Il Vecchio Forno In Pisa

An unusual shop for a generous snack, I recommend this place because you can find wonders there.

We found ourselves at the old bakery on our holiday from Scotland. We hadn't read the reviews prior to attending. When ordering we asked how much it would cost but was told "its not gold you are buying" however unlike some of the other reviewees we loved the shop keepers typically feisty Italian manner. We will be using above quote in our day to day lives when discussing the cost of things.

I've read so many bad reviews about the owner, and I'm disappointed by such negative comments, especially when they don't understand that everyone can have a bad day or be in a mess every now and then. I want to deny everything and tell everyone that he's a very kind and courteous person. You can tell he's passionate about what he offers. Quality comes at a price, guys, and he truly deserves 5 stars for his quaint place and the variety of products he sells. Delicious 🥰🥰🥰

Very kind owner and delicious desserts

Great, wonderful Italian pastries.

🌟🍞 IL VECCHIO FORNO – THE OLