Rome
Pisa
Pizzeria ai Marmi
€15
(
53
Viale di Trastevere, tel: 06 580
0919
)
This is a local institution that has been deservedly
popular for many years. Dubbed the "obitorio", or morgue,
by locals because of its long marble tables, it serves
fantastic pizza plus the standard range of bruschetta, deep-
fried vegetables and cheese for starters.
Al Giardino del
Gatto e la Volpe
€30
(
14
Via Buccari, tel: 06 3974 2280
)
The unusual name; "In the Cat and the Fox's Garden"
comes from the owners' nicknames. The pair serve classic
Roman dishes such as
cacio
(
sheep's milk cheese) and
black pepper or
spaghetti al pesce
(
seafood pasta).
Bar del Cappuccino
(
50
Via Arenula, tel: 06 6880 6042
)
A small and very busy bar. Serving wonderful cappuccino
as well as great pastries and a good range of sandwiches.
Villa Borghese
If you tire of the bustle and noise of
Rome's streets, just climb up the Spanish Steps and keep
on until you arrive at this vast park sitting above the city
centre. Once you're there you can stroll, grab a drink, or
enjoy stunning views of the city.
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Il Montino
€30
(
1
Via del Monte, tel: 050 598 695
)
Pisa's oldest pizzeria, this cosy place dates back to the
1800
s. According to residents, it's also the best place for
the local speciality chickpea fritter,
cecina
.
Try one, followed
by a heavily piled-up pizza.
Il Colonnino
€50
(
37-41
Via
Sant'Andrea, tel: 050 313 8430
)
Named after an Etruscan
column inside, which fits in well with the traditional decor
of the restaurant, Il Colonnino specialises in typical Tuscan
cuisine. High-quality, locally-sourced beef is one of the
high points but there's plenty for vegetarians, too.
Orzo Bruno
(
6-8
Via Case Dipinte, tel: 050 578 802
)
Genuine unpasteurised and unfiltered beers, made at their
own out-of-town brewery, are served at this relaxed and
friendly pub in central Pisa.
The city is overtaken by a party atmosphere during the days
leading up to
Capodanno Pisano
on 25 March
–
Pisa's
very own new year. The tradition, which features dozens of
events, dates back to the year 1200.
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Escape the city with
a short walk to Villa
Borghese
Walk off a hearty
meal along the
river Arno
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