Pontremoli cuisine
Dining Guide

Restaurants & Cafes

In the Heart of Town

Restaurants in Pontremoli

From refined osterias to casual pizzerias, Pontremoli's dining scene reflects its rich culinary heritage.

Piazza Duomo 31, 54027 Pontremoli MS+39 347 041 2146

A cornerstone of Pontremoli's culinary landscape for over nine decades, offering a refined dining experience that blends tradition with contemporary flair. Renowned for its unique house-made liquors infused with porcini mushrooms and aniseed.

Modern Italian, Local

Homemade pasta, local game and fish, house-made liquors

Via Garibaldi 16, 54027 Pontremoli MS+39 0187 460628

Tucked away in a centuries-old building along a narrow alley, this hidden gem provides a quintessential trattoria experience. No printed menus — offerings change daily with seasonal ingredients. Summer terrace with views of the Magra River.

Traditional Lunigianese

Patona, tordelli, torta d'erbe

Via della Bietola 4, 54027 Pontremoli MS+39 0187 831949

Housed in a historic building with beautiful stone-arched ceilings, this osteria exudes rustic charm. Excellent wine paired with simple yet exquisitely prepared local dishes.

Traditional Italian, Local

Testaroli cacio e pepe, tagliatelle with white truffles

Via Pietro Cocchi 40, 54027 Pontremoli MS+39 0187 833610

A husband-and-wife team creates a warm atmosphere where guests enjoy hearty traditional dishes blending the flavors of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna.

Tuscan-Emilian Fusion

Tortelli, anolini, testaroli with homemade pesto

Taverna all'Oca Bianca

€€–€€€
Via Cavour 27, 54027 Pontremoli MS+39 0187 833219

A culinary gem on Via Cavour, ranked among Pontremoli's top restaurants. Specializes in fresh pasta — the truffle pasta is legendary — alongside beautifully presented dishes like faraona and an exquisite ratatouille. Warm, welcoming staff (English spoken), an excellent wine list, and an intimate atmosphere that keeps visitors returning. Reservations recommended.

Traditional Italian, Tuscan

Truffle pasta, testaroli, faraona, ratatouille

Piazza San Francesco 1, 54027 Pontremoli MS+39 0187 833064

Famous for its testaroli with traditional Pontremolese pesto, impressive grazing boards with local meats and cheeses, and succulent Zeri lamb steaks. Reservations highly recommended.

Traditional Lunigiana

Testaroli, grazing boards, Zeri lamb steaks

Via di Porta Parma 66, 54027 Pontremoli MS+39 0187 831543

A beloved dining spot since 1983, offering 30 varieties of wood-fired pizza plus regional specialties. Beautiful flower-filled garden with playground for children in summer.

Pizzeria, Italian

Wood-fired pizza, testaroli with pesto

Via della Bietola 5, 54027 Pontremoli MS+39 0187 832002

Located in a historic cellar, this gastropub combines rustic ambiance with craft beer expertise. Garden with views of the Verde stream. High-quality hamburgers from Tuscany's Chiana Valley.

Gastropub, Craft Beer

Craft beer, Chiana Valley beef hamburgers