Reviews from Ristoro del Cavaliere

A very charming place. Rustic and authentic. Almost picturesque. And a hospitality with no equal. We were there last September and it wasn't especially warm. It is somewhat easy to come to Lucca and such, even though it takes some time because of the mountain roads. A visit at "Le Cinque Terre" is also within reach.
Even though the stay is without catering, it was still so that we could make breakfast the first day.

Recommendations for future guests

There is a good supermarket in Piazza al Serchio, and good restaurants. Look above the stated excursions. There is a cave called La Gortta del Vento. A visit worth. Just like "Le Cinque Terre" next to La Spezia. Lucca is also a very nice city.

This little pearl in Tuscany's mountains can be warmly recommended. Roberto and his family are hospitable beyond the usual, and the place lies so beautifully secluded in the mountains - a long ways away from noise. We were there in the low season, so the places restaurant was only open Friday, Saturday evening, and Sunday for lunch, but the food on the other hand, was pretty great. Roberto insisted on a grappa from the pantry, and soon that became more samples of his products.
The apartments were fine, basic, but everything you need, is there - expect a couch. But it was only because of bad weather and low temperatures that we stayed in the apartment more than you usually would, if the weather was with you. There is nice and clean and you are welcomed with snacks, crackers, milk, and water in the cooler. All in all, an amazing experience.

Recommendations for future guests

Ask Rosita (Roberto's daughter) for alternate places to eat, if Ristoros restaurant isn't open. Ask everything you want! It's clearly best to have a car, since there is quiet the trip to shopping and attractions.

Very beautiful place with kind hosts and a lovely atmosphere. You feel very welcome.The houses were fantastically rustic and Tuscan.
One minus is that, the restaurant only is open on the weekends and it is far to walk to town if you want to enjoy some wine for your food.
The Metata Apartment is small, beautiful and cosy. There is no sun on the terrace, though (End of September).
In-Italias communication and information worked well.

Great place with a lovely nature, quiet and really fine service.

I have now through a couple of years visited Ristoro del Cavaliere, and how odd it sounds, that it gets better for every time. Again this year it overdid Giovanna itself and made the most fantastic dishes.

This place is super lovely and the food is really something to write home about. There is no menu card you can sit and look at, since the menu varies from day to day, so it is presented orally.

We lived in the smallest apartment (Metato), which is super nice and very Italian with raw stone and a fantastic view from the bedroom on the 1st floor. Unfortunately there is no sun or view from the patio area, which belongs to this apartment. And we say there is no view, we are not exaggerating, the only thing you can see, is the entrance to the kitchen.

Recommendations for future guests

Even though there are some snacks in the apartment when you arrive, it is important to get some shopping done before you arrive - especially, if you arrive during Saturday. All shops are closed Sunday in the closest town, Piazza al Serchio.

Incredibly cosy, small home. The trip on the small roads are 100% worth it. The surrounding villages are small, doesn't have a lot to see, if you seek classic tourists attractions, but if you want to relax you can live at the place with views, which are sedating. We cooked all our food ourselves, but the smell from the kitchen told of a fine, fine kitchen. The family receives you very hospitably, and you feel at home from the moment you arrive.

Recommendations for future guests

The slightly larger towns, the ones that lie suitably far away for day trips, are Castelnuoevo de Garfagnana, which has a cafe with a number of chocolate arrangements, so a long trip is recommended, when you feel like having chocolate! Barga offers Scottish influences and Bagna di Lucca was a little cosy (there apparently is a spa). Aulla wasn't very fun.