Butterfly Restaurant opened its doors in Marlia (Lucca) in December 1997, a labor of love and passion from Mariella and Fabrizio Girasoli. Since its inception, they have dedicated themselves wholeheartedly to offering guests exceptional culinary experiences. The name Butterfly is a tribute to Giacomo Puccini, honoring his most renowned work.
Over the years, the restaurant has evolved, undergoing several transformations that have led to the elegant and refined ambiance you see today. Housed in a beautifully renovated farmhouse, Butterfly offers a serene and private setting that retains its authentic charm.
The main dining room, a winter garden styled in classic Tuscan decor, opens onto the park, providing a magical setting for lunch or dinner, especially during the warmer months.
Since 2008, Butterfly has been honored with a Michelin star, a recognition of its creative cuisine, attentive yet informal service, and the beauty of its location.
Andrea Girasoli, Mariella and Fabrizio’s son, now leads the kitchen, where he skillfully reinterprets traditional dishes using the finest local ingredients, blending time-honored recipes with contemporary flair.

Dogs are welcome,  but please make sure that they stay close to the table and don't disturb other Guests

Dress code: semi-formal

We kindly ask ladies not to wear beach clothes. Gentlemen are requested to wear long trousers.

Fabrizio Girasoli is different from the usual chef. He decided to work in the kitchen because of his passion and curiosity for food: he studies as an autodidact, attends courses, internships, travels, and tastes cuisines worldwide. Fabrizio is a cultured and sensitive person who brings his love for music, his territory, and his beauty to his dishes. In 1997 he opened  "Butterfly" a boutique restaurant in Lucca, a small Tuscan province where it is difficult to talk about change and creativity.
Fabrizio is sweet but determined, just like the dishes he cooks: the foods he presents result from a lot of research, technique, and selection of ingredients; at the same time, they are emotional, and creative, in a way, musical. In 2008 he received one star from the Michelin Guide.
Chef Fabrizio says that he aims to offer a "cuisine of memory" that wants to bring back souvenirs of the past through traditional tastes and creative recipes.

The philosophy of Butterfly and chef Fabrizio Girasoli is straightforward: is the "cuisine of your memory" with a contemporary and creative touch.
Lucca is a beautiful province rich in history and traditions. Initially, the challenge was overcoming the distrust of novelty and intrigue with local dishes and international cuisine dressed in fantasy.
Butterfly is a Michelin-starred family restaurant: Fabrizio and his son Andrea work in the kitchen, and his wife Mariella entertains Guests in the dining room. The team members are part of the family and the customers who feel at home when they visit the restaurant.
Today customers come from all over the world, thanks to the notoriety achieved with the Michelin star and word of mouth.

We offer a creative cuisine linked to the territory that portrays ancient flavors reinterpreted in surprising textures and forms. We want guests to have a culinary experience made of genuine, seasonal, authentic flavors.
On our table, you will find traditional dishes designed to amaze and excite: Butterfly's "cuisine of past memories" brings back to the origins of taste with an eye always aimed at the future.It's possible  ,to create vegetarian or vegan menu' freehand  ,using the ingredients of the main menu' .