Il Marathoneta Pizzeria In Pontedera

Forget about the pizzas you recognize by category—Neapolitan, Roman, pan-baked, etc.—this is a pizza that's not only delicious and healthy, the fruit of a labor of love and art, but above all unique, unlike any other. Large, with a soft base, fairly high, leavened (for days: rest assured, you won't be thirsty or have an upset stomach at night!), with a choice of doughs (usually served as focaccia slices) in delicious and creative combinations, and you can ask for advice on how to best pair them with your favorite toppings, but none are made with 00-based flour. The toppings, then, reflect the passion, creativity (the menu is truly extensive, yet Monica and Alessandro are constantly experimenting and adding or modifying new, increasingly refined and balanced combinations), and the deliciousness you also find in the kitchen, in the dishes, and in the desserts. In a familiar and informal atmosphere, easy to reach from anywhere (with easy parking and without having to enter complicated city centers: it's no coincidence that I see a clientele ranging from Livorno to Florence, from Pisa to the entire province), very welcoming thanks to the kindness of the owners, with an unbeatable quantity + quality / price ratio, you can enjoy a combination of excellent pizza, or sublime cuisine, and homemade desserts, in rare quantities, of high-end patisserie quality and for all tastes: from those who appreciate spoon desserts to those aficionados of shortcrust pastry, from the traditional to the experimental, with respect for those intolerant to gluten and lactose but without this frankly forcing you to settle or making it seem like you're eating a dessert lacking something. It's best not to show up with absurd expectations of wanting to outdo someone who's so passionately studying how to make you feel good. Modifications to pizzas are fine, and sometimes you might have specific issues with certain ingredients or special requests. However, I see so many people going to a pizzeria with the attitude of a chef or someone who demands that the staff cater to their whims. It's a shame. And a waste.

The welcome is...like being at home. And the quality of the food is excellent.

I went last weekend with my family (my wife and two children, ages 5 and 7) for pizza (I'm celiac), and we found the best pizza in Pisa and the surrounding area! Excellent ingredients and use of sourdough starter. The gluten-free pizza was delicious and easy to digest. Not to mention the beers and fresh desserts (all homemade!) are also gluten-free, which is very hard to find in any other restaurant/pizzeria (unless they're packaged and/or frozen). Highly recommended, we'll definitely be back!

A real surprise! Finally, a gluten-free pizzeria where the pizza is truly delicious and the dough is just as good as traditional pizza. The variety of desserts on offer is also fantastic, all gluten-free!! The owners are kind, welcoming, and incredibly passionate, always ready to explain, advise, and make you feel at home. You can tell how much they love their job and how much they care about customer satisfaction. A place that proves that even gluten-free cuisine and food can be excellent when made with passion and great care. Highly recommended! 🍕

The best pizza I've ever eaten! Soft, light, and incredibly digestible. High-quality ingredients. I go back whenever I can. And even when I take it home (from Pisa to Florence), it's just as good! Sometimes I go there specifically because, despite the distance, it's worth it. Highly recommended!!!

It's the best pizza in the area. I've only tried two types of dough, and I'm really curious to try them all. Amazing!

A decent, well-maintained location, family-run, and friendly service. They have excellent gluten-free dishes and fantastic desserts 🤩.