A new restaurant has opened in Corso Garibaldi in Lucca. This is the gorgeous street lined with magnolia trees, many of which are in full bloom right now.
We enjoyed a delicious Sunday lunch at Al Corso today. Although it is brand new, the owners, Elise and Andrea have had lots of experience in their other restaurant, La Conca, just outside Lucca.
The room was friendly and inviting and it was good to see lots of people in such a new place.
The first heavenly bread was eaten very quickly and 2 new packets appeared (and were also devoured)
I ordered rabbit which was rolled around zucchini and served with a very tasty sformata.
My friends ordered chestnut ravioli with pine nuts and pancetta.
…tortelli with ragu.
…and mixed seafood, which was in a very light and crisp batter.
In the name of research we ordered 2 desserts, raspberry, strawberry and pear sorbet.
…and mille foglie with marscapone with chocolate sauce. Both were excellent.
Al Corso will definitely become a regular place for lunch or dinner in Lucca.
If you hurry you will see the magnolias.
I will repeat a quote I found in a book on Lucca…because I love it.
“If you will be there around the half of March you’ll find the emotion of walking between the wings of magnolia trees, whose leafage full of flowers look like a big rose-coloured fireworks even though…unnaturally static.”
Al Corso, Corso Garibaldi 137/139, Lucca
Open for lunch and dinner. Closed Tuesday.
0583 057069
alcorso2015@gmail.com
Love the quote! Looks fab……
By: Moira Drexler on March 15, 2015
at 6:46 pm
It is a great new spot…we will go together.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 15, 2015
at 6:50 pm
I love how in the name of research you tried the desserts Debra 🙂 All the food looks absolutely lovely.
By: Cathy Powell on March 15, 2015
at 6:59 pm
It is a tough job, but I am up to it.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 15, 2015
at 7:34 pm
It is on my short list to try this week….
By: Stephanie Castle on March 15, 2015
at 7:39 pm
Perhaps we could go together?
By: Debra Kolkka on March 15, 2015
at 7:49 pm
It looks like a great place and the food seems to be delicious! Thanks, Debra!
By: Mulino Dominillo on March 15, 2015
at 7:46 pm
It is always good to discover a new spot.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 15, 2015
at 7:49 pm
Tortelli with ragu for me!! Everything looks amazing! I’ll add this to my list of must try restaurants.
By: Jeanie Beck on March 15, 2015
at 9:22 pm
It is a great new addition to Lucca. I’m sure you will love it.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 16, 2015
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Just another reason to return!
By: Kirsi Säde on March 15, 2015
at 9:32 pm
…one of many.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 16, 2015
at 8:22 pm
Have some good friends coming to Lucca next month so will pass on your wonderful new discovery to them to try. Am quite envious as Jan and I helped them chose an apartment ( thru Deb)
By: judi troncoso on March 15, 2015
at 9:46 pm
I’m sure your friends will love Lucca…how could you not?
By: Debra Kolkka on March 16, 2015
at 8:23 pm
The wings of magnolia trees….now that’s an inspirational expression! Inspirational research too! Adore Lucca!
Ciao
R
By: Paris Rendez-Vous and Beyond on March 15, 2015
at 9:58 pm
I love that description. I read it years ago and think of it each time I walk on the street.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 16, 2015
at 8:24 pm
Just delightful. The meals look amazing. The desserts sound delicious and the magnolias are divine
By: Lyn on March 15, 2015
at 10:05 pm
It was a good day.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 16, 2015
at 8:24 pm
One of my favourite street in Lucca when the magnolia are in flower….and to add such a lovely restaurant is a real bonus.
By: Jim & Kerry on March 15, 2015
at 11:58 pm
It is a wonderful street, especially when the trees are in bloom.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 16, 2015
at 8:25 pm
Looks wonderful. Hope to see you in July.
By: Sandra on March 16, 2015
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I will be back in Australia by July. I have to go home occasionally.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 16, 2015
at 8:26 pm
What interesting food – it looks delicious and in such a lovely location. That’s such a good description for the Magnolia flowers – in the half of March.
By: Jan on March 16, 2015
at 2:15 am
…whose leafage full of flowers. It sounds like part of a sonnet.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 16, 2015
at 8:27 pm
I think I would have happily devoured every one of those dishes! They look spectacular I must say! 😀
By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on March 16, 2015
at 3:25 am
I devoured your lime and chilli chicken tonight and it was great.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 16, 2015
at 8:28 pm
That bread looks heavenly indeed! As do all the other delicacies. Looks a great find and s lovely interior to boot!
By: janinevasta on March 16, 2015
at 5:58 am
It is a good addition to Lucca’s restaurants.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 16, 2015
at 8:29 pm
The food looks outstanding!
By: aFrankAngle on March 16, 2015
at 12:15 pm
We all enjoyed our meals.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 16, 2015
at 8:30 pm
These pictures are too much. I want to hop a plane and come over for dinner. Your blog has put this town on my bucket list.
By: Michael on March 16, 2015
at 1:59 pm
Lucca is a gorgeous town. You must visit.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 16, 2015
at 8:31 pm
I can’t wait to try this restaurant. I love the quote and maybe some year I will be in town in time for the magnolias.
By: paninigirl on March 16, 2015
at 2:58 pm
I will see you there in spring perhaps.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 16, 2015
at 8:31 pm
Deb, the sacrifices you make! Buon appetito
By: Alan Featherby on March 16, 2015
at 8:13 pm
Just as well I am tough.
By: Debra Kolkka on March 16, 2015
at 8:31 pm
What a delicious looking restaurant Debra. The magnolias are magnificent. Lucca must look beautiful at the moment with them in bloom.
By: jenny@atasteoftravel on March 18, 2015
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