Lucca
Find Lucca's beautiful, young, music-loving things lingering over burgers, pancakes, smoothies and all-day breakfasts at this fun, all-day hangout – a…
Must-see restaurants in Northwestern Tuscany
Pisa
For generous-sized pizza (€4 to €12), cooked in a proper, wood-burning oven, and burgers (€10 to €12) washed down with a local craft beer, you won't do…
Northwestern Tuscany
This traditional trattoria, just off central Piazza Palestro, is the place to feast on crostini caldi con lardo (warm toasts topped with lardo),…
Northwestern Tuscany
A fashionably spartan, appealingly retro interior ensures nothing distracts from the business at hand at this bottega con cucina (shop with kitchen):…
Pisa
When you tire of traditional Tuscan (or touristy Tuscan), recharge taste buds with an imaginative pizza or burger at this contemporary waterfront cellar…
Pistoia
A timeless faithful, Pistoia's traditional enoteca (wine bar) promises hearty Tuscan fare in the company of excellent wine and a staunchly local crowd…
Pisa
This small bistro on a pretty square, well away from the Leaning Tower crowd, is the perfect fusion of easy dining and gourmet excellence. Its menu is…
Northwestern Tuscany
Tucked away on a quiet lane, a two-minute stroll from Piazza del Duomo, this osteria is a refined temple to good Slow Food and wine. Zesty artichoke…
Pistoia
Squirrelled away in a wonderful old palazzo on a quiet side street, the cavernous chapel-like interior of this upmarket eatery is a mesmerising collage of…
Pistoia
Dine al fresco in a quiet street or plump for a table inside where homey collections of doorbells, pasta jars et al catch the eye at this enchanting Slow…
Lucca
This buzzing spot behind Piazza San Michele is where the locals come for wood-fired pizza, cecina (salted chickpea pizza) and castagnacci (chestnut cakes)…
Lucca
The primary allure of this bright modern address is its hidden red-brick courtyard, complete with romantic potted lemon plants and parasol-shaded tables…
Northwestern Tuscany
Even those who initially find the idea of noshing on a hunk of pork fat off-putting are bound to be won over when sampling it melted over piping-hot…
Mercato della Terra di San Miniato
Northwestern Tuscany
Don't leave town without experiencing the foodie buzz of this vibrant farmers market, humming with fresh fruit, veg, meat, raw milk and other local…
Northwestern Tuscany
This friendly osteria within the castle walls is the best place in town to sample a dish made with the local Martelli pasta. If you're here during the…
Pisa
A monster baguette stuffed with cured meat and salsa verde (green sauce) makes for an ideal lunch at this pocket-sized panineria (sandwich shop). Order…
Lucca
Join the crowd queuing in front of this excellent bakery to purchase fresh-from-the-oven pizza and focaccia with a variety of fillings and toppings. It’s…
Northwestern Tuscany
One of many dining addresses with a colourful terrace beneath parasols on pedestrianised Via Stagio Stagi, Pinnochi stands out for its contemporary…
Lucca
This hybrid osteria-enoteca in the red-brick vaulted cellars of 16th-century Palazzo Bernardini has the balance just right. Seasonal Tuscan dishes such as…
Northwestern Tuscany
Quell hunger pangs at the former home of the Foreigners' Club, an elegant belle époque building on the river side of Viale Umberto I, southeast of the…
Pisa
Everything cooked here is strictly seasonal, local and organic, with products from farms within a 50km radius of Pisa. Feast on dishes like risotto with…
