Pisa's most-cited address for cecina, the hot chickpea flatbread, served alone or inside schiacciata, from a tiny alley shop near Borgo Stretto.
Il Montino is a small pizzeria tucked in a back alley, reached by heading west along Via Dini from the north end of Borgo Stretto toward Piazza San Felice; a blue neon pizzeria sign marks it. It is a favourite of Pisa's university students for thin, crisp Tuscan pizza and above all for cecina, the baked chickpea-flour flatbread, usually ordered folded into a schiacciata roll for around €2.50-4 (~$3-5) with vegetarian, vegan or meat fillings. There are very few seats, so most people eat standing in the lane or take away, and the cecina is best eaten immediately while hot. Listings put typical spend near €8 per person and give the phone as +39 050 598695. Hours differ across sources, but it is consistently closed on Sundays.
| Price | $ |
|---|---|
| Hours | Monday-Saturday, roughly 10:30AM-3:00PM and 5:30PM-10:30PM (listings differ slightly); closed Sunday |
| Reservations | Not taken |
| Address | Vicolo del Monte, 1, 56126 Pisa PI, Italy |
Signature dishes
- Cecina in schiacciata
- Thin Tuscan pizza
Good to know
- Known for
- Cecina sandwiches eaten standing in the alley
Location
Vicolo del Monte, 1, 56126 Pisa PI, Italy
43.7181, 10.4017 View on map
Highlights
- Pisa's cecina benchmark
- Cecina sandwich around €2.50-4
- Student favourite with quick service
- Tiny alley setting
Tips for visiting
- Eat the cecina immediately; it does not travel well
- Expect a short line at lunch
- Phone +39 050 598695
- Closed Sunday
When to visit
Lunch right after opening, while the cecina is fresh from the oven.
Accessibility
The shop is a tiny premises in a narrow alley with very little seating, and most customers stand or take away. Wheelchair access is likely to be difficult; phone +39 050 598695 to ask.
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Frequently asked questions
What is cecina?
A thin, baked chickpea-flour flatbread, called torta di ceci in Livorno, eaten hot with black pepper.
Is there seating?
Very little; most customers stand or take away.