Pizzeria Da Gherardo, Lucca

Pizzeria Da Gherardo, Lucca

Nestled in the heart of Lucca’s historic Anfiteatro Square (Piazza Anfiteatro), Pizzeria Da Gherardo offers an authentic Italian dining experience that seamlessly blends tradition with a welcoming atmosphere. More than just a pizzeria, this establishment is a full-fledged restaurant and bar, boasting a menu rich in classic Italian dishes, an impressive selection of wines, and a variety of cocktails and desserts.

With nearly thirty different kinds of pizza to choose from, Pizzeria Da Gherardo caters to all tastes, whether you prefer a simple Margherita or something more elaborate. Beyond pizza, guests can indulge in a range of traditional Tuscan meals crafted from high-quality, fresh ingredients, including Italian-origin meats and locally sourced produce. The commitment to culinary excellence is evident in every dish served.

The setting of Da Gherardo is as captivating as its menu. Anfiteatro Square, one of Lucca’s most picturesque squares, traces its origins to the second century AD when it functioned as a Roman amphitheater. Enclosed within Lucca’s remarkably preserved 16th-century walls, this vibrant location is the perfect backdrop for a leisurely meal, offering both an intimate connection to history and a lively dining environment. The restaurant accommodates up to 100 guests outdoors and 80 indoors, making it an excellent choice for both intimate dinners and group reservations.

At Da Gherardo, hospitality is a priority. Open for both lunch and dinner, the restaurant invites visitors to relax and enjoy the essence of Lucca’s culinary tradition. Whether stopping by for a casual meal, a celebratory gathering, or simply a glass of wine while soaking in the charm of the piazza, Pizzeria Da Gherardo guarantees a taste of Italy that lingers long after the last bite.

Want to visit this sight? Check out these Self-Guided Walking Tours in Lucca. Alternatively, you can download the mobile app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from Apple App Store or Google Play Store. The app turns your mobile device to a personal tour guide and it works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.

Download The GPSmyCity App

Pizzeria Da Gherardo on Map

Sight Name: Pizzeria Da Gherardo
Sight Location: Lucca, Italy (See walking tours in Lucca)
Sight Type: Food/Drink

Walking Tours in Lucca, Italy

Create Your Own Walk in Lucca

Create Your Own Walk in Lucca

Creating your own self-guided walk in Lucca is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Puccini's Lucca

Puccini's Lucca

One of the greatest musical talents of mankind, Italian composer Giacomo Puccini, was born and spent a substantial part of his life in the Tuscan city of Lucca. Today the legacy of Puccini resonates all over the world and even more so here.

Puccini's ancestors, also musicians, moved to Lucca in 1719. The future maestro was born in a house that had belonged to his family since 1815 – Casa...  view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles
Lucca's City Wall and Gates

Lucca's City Wall and Gates

As one of Italy's Città d'arte's (arts towns), Lucca is famous, among other things, for its well-preserved ancient walls encircling the historic center. From about 570 AD until 1847 the city had been the center of the Longobard administration and the capital of old Tuscany, and as such required a defense system to render it an impenetrable fortress.

Back in the Middle Ages, the...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.7 Km or 2.3 Miles
Lucca Introduction Walking Tour

Lucca Introduction Walking Tour

Lucca is called many things: a city of arts, a city of churches, gardens, towers. Most of all it is known for its walls. From Roman times until now the walls have stood. It is the only city in Italy that has kept its walls intact.

The inner walled city is laid out in the ancient Roman grid plan. The Piazza San Michele is the site of the old forum. Bits of the Roman amphitheater can be found in...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles