The Small In Lucca

In the summer of 2025, we stayed at Antica Casa Basari in Borgo Ticino and had lunch one day while touring around Lake Maggiore. It was a local restaurant recommended by Michele, the owner of Casa Basari, and the food was good and the atmosphere was good. It was lunchtime, so there were quite a few people, but the friendly staff served us quickly, so we had a light lunch. I had seabass and my wife had dumplings. We had a healthy, delicious pre-meal bread.

Excellent food, welcoming atmosphere, the owner very kind and cordial in his simplicity and affability. We will definitely return.

We discovered this lovely restaurant by chance and every time we go there it is a pleasant confirmation of the quality of the food, the food and wine research and the kindness of the owners and the service. In an informal and elegant, well-kept and welcoming environment, the dishes are traditional but reinterpreted with care. Last night we ate the amazing fried gnocco, the seafood gnocchi and a wonderful Fassona tartare, all of excellent quality, well presented, and at reasonable prices. We ended in style with the apple dessert and the revisited, a delicious ricotta cream. We can't wait to go back. BRAVI!

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! Elegant, well-kept, intimate but convivial location Professional and kind staff Food Excellent to say the least!! Excellent quality, high quality products, with their touch of tradition and innovation. Well done, we had a great time!! Keep it up

Excellent food, pleasant atmosphere, fast service! ☺️

Very kind and friendly staff, nice and relaxing environment, excellent food!! Highly recommended

Fine dishes, quality cuisine, pleasant service. Highly recommended.

Brought to us by friends we discovered this welcoming and friendly place where eating is a pleasure!