Trattoria Della Faggiola

1950 American Diner

➤ Via Tosco Romagnola 237 T, Pontedera, Italy, 56025, PONTEDERA

Carta • Kebab • Dessert • Asiatico • Messicano

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"We visited here as a family of 3. It was 8 o 'clock and not that busy. We pre booked earlier that day. The restaurant is very clean, nicely decorated in the 1950s American style with music to match and it was a novelty to be served by waitresses wearing roller skates. Although the menu was very extensive, the food was a little disappointing. We ordered some starters which were in our opinion overpriced for the portion size. Our 11 year old only wanted a small meal but we were told she couldn 't have the 'kids combo ' because she was over 8, even though we tried to explain she wouldn 't want a full meal. The waitress wouldn 't budge and said we could order starters and fries to make up a smaller meal. This pushed the price up and my daughter ending up leaving half of her food. My partner and I both ordered wraps, which were fairly hearty but mine lacked any flavour and was on the greasy side. As it 's a themed restaurant we expected the waitresses to be a little more upbeat and characterful, which they weren 't. 3 meals with drinks came to 55 euros and although it seems an unfair comparison McDonald 's is down the road and half the price. Style over substance I 'm afraid, we wouldn 't go back."

El Habanero

➤ Via Fornace Braccini N 30/32/34 56025 Pontedera, PONTEDERA, Italy

Carta • Kebab • Messicano • Ristoranti Etnici • Servizi Di Consegna

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"Ristorante di cucina messicana piuttosto autentica nello spirito di proporre i piatti tipici . L'ambiente e' colorato, festoso , ed i camerieri sono attenti e discreti. Prima di iniziare a servire ai camerieri chiedono quanto piccante si vuole mangiare. Il menù assaggiato e proposto per gruppi di persone, e' a 14€ bevande escluse, comprende antipasti misti fritti , nachos con salse al formaggio, al chili , al pomodoro piccante , ed altri, poi fajitas fai da te da comporre con 3 tipi di carne: pollo, manzo e maiale, accompagnato da pomodori a cubetti con cipolla e peperoni. Il ristorante offre birre sia messicane che spagnole ed italiane, vino cileno e soft drinks, e naturalmente tequila! Ai bimbi e' proposto un menù a 5€ con crocchette di pollo, patatine fritte e bevanda . La disponibilità di posti e' limitata, conviene sempre prenotare in anticipo."

L'osteria Del Poeta

➤ Via Francesca Sud, 248, 56020, Santa maria a monte, Italy

Carta • Kebab • Pizza • Sushi • Asiatico

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"Sono stata con il mio fidanzato nella saletta romantica a lume di candela abbiamo mangiato benissimo e i piatti curati ci torneremo"

Villa Delle Mimose

➤ Via Corte Betti, 26, 56031, BIENTINA, Italy

Carta • Caffè • Pizza • Pasta • Pesce

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"My father and I made a recent trip to Italy to visit family. We had one of the best authentic Tuscan lunches at Villa delle Mimose. There were approximately 10 of us and the menu was preselected for us by family. We started with multiple anitipasti dishes: polenta, proscuito, salami, etc; 2 primi dishes (risotto w porcini pasta); 2 secondi (fish and pork), dessert, wine and champagne. The service was excellent and very attentive. The price per person for the wonderful feast was $40. I highly recommend this whether for a family reunion or small lunch/dinner. You won't be disappointed. The setting is lovely. Unfortunately due to the weather we sat inside but there are plenty of private nooks to host a family of various sizes. We also had one family member who has specific food allergies and needs and we had no issues with her food."

Osteria La Tagliola

➤ Via Chiecina, 10, Montopoli In Val D'arno 56020, Italy, MONTOPOLI IN VAL D'ARNO

Carta • Pizza • Sushi • Messicano • Vegetariano

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"Family of 4 English /German mix. Finding the entrance was a bit confusing, there was no one waiting to greet us. The waitresses were grumpy and didn't seem to like us from the beginning. Although they seemed to like the table of Germans next to us. Website says English spoken. This wasn't the case and there were a few misunderstandings. Food was OK, nothing special. Toilets were awful. Waited a while for the bill and then a grumpy man came and slapped the bill on the table without a word. We said we'd pay by card so I followed him back inside. He grumpily worked the card machine, again silent, handed the card back and said exaggerated GRAZIE. Not recommended."