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Buca di Sant'Antonio

Address: Via della Cervia 3, Lucca, 55100
Phone: 0583/55881

Price range: $$
Cuisine: Italian
Location: Lucca

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 4.4/5

Fodor's Review:

The staying power of Buca di Sant'Antonio—it's been around since 1782—is the result of superlative Tuscan food brought to the table by waitstaff that doesn't miss a beat. The menu includes the simple-but-blissful, like tortelli lucchesi al sugo (meat-stuffed pasta with a tomato-and-meat sauce), and more daring dishes such as roast capretto (kid) with herbs. A white-wall interior hung with copper pots and brass musical instruments creates a classy but comfortable dining space.

Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V
Closed: Closed Mon., 1 wk in Jan., and 1 wk in July. No dinner Sun.

Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by Steve_Evans from Reno, Nevada on 4/20/07
Perhaps we went with high expectations but the mood and service came up a little short. The food was great (if a bit pricey) but we never seemed to connect with our waiter. We didn't want to become his buddy but a simple smile, once, would have made us feel that we were actually present.