This is a great place to eat not far from Bagni di Lucca, on the way to Castelnuovo. Osteria al Ritrovo del Platano is a Slow Food restaurant at Ponte di Campio. The chef is Mauro Bertolini and he prides himself on providing delicious local food in season…special tastes of the Garfagnana. The food is both traditional and innovative.
I discovered it one wet, cold day on my way to Castelnuovo. The entrance doesn’t really give any idea of what you will find inside. The restaurant is quite large and well set out.
The workman’s lunch is one of the best in the area, and amazing value at 10 euro.
I ordered the pasta arrabbiata, fried trout and peperonata.
I didn’t leave much.
There were some very delicious looking desserts available, but I couldn’t fit anything else in, so I just had a coffee.
I have been back for dinner, which is also excellent. The prices are a little higher, but worth every centesimo.
There is a small parking area on the side of the road on the Gallicano side of the restaurant.
Bella Bagni di Lucca 
This was the wrong post to read when hungry. I am starving now! XD
I am adding this place to my bucket list. Thanks!
Good choice, Debra! I would have ordered the same. The trout must come from the Colomini farm and it is delicious. Looks like a great place to visit. Thanks for the tip.
Molto tradizionale.
Oh my!!! And I chose to read this before dinner… I mean how much do I want to remind myself how much I miss Italy???? Take me there!!!
This is making me hungry!!
The interior is warm and welcoming, the menu sounds lovely, the food looks lovely – no wonder Italian workmen discuss what they are going to eat for lunch and what they have eaten for lunch – beats a pie and coke doesn’t it.
Love the menu. No English. Just give me the wine!