and left most of the meat on the plate. The prices are reasonable, but we nevertheless left unimpressed. To top it off the chairs at the tables indoors are not comfortable at all - I kept moving around in my chair to take pressure off (I am a skinny guy).

  • Alastair S.7 reviews

    May 29, 2024

    9.5/10

    Charming family restaurant with traditional well flavoured meals. Excellent choice of wines and knowledge of wine by staff. Very good value for money

  • Michael H.3 reviews

    May 20, 2024

    9.5/10

    Only sorry we found this lovely restaurant on our last night in Lucca. Food well prepared and service very good.

  • Susan D.1 review

    May 8, 2024

    5.5/10

    Service was terribly slow compared to diners seated near us. Food was fine, but would not recommend this restaurant.

  • Valerie L.1 review

    April 25, 2024

    10/10

    We loved the restaurant. The staff was very welcoming and the food was excellent. we ordered an antipasti, homemade pasta and the florentine steak. We can’t say enough good things - The meal was superb.

  • Charlene O.2 reviews

    January 10, 2024

    10/10

    Great restaurant. The food is always good and the service is impeccable. I go whenever I’m in Lucca and I’ll be a regular when I move there.

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  • Madeline D.2 reviews

    October 12, 2023

    10/10

    We really enjoyed our meal here. The tordellis were excellent and the cod appetizer was a great combination of flavors. Price was reasonable and service was excellent.

  • Val H.4 reviews

    October 7, 2023

    10/10

    Service was prompt and helpful, the outside seating area was magical. I thought the pasta was the best I’ve ever had. We had the veal in tuna sauce as a starter - fabulous. I,epistles booked to come back!

  • Mary R.1 review

    October 3, 2023

    9.5/10

    Great ambience on the night we visited, restaurant was busy for a Tuesday night for early October, Menu was concise but food was excellent.Would definitely return.

  • Lucy D.2 reviews

    September 4, 2023

    3/10

    We were here last year and loved the food but brought my parents in advance of our wedding and what a disappointment! The owner/manager was so rude when one of our party arrived early, barking at his staff and inststed we sit indoors with no air con with a small baby. It took 30mins to get a bottle of wine at which point we were given the nearest bottle to hand, the veal was so dry we didnt eat it and the octopus excessively salty. The ambiance was dreadful. The interior was all tourists who were having a pretty unpleasant experience. We left half way through the main and will not be back despite frequent visits to Lucca

  • James R.1 review

    August 29, 2023

    10/10

    Wonderful group dinner here. Food was wonderful, great wine selection. Staff were friendly and attentive. Great atmosphere too. Would definitely come back.

  • Will S.4 reviews

    August 5, 2023

    10/10

    Welcoming environment and delicious food.

  • Özgür A.3 reviews

    July 29, 2023

    10/10

    Very friendly, amazing food, tasty, fresh and fine... Great experience in Lucca at a wonderful location. Must eat!

  • Becca W.2 reviews

    June 14, 2023

    10/10

    Delicious! Very meaty.

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  • Katalin G.1 review

    October 12, 2022

    10/10

    Excellent experience! They made feel so welcomed and we look forward to going back!

  • Joan F.12 reviews

    October 17, 2022

    9.5/10

    The food was delicious and well presented. Two of our group shared a bistecca fiorentina which they enjoyed immensely. The wine list was not extensive but was fairly priced. We sat inside in a nicely decorated room that shows a lot of creativity!

  • Sim R.1 review

    August 25, 2022

    10/10

    The food was great, well prepared and the allergen menu taken seriously. Staff were very helpful.

  • Soeren S.10 reviews

    July 23, 2022

    10/10

    Great location for a night out with friends. Wonderful food as always and very good selection of wines.

  • Bruno I.1 review

    July 19, 2022

    8.5/10

    Great food and drink. Unfortunately we were seated outside and there was a bit of traffic. We were not given the option of sitting inside even with our reservation.

  • Brian J.2 reviews

    June 30, 2022

    10/10

    Fantastic location, excellent Tuscan food and wonderful service. Nice mix of locals and tourists…highly recommended . Very popular with lots of diners turned away so make sure you book ahead.

  • Anne R.1 review

    June 29, 2022

    6.5/10

    We were looking for a well rated restaurant in Lucca that wasn't a tourist trap. After reading through reviews, we thought we were choosing a place that had something for adults and kids. We failed to check the current menu offering and it was quite limited and had little that children (mine) would choose. Tartar, several dishes with anchovies, a neck, sweetbreads (kidneys?), stewed rabbit sauce, tongue, crispy octopus, and a diaphragm of an unknown creature. The kids did fine with a tortellini al ragu and some steak, but just something to consider for families with less adventurous palates. I did notice, as the reviews had warned, that the wait staff seemed slightly depressed - one older man (proprietor?) had some enthusiasm and a couple of younger women didn't have much joy in their roles. The Florentine steak was delicious and we also enjoyed the fried zucchini flowers with anchovy.

  • nancy K.3 reviews

    June 18, 2022

    7/10

    I visited this restaurant several times. The first time it was outstanding- food and service. Each subsequent time, not so much. My last visit was with 6 other people. I had to got up three times to refill our wine glasses. Neither the server nor the owner came over to check on us during our meal. I had to ask for the bread- which had always been promptly placed on the table with olive oil w/o asking. It was a disappointing experience.

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    Thanks Nancy

  • Andrew N.1 review

    March 31, 2022

    10/10

    The welcome was like meeting with a friend. They’ve food was delicious, the service was excellent. The restaurant was very busy but the staff still had time to advise & chat. A really wonderful find.

  • Pamela A.9 reviews

    August 21, 2021

    10/10

    Amazing food and kind and attentive staff

  • Evan V.2 reviews

    August 5, 2021

    9.5/10

    Very nice food! Super quality and use of fresh products! The atmosphere was amazing, as was the service. Very helpful and friendly! A place we will definitely go back to

  • Olga O.12 reviews

    July 30, 2021

    9.5/10

    Really amazing place. Food is really really good. Very raisonnable portions and unique pricing per category which is loved. I recommend both the meat and the octopus.

  • Valerie H.3 reviews

    September 14, 2020

    8.5/10

    Lovely meal on our first night in Lucca. Staff were efficient and friendly and food was very good.

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    Dominic D.4 reviews

    September 15, 2020

    10/10

    Great food and wine. Perfect portions. Good service. Perfect Italian alfresco setting. It was a most enjoyable evening and recommend to anyone looking for a good dinner in Lucca.

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