Bon Appetit

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• Bella Napoli read more ›
  (44 Via del Borghetto. Tel. 050 578 520)
  This eatery serves one of the best pizzas in town and its Neapolitan desserts are delectable. Try the calorie-laden babà (cake soaked in liqueur) or sfogliatelle (layers of soft pastry stuffed with sweet ricotta).
• Pizzeria Mediterranea read more ›
  (13 Via Turati. Tel. 050 21571)
  Italy's iconic food is a quick and tasty mainstay. At this pizzeria, the ingredients and toppings are fresh and varied. Try the vegetarian, hot pepperoni or authentic mozzarella di bufala toppings.
• Trattoria Sant'Omobono read more ›
  (6 Piazza Sant'Omobono. Tel. 050 540 847)
  Near the colourful market of Piazza Vettovaglie, locals gather here to enjoy authentic Pisan home cooking. Start with brochette alla renaiola (large pasta squares in a purée of turnip greens and smoked fish) and proceed with baccalà alla livornese (salt cod with tomatoes).
• Non Solo Pizzeria read more ›
  (13 Piazza Mazzini, Migliarino. Tel. 050 804 098)
  Reputed to be the best pizzeria in town. This restaurant in the green oasis of Migliorino boasts top-quality dough, tangy tomato sauce and fresh toppings baked in a wood-burning oven.
• Cucciolo read more ›
  (9 Vicolo Rosselmini. Tel. 050 26086)
  Tuscans love beans, especially the cannellini variety, and they cook them in various delicious ways. At this trattoria, try zuppa di fagioli (bean soup), fagioli all'uccelletto (beans in tomato sauce) as a side dish, and the hearty ribollita (bread, bean and cabbage soup).
• Il Turista read more ›
  (17 Piazza Arcivescovado . Tel. 050 0932)
  A charming restaurant, just a stone's throw from the Leaning Tower, with an affordable menu. Enjoy tasty lasagne, a salad and glass of red wine.

• Ristorante Galileo read more ›
  (12 Via Silvestri. Tel. 050 28287)
  Named after Pisa's famous son, at Ristorante Galileo tradition mixes with innovation, from Tuscan prosciutto to juicy Florentine steak.
• Trattoria Azzurra read more ›
  (8 Via Nelli. Tel. 050 554 579)
  You'll find great value for money and tasty food at this trattoria near the Duomo. Try the calamari and prawn antipasto, ravioli stuffed with fish and decorated with courgette flowers, or any of the grilled meat specialities.
• La Mescita read more ›
  (2 Via D Cavalca. Tel. 050 544 294)
  Another marketplace osteria with a reputation for fine cuisine. The menu changes every month but includes sformatino di melanzane (aubergine soufflé in tomato sauce) and ravioli in baby prawn and tomato sauce.
• Osteria del Tinti read more ›
  (27 Vicolo del Tinti. Tel. 050 580 240)
  Simple and unassuming osteria that celebrates typical Tuscan cuisine. Enjoy your meal at an outdoor table in this narrow side street in Borgo Stretto.
• Ristorante Galileo read more ›
  (12 Via Silvestri. Tel. 050 28287)
  Named after Pisa's famous son, here tradition mixes with innovation-from Tuscan prosciutto to juicy Florentine steak.
• Pizzeria Bella Napoli read more ›
  (44 Borgo Stretto . Tel. 050 578 520)
  Naples claims have the best pizza in Italy-and this pizzeria creates them in the traditional Neapolitan way. Order the classic margherita with mozzarella di bufala, or topped with anchovies and capers, cooked in a wood-burning oven.

• Ristorante i 7 Nani read more ›
  (120 Viale Grabriele D'Annunzio. Tel. 050 960 091)
  By the seaside at Marina di Pisa, this enchanting restaurant is named after Snow White's dwarfs. The menu is predominantly fish-based and you can lunch on board the boat docked beside it - afterwards, Captain Armandino may take you on a sea trip.
• Osteria La Toscana read more ›
  (83 Via Carducci. Tel. 050 554 557)
  A cosy and rustic osteria celebrating typical Tuscan cuisine, from prosciutto and cold cuts, to pasta cooked in a variety of delicious ways, as well as juicy Florentine steak.
• A Casa Mia read more ›
  (10 Via Provinciale Calcesana, Ghezzano. Tel. 050 879 265)
  One of the best restaurants in Pisa, just outside the city centre, in a lovely house with a garden. You can eat in the kitchen and living room, or in the garden if the weather is sunny.
• Osteria dei Mille read more ›
  (32 Via dei Mille. Tel. 050 556 263)
  The pasta is home-made and the sauces simply divine. Try the ricotta and spinach ravioli in a truffle cream, pappardelle with wild boar ragù, or gnocchi with gorgonzola, rocket and pine nuts. Heaven!
• Ristorante Emilio read more ›
  (44 Via Cammeo. Tel. 050 562 141)
  Elegant and hospitable, Emilio's menu offers meat and fish specialities from Tuscany and other regions of Italy.
• Pisa Café read more ›
  (36 Via Cardinale Maffi. Tel. 050 552 133)
  This bright and airy café/restaurant with crystal chandeliers and yellow upholstery is an ideal dinner spot. The risottos and pasta entrées are exquisite and the big, leafy salads are meals in themselves.

