Blend In Lucca

07/07/2026: The atmosphere was certainly good. Partly thanks to another table where one of the guests started singing. The location was also pretty okay. I was welcomed well and was allowed to choose whether to sit in the air conditioning, with a fan breeze, or without anything. Wine is at least by the half bottle, which was too much for me alone. I was allowed to taste first, though, so I was sure to choose a good one. Great! For dinner, I chose the pici carbonara. In my opinion, the pasta tasted too much like flour, and the meat was mainly fatty. Who am I to pass judgment on this as a foreigner, but that is how I experienced it. The damper on the atmosphere came at the checkout: although the prices were reasonable, on top of VAT and the usual coperto, a 10% ‘aumento’ was also charged. It is not clear what this is, and I didn't see anything about it on the menu displayed either. There might be something about it on the menu, but I didn't notice it. Such tricks to charge more always make it less enjoyable. I only realized it afterwards, but I didn't feel like arguing anymore. What's asked is asked and what's given is given...

06/07/2026: I stumbled upon this place almost by chance... The food was excellent, and the welcome was warm and welcoming, thanks to the kind and helpful staff. A special mention for Antonio...the best.