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Il Bistrot

Piazza Chiara Gambacorti, 17, 56125 Pisa, Italy
+39 050 26360
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Ranked #11 of 542 restaurants in Pisa
Cuisines: Continental
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Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
Description: The bistro of my dreams is the little tiny restaurant; it’s the cute shop where you can go for a coffee or a glass of wine. It’s a place where you can eat the traditional Italian dish, sip a good wine and meet your people. It’s a place where you can chat while eating spaghetti, while learning secrets, sipping a “brunello”, or a grappa while listening to music or reading a book. Where love gets done and undone. And coffee. Where you’re early and it gets late. Here you are in my home. You are my guests and friends among friends. Here is my piano and my guitar, my books, my music; here’s the best recipe my mom gave me, and some biscotti and my grandpa’s Vinsanto wine.
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Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

Everything about this restaurant was truly wonderful. The service was friendly, knowledgable, and accomodating. Every dish was fresh and so flavorful, cooked and seasoned to perfection. The atmosphere was relaxing and pleasant. I highly recommend taking a visit to this restaurant. Y

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Bologna, Italy
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2013

Two of my girlfriends and I went to Il Bistrot for dinner while visiting Pisa for the weekend. We had a fabulous experience from start to finish. Our waiter was very friendly, informative and fun. We started off by sharing the spinach and cottage cheese “gnocchetti” cubes in honey and cheese, which were absolutely phenomenal! You must try these. Everything... More

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San Gwann, Malta
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2012

If you do want to go for a great dinner in Pisa this is the place to be.. The service has been up to standard and any of you who do prefer to speak in English and not Italian this should not be a problem.. The menu has a choice of food.. The pasta and meat is delicious and perfectly... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2012 via mobile

I love this place nice food great service pleasant atmosphere and superb location! U must visit if u happen in Pisa!!!!

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San Diego, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2012

Friendly, warm atmosphere, delicious food, fairly priced... A place that makes you feel that you belong as soon as you step in. Giovanni is hiding away, back in the kitchen, at times. But make sure you say hi to him and make him play a little guitar before you leave. Love this place! Definitely will come back.

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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2012

I visited after seeing so many top reviews, and wanting to find somewhere reliable for dinner in Pisa. I would not be disappointed. It's slightly hidden away, just off one of the main shopping streets through Pisa - in a square just north of the river. The decor is lovely, homely and the service matches that with attention to detail... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2012

Smart bar and restaurant located on a quiet secluded spot. Quality drinks and wine in what appears to be an area of Pisa that is just off the popular tourist spots.

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Melbourne, Australia
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7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2012

I was staying nearby and the restaurant that the hotel recommended was booked out, it was a Saturday night, so I just kept walking until I found a Piazza full of people eating and drinking and I saw il Bistrot and I liked the look of it and went in. After they got over the shock of accommodating a lady... More

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Aksdal, Norway
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 October 2012

The food and service were excellent. We were a group of 10 persons, and in addition to very good service, they even started by welcoming us with a bottle of champagne, and ended the meal with a Limochella.

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Bedfordshire
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2012

We went to this restaurant as we read so many comments about how good the food was. And it was. We went before it opened and the staff bent over backwards to ensure we had a reserved table where we wanted it, on the edge of the piazza. When we arrived the staff were again informative, helpful and friendly, great... More

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