Cantine Bernardini

After struggling to find good vegetarian options in Italy it's wonderful to stumble across a restaurant that embraces vegetarian and vegan food alongside its local meat favourites. There is a vegan/veg option for each of the three courses that surpass the usual aubergine parmigiana. The staff at the Cantine are friendly, passionate about their food and speak good English. We went early and got a table but it got busy later in the evening so do book.

On an afternoon stroll in Lucca I came around a corner and the quaint Osteria Cantine Bernardini caught my eye. I took a closer look at the menu and was very pleased to see that they serve regional cuisine and designate vegan items on the menu. I returned later in the evening for dinner and though there were many diners, we were able to be seated outdoors on a very pleasant evening. Everything we ordered was delicious, and the service was great! This osteria is a bit off of the beaten path and was less touristy than many in Lucca. I highly recommend this restaurant for a taste of regional Lucchese cuisine with the assurance that you'll be getting a high-quality vegan meal. I'd have given it 5 stars if I could, but the restaurant serves meat.

Updated from previous review on 2017-01-17