
Ristorante Celide
A premier seafood restaurant in Lucca, Ristorante Celide offers elegantly presented dishes in a sophisticated setting with red-brick walls.

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Ristorante Celide

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A premier seafood restaurant in Lucca, Ristorante Celide offers elegantly presented dishes in a sophisticated setting with red-brick walls.
"Magnificent gastronomic experience, look forward to my next visit to Lucca."
Ask for the daily menu
Inquire about the daily specials to savor the freshest, awesomely presented dishes.
Book in advance
Reservations are highly recommended due to the restaurant's popularity.

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Cuisine
Seafood Italian
Price
$$$
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Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences

Exquisite Seafood Dishes
Indulge in the freshest seafood, expertly prepared and elegantly presented. A true celebration of the sea awaits you.

Elegant Ambiance
Enjoy a sophisticated dining experience with charming red-brick walls and a lovely ambiance, perfect for a special occasion.

Daily Fresh Dishes
Experience the excitement of daily fresh dishes, presented with artistry. Always a delightful surprise for your palate.
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Ask for the daily menu
Inquire about the daily specials to savor the freshest, awesomely presented dishes.
Book in advance
Reservations are highly recommended due to the restaurant's popularity.
Consider off-peak times
Visit during quieter hours or seasons for potentially better availability.
Enjoy the lunch offer
The lunch menu offers an exceptional quality-price ratio and a diverse selection.
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Ask for the daily menu
Inquire about the daily specials to savor the freshest, awesomely presented dishes.
Book in advance
Reservations are highly recommended due to the restaurant's popularity.
Consider off-peak times
Visit during quieter hours or seasons for potentially better availability.
Enjoy the lunch offer
The lunch menu offers an exceptional quality-price ratio and a diverse selection.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Ristorante Celide is praised for its exquisite seafood, elegant ambiance, and impeccable service, making it a top choice in Lucca. While many rave about the quality and presentation of the dishes, some reviews mention slow service and, in a few unfortunate instances, the presence of insects, which detracted from the dining experience. Despite these issues, the value and overall gastronomic experience are frequently highlighted as exceptional.
"Great place just outside the walls. We went there for lunch and were very surprised.
Great value for money."
Karen Cordewener
"Elegant restaurant with adequate service, albeit kind of slow and disorganised.
It’s mostly a fish restaurant where they offer one vegan starter and one main course, both looking good, but missing character.
The risotto was particularly bland, a parmesan crouton would have added some punch.
Dessert was good. Major minus point, we were bothered by several fruit flies or midges that ended up in the wine and over the bread.
We spent more or less 30€ each. I would recommend only if you like fish and don’t mind small insects."
Dan R. Deneyer
"I had dinner for 1. When I arrived, I was quickly seated, although I was left waiting for a long time.
After that, I ordered a glass of red wine, which unfortunately came with 5 FLIES INSIDE, one of which I accidentally swallowed. When I asked for a replacement, a new glass was served, this time with only ONE FLY. The second replacement had no flies inside, as the bottle was opened at the table.
I ordered a sea bass cooked in a mound of salt. It was very good, being cooked to a perfect temperature. Side veggies were excellent, although the overall dish was a bit empty. I didn't order dessert, but they surprised me with a lemon sorbet, which was delicious.
Could have been a fantastic meal, spoiled only by the FLIES. Note that the restaurant was quite infested, with tiny, small, medium and large flies making frequent appearances during my meal - see photos."
Eduardo de Almeida
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ristorante Celide specializes in seafood dishes with Italian and Catalan influences, offering fresh and elegantly presented options.
Yes, it is highly recommended to make a reservation in advance due to the restaurant's popularity and high demand.
The restaurant offers daily fresh dishes, so it's advisable to ask for the daily menu to experience the latest culinary creations.
The restaurant offers at least one vegan starter and one main course, which are noted as looking good.
The restaurant features a lovely ambiance with red-brick walls, creating a cool and elegant dining environment.
Portions are generally considered balanced and tending towards generous, especially with the seafood offerings.
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Ristorante Celide, located on Viale Giuseppe Giusti, is a top choice for seafood lovers. The elegant dining room sets the stage for a memorable meal, where the seafood dishes are spotlighted. The menu features a variety of options, including fresh fish and delicate pasta dishes, making it a true celebration of the sea.
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Fresh tasty food, especially recommended for eating high quality fish. Another suggestion is to always ask for the daily menu, since it changes every day and always offers fresh dishes awesomely presented. The ambiance is very cool, elegant and with red-brick walls.
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