Antica Locanda di Sesto

Antica Locanda di Sesto, located in Ponte a Moriano, Italy, is a historic Tuscan restaurant dedicated to authentic traditional Tuscan cuisine and regional specialties. The kitchen focuses on homemade pasta and desserts, using genuine local products such as extra-virgin olive oil, artisanal vinegar, and meats and cheeses sourced from the Tuscan countryside. Seasonal fresh ingredients form the backbone of the menu, many cultivated on the family’s organic farm, La Maolina, which produces wines, oils, vinegars, and vegetables integral to the restaurant’s dishes. The restaurant honors the rural culinary traditions of Lucca, preserving recipes once favored by Tuscan farmers with a cooking philosophy rooted in simplicity and quality. The Bib Gourmand distinction reflects its commitment to delivering high-quality meals with good value. Antica Locanda di Sesto provides an atmosphere rich in homely warmth and traditional Tuscan hospitality, evoking a sense of bygone times that connects guests to the land and its heritage. Specialties include Gigli Senatore Cappelli pasta with Cinta Senese sausage ragù, Maialino di Cinta Senese al forno with potatoes, Culatello di Zibello DOP, Tagliolini alla bottarga, Fiorentina steak, Baccalà San Giovanni preparations, and homemade cantuccini served with Vin santo.