• Il Gambero Blu read more ›
  (18 Viale Litoreanea. Tel. 050 36892)
  This seafood restaurant is widely regarded as one of the best in the city. Decorated like the interior of a boat, with its round tables and windows, everything on the menu is good, especially the platter of raw crustaceans and octopus alla catalana.
• Ristorante da Nando read more ›
  (6-8 Via Contessa Matilde. Tel. 050 830 672)
  Pisa is known for its fabulous seafood dishes, with ingredients freshly culled from the coastal Tyrrhenian Sea. Crustaceans, octopus, lobster, molluscs, sea bass and more are featured on the menu at Ristorante da Nando. The wine list is excellent, too.
• Da Bruno read more ›
  (Via Luigi Bianchi. Tel. 050 560 818)
  This homely trattoria offers the best in Tuscan cooking. Enjoy a well-rounded meal starting with prosciutto antipasto, pasta e ceci (chickpeas), roast lamb and ending with tiramisù sundae.
• Cyrano di Bergerac read more ›
  (Via di Gagno. Tel. 340 286 6478)
  Owner Massimiliano Zubboli dreamt of opening a restaurant on the street where he lived as a child. The result is an original menu offering daring nouvelle, healthy vegetarian and hearty traditional Pisan cuisine.
• Il Nuraghe read more ›
  (58 Via Mazzini. Tel. 050 44368)
  A little taste of Sardinia. Try delicious octopus alla catalana, ravioli alla sarda (stuffed with ricotta) and for dessert the delectable cheese-filled pastries drizzled with honey, called sebadas.
• Le Repubbliche Marinare read more ›
  (8 Via Riccardi. Tel. 050 20506)
  This seafood restaurant pays homage to Pisa's past as a maritime republic. The menu is as delectable as it is varied-from the seafood antipasto to the main courses featuring lobster, swordfish, bass, prawns and baby octopus cooked in tomato sauce.

After Dark

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• Al Banco delle Berline read more ›
  (13 Piazza Facchini. Tel. 050 28461)
  If you want to cool off on a warm summer night head for this watering hole for an icy cold Italian or foreign beer or chilled glass of wine.
• Caffè Giordano read more ›
  (2 Via Francesco Crispi. Tel. 050 27112)
  After a day of sightseeing and visiting museums, relax in this comfortable café and sip a chilled glass of prosecco.
• Bar S Domenico read more ›
  (2 Corte di S Domenico. )
  This bar is housed inside an old monastery. Come for an apertivo with hors d'euvres or relax with a drink after dinner.
• Caffè Giordano read more ›
  (2 Via Francesco Crispi. Tel. 050 27112)
  After a day of sightseeing, relax in this comfortable café that offers an assortment of drinks.
• Pasticceria Siciliana read more ›
  (29 Via Garibaldi. Tel. 050 970 146)
  After dinner try a heavenly Sicilian pastry. Cannolo, casata, fruit of marzipan, or almond granita eaten with brioche and enjoyed with a glass of Prosecco.
• Almatea Café read more ›
  (Lungarno Mediceo. )
  Catch aperitivo at 6.30pm, for a drink with a selection of hors d'oeuvres, and linger for dinner to listen to the jukebox playing hits from the 50s and 60s.

• Carmilla read more ›
  (8 Via Sancasciani. Tel. 050 43285)
  A fun location, Carmilla serves up big sandwiches, well-priced beers and a selection of musical favourites from the last five decades.
• Metarock Live Club read more ›
  (5 Via Borgandio. Tel. 050 40821)
  The best live music club in Pisa, Metarock's roster features famous names in jazz, reggae, pop and rock.
• Borderline Club read more ›
  (7 Via Giuseppe Vernaccini. Tel. 050 580 577)
  On Monday there's a jam session where everyone can go up on stage and perform, Thursday is reserved for Italian and international bands, and Friday and Saturday it's disco rock at this lively club.
• Metarock Live Club read more ›
  (5 Via Borgandio. Tel. 050 40821)
  Every Saturday night this rock 'n' roll club stages a live concert. Stick around for the 70s glam rock music afterwards.
• La Paperina read more ›
  (25 Largo Ariete. Tel. 050 580 244)
  If you love to dance to the sensual beat of Latin American music this is the place. The atmosphere is festive and dancers from Brazil demonstrate the salsa.
• Bodega Club read more ›
  (114 Via del Borghetto. Tel. 050 55472)
  A pub that is loved by the locals for its vivacious atmosphere, great service, tasty sandwiches and lively Latin American music.

• Piccadilly Club read more ›
  (1 Lungarno Riviera. Tel. 050 33130)
  Centrally located in this seaside resort, Piccadilly offers beer, burgers, sandwiches and salads. Have fun playing ping pong, billiards and video games.
• Bazeel read more ›
  (1 Lungarno Pacinotti. )
  A music pub and apéritif bar on the riverside next to Ponte di Mezzo. Enjoy music selected by DJ Mr Raskal and live concerts. It's open from 5pm-2am.
• La Borsa read more ›
  (1 Piazza V Emanuele. )
  One of the trendiest dives for youth and university students. Big sandwiches, great burgers and heaps of beer.
• Lo Spaventapasseri read more ›
  (10 Via La Nunziatina. Tel. 050 44067)
  Small and a little crowded, but the sandwiches are great and the beer comes from across the world.
• Brasserie La Loggia read more ›
  (Piazza Vittorio Emmanuele II. )
  Animated, jukebox songs fill the air, huge sandwiches and burgers and fries satiate the appetite, you can wash your meal down with a beer from 40 varieties.
• La Bugia read more ›
  (Via San Frediano. Tel. 050 500220)
  A great place to while away the night with big sandwiches, DJ music and plenty of beer.

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