What should I order at La Pia?
La Pia
Tiramisu
Mentioned multiple times as excellent and really great, making it one of the most consistently praised desserts.
Seafood
Frequently recommended for being fresh, tasty, excellent quality, beautifully presented, and well done, with several reviews praising the fish and seafood selection overall.
Branzino
Specifically called out as great when ordered from the oven, with reviewers highlighting it as a standout fish dish.
Fresh Catch Of The Day
Recommended as excellent and part of a highly praised meal, noted for freshness and quality.
Fritto Misto Con Verdure
Directly recommended by a reviewer who said to try it, alongside other fish dishes, suggesting it is a highlighted specialty.
Tuna Steak
Explicitly recommended in one review as a dish worth trying, especially among the restaurant’s fish offerings.
Pasta
Praised in a group lunch review as awesome, contributing to the overall strong impression of the meal.
Location details
Via Giuseppe Barellai, 13, Viareggio, Province of Lucca, 55049, IT
Open in Google MapsHours
| Monday | 12:30 to 2:30 PM, 7:30 to 9:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:30 to 2:30 PM, 7:30 to 9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 12:30 to 2:30 PM, 7:30 to 9:30 PM |
| Friday | 12:30 to 2:30 PM, 7:30 to 9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 12:30 to 2:30 PM, 7:30 to 9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 12:30 to 2:30 PM |
About La Pia
La Pia is a restaurant and lido in Viareggio, Province of Lucca. It serves seafood and Italian-style dishes, with reviews often highlighting fish, branzino, fresh catch, and mixed fried fish. Reviewers consistently praise the beach location, sea view, sunset setting, attentive service, and the quality of the food and wine. The restaurant also offers outdoor seating, dine-in service, and a wine list, and it is popular for lunch and dinner.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Live music
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked questions
What is La Pia known for?
La Pia is best known for beachside seafood dining, especially branzino baked in the oven, fresh catch of the day, and mixed fried fish. Reviewers repeatedly mention the sunset view, wine selection, and the fact that the location right on the beach makes the meal feel special.
What dishes are most recommended at La Pia?
The most recommended dishes are branzino, the catch of the day with antipasto, mixed fried fish, and tiramisu. Reviewers also praise the seafood for being fresh and well prepared, with portions described as just right.
Is La Pia good value, and what is the price range?
La Pia is in the €30–70 range, and reviewers describe it as pricey but worth the experience because of the fresh seafood, wine, and beach view. The value is tied to the setting as much as the food, especially for sunset dinners in Viareggio.
Do you need a reservation or is there a best time to go?
Reservations are accepted and recommended for both lunch and dinner, and some reviews suggest the summer setting is even better than other times of year. Sunset dinner is a recurring highlight, so that is the best time if you want the view and atmosphere reviewers talk about most.
Is parking available at La Pia?
Yes. Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is La Pia kid-friendly?
Yes, La Pia is good for kids.
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