RESTAURANTS IN PISA
| Al Ristoro dei Vecchi Macelli Via Volturno, 49 Ph.: 059-20424 Closed: Sunday lunchtime and Wednesdays An cozy, tastefully furnished environment, featured at the top of Pisan restoration, thanks to its interesting gastronomical offer, its remarkable wine list and professional service. Reservation is suggested. Delicious home made pastas, (don't miss the tortelli with wild herbs and potato purée). The meat and fish dishes are up to par. Vast assortment of desserts. Osteria la Grotta Via S. Francesco, 103 Ph.: 050-578105 Closed Sundays A very special environment, with stone walls simulating a grotto. Tasty traditional cuisine with a few original touches. Antipasto dell'Osteria (crostini, salami, cold meats, panzanella, tongue in hot sauce), or various bruschette; gnocchi with taleggio cheese, sausage and artichokes, and lastly the gran padellata del maremmano (mixed barbecued meat and vegetables). For dessert a choice of rice cake, semifreddo al torrone (a very soft kind of Italian ice cream), accompanied by a wide selection of excellent wines. Numero undici Via D. Cavalca, 2 Ph.: 050-544294 Closed: Sundays A pleasantly non-formal atmosphere, a tiny environment directly facing piazza del Mercato. Mainly frequented by young people and students, who are attracted by the assortment of small focaccias, vegetable pies, local salami, cold meats and cheese platters, but also vegetable cous cous, yogurt with honey. Beers and wines complete the offer. A curious, not too demanding tourist will find this a wholesome, fun place. |
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