Tuscan Gastronomy

Tuscan gastronomy, in Lucca

Tuscan gastronomy is savoured in the trattorias and markets of Lucca, between simple flavours and local products. The Lucca audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this generous cuisine, pride of Tuscany and the town.

The generous flavours of Tuscany

Tuscan gastronomy, of which Lucca is a fine ambassador, is renowned for its simplicity, its generosity and the quality of its products. Founded on olive oil, bread, vegetables, legumes and meats, it honours authentic and tasty dishes. Lucca has its own specialities, like tordelli, pasta stuffed with meat covered with sauce, spelt soup, and above all buccellato, a sweet bread flavoured with anise and raisins, an emblematic delicacy of the town. All this is accompanied by the excellent wines and the famous olive oil of the region. Tasting Tuscan cuisine is a fine way to discover the art of living of Lucca.

What to see

Here you savour the Tuscan flavours in the trattorias and markets of Lucca: olive oil, bread, legumes, and the local specialities like tordelli, spelt soup and buccellato, a sweet bread with anise and raisins. Tuscan gastronomy reveals the art of living of the town. It is a gourmet stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

Tuscan gastronomy is discovered in the trattorias, restaurants and markets of the historic centre of Lucca, reachable on foot. The establishments and markets follow their own hours, which vary. It is best to favour seasonal products and local specialities.

What are the gastronomic specialities of Lucca?

Tordelli, pasta stuffed with meat covered with sauce, spelt soup and buccellato, a sweet bread flavoured with anise and raisins, all accompanied by the excellent olive oil and the wines of the region.

Where to discover Tuscan gastronomy in Lucca?

In the trattorias, restaurants and markets of the historic centre of Lucca, in Italy.