ristorazione — Pisa · Toscana
In Pisa, on Via Santa Maria (Saint Mary Street), just steps from the Leaning Tower, Il Peperoncino serves regional Italian cooking built on fresh pasta and carefully chosen ingredients: an address in the heart of the old town where quality on the plate is the rule, not the exception.
On Via Santa Maria, a short walk from Piazza dei Miracoli (Square of Miracles), Il Peperoncino occupies one of the liveliest stretches of Pisa's old town. Not just another address: a threshold separating the flow of the city from a regional Italian kitchen tended with care, from the choice of ingredients to the presentation of every dish.
The interior is well-kept and welcoming, designed for those who want to sit and take their time. In the milder months, the outdoor gazebo extends the dining room toward the street, offering an open-air alternative in the heart of the city. A place that manages to hold together the curious passer-by and the regular who comes back looking for something precise.
Fresh pasta is at the centre of the story: made with fresh ingredients, brought to the table with a presentation that does not go unnoticed. The seafood pasta is the dish most mentioned in reviews, while the carbonara is the one regulars defend most fiercely. The menu also includes pizza, served already sliced according to tradition.
Discover the menu, the specialities and how to get to Il Peperoncino in the full page: a table in the heart of Pisa awaits you.
