Antica Locanda di Sesto

If you’re looking for an upscale traditional Italian restaurant, this place is it. The atmosphere is beautiful, warm and inviting. I had the pumpkin ravioli and the eggplant parmigiana, both were the best I’ve ever had. Definitely recommend making reservations. This was one of my favorite meals of our stay.

We recently lunchedat this charming restaurant and was thoroughly impressed by the service, which was both good and exceptionally friendly. The 'senatore capelli' spaghetti, while having a very strong cheese flavor, is definitely for those who appreciate a bold taste. The homemade tordelli was delightful, with a well-balanced flavor that left a lasting impression. A standout dish was the tagliata di manzo, which I highly recommend. It was perfectly seasoned with oil, pepper, and a hint of rosemary, making it a must-try for anyone visiting. Overall, a wonderful dining experience with a few standout dishes that cater to different palates.

One of the very, very best restaurants in Lucca. Michelin quality in all regards with large portions. Price to quality ratio is excellent. Reservations are a must. Don’t miss this jewel of an exquisite experience.

Great, authentic Tuscan meal. We felt like we were invited into someone’s home. If you’re in the region this is a must visit. Can’t recommend enough!

My husband and I spent our honeymoon in Tuscany and on our third night in the nearby area we were recommend this amazing restaurant by our hotelier. We had no booking, we turned up at 9.30pm and they accommodated us graciously and served food that blew us away. The atmosphere was incredible, the servers were helpful, knowledgeable, attentive. The little touches really were so special, I’m not going to give you any spoilers you simply will have to go and experience Antica Locanda di sesto. image our surprise when the bill was half what we had paid the evening before in Lucca. We returned every evening to the whole team greeting us like friends. Our only disappointment is we couldn’t visit on the Saturday as it was closed!! We had to SLUM it back in Lucca where everything became a comparison to ‘our lovely place’ imagine my husband bemoaning that the waitress in Lucca served him a beverage WITHOUT ice and lemon separately with a little silver tong. I happy food danced through every course, every evening and think I had an out of body experience eating the tiramisu (which I don’t usually like) I ate the whole thing without even offering my husband a taste. Then looked at him as if he ate it because I was so disappointed it was gone!

Wonderful experience - still a hidden gem. First, if you are close to Lucca, definitely make it to Locanda di Sesto! The atmosphere, the food, the service and the value - everything is 5-star. Even though it’s a bit more upscale than your usual trattoria, it still has a very cozy and homey vibe. The meals were absolutely delicious and of course, my favorites were the sphagettoni prepared live in front of you as well as the bisteca fiorentina. 100% recommended. Dinner for 2, 3 course, no wine was cca 120€ - totally worth it. Steak itself was 66€ (1100g).

Absolutely delicious ! The pasta were insane, the meat delicious and the deserts were also perfect. I recommend if you want a nice lunch or dinner. Prices are also great for the good food quality ! Our waiter was lovely and always smiling !

I stumbled across this place while driving through the country side. The staff was exceptional, friendly and attentive. The food was delicious, very nicely cooked. I went for the house wine which was also very nice indeed. I Liked the place so much I ended up going back for dinner. Grazie!

We were visiting Italy in April and stumbled upon Antica Locanda di Sesto. We had the pasta in the parmesan wheel and the steak cut at the table. It was literally the best meal I had in Italy. The service was great. Definitely will come back.

Great people and wonderful food Visit them when you are in Lucca, you will not be aorry

Absolutely amazing Italian food! The pasta is incredible and the service is exceptional! My wife had the Pumpkin Ravioli (seasonal I think) and I had the spaghetti carbonara with sausage I think. Both were delicious. Great place to stop by if you are in the area!!!

One of the best hidden gems we've found in Tuscany. Every dish was tasty and the service was terrific.

Dan and I got married just up the way at a villa on Pieve di Brancoli. We brought 20+ people here for our rehearsal dinner on 5/26/2011 and were blown away. Somehow, every portion of the 4 course meal was cooked to perfection and the wine fantastic. The steak was remarkable and service impeccable. I loved that the kitchen was small and productive. The next time we're in Tuscany, a meal here will be in order. Molto buono!

It's two days later, and we're still raving about certain dishes we had at a lovely dinner at Antica Locando di Sesto. It's a traditional place -- a very old restaurant that has been in the same family a long time, as I understand it -- and its feel is very much that. It's location is pretty off the beaten path, about 15K north of Lucca up the Serchio river valley, though it happened to be quite near where we were staying. But the food is off the charts good. Very traditional, artisanal food, largely local or regional in origin. The mixed antipasto is popular, and quite good, consisting of several meats (all but the DOC prosciutto di parma sourced by a member of the family), including a really nice beef carpaccio with arugula, their spelt salad (very traditional to Lucca and apparently somewhat of a novelty to some, but as californians the only thing we found unexceptional on the menu), some amazing meatballs. The standout primi was tuscan white beans with a very fishy/salty note from tuna roe, which we drizzled with excellent local olive oil. We chose a veal chop in lieu of the very popular thick steak chop a la fiorentine -- basically "black and blue" in US parlance. It looked great to one of us, but we were sharing and the other didn't want raw meat. Wine was terrific. While other reviews I've read suggested they push the house wine, they did not and happily helped us select a great Barolo. That said, the house wines seem to be popular; I'm not a big fan of Lucchese wines so far though. Desserts were good, but not drop dead. Make reservations. If you can, cross the bridge to ponte a mariano on your way out of town, and look for Saura gelateria (turn right off the bridge, on your right in 3-4 doors). It's the best we found in the Lucca area, and the road it's on continues back to town.

Ah it's a 4 1/2 star joint but yelp has issues with 1/2 stars, so I'm giving them 5. Went there on a Mother's Day, didn't know they celebrated it in Italy, and they still accommodated my wife and me. Had the ravioli with artichoke, excellent. And a Tuscan steak 1.2 kgs. Yes I gave my wife some. The steak was top notch. I also had their roasted white beans with lard and rosemary. Best beans ever! The house wine was good and so was the price at 2 euros a glass. I would definitely go back. And the staff was very nice and really attentive. I got the recommend to go from a local who frequents the place.