Grano Vivo Pizzeria In Pontedera

Food: Unpretentious pizza. I tried the traditional dough and it wasn't the best. The gluten structure is poorly structured, and it drastically loses its flavor when cooled, a sign of the use of medium-protein flours. Digestibility isn't top-notch. Some combinations are nonsensical (sausage and pistachio, as is the pesto on parmigiana). Service: The waiter who served us seemed unprofessional. The pizzas arrived one at a time, spaced out—there were eight of us—and it took over five minutes from the first to the last. They run double shifts on weekends, which wasn't specified when booking. We left our table at their request while we still had our drinks to finish, a mistake they acknowledged when they issued the bill. Ambience: The place is rather chaotic in its table layout, giving it a much more pub-like feel than a pizzeria. The veranda is better, but in any case, it's cramped. Prices: Despite all the odds, even the traditional pizzas are priced a good 20% higher than average, which, given the context, seems completely unjustified. Overall, a disappointment, especially given the expectations raised on social media.

Try the multigrain pizza, excellent dough!!! Really nice atmosphere!

I can't give it more than three stars because I think it's gotten worse over time. I went to this pizzeria in December. I don't feel like we waited very long, and the pizzas all arrived at the table at the same time, so it was a positive experience. The prices are a little high considering it's pizza, but if the ingredients are good and you're comfortable, the price is secondary in my opinion. We went back for dinner after a few months, and the wait was incredibly long. Pizzas were brought to two people, while the others were left waiting to eat (as I saw at other tables, the same thing happened). Half a pizza came out at a time, and the larger tables were left waiting, waiting, and waiting again. Everyone was so crowded that they couldn't even move, with the chairs of the neighboring diners pushing you with every move. I'd like to offer some advice, and I hope it's taken as such, not as a harsh criticism. I understand that demand is increasing and there's a strong desire to work, so there's a tendency to overdo it! It's better, however, to have one less table, and 6/8/10 fewer people, but to be able to serve everyone together, have people sit comfortably, and pay more attention to the customer, rather than "striking while the iron is hot," because then you risk people not being comfortable and losing customers.

Excellent for those with celiac disease

Excellent pizzas and good beers. Friendly and welcoming staff.

I saw the ad on Facebook and, out of curiosity, we went. The place is very spacious and decorated with many wheat-themed details. The pizzas are very good; the quality of the ingredients is evident, and the staff is very friendly... 5 stars. The prices are higher than average but reflect the quality of the product. The dough is crispy, sometimes a little soft, but still good.

Nice place but recommend to book upfront..

Excellent service despite the restaurant being packed. Incredible ingredients! The gluten-free pizza is among the best in Italy!

Unfortunately, I have to give it only 3 stars: for the second time in a short space of time, the wait was excessive. Despite having made a reservation at 9:15 PM, we were only able to sit down at 10:30 PM. The pizza is good and made with quality ingredients, but the experience was also marred by the overcrowded and unmanageable place. I don't know if we'll be back.

Delicious gluten-free pizza, excellent service and incredible flavors, highly recommended!!!