A family-run trattoria in a 14th-century tower house on Via Cavalca, rooted in a food shop opened at the foot of the Campano tower in 1880, with Pisan dishes, house-made pasta and a cellar of 150+ Tuscan and Italian wines.
Il Campano traces its history to 1880, when the Grazzini family opened a food shop at the base of the 13th-century Campano tower. By 1923 it had become a delicatessen and a trattoria selling wine, and it later moved to its present home, a 14th-century tower house at Via Cavalca 19, where it is run by Giampiero and Rita. The menu covers Pisan and Tuscan staples including pappa al pomodoro, ribollita, pici senesi with bricole, peposo dell'Impruneta and baccalà coi porri alla pisana (salt cod with leeks), plus fresh pasta made in-house, grilled meats including Fiorentina and tagliata, and vegetarian and vegan dishes. The cellar lists more than 150 Tuscan and Italian labels, including local and organic producers. Reservations can be made by phone, mobile or email and are confirmed only when the restaurant replies; callers should book under a name and ring if no answer arrives. It sits in the historic centre a few minutes from Borgo Stretto and the Arno.
| Price | $$$ |
|---|---|
| Hours | Reservations taken 12:00PM-3:00PM and 7:00PM-11:00PM; confirm service days by phone |
| Reservations | Recommended - confirmed only on reply from the restaurant |
| Address | Via Domenico Cavalca, 19, 56126 Pisa PI, Italy |
Signature dishes
- Baccalà coi porri alla pisana
- Pappa al pomodoro
- Pici senesi con bricole
- Peposo dell'Impruneta
- Tagliata
Good to know
- Known for
- Pisan baccalà with leeks and house-made pasta in a 14th-century tower house
Location
Via Domenico Cavalca, 19, 56126 Pisa PI, Italy
43.7172, 10.4010 View on map
Highlights
- Family-run, with roots in an 1880 food shop at the Campano tower
- Baccalà coi porri alla pisana and other Pisan specialities
- Fresh pasta made in-house
- Cellar of more than 150 Tuscan and Italian wines
Tips for visiting
- Phone +39 050 580585 or mobile +39 329 024 9885; email trattoriailcampano@gmail.com
- A reservation counts only once the restaurant confirms it
- Vegetarian and vegan dishes are on the menu
- Ask for a local or organic wine from the cellar
When to visit
Dinner is the most atmospheric service; book several days ahead in spring and autumn.
Accessibility
The trattoria occupies a 14th-century tower house, where steps or narrow passages are likely, and step-free access is not confirmed. Visitors with mobility needs should ask the restaurant about access when booking.
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Frequently asked questions
How old is Il Campano?
The family business dates to 1880, and the trattoria now occupies a 14th-century tower house on Via Cavalca.
Does it serve vegetarians?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan dishes are offered alongside the meat and fish menu.