Il Bigio di Carmignano
Fresh pasta made from ancient grain flour grown and harvested by the osteria's own staff, dressed with figs and Tuscan pecorino
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Dining · Carmignano (PO)
Tuscan territorial cuisine in the heart of Carmignano, with a short supply chain and home-grown ancient grains
Eccellenza Italianacertificata 2025–2026ID 3150
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The place
In the heart of Carmignano stands Antica Osteria dei Mercanti, a restaurant led by chef Graziella Ferrarello offering classic Tuscan cuisine with meat and fish specialities. The setting recalls the atmosphere of an old Tuscan trattoria, with characterful climate-controlled dining rooms and a veranda with garden overlooking Villa La Ferdinanda in Artimino. The house philosophy is built on a short supply chain: eighty per cent of the products used come from the surrounding territory. Among the specialities, Il Bigio di Carmignano stands out, made with fresh pasta from ancient grains grown by the osteria's own staff, along with Peposo dei Mercanti, a traditional stew that embodies the essence of authentic Tuscan cuisine.
At the table
Antica Osteria Dei Mercanti stands in the historic centre of Carmignano, a territory renowned for its DOCG wine and olive oil production.
Why you can trust it
Antica Osteria Dei Mercanti is a member of the Eccellenze Italiane network. The mark is registered in Italy and abroad: every certified business has a unique identifier, which can be checked at any time.
Location
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Services and features
Fresh pasta made from ancient grain flour grown and harvested by the osteria's own staff, dressed with figs and Tuscan pecorino
Traditional Tuscan beef stew, a symbol of the territory's most authentic cuisine and the house's signature dish
Cooked to perfection and served on a heated plate to keep the meat tender and flavourful
A selection of cuts from regional tradition, prepared according to classic recipes
Seafood dishes alongside land specialities, in keeping with seasonality
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What visitors say
«In the heart of Carmignano we found this historic osteria. A rustic setting typical of Tuscan tradition. Warm osteria-style service that is nonetheless professional — you can feel the passion for the work.»
«Everything was excellent, but the peposo is truly outstanding — you clearly need to like pepper. We'll definitely come back next time we're in Tuscany.»
«We visited this osteria for the first time and I assure you we'll be back! Excellent value for money! We ate wonderfully! The meat was superb.»
«The fiorentina was cooked to perfection, tender and flavourful, served on a heated plate to keep it warm. The owners are so kind they make you feel at home.»
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In the making · The supply chain
Eighty per cent of the products used come from the surrounding territory, ensuring freshness and traceability of ingredients
The osteria's own staff grow and harvest the ancient grains used to make the fresh pasta
Oil, wine, vegetables and other key ingredients come from the area, renowned for its DOCG-quality produce
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