Osteria dell'indulgenza — Restaurant in Lucca

Osteria dell’indulgenza is a perfect little treasure box of a restaurant in Lucca because the owner Leo is so enthusiastic about food, wine, ambience, hospitality - and it shows. It is clear from the moment you arrive that he cares about your experience. From a small everchanging, creative and thoughtful menu, he uses the best of Italian produce to conjure up something special every time. From ravioli filled with ricotta on a bed of red bean sauce topped with bacon and crispy cabbage to beef cheek slow cooked overnight in chianti until it melts in your mouth to stewed deboned rabbit, or a selection of perfectly cured meats and nutty cheeses, to an orange souffle on a toasted coconut biscuit base, the restaurant certainly lives up to its name. Leo’s knowledge and appreciation of Italian wine ensure the perfectly recommended accompaniment. Along with his warmth and openness and that of his pleasant team, Paolo Conte crooning in the playlist and the cosy intimate candlelit interior or outside at the terrace tables clad with white tablecloths overlooking the iconic Lucca walls, this is a unique experience you will want to...

We were lucky to get a walk in table on a busy Saturday night, and the service was excellent from the start. The owner took time to explain the dishes and recommend wine, and it was clear that the food was freshly prepared. The menu is small, but the quality of the food exceeded our expectations, and this restaurant is recommended if you’re looking for something...

Geheimtipp in Lucca

Meine Frau und ich waren zum Abendessen in der Osteria dell’Indulgenza in Lucca – und wir waren restlos begeistert. Das Team ist herzlich, kompetent und mehrsprachig; man spürt sofort, dass Inhaber Leo für Qualität und Erlebnis brennt. Die Osteria ist klein und gemütlich, mit liebevoll-schrägen Details wie dem Vintage‑Neonschild „Schulbücher jetzt abholen!“. Der Star ist jedoch die Küche: Eine wechselnde Karte moderner italienischer Gerichte, inspiriert von toskanischen Klassikern. Unsere Tordelli waren himmlisch, die Lammrippen perfekt – wir hätten nicht glücklicher sein können. Obendrauf kennt Leo seine Weine: Wer sich beraten lässt, bekommt ein hervorragend passendes Glas oder eine Flasche, überraschend fair im...