Pastificio Chez Toni - Made in Luxembourg

It’s widely known across Luxembourg that the country’s southern region is steeped in Italian lifestyle and flair. This influence is especially evident in the culinary scene, where gourmets frequently highlight the authenticity of the Italian specialties available here. Among the pioneers is the restaurant Chez Toni, established in Schifflange in 1972, whose renowned pasta specialties have been available “just around the corner” for takeaway since 2023.

A Stylish Stage: Pasta as a Versatile Star

Chez Toni Pastificio is the name of this paradise for pasta lovers who may not have the time or inclination for a full restaurant experience. In Italian, pastificio can mean either pasta shop or pasta factory; in this case, the latter seems more fitting. Stepping inside, customers enter a stylish setting with a distinctly personal – and Italian – touch, where pasta in all its varieties takes center stage. This “pasta mania,” to borrow from pop culture, was precisely the vision of Luigi Ceccacci, as his daughter Deborah explains. Deborah now runs the pastificio and recalls, “My grandparents founded our restaurant in 1972, and my parents took over in 1991. From the start, ‘Chez Toni’ was known for its homemade pasta. My father’s dream was always to share this culinary passion beyond the restaurant – but without becoming ‘too industrial.’”

A Flavorful Symbiosis: Modern Classics

With Chez Toni Pastificio, that dream has finally come true. The pasta is produced on-site and is offered either plain for customers to cook at home or as part of refined takeaway dishes. Both options have been well received, as Deborah Ceccacci happily reports: “We welcome a wide range of customers here – from those already familiar with us as restaurant patrons to new customers who have just discovered us through the pastificio. It’s possible we’ll expand this concept to other locations in Luxembourg, but that’s still a plan.”

According to her, one factor in their success is the flavorful symbiosis between over 50 years of family tradition and numerous innovative ideas: “Our offerings continue to represent what is typically Italian, yet we also enjoy putting a modern or seasonal twist on our recipes. For example, in autumn, our customers can look forward to a few dishes featuring pumpkin.”

A Sustainable Blend: Ingredients from Luxembourg and Italy

An equally balanced approach is applied to the sourcing of ingredients, says Deborah Ceccacci: “Luxembourg has numerous excellent raw materials for food production; for example, our eggs and flour are sourced locally. Combined with tomatoes and olive oil from our Italian homeland, we create products here in Schifflange that proudly carry the ‘Made in Luxembourg’ label – in part because they bring Luxembourg’s diversity to the table.”

Deborah views the fact that many ingredients come from Luxembourg as a testament to their commitment to sustainability, which extends to packaging as well: “We’re currently working on implementing a packaging system based on recyclable materials and reusability. We see this as part of a holistic quality approach, which also includes regular training for our employees and is a core element of our brand promise under the ‘Made in Luxembourg’ label.”