Delicious vegetarian and vegan fare. I got the falafel and hummus, which was delicious. It's a…read morehealth conscious vegan place with free Wi-Fi in the middle of pizza and pasta land :)

After a challenging drive through a storm that brought with it fog, torrential rain and gusty…read morewinds, we arrived from The Garfagnana region, NE of Pisa, at the Pisa International Airport to drop-off our rental car and pick-up another. This took a while as the rental agent was confused about our reservation and assigned us the wrong vehicle. Once that was corrected we were on our way for an afternoon in Pisa. It was now noon. We'd had only a light breakfast and nothing since 7:30AM. We pulled into a parking space, not far from the historic center of the city and searched Yelp for a place to lunch. We decided on a ristorante only a short walk up the street. As we were walking there we noticed this small restaurant. We were intrigued by the name and looked it up. Nothing about it other than the basics on Yelp. On Google Maps we found some info: vegan, "La Cucina" and several, recent, glowing reviews! We decided to go in and try it. We were one of only two parties there at that time. A lady came out of a hallway and told us we could sit wherever we preferred and that she would be with us shortly, before hurrying out the door to wait on an outdoor table. We seated ourselves at a table in a sunny corner next to a window. Within a few minutes she returned and recited the menu del giorno. It consisted of three pasta varieties: Gnocchi; Taglieli and Ricotta-Spinach Ravioli each served with a choice of sauces: Pomodoro, Verdure, Sugo di Coniglio. Also available was a vegetarian zucchini dish. Speaking with the lady in my best Italian which is conversational, at best, I had to ask several questions as I interpreted the menu for my wife. After the Q & A I ordered Gnocchi Pomodoro for Lisa and the Taglieli with the Sugo for me, Insalata mista, a carafe of Vino Bianco Frizzante and a bottle of Aqua minerale frizzante. Lisa is fond of bubbly beverages! Our server brought beverages and asked me something about the salad, to which I answered, Yes. I was distracted and only later, when the pasta dishes arrived first did I realize what I had agreed to, forgetting that in Italy salad is traditionally served after the first and second courses. The pasta dishes were outstanding. The pillowy little gnocchi were bathed in a simple, fresh tomato sauce, with just a hint of natural sweetness. Freshly grated parmiggiano was brought to the table for sprinkling atop the gnocchi. The Taglieli, similar to tagliatelle, were a mound of pasta fresca, perfectly al dente, bathed in the tomato-based Sugo with very small, tender pieces of rabbit stewed with finely diced onion, celery and carrot, lightly salted and seasoned with a subtle mixture of herbs and a topping of fresh ground black pepper. For me, it could not have been better. Cucina Toscana! The salad arrived following the pastas. A mixture of crisp lettuces, tender greens, sliced tomato, julienned carrot and some of the best mozzarella di bufalo I've had in Italy in the three weeks we'd been here. A bottle of good extra virgin olive oil, the same of balsamic vinegar, sale e Pepe were all the dressing necessary for this refreshing course. I came away with an improved understanding of why salad is better served after the entrees, as both a palate cleanser and a digestive. We learned that our server was the owner along with her husband, who had arrived by the time we had finished our meal and was at the front desk cashing out the early diners and helping the steady stream of local patrons coming in for lunch. GingerLab "La Cucina", is a little gem tucked into a corner, on a local arterial, only minutes away from the famous Piazza dei Miracoli. The owners couldn't be nicer or more competent. They take pride in their establishment and it shines through in the ambience, food and service.

From the owner: Laboratorio di cucina naturale con ingredienti biologici, vegetariana, vegan . si può mangiare…read moredirettamente nel locale, take away, consegna a domicilio a pranzo e a cena!

We were happy to find an Indian restaurant in Pisa, and then even happier to have the food be…read moredelicious!! The host/waiter was pleasant. Fun Indian music playing at just the right volume. My husband had the mutton vindaloo, I had the chicken tikka masala, with saffron rice and naan, and it was all outstanding. Recommend highly!!

