Just before I left Italy I discovered a lovely new place for coffee, gelato and a snack in Lucca. Ristori takes its name from the perfume store it replaced in the main street, Via Filungo, between Via Buia and Via San Giorgio.
The long, narrow shop has been lovingly restored. You can stand at the tiny bar for your coffee or sit at one of the tables.
I can report that the coffee is very good. I didn’t try the cakes, but I will next time. They look delicious.
I need to try the gelato as well…all in the name of research, of course.
There are a couple of tables tucked in a little corner at the back of the shop.
I think Ristori is a great addition to Via Filungo.
Take a look at their Facebook page.
We saw it, but we were in a rush… Next time, we will certainly stop by. As you said, Debra, it is great to see it opening on Via Filungo. We are still waiting for del Simo to reopen. Thanks, Debra!
By: mulino dominillo on July 23, 2014
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I wonder if Di Simo will ever reopen. It was a great place to go for coffee.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 24, 2014
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Nice place! Thanks for making it known.
By: Roberto Rodriguez on July 23, 2014
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I hope you try it one day soon.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 23, 2014
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Cant wait to try the coffee and perhaps something sweet…
By: Anonymous on July 23, 2014
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I’m sure you will like it.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 23, 2014
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Aaaah….I miss those Italian coffees and gelatos!! Still think that AnnaLisa’s coffee is the best in Italy. Love the look of the Ristori.
By: Sandra Hoopmann on July 23, 2014
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It is hard to beat Annalisa’s coffee at Il Monaco, but this is a nice place to go in Lucca.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 23, 2014
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Don’t know how you possibly walked out of there without trying the cake with your coffee. 🙂
By: Irene on July 23, 2014
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I had not long had breakfast otherwise I would have tried one.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 24, 2014
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A toast to your find!
By: aFrankAngle on July 23, 2014
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Well said.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 23, 2014
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Everything in there looks delicious.
By: Tuxedo Sophisticated Cat on July 23, 2014
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Doesn’t it? I look forward to my return.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 23, 2014
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The coffee and pasteries look wonderful!!!
By: susanvanallen on July 23, 2014
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I am very keen to try one of those pastries.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 23, 2014
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Beautiful. Just beautiful.. c
By: cecilia on July 23, 2014
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Italy is full of gorgeous little cafes, and the coffee is great.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 23, 2014
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The coffee is not too bad in aussie either, must be all those Italians!.. c
By: cecilia on July 23, 2014
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Yes, we are lucky our coffee culture here in Australia was started by our lovely resident Italians
By: Debra Kolkka on July 24, 2014
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oooh tuck me up in that last little corner, propped up by a coffee and a delicate little cake and I’d be a happy woman.
By: cityhippyfarmgirl on July 23, 2014
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I look forward to going back in September.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 23, 2014
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What a beautiful place! The attention to detail is amazing- even the gelati tub covers are elegant.
By: Paula on July 23, 2014
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They have done a great job on the new cafe, it looks very invting.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 23, 2014
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Looks lovely…would love to get back to Luca sometime to try it.
I loved Luca!
By: Lyn Weston on July 24, 2014
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Lucca is one of my favourite towns in all of Italy. Luckily I can visit regularly.
By: Debra Kolkka on July 24, 2014
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Beautiful ceiling and who could resist a tasting of their coffee, cakes and gelato…..impossible!
By: Jim & Kerry on July 24, 2014
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I love the lights, the ceiling and the pastries. Lucky you, having Ristori on your doorstep.
By: Just Add Attitude on July 24, 2014
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You’re very good to have resisted the lure of those cakes! 🙂
By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on July 25, 2014
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I am so excited to hear about this! I’m just starting to plane a group for Lucca for next spring. Thanks Debra!
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