RESTAURANT IN LUCCA CENTER
restaurant in Lucca center
L'isola Che Non C'era - Typical Lucchese Trattoria Restaurant
In the heart of Lucca's historic center, in a quaint and charming alley just a stone's throw from Via Fillungo and Piazza dell'Anfiteatro (Via degli Angeli), L'isola Che Non C'era is an authentic family-run trattoria restaurant loved by both locals and tourists looking for the authentic flavors of Tuscan tradition.
Atmosphere and Ambience
The restaurant welcomes guests in a warm, intimate, and rustic atmosphere. The interior features traditional details such as exposed wooden beam ceilings, warm-toned walls decorated with copper pans, and shelves lined with bottles. Outside, during the warm season, guests can enjoy lunch or dinner at tables set along the alley, taking in a quiet and characteristic setting. Between the indoor dining rooms and the outdoor patio, the restaurant can accommodate up to 90100 guests.
Cuisine and Specialties
The culinary offer focuses on the great classics of Lucchese and Tuscan cuisine, prepared with care, wholesome ingredients, and the genuine feel of home cooking:
- Typical Appetizers: Local cured meats and cheeses, Tuscan crostini, fragrant pappa al pomodoro, and frantoiana soup.
- Homemade First Courses: Highlights include traditional Lucchese tordelli with meat rag, duck tagliolini, and other skillfully handcrafted fresh pasta dishes.
- Main Courses and Meats: The high quality of meat is widely appreciated, with special mentions for the Florentine steak, duck breast, Chianina beef tartare, mixed fried chicken and rabbitserved with seasonal fried zucchini, zucchini flowers, artichokes, and porcini mushroomsas well as Lory's famous award-winning meatballs.
- Desserts: To end on a sweet note, homemade artisanal tarts (such as the fig jam and walnut tart) are always a big hit.
Wine Cellar and Service
The restaurant offers a broad and excellent selection of wines, with a special focus on local Lucchese and Tuscan labels. The service is friendly, attentive, and welcoming, making guests feel right at home.
Practical Tip: Due to high demand, especially on weekends and during peak season, reservations are strongly recommended.
