Dal Bardo — Restaurant in Lucca

This is the best bar in Lucca for before or after dinner. Best place to watch people, talk to some locals. During weekend, make sure you call them and reserve a table.

The cocktail menu is yummy… I wish I could drink all of them. The wine selection is excellent too. I tried a bunch of drinks trust me they all are amazing!

During my entire 9 days stay in Lucca , I went to this bar every evening… mainly because of the amazing friendly and professional team of the bar… Vittori, Syrah, Michael , Armen and Roberto. They all went above and beyond to make sure we are...

Pretty ordinary. We were seated at a table, then asked to move as they had accepted a booking of 20+ and wanted our table. The offered table was next to a rubbish bin. We asked to move. Then the group arrived and took over the sidewalk and stood over us at our table (and other people). Very uncomfortable for us and any one trying to use the footpath. Then I had trouble paying as the barman decided it wasn’t his job. Mind you he did serve and take money off a friend whilst I waited. And then he finally decided to step up......

Dal Bardo was one of our favourite bars for aperitivo. Based on the north side of town near our hotel it attracts a lot of locals and has indoor and outdoor seating. Aperol Spritz is always my favourite and at only €4, they were a bargain!

The bar also offers complimentary aperitivo. This started off with crisps, nuts, crackers and bread and then out came delicious meat and cheeses! Usually bars will alternate the products through the evening and you can help yourselves. It is polite to always have a...