Where to eat in Pisa: my 6 favourite restaurants

Nobody eats well following the tour buses. These are the 6 restaurants in Pisa I'd send a friend to: the cheap neighbourhood place, the one locals keep to themselves, the splurge that's genuinely worth it. No photo menus.

Gelateria De' Coltelli€3–6 · GelatoAn artisan gelateria on the Arno using all-natural ingredients: some of the best gelato in Tuscany. Directions
L'Ostellino€6–10 · SandwichesA tiny shop near the Tower making generous Tuscan panini with local meats and cheeses: the perfect cheap lunch to eat on the grass at the Field of Miracles. Directions
Osteria dei Cavalieri€30–45 · TuscanA warm, well-loved osteria near Piazza dei Cavalieri doing excellent Tuscan cooking: wild boar, fresh pasta and good local wine. Directions
Osteria del Porton Rosso€35–50 · Seafood · TuscanA hidden osteria down a lane by the river specialising in fresh seafood and Tuscan dishes. Directions
Pizzeria Il Montino€8–15 · Pizza · CecinaA Pisa institution for cecina (chickpea flatbread) and pizza: scruffy, authentic and beloved by students and locals alike. Directions
Trattoria il Campano€30–50 · TuscanA romantic medieval-tower trattoria near the market square, with Tuscan classics and a great wine list. Directions