Cecina
A thin, crisp flatbread made from chickpea flour, eaten warm in a slice or inside a roll.
Pisa
What to eat in Pisa
- Cecina
- Torta coi bischeri
- Pappardelle al cinghiale
- Ribollita
Data checked on November 3, 2026
Torta coi bischeri
A Pisan tart filled with chocolate, rice, pine nuts and raisins, found in bakeries.
Pappardelle al cinghiale
Wide egg noodles with a slow-cooked wild boar sauce, a Tuscan classic.
Ribollita
A thick Tuscan soup of bread, beans and cabbage, best on a cold day.
Schiacciata
A flat, salty Tuscan bread, often filled with ham or cheese for a quick lunch.
Castagnaccio
A dense chestnut-flour cake with pine nuts and rosemary, common in autumn and winter.
Every itinerary on this site keeps a lunch break after 12:30, so there is room for a proper meal in the middle of the day.
What a meal costs
- Meal in an inexpensive restaurant
- €18
- Three courses for two, mid-range restaurant
- €72
- Coffee
- €1.84
Besides the sights
- Gioco del Ponte in JuneIn June (27 June in 2026), teams from the city districts compete on Ponte di Mezzo in a historic pushing contest.
- Luminara di San RanieriOn 16 June the buildings along the Lungarni are lit up and the river shines.
- Evening walk on the LungarnoAfter the museums close, the river quays fill with people and the palaces change colour with the light.
- Coffee under the arcadesStop at one of the cafes on Borgo Stretto and watch the street go by.
- Day trip to LuccaA walled town not far from Pisa, often combined with Pisa on a longer day. Check the operator's page for train and bus options.