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Canuleia

via Canuleia 14, 55100 Lucca, Italy
0583.467470
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Ranked #41 of 350 restaurants in Lucca
Cuisines: Italian
Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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28 reviews 28 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Do not be put off by the exterior, once you go through the building the magic garden opens up. The noise and action of the outside world disappears and there is peace and tranquility. if you need to get away from all the tourists in the tour groups this is the place to hide. The food was excellent and the... More

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16 May 2013

Buongiorno Grazie della Vostra visita e della Vostra cortese recensione. Eleonora e Matteo More

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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

After eating here 4 times in 2012 when the food was sublime I was very disappointed to find the previous chef has left and the new team are not up to his standards. There are now many better restaurants in Lucca whereas last year I would have said it was one of the best. From an uninspiring menu I chose... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

We're just sitting down back at home after a blissful lunch in the garden. We are travelling with our daughters aged 2 and 3 years so a blissful lunch is not always the norm! The outdoor area is a very pretty space and perfectly safe for children. The food was delicious, we could tell the ingredients were of good quality.... More

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15 April 2013

Buonasera grazie per la Vostra visita e la Vostra cortese recensione Eleonora e Matteo More

Gothenburg, Sweden
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14 reviews 14 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

The restaurant has changed ownership in 2013. We loved it before, and now it is even better. It continues to have the best outdoor dining in Lucca. The service is very warm and professional. Delicious food, beautifully served, and extras like five "pails" of bread and chocolate Easter egg candies. Great selection of wines. Wonderful risotto, octopus salad, fish, soup,... More

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2 April 2013

Buonasera Grazie per la Vostra Visita e per la Vostra recensione Eleonora e Matteo More

Westfield, Indiana, United States
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013

We found this while walking around off the main streets. The owners, a young couple, greeted us as we entered. The decor was adorable and very professionally done. The owner, who was delightful and accommodating, told us that she had only been open for 2 days. So apparently these are new owners and our lunch indicates that they definitely know... More

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2 April 2013

Buonasera Grazie per la Vostra visita e per la Vostra recensione Eleonora eMatteo More

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11 reviews 11 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

Walking around Lucca in search of a nice dinner spot that serves fresh fish. Happily we found Canuleia, off the main touristy streets. A happy friendly staff greeted us into the bright attractive restaurant. The design a perfect combination of the old stone structure and modern restaurants. Food was really fresh and tasty...we had grilled calamari with fennel and branzino...fresh!... More

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2 April 2013

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D.C.
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31 reviews 31 reviews
25 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2012

I had roasted piglet and my wife had the rabbit. The pig served on top of mashed potatoes was very forgettable. It wasn't seasoned, even with the skimpy mustard and fleur de sel smudge. The skin was gelatinous and not crispy. The rabbit was tasty, though, thus the average overall rating.

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Stratford, Canada
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13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2012

Loved the food, ate in garden for lunch. Service was attentive & personal. More French style that Italian, but well percieved and executed. Flavours are well balanced, and portion sizes not overwhelming. Loved the secluded back garden area, felt like we were in someones home! Would return.

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Medway, MA
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39 reviews 39 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 August 2012

Delicious food, lovely outside dining area and very good service. We enjoyed our meal here on a hot night in July. My teenage son found it a bit "fancy" but my husband and I enjoyed our meals. I had the gazpacho and salt cod. My husband had the steak which was local and very good. I would highly recommend dining... More

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72 reviews 72 reviews
69 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2012

Great food- the rabbit was excellent. The pesto tagliatelle with burata very good. Decent wine list. Waitress delivered food and never saw her again for f/u. Had to request check twice. Slow, slow slow even by Italian standards.

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