Northwestern Tuscany
Taste wine and olive oil produced on Andrei Bocelli's family estate at this fabulous new eatery, the latest creative opening by the wine-producing Bocelli…
Must-see restaurants in Northwestern Tuscany
Northwestern Tuscany
It might seem to be just another humble, family-run cafe-bar in rural Tuscany, but the Devils' Stop is wickedly good. Come 7.30pm, owner Lorenzo Giuliani…
Lucca
For a stylish cocktail with a herb-infused gin perhaps, followed by dinner amid romantic frescoes, look no further than 'The Angels' Share', an intimate…
Northwestern Tuscany
The most famous macelleria (butcher's shop) in town, run by the same family since 1925, is where most local restaurants buy their outstandingly excellent…
Lucca
Splendidly at home in frescoed 18th-century Palazzo Arnolfini, Giglio is stunning. Sip a complimentary prosecco, watch the fire crackle in the marble…
Pistoia
If it is local Pistoians you're looking for, snag a table at this tasty all-rounder. Be it breakfast, brunch, dinner or an aperitivo on the street terrace…
Northwestern Tuscany
This foodie address never disappoints. From the homemade bread and focaccia brought warm to your table, to the industrial-meets-lime-green-velour interior…
Northwestern Tuscany
Chef and TV star Gilberto Rossi is one of the new breed of innovative Tuscan chefs using traditional products to create modern, seasonally driven dishes…
Pisa
Follow the crowd to this world-class gelateria, famed for its sensational artisanal, organic and 100% natural gelato. Flavours are as zesty and appealing…
Pistoia
One glance at the delectable salami wedges and cheese rounds on the counter begging to be eaten and you'll be smitten. This is one of those fabulous deli…
Northwestern Tuscany
Run with passion and humour by the gregarious Andrea Bertucci, this 160-year-old osteria has no menu but rather a symphony of cold dishes crafted from…
Lucca
With enticing flavours like liquorice and mint, ricotta with fig and walnut, or pine kernel made with local Pisan kernels (nuts in sweet, crunchy…
Northwestern Tuscany
Perched on a hillock above chestnut and walnut forests, this is an iconic address every local foodie knows about. Hidden at the back of the village bar,…
Pisa
When an osteria cooks up a tripe platter for antipasto, bone marrow with saffron-spiced rice as primo and feisty T-bone steaks as secondo, you know you’ve…
The Lunigiana
A wonderful family affair with two generations in the kitchen and Veronica front of house, this staunchly traditional trattoria is an ode to regional…
Northwestern Tuscany
Dare we say it: having tried and tested dozens of Tuscan gelaterie, this bright modern ice-cream shop comes out tops. Fuori dal Centro's regionally…
Northwestern Tuscany
Ask any local where to find the freshest and finest fish and seafood in town, and they'll all direct you to the same address: this traditional trattoria…
Northwestern Tuscany
Book the only table – a table for two – at Peperino, the world's smallest restaurant plum in the heart of Tuscany's most gourmet village, next to big…
Northwestern Tuscany
Ask locals where to lunch on Sunday or to escape the city's stifling summer heat and the reply is invariably this dreamy salmon-pink mansion with a stone…
Pistoia
Given one of the owners is a sixth-generation baker, a dish involving bread is the only sensible choice at this millennial pizzeria-osteria-cafe-bakery…
Pisa
There's nothing fancy about this down-to-earth pizzeria, an icon among Pisans, students and sophisticates alike. Take away or order at the bar then grab a…
Lucca
With an outside terrace open year-round (heated and covered in winter) and a huge choice of dishes on the multilingual menu, this down-to-earth osteria is…
Northwestern Tuscany
Join locals standing in line at this small white boat, moored at the harbour, which cooks up the morning's catch for lunch. The hot item to order is…
Pisa
When the urge for a swift bowl of pasta strikes, hit this stylish spaghetteria on one of Pisa's buzziest squares. A riot of faux flowers, strung on red…
Northwestern Tuscany
It's worth getting lost in Colonnata's tangle of narrow lanes to find this family-run osteria, a local favourite for tasty lardo platters and imaginative…
Northwestern Tuscany
This staunchly local foccaceria and merenderia (snack bar) is the perfect spot for lingering over a tasty plate of regional Lunigiana cheeses, salami and…
Northwestern Tuscany
Dining at this popular trattoria is akin to dining in someone's family home – that of Camilla, Angela and Giulia in this case, who cook up authentic…
Northwestern Tuscany
When a break from traditional meat-heavy Tuscan beckons, reserve a table on the pocket-sized piazza terrace at this Barga newbie. Chef Riccardo Orsucci…
Northwestern Tuscany
Locals rave about this tiny family-run trattoria on Cathedral Sq, aptly called 'By Auntie' and with an inviting 'Cibo e Vino' (food and wine) strapline…
Pistoia
A backstreet treasure that you really won't find unless you know about it, this stalwart no-frills trattoria cooks up some of the most traditional and…
Northwestern Tuscany
For an exhilarating taste of the seaside (accompanied by the odd greedy seagull) head to the quayside where this gleaming mint-green friggitoria…
Lucca
Gosh, what a fabulous collection of copper pots is strung from the wood-beamed ceiling! This atmosphere-laden restaurant has wooed romantic diners since…
The Lunigiana
This historic cafe overlooking Pontremoli's central square opened in 1842 and was given an art-nouveau makeover in 1910 that has been lovingly restored…
Lucca
A clever mix of fast and slow food, this modern Eataly eatery cooks up gourmet burgers crafted from Tuscany's signature Chianina beef alongside a…
Pisa
For a gourmet panino (sandwich) wrapped in crunchy waxed paper, this minuscule deli and panineria delivers. Take your pick from dozens of different combos…
The Lunigiana
This Slow Food favourite has been run by the same family since the 1930s, and its original decor is charmingly old world. The regional menu includes torta…
Pisa
With its soul-soaringly high stone-vaulted ceiling and lavish deli display of Tuscan cheeses and salamis, this contemporary wine bar and eatery is hard to…
Lucca
Veteran Leo is famed for its friendly ambience and cheap food – ranging from plain-Jane acceptable to grandma delicious. Enticing sides include baked…
Pisa
For good, honest, unpretentious Tuscan cooking, nothing beats this classical old-timer. From the cork-covered wine list to the complimentary plate of warm…
Pistoia
Dishes range from staunchly traditional to experimental at this Slow Food–hailed osteria, famed for its finely butchered cured meats and interesting wine…
