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
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Lucca
Splendidly at home in frescoed 18th-century Palazzo Arnolfini, Giglio is stunning. Sip a complimentary prosecco, watch the fire crackle in the marble…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Lucca
Veteran Leo is famed for its friendly ambience and cheap food – ranging from plain-Jane acceptable to grandma delicious. Enticing sides include baked…
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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…
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Pistoia
Dishes range from staunchly traditional to experimental at this Slow Food–hailed osteria, famed for its finely butchered cured meats and interesting wine…
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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…
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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…
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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),…