I made a day trip to Pisa over the weekend from Milan, 4 hours one way…read more.. Needless to say, I was hungry upon arrival half past noon. I also was not in the mood for pizza, pasta, or panini, so I was excited to see there was a (North) Indian restaurant on the way to the Leaning Tower. The owner is from Punjab and this restaurant has been open since '17. He was eager to greet me in English, probably because he saw a fellow desi and assumed, lol! Because with the next couple that walked in right after me, he had no issues speaking in Italian with them! To start, I got some pappadums and chutneys on the house. For my meal, I ordered onion kulcha (flat bread with diced onion) and veg kebab. The food was very filling, although on the dry side, so it helped to have the chutney around. I was also given a plate of raw onion---fine by me! Everything cost €13 and was absolutely filling and delicious. Definitely come to Pisa for an appetite for north Indian food!!

This is a restaurant located on the outskirts of the main tourist area in Pisa, Italy. We met one…read moreof my friend who is an Italian, and recommended this place. They don't speak English, but was very helpful and understanding of my one word Italian prompts. It was pathetic and embarrassing, but they understand my hand gestures. The restaurant opened at 7:30 pm for dinner, we were the first costumers to get in, we were greeted right away, got our drink orders and served immediately. The burgers are their specialty in this restaurant, the beef came from local farms, and claimed to be grass-fed. They also have vegan options. Since my Italian is very limited, I ordered what I think is something different from what we get in a US hamburger places. My burger arrived smelling delicious, medium rare- just the way I like it, with fresh swish and provolone cheeses, topped with their specialty sauce, arugula, more green leaves I cannot identify, and sautéed red bell peppers. It was heavenly! Our server, checked on us frequently to check if we need anything, and always tap off our water glass, and asked if we need more to drink. As we were leaving, the place seemed very busy considering it's a week night. I highly recommend this place when you are in this side of the world.

This gelato shop has some unique flavors to choose from, however, it was the least memorable gelato…read moreshop for me. I believe I picked the Nocciola (hazelnut) and A Serena (sheep milk ricotta, pine nuts, honey). We enjoyed our gelato outside the shop with a view of the Lungari Di Pisa.

t's a cute little gelato shop, right by the riverfront. Very limited seating capacity inside, no…read moreseats outside, although the street itself is pretty busy and noisy I don't think anyone would seat outside anyway. Service was excellent, ice cream was good, not the best we had, but the combinations were really interesting. Ask for flavors of the day

I don't know how this place doesn't have 5 stars, and quite frankly it deserves even more than 5…read more The food is super authentic and absolutely delicious. Our server made us feel welcomed and was very kind. If you're looking for an authentic Chinese restaurant, go here. I've been to China before and this food was just as authentic and truly reminded me of my restaurant experience in China. You can order anything on the menu and it'll be delicious, but my recommendation is to order the Sweet and Sour Chicken, it's incredible.

The Chinese food is quite authentic and delicious. I ordered a few home-cooked dishes.read more

I can say with confidence that this is the best gelato in Pisa! The owner Simone is very friendly…read moreand took her time to explain all the flavors and concepts of the store. The best part is that all their ingredients are organic and sourced locally with lots of vegan options. They even make their own cones. You can really taste the quality of the ingredients. Something unique to this store is their gelato al volo. It allows you to customize your own gelato. They have liquid nitrogen to flash freeze ingredients such as mint leaves and they will mix it into your gelato. Next time you're in Pisa, try and create your own unique gelato, you won't be disappointed!

Great ice cream, even better explanation. We had Smack and dark chocolate and loved it…read more The gelateria is a bit hidden and nondescript from the outside, but worth a try if you are around. They also have a selection of vegan ice cream.

This place is so cute and definitely American influenced. It's about a ten minute walk away from…read morethe leaning tower of Pisa. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating here. Also, a huge selection of baked goods, drinks, and breakfast. We were craving for an American style breakfast and this place definitely satisfied that! We ordered an ice coffee latte, chai latte, breakfast bagel, scrambled eggs and pancakes with fruit. The chai latte was just right in sweetness and had a strong tea flavor. The breakfast bagel included a sunny side egg, bacon, and avocado - which my boyfriend really enjoyed. The pancakes came with mixed berries and banana. Everything here was delicious and does not feel heavy on the stomach. And the portion sizes are just enough to fill you up.

Cortado was really good. It is a bit reminiscent of an LA cafe maybe in silver lake or something…read more There is matcha as well which is nice but not alternative milks really or maybe I didn't see. The chia seed bowl was pretty good but not the most special but if you're looking for healthy then it's a good option. Lots of young people as well it's pretty popular on the weekends!