Pizzeria Il Montino

The food here was delicious! Ordering the food was a bit confusing though. We arrived right when the restaurant opened according to Google maps, but the staff were only starting to set the restaurant up. They began putting out tables and chairs, etc. a line formed so we lined up but as we got to the front (which took a while since the line was long) they told us for dine-in eating, we had to find a table outside. Since we spent all our time in line there were limited tables but we managed to find one. After that, it took a while for the servers to get to us and give us our food. They were nice about it and attentive, but the service was just too confusing and not well explained for someone who is not a local. Overall, the food was really good, not too salty, very flavourful and felt authentic for the pisa area.

It was terribly salty. Worst pizza ever I have had in Europe. Also service was bad. They took 20m just for one pizza. And they automatically add tip in bill without ask. In addition, they made us pay for water. Crazy. Don’t go please. i dont know the reason, why this is popular. There are many places much better than here. Please do not go here.

Pretty awesome place. The owners were kind enough to give us an indoor table on a rainy day (indoor section was not open yet). The pizza was awesome and we also got a corn based dish (can't remember the name) which was great as well. Nice cozy place. Loved the artwork on the wall as well sculptures made out of old circuits. As an engineer this was pure Bliss for me :D

Woodfired baked foccacia of the day with rosemary & lardo. Fluffy, crispy, cooked to order, phenomenal! The Salsiccia e funghi pizza was equally moreish. The hint of roasted corn from the fine polenta incorporated through the semolina, the umami of the fermented pork sausage created an epiphany of flavours in combination with the sweet, earthy flavour of the mushrooms. The Farinata, the owner is especially proud of, and rightfully so. Fermented chickpea batter, just set, the caramelisstion on the base....BLISS! If you just gotta have a Pizza ina Pisa, like me, make sure that it's this place. 🤌🤌🤌

AMMAZZA!! What a wonderful find. We arrived at lunch with a big queue, which we accidentally skipped through. Do not let this put you off, you will regret it if you do. You've gotta get the cecina 🤌🏽 it's like a soft chickpeaflour omelette, and mio dio is it something special. There's a serious oven in there going back 6foot, so please order yourself a pizza. We had the margherita, it was both soft, crunchy and wildly delizioso. There are loads of different focaccia options so don't be afraid to ask for help. Italian boss man was very friendly. Although our Italian was non existent and their English was limited, they are still helpful. Bonus is the Italian banter, so sit on the stools inside if you get a chance to soak up the atmosfera. Finally if you like red wine, get the one pictured here. Divino.

Quality of the pizza here is incredible. Cooked to order, great selection of beers and full of locals. Staff really helpful and there is a Italian menu via a QR code-just use Google lense for translation! This place is packed with locals and the staff are helpful to an extent! Food outweighs the service. Fantastic local spot.

I loved the pizza i had in this pizzeria. everytime i go to Pisa , i must eat a pizza here. It is the best. There is always the line of people waiting which says a lot.

A busy and popular pizzeria. Make a reservation ahead of time if you can. The pizza was very good in its simplicity, with crust on the thicker side. The cecina was also good. Wonderful spot for a casual meal while visiting Pisa!

Delicious real pizza all Pisa (without mozzarella)! Great little away-from-the-tourists spot not far from the Tower. I recommend bringing your appetite, sitting and staying a while.

All the reviews for this place are on Trip Advisor now so I'm going to add some kudos here. This was recommended by the (Italian) friend of a friend and specifically the cecina sandwich (fried chickpea fritters). I had mine with just veg, no cheese, and it was amazing. It's sort of like what the Clover chickpea fritters (Bostonians would know) are trying to emulate. Was it crowded and was there a wait? Sure, but it's expected for its popularity. Short line even at opening. Since there was a mutual friend in common we had a fun chat with the owner. Sono americana e un amico di un'amica ha detto che questo posto è buono per i panini di cecina. Era vero. Ho preso una cecina con melanzane, senza formaggio, senza carne. È perfetto per il pranzo.

Can't say I'm a huge fan of Pisa, but I can say I'm a huge fan of Pizza. We discovered this tucked away spot in attempt to get away from the crowds. The crust and sauce is just exceptional. We had mushrooms and prosciutto as our toppings. Wood fired of course. They didn't speak a lick of English to us, which is fine, since we're in Italy. They take cash only, which is fine because we're in Italy. Seems to be popular with the locals too. We haven't moved on yet... We may just get another one.

We came here to try one of the oldest pizza joint in Pisa. The sausage pizza we ordered was okay, not a big fan. It's something about the spongy dough, we think NY pizza is better.

So the history behind this place. My wife's family has come here since 1977. The quality has not changed this is a great thing. The calzone was great. Cooked ham and loads of cheese perfectly cooked in a wood burning brick oven. This is great place to grab a quick bite. Heads up always packed. Students locals and tourist. Good sign of good food. But hard place to find.

We had a great meal here at a reasonable price. We were not charged a cover or hidden fees. Just great sausage pizza and a pannini. The tomato sauce was delicious and the sausage had some bite. Did I forget to mention a perfect, cold beer? Simple, unpretentious, and lots of locals.

We have been coming here for years. If you want real, authentic pizza, this is the place. A multi-generational family run business that know their business. Recently remodeled and consistently amazing pizza.

We stopped by here very late (9:30ish) after visiting the tower on the recommendation of our Airbnb host. Food and service was good (pizzas), not great, and I would recommend it based on the food alone. However, we were subjected to a very pushy street musician who hung around the outdoor tables for over 20 minutes singing to each individual table and then being very insistent about receiving a tip. The management ignored this practice. At the end of our meal our bill reflected "coperto" (0.50 euro/person) and service (10%) charges. Enough of these hidden fees, have some integrity and charge a fair price up front! Oh, also be aware that this establishment only accepts cash.