When I tell my friends in Australia that I go to the bar for breakfast every morning when I am in Italy they look a bit surprised. In Australia you go to a bar to drink alcohol. In Italy you go to a bar to do everything…breakfast coffee and pastry, meet friends for a light lunch and head back again in the evening for aperitivo. It is the very best place to gather and socialise.
We are lucky in Bagni di Lucca to have great bars. Bar Roma in Bagni di Lucca Villa has been in the Tomei family for decades. Some handed down recipes appear in the form of Nonna’s budino, home made foccacia for delicious sandwiches, gelato and much more.
Bar Roma has recently added a covered area to meet when it is hot, cold, raining or sunny…perfect.
After breakfast my favourite time is aperitivo. I think it should happen all over the world.
As soon as I get back to Bagni di Lucca I’m heading up to Bar Roma to eat a budino!
Bar Roma, 124 Viale Umberto I
Phone…+39 0583 179 8017
Bella Bagni di Lucca 
The bar is a fabulous gathering place to met friends at any time of the day or evening in Italy. It is a much nicer atmosphere than the Australian bars for sure. 🍹
The bar is a great place to meet friends and make new ones. I love it!
Funny thing is that my family is from Bagni di Lucca, I visit regularly, but I read this from Australia where I am for the holidays. Australia is awesome, albeit in different ways!
I am in Australia. I will be back in Bagni di Lucca in about a month.
I have been there!!! And I can relate. Thank you for bringing back the sweet memories.
Becoming a regular in your local bar is the best way to make new friends.
Can’t wait to be back and enjoy those delicious pastries and the best cappuccino I’ve had in italy.
Orlindo Barsetti
I love the bar culture in Italy!
A wonderful spot for people to visit with friendly staff, wonderful food and coffee. When I visit I too love the wonderful company of the local community. Thanks for the great post Debra!
Regards John ! 👍🏻😌
It is great to feel I bit like a local sitting at the bar. We are very lucky to have great places to meet.
Yes, I have enjoyed un cafe there many times.
It is a popular spot!
Salve Debra!Bu
Would they allow one to enjoy a cigar on that patio?
I think it is possible to smoke outside.