A small, much-booked osteria on Via San Frediano, a few steps from Piazza dei Cavalieri, serving Pisan and Tuscan classics such as trippa, tagliata and stoccafisso alla pisana.
Osteria dei Cavalieri occupies a narrow address on Via San Frediano, one block from Piazza dei Cavalieri and the Scuola Normale Superiore. The kitchen concentrates on the cooking of Pisa and the Tuscan interior, with tripe prepared in the Pisan manner, beef tagliata, braised and grilled meats, and stoccafisso alla pisana (stockfish stewed with tomato, olives and capers), alongside seasonal pasta such as pici with wild boar. The menu follows the season. The room is small and fills with professors, students and visitors, so tables at lunch and dinner are usually taken ahead of time. The restaurant does not accept email bookings and asks guests to reserve by telephone. A full meal with wine runs roughly €35-50 per person (~$40-58), with beef priced by weight. It is a sound choice for a first proper Pisan meal away from the tourist frontage of Piazza dei Miracoli, about fifteen minutes on foot.
| Price | $$ |
|---|---|
| Hours | Lunch and dinner Monday to Saturday (about 12:30PM-2:30PM and 7:30PM-10:30PM); closed Sunday and most of August; listings differ on Saturday lunch, so confirm by phone |
| Reservations | Essential - phone only, +39 050 580858 |
| Address | Via San Frediano, 16, 56126 Pisa PI, Italy |
Signature dishes
- Trippa alla pisana
- Tagliata di manzo
- Stoccafisso alla pisana
- Pici with wild boar
Good to know
- Known for
- Traditional Pisan cooking in a compact dining room beside Piazza dei Cavalieri
Location
Via San Frediano, 16, 56126 Pisa PI, Italy
43.7186, 10.4000 View on map
Highlights
- Pisan classics including tripe and stoccafisso in a small osteria
- Steps from Piazza dei Cavalieri and the Scuola Normale
- Seasonal menu with grilled meats and fresh pasta
- Phone-only reservations keep the room largely local
Tips for visiting
- Reserve by phone on +39 050 580858; email requests are not accepted
- Closed on Sundays and for most of August
- Order beef by weight and confirm the price before ordering
- Hours differ between listings, so confirm the day's service when booking
When to visit
Weekday lunch is calmer; dinner is busier and needs an earlier booking.
Accessibility
The osteria is a small room in a historic building on Via San Frediano, and step-free access is not confirmed. Wheelchair users and visitors with limited mobility should ask about entry and table space when reserving by phone.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book Osteria dei Cavalieri?
Yes. The dining room is small and popular with locals, so a phone reservation for lunch or dinner is strongly advised.
What should I order?
Pisan dishes such as trippa alla pisana or stoccafisso alla pisana, or a grilled beef tagliata.