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 small – just four or five dishes per course – and the cuisine is creative. Think pistachio-crusted lamb, beef in beer sauce or a tasty risotto with Stilton cheese, lettuce and crisp leek. Reservations recommended.
Osteria Bernardo
Pisa
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