We are very lucky in Bagni di Lucca to have many wonderful bars to choose from. Catene Cafe in Fornoli is a favourite. It has recently had a make over and is better than ever. Congratulations to Paolo, Yanima and the team.
Catene Cafe serves deliciois pastries, sandwiches and coffee and the service is great. They do an excellent aperitivo in the evenings.
Drop in for aperitivo.
A new website has been created by the Comune to inform people about what is happening in Bagni di Lucca.
https://www.bagnidilucca.info/tutti-gli-eventi-a-bagni-di-lucca/
Events for the summer 2025 are shown, concerts, gastronomic events, nature walks annd cultural discoveries, all in beautiful Bagni di Lucca…over 100 events. The site will be updated daily.
Each visitor will receive a business card with the QR code to access the program directly.
Fornoli will be the place to be on Sunday 11th May.
The local artist group Borgo degli Artisti with be there with a stand where you can decorate plaster animals created by Arte Barsanti, famous for hand made figurines.
This is a great idea for Bagni di Lucca. I hope that lots of people join the tours.
It is excellent to hear of a new restaurant opening in Bagni di Lucca. La Corte di Laura will open in Granaiola on the site of Biribisso which closed a few years ago.
The purchase of Villa Fiori is official. It will be great to watch the project come to fruition.
We have missed Bar Italia in Ponte a Serraglio for the last 12 days. Annalisa reopened the bar in spectacular style with a party. Friends came from near and far.
There was music and lots of food and wine.
Our lovely baristas were back on deck.
The cabinets were full of delights…as usual.
The counter was covered in flowers.
I had a quick look at the new area.
I have chosen my seat for breakfast every morning.
I love the new area!
The new Tabacchi setup looks good.
I think my favourite young customer has set the mood for the revamped Bar Italia.
The party went well into the night and fun was had by all.
Congratulations Annalisa and crew. The expanded Bar Italia is a great success and I look forward to many breakfasts, lunches and aperitivo.
The jazz evening in the restaurant at La Ninfa hotel in Ponte a Serraglio was a great success. The music was excellent and the food and wine delicious.
The event was well attended and there will surely be more in spring and summer. Well done everyone involved.
Here are the dates for the Soffite in Strada for this year.
We are very lucky in Ponte a Serraglio to have Bar Italia. It is open from early in the morning until late at night every day of the year. I go every morning for coffee when I am in Ponte a Serraglio, a perfect start to the day.
Recently, owner and barista extraordinaire, Annalisa, took over the Tabacchi beside the bar. The space is being renovated and will reopen soon as an extension of Bar Italia. All Tabacchi services and some new ones will return with the opening on 5th April.
Bar Italia will close from 24th March until 5th April in order to complete the final renovation work. I will certainly miss my morning coffee and aperitivo at Bar Italia!
Bella Bagni di Lucca 