Where to eat in Livorno: restaurants and traditional cuisine

Q: What is the most famous typical dish of Livorno?

Cacciucco is the most representative dish of Livorno cuisine. It is a rich fish soup with various types of shellfish, crustaceans and fish, served with toasted bread. Other iconic dishes include baccalà alla livornese and 5 e 5.

Q: Where can I eat the best cacciucco in Livorno?

To taste an excellent cacciucco I recommend the Osteria Dietro l'Angolo in Via Carraia 14, which specialises in this dish. La Vecchia Venezia and Il Covo are also renowned for their interpretation of traditional Livorno cacciucco.

Q: What are 5 e 5 in Livorno cuisine?

5 e 5 is a dish from Livorno's poor tradition: it consists of boiled chickpeas seasoned with oil, pepper and salt, accompanied by a slice of cornbread (called ponce). The name comes from the original price: 5 cents for chickpeas and 5 cents for bread.

Q: Which restaurants in Livorno serve gluten-free cuisine?

The Pizzeria e Bistrot Chez Ugo in Scali del Monte Pio 35 specialises in gluten-free dishes. Many other restaurants offer gluten-free options; I recommend always calling ahead to confirm availability.

Q: Is it necessary to book at restaurants in Livorno?

During the high season (June-September) and at weekends it is always advisable to book, especially for the most renowned restaurants. Many venues accept telephone bookings. In winter and on weekdays you can often find a table without a reservation.

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Livorno osteria
Dietro l'Angolo

Via Carraia, 14
+39 388 4828576
Speciality: cacciucco

Restaurant
Melafumo

Via Mentana, 78
+39 0586 370594
Speciality: seafood dishes

Ristorante
Il Covo

Scali delle Pietre, 8
+39 351 064 7362
Speciality: typical cuisine

Ristorante
La Vecchia Venezia

Via della Venezia, 3/5
+39 0586 219504
Specialità: cucina tipica

Piccolo Birrificio Clandestino a Livorno

Brewery
Piccolo Birrificio Clandestino

Via D. Cimarosa 37/39
+39 0586 423366
Speciality: craft beer

Sandwich shop
Il Panino da Omar

Piazza San Marco, n. 8/9
+39 340 6705066
Speciality: stuffed sandwiches

Ristorante
Al Fosso Reale

Via Scali delle Cantine, 52/54
+39 348 1205740
Specialità: cucina tipica

Ristorante
La Volpe e L'Uva

Viale Caprera, 11
+39 388 4309189
Specialità: cucina tipica

Pizzeria and Bistrot
Chez Ugo

Scali del Monte Pio, 35
+39 0586 219230
Speciality: gluten-free dishes

Seafood bar
L'Ostricaio

Viale Italia, 100
+39 0586 581345
Specialità: piatti di mare

Ristorante
Jhonny Paranza

Piazza Grande, 8
+39 327 0708654
Speciality: fried seafood

Ristorante
Stuzzicheria di Mare

Piazza Giuseppe Mazzini, 66
+39 0586 881121
Specialità: piatti di mare

Ristorante
La Parmigiana

Piazza Luigi Orlando, 8
+39 0586 807180
Speciality: traditional cuisine

Restaurant Pizzeria
Vecchia Senese

Largo del Duomo, 14
+39 0586 892560
Speciality: Livorno-style fish

Kiosk
Il Chiosco del Porto

Piazza Giuseppe Micheli 14
+39 339 4854650
Specialità: fritto di mare

Frequently asked questions about restaurants in Livorno

Everything you need to know to enjoy the best of Livorno's typical cuisine

Cacciucco is the most representative dish of Livorno cuisine. It is a rich fish soup with various types of shellfish, crustaceans and fish, served with toasted bread. Other iconic dishes include baccalà alla livornese and 5 e 5.

To taste an excellent cacciucco I recommend the Osteria Dietro l'Angolo in Via Carraia 14, which specialises in this dish. La Vecchia Venezia and Il Covo are also renowned for their interpretation of traditional Livorno cacciucco.

5 e 5 is a dish from Livorno's poor tradition: it consists of boiled chickpeas seasoned with oil, pepper and salt, accompanied by a slice of cornbread (called ponce). The name comes from the original price: 5 cents for chickpeas and 5 cents for bread.

The Pizzeria e Bistrot Chez Ugo in Scali del Monte Pio 35 specialises in gluten-free dishes. Many other restaurants offer gluten-free options; I recommend always calling ahead to confirm availability.

Prices vary depending on the restaurant. For a complete meal with cacciucco in a traditional restaurant you can spend from 25 to 45 euros per person. Simpler osterias and trattorias offer cheaper menus, while seafood restaurants on the waterfront have higher prices.

During the high season (June-September) and at weekends it is always advisable to book, especially for the most renowned restaurants. Many venues accept telephone bookings. In winter and on weekdays you can often find a table without a reservation.

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