Forno Francesco Casali — Restaurant in Lucca

I stumbled upon Forno Francesco Casali during my visit to the enchanting town of Lucca and it was an experience like no other.

Undoubtedly, it serves the best focaccia I’ve ever tasted! The combination of Conte Ham with ricotta cream cheese and herbs was heavenly.

The charm of the place doesn’t stop at the food. I was assisted by the friendliest ladies who, despite our language barriers, made the experience delightful with sign language, laughter, and genuine Tuscan warmth.

Yes, there was a queue, and while it may look daunting at first glance, I assure you, every minute waited is rewarded tenfold once you bite into that glorious focaccia.

Lucca itself is a gem in Tuscany, exuding beauty, history, and an undeniable sense of community. Forno Francesco Casali epitomizes this spirit. If you ever find yourself in Lucca, make it your mission to visit this store. Trust me, your taste buds will...

Unfortunately, I just had an upsetting experience here with one of the workers. I am visiting and don't speak Italian, so I asked if she spoke English (in Italian). She said something along the lines of "We are in Italy, we don't speak English here." I placed my order in Italian and she mocked it to the customer in front of me. There are many tourists that come to Lucca, so I was surprised by this reaction. At least I tried speaking in Italian. I must admit the focaccia was delicious, though sadly I will not be...

By some distance the best focaccia I’ve ever had. Proper traditional bakery, used to tourists but still clearly frequented by locals. The lady serving me did a great job of working around my complete lack of Italian, taking me through all the options despite not speaking much English. All I had was a focaccia sandwich with just mortadella in it and it was still one of the best sandwiches I’ve ever had, so tasty was the bread. Incredibly cheap as well, I thought she’d made a mistake when she only...