Dough made with stone-ground flours
The base of every pizza is made with stone-ground flours and undergoes long leavening, for a light texture and easy digestibility.
Dining · Cisternino (BR)
Signature restaurant and pizzeria in the historic centre of Cisternino
Eccellenza Italianacertificata 2026–2027
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The place
TONIO CHEF brings together signature pizza and Apulian cuisine in the historic centre of Cisternino. Amid star-vaulted stone ceilings and the warmth of an imperial fireplace, chef Antonio Comes interprets tradition with creativity and seasonality, while pizza maker Michel Vitale signs dough recognised at the Pizza Pic Awards 2025. Three spaces welcome guests: the stone dining room with fireplace, the bistro atmosphere, and the terrace for evenings outdoors.
Impasti e Pizza d’Autore – The art of pizza, the authentic taste of Puglia
Impasti e Pizze d'Autore was born from a project by Apulian pizza chef Antonio Bufano: a catering service for private events, parties and holiday accommodations.
Why you can trust it
Impasti e Pizze d'Autore 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.
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Location
Impasti e Pizze d'Autore is already on our map, with its own mark among the other certified businesses of the area: here you can look at it up close.
Enter the mapIn the kitchen
The base of every pizza is made with stone-ground flours and undergoes long leavening, for a light texture and easy digestibility.
The toppings change with the season, drawing on ingredients selected from the Valle d'Itria area, bringing to the table the flavours of Puglia's agricultural cycle.
Extra virgin olive oil is used as a structural seasoning, chosen among local producers to accompany both the dough and the toppings.
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What visitors say
«A very positive experience. Preparations made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Everything is delicious, flavourful and refined. A meeting of tradition and experimentation.»
«I went to this pizzeria on a friend's recommendation. I found it a magical, relaxing, welcoming place. The pizza, one of a kind!!! Quality, perfect price.»
«Excellent starter with a range of surf and turf dishes in generous portions. Pizzas for every taste, excellent dough and leavening, quality ingredients.»
«A characterful, welcoming place. Friendly, attentive staff.»
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In the making · The method
Every pizza starts with a carefully studied dough, the result of technical research and respect for leavening times, designed for lightness and digestibility.
The choice of ingredients follows the rhythm of the seasons and favours local producers from the Valle d'Itria, bringing out the authentic flavours of Puglia.
Tradition and innovation meet in original creations, where refined pairings and attention to detail give rise to pizzas that surprise the palate.