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Cuisine of Livorno for gourmets. Places for dinner - best restaurants

Livorno Gourmets will definitely not be bored in Livorno, as the city is famous for its rich gastronomic traditions and a variety of restaurants. In search of local delicacies, be sure to check grocery markets where they sell fresh bread, rare cheeses, deli meats, and unique farm products. The city has preserved special baking traditions. Sweet pies and fragrant bagels are among the locals' favorite breakfast options. In the morning hours, almost all restaurants and cafes offer a wide selection of pastries. Those who want to start a new day with a more original dish should order Budino di Riso. This kind of pastry is something between rice pudding and cake.
Authentic traditions, festivals and lifestyle of Livorno inhabitants
Livorno is an incredibly beautiful city with a rich history and traditions that are embodied in the life of its present inhabitants. Every year, the city hosts dozens of interesting … Open
A walk through the city's main market, Mercato Centrale, is sure to bring a lot of new discoveries as well. Tourists come here to buy the best olive oil and traditional species, to try rare types of farm sausages and ham. A huge area is reserved for seafood, which is an important component of local gastronomy. Several bakeries operating on the market sell the freshest bread, here you can buy everything you need for a picnic.
The most common snacking option among locals is traditional Schiacciata bread, slices of which are usually flavored with olive oil. Various meat and cheese cuts are always served with this bread. It's hardly possible to come up with a healthier and more satisfying afternoon snack. Travelers who decide to try local bakery products should keep in mind that prices for them are indicated not in grams. Here they use such a special weight unit as “etto”, 1 etto is equal to 100 grams. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Excursion over cultural sights of Livorno - 'must visit' points of interest
Livorno lost many of its historical monuments during the years of the Second World War. Only a few of them have managed to survive, so locals had to rebuild many sumptuous buildings from the … Open
The traditional Livorno cuisine will surely impress fans of fish and other seafood. The city has many attractive fish restaurants, the most famous ones are located on the waterfront. Here you can try fish, shrimp, squid and various types of shellfish. Most of the sea delicacies are cooked over an open fire. An extremely popular local dish is kachukko fish soup, which is usually served with crispy croutons. A lot of original dishes are prepared from red mullet - in the taverns, you can try the traditional “Triglie alla livornese”. This is the name of red mullet stewed in tomato sauce with parsley and garlic.
Livorno Entropia is one of the best traditional restaurants in the city. It delights guests with a variety of fish and meat specialties. It serves traditional Tuscan dishes, as well as extraordinary author's dishes in a Mediterranean style. In the kitchen, chefs use products produced only in the local region. The restaurant also actively cooperates with local fishermen. High-quality fresh products are among the main secrets to cooking the specialties.
Your active city break in Livorno. Attractions, recreation and entertainment - best places to spend your day and night here
Among Livorno's most popular entertainment centers, it is worth highlighting L’Acquario comunale Diacinto Cestoni, an aquarium named after the famous Italian naturalist of the 17th … Open
InCaRne Ristorante Macelleria specializes in meat, although classic Tuscan dishes are also present on its menu. Here you can taste various types of grilled meat, as well as enjoy various types of carpaccio. Guests are offered to complement the food with the best wines brought from various regions of Italy.
Livorno Head to the Venetian quarter and find the romantic restaurant Cuvée Enobistrot. It is sure to impress visitors with its sophisticated atmosphere and varied menu. Many come here specifically to try exquisite sea delicacies. Here they prepare fantastic mussels, scallops and shrimps, and some of the most expensive are tuna dishes. This restaurant decorated in the style of past years would a great place for a romantic dinner.
Advices to travellers: what you should know while being in Livorno
1. Many tourists are used maps and guidebooks freely available at railway stations. There is no such service at the Livorno station, here you can find a few stalls selling guidebooks and … Open
Classic Italian pizzerias are also widespread, and Pizzeria da Matilde is a very attractive one. It attracts tourists with affordable prices, here you can try dozens of types of pizza, fresh salads, original desserts, and other common treats. Most of the dishes can be ordered for takeaway, which is good for independent tourists. This pizzeria is very popular among visitors with kids.
Leghorn harbour Biancazerozero restaurant is also largely aimed at budget visitors. It serves very simple and affordable dishes. Its guests can enjoy various sandwiches from fresh bread, the best cheeses and meat delicacies. It serves first courses and salads of seasonal vegetables, as well as fruit desserts and soft drinks. The restaurant’s specialty is pizza, which is prepared according to a special home-style recipe.
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Michelin-starred restaurants in Livorno
♥   Restaurant 'Gran Duca' LIVORNO. Type - Seafood. 0.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Oscar' ARDENZA. Type - Seafood. 3.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Dante e Ivana' TIRRENIA. Type - Seafood. 8.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Foresta' Marina di Pisa. Type - Seafood. 12.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Da Gino' Marina di Pisa. Type - Seafood. 14.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Osteria dei Cavalieri' PISA. Type - Tuscan. 19.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'La Clessidra' PISA. Type - Regional cuisine. 20.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Da Cinotto' Vicopisano. Type - Regional cuisine. 23.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Castero-Banca della Bistecca' LAVAIANO. Type - Regional cuisine. 23.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Osteria Vecchia Noce' Vicopisano. Type - Regional cuisine. 23.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
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Cuisine and restaurants in the neighbours of Livorno

Pisa
The same interesting and attractive ethnic restaurant is the Vineria di Piazza eating house featuring excellent wine list. The Il Montino restaurant offers its guests to try the best pizza in the city. The pizza house is of great popularity among tourists travelling with kids. A rich dinner for a family will not exhaust a traveling budget of a family. Among upscale eating ... Open »
Lucca
The cozy Caffè di Simo is the best place to set off to for breakfast. Guests are offered savory cappuccino and delicious Italian croissants Cornetto. The café features attractive pricing. The breakfast with hot pastry and a cup of savory coffee will cost about 4 Euro. The Vineria I Santi restaurant is equally interesting for tourists as it offers not only amazing choice of ... Open »
Viareggio
Continue tasting delicious seafood dishes by visiting Gli Amici del Gusto restaurant. Several types of fish dishes, original salads, succulent mussels and dishes made of rare seafood – simply no gourmet can resist such choice of delicacies. The menu of the restaurant will surprise even great connoisseurs of gastronomy. A glass of your favorite Italian wine will become a ... Open »
Tuscany
However, local chefs still use some types of spices. Garlic, sage and rosemary are the most common; however, they never overwhelm the dish, but give it a subtle shade of a third-party flavor. Seafood fans would like the Tuscan cuisine, but gourmets still have an opportunity to enjoy delicious meats. The most famous meat dish is bistecca fiorentina; the process of cooking is ... Open »
Elba Island
As other islanders, people in Elba pay a lot of attention to different ways of cooking fish. Octopus here is boiled and served under the name of polpo lesso. Sea fish is fried or pickled, crabs are usually used for favolli soup, calamari called totani, and cuttlefish seppie are served in different courses. Gourmets will definitely appreciate soup from beetroot and reef fish ... Open »
Siena
A typical street food in Siena is the fish and other seafood cooked on the grill by skilled chefs. There are always a lot of visitors next to such small restaurants, as their treats are of high quality. It is curious that natives seldom go to restaurants and prefer exclusively local food to other culinary trends. It is almost impossible to persuade them to try dishes that are ... Open »
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