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The 5 Best Places to Eat Cecina in Pisa, Italy

Cecina
Cecina | ©Emiliano Dominici/WikiCommons

Tuscany is like a paradise for street-food enthusiasts. Besides the most famous delicacies, such as trippa, lampredotto or schiacchiata, there is another excellent food that’s worth tasting during your Tuscan tour – cecina. It is made just with four simple ingredients: chickpea flour, water, extra virgin olive oil and salt. It’s prepared in Tuscany, Liguria as well as in Cote d’Azur. Let’s read together where to eat the best cecina in Pisa.

Pizzeria Nando

Pizzeria, Italian, Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Cecina
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In the main shopping street of Pisa, Corso Italia, which is only two minutes from the central station, there is this small and cozy pizzeria perfect as a stop for a quick lunch. Here you can order different kinds of pizza, such as margherita, marinara, Napoli, and so on, as well as the fabulous cecina. Did you know that it is not only delicious, but also a great vegan food?

Pizzeria Il Montino

Pizzeria, Italian, Gluten-free

Just two steps from the famous Piazza dei Cavalieri, where the prestigious Normal School of Pisa is located, you’ll find Pizzeria Il Montino. This excellent spot is mostly known by locals and students who spend their lunchtime here tasting one of the best chickpea flatbreads of the town.

Pizzeria Da Filippo

Pizzeria, Italian

Pizzeria Da Filippo is one of the most famous pizzerias of Pisa, situated just one minute from the central station. Here, you can eat tasty pizzas and cecinas prepared with excellent fresh ingredients. Once here, order the delicious focaccia with cecina and sausage.

Pizzeria Focacceria Il Quarto Giusto

Pizzeria, Italian

Another spot mostly frequented by locals and students in Pisa to eat chickpea flatbread is Pizzeria Focacceria Il Quarto Giusto. This pizzeria is located just outside the airport of Pisa, so it can be considered the final stop before leaving the town.

Pizzeria Al Bagno di Nerone

Pizzeria, Italian

This historical Pisan pizzeria is just 300 meters from the Leaning Tower. So, after a visit of the tower and Miracles Square, there is nothing better than to go straight to Al Bagno di Nerone and enjoy a quick lunch, eating some of the best cecina of Pisa.

About the author

Coffee-addicted, autumn enthusiast and self-taught photographer – I am Francesca, a travel journalist. After living in Italy and Spain, now I spend my days in the lively city of Tirana, Albania. If I'm not exploring the Balkan peninsula, you’ll find me at the local food market or writing about my travels.

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