Location: Pontedera
Top Restaurants in Pontedera
Top Things to do in Pontedera
Where to Eat in Pontedera: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Pontedera (Latin: Pons Herae) is an industrial town in the province of Pisa, Tuscany, central Italy. It houses the headquarters of the Piaggio company, of the wine company Castellani and of chocolate factory Amedei.
Things to do in Pontedera
1. La Polveriera
Overall Ratings
4 based on 215 reviews
Reviewed By lwwylam - Toronto
I first had the pleasure of dining at La Polveriera in the mid 90s and have remembered it ever since. Then I was the guest of a local theatre artist, treated to the chef's favorite wines and seafood creations, including an exceptional pasta with frutti di mare. More recently, I ate here twice during a business trip to Pontedera, since the experience was so delightful my colleague and I were eager to return. The interior is comfortable and attractively decorated, with brick walls and warm colors, but in warm months nothing compares to the courtyard Seating where you can enjoy an exquisite meal under a starry sky. The 2 Euro cover charge includes a glass of the fine house prosecco along with a selection of tasty breads and focaccia. Seafood dishes are the highlight here, including an amazing main dish of cod with crispy pancetta in a Grand Marnier sauce and fillet of turbot all'isolana. Don't miss the chocolate flan, a perfect ending to a delightful meal.
2. Il Melograno
Overall Ratings
4 based on 195 reviews
Reviewed By Gianluca G - Verona, Italy
Wish I can get there with my wife, she loves this style
Parking: Good
Ambience: Excellent, beautiful, warm, country romance style, suitable for business or romantic dinners indoor. They have also outdoor seats for summer time.
Food quality: The fish I had was fresh and excellent
Food quantity: Excellent, just the right portion (I do not like big portions)
Food presentation: Good
Time waited for order/food: Very Good
Cleanliness: Excellent
Service: Very Good
Kids entertainement: Not present
Bathroom: Excellent
Price: Fair, a good value
3. Il Gambero
Overall Ratings
4 based on 186 reviews
Reviewed By Laser8London - London
Good restaurant with a typical menu, very friendly staff once we got over the fact that I wasn't french, as I speak Italian with a French accent. Very clean . Very affordable. Restaurant was full and they were doing a roaring trade in take away. Seems to say it all really.
4. Fattoria Santa Lucia
Overall Ratings
4 based on 247 reviews
Reviewed By Oldbolter - Surrey, UK
We have been eating here consistently a couple of times in the year for almost 10 years now. Alessia and family are always a pleasure. Antipasta is a always fantastic; never have room for pasta course; main courses are Tuscan at its best; if you have room for dolce that's fine too. Their own wine is superb and we've always bought a case home with us every year. Highly recommended for a brilliant meal but not eat every day. You will have to book as it is always full - mainly with Italians which is always a good sign.
5. Chocolatl
Overall Ratings
5 based on 57 reviews
Cioccolato di prima qualita lavorato artigianalmente secondo le ricette tradizionali rivisitate in chiave moderna
Reviewed By massiman - Pisa, Italy
Chocolatl è genuino come un fornaio della cioccolata. Il nome in azteco rimanda però all'immagine di un tempio, e di un luogo sacro si tratta in effetti: se ne esce con la pelle d'oca per l'estasi di un assaggio.
La materia prima di questa piccola cioccolateria che potrebbe passare inosservata a un occhio distratto è strepitosa. Cacao venezuelano Valrhona, afferma sicuro di sé l'affabile maitre chocolatier. Che mostra grande umiltà, oltre alla naturale simpatia. Non è la solita cioccolateria col profumo sotto il naso: i prodotti vengono presentati con semplicità e senza ombra di narcisismo. L'aroma complesso e inconfondibile della materia prima utilizzata con rispetto e intelligenza, diventa una costante, un marchio indelebile sulle papille e nelle narici, che si ricorda con nostalgia anche a distanza di anni: poca sofisticazione, tanta soddisfazione.
Siamo entrati, e dopo aver saputo che ci eravamo recati a Pontedera principalmente per fargli visita, Gianni ci ha offerto una pralina a testa, un tuffo irresistibile nel cioccolato. Rustica e coinvolgente nei contrasti delle consistenze, raffinatissima negli aromi. La crema sfaldabile amara 90% fondente sarebbe stata già indimenticabile senza la granella di semi di cacao. I biscotti di frolla, cotti alla perfezione per preservare croccantezza e umidità dell’impasto, sono un equilibrio di aromi sinceri, una dolcezza mai stucchevole, e gradevoli consistenze. Sono i miei biscotti preferiti.
L’impronta artigianale del maestro cioccolatiere completa lo stile in ogni dettaglio delle meraviglie che escono dal laboratorio, riempiendo cuore e memoria a lungo termine.
6. La Piccola Lanterna
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 229 reviews
Italian Resturant with big private garden
Reviewed By ladyjessica1904 - Tallinn, Estonia
There can't be another first impression! And this first impression was great! Service on the highest level! Good choice of food and wine. Excellent in all ways. I was invited to try their famous tartar with 7 sauses. It was more than worth to have it. And steak Fiorentina, just delicious!!! No comments about wine! it's just superb!
7. Gelateria Artigiana via Gotti 5
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 85 reviews
8. Antica Pizzeria da Cammillo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 171 reviews
Reviewed By DiNessie - Wellington, New Zealand
After Reading the reviews on tripadvisor we decided to eat here. It took a while to find the place but it was worth it. The pizza was very good and the staff very friendly. I was offered a piece of their speciality to try (torta di ceci), which was something I had never seen before and throughly enjoyed.
9. Kaoru
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 251 reviews
Reviewed By Yixhing - Italy
Not the best sushi and pretty forgettable.The restaurant looked classy from outside and there was a woman dressed up like in a traditional Japanese outfit so that was nice, there was barely anyone in the restaurant, the manager was a nice guy, menu needs to be better, the pages were falling apart not much variety to choose from the menu. Compared to the sushis I've had from other countries this those not hit the top list for me at all. All in all it was alright nothing special for me. I chose this restaurant for the ratings on trip advisor and it was not up to my expectations except for the decor.
10. 1950 American Diner
Overall Ratings
4 based on 937 reviews
The first restaurant 50 years in Tuscany . Step back in time , location studied in detail , menu of excellent quality. Hamburger , hotdogs , sandwiches Vegetarian , Tex Mex cuisine , Grilled Meat , Food and Beverages gluten . AIC members . 1950 American Diner - Made with Love
Reviewed By Jacopo O - Pontedera, Toscana, Italy
The place is very nice, original furniture, clean, fubby staff, VERY rich and varied menu and the food is consistently good. Place very funny and original, it is like stepping back in the american 50s. The donuts and the pancakes are a nice variant that...MoreThank you Jacopo! We are so happy that u write us! Come back to visit agoin as soon as possible. Big huge!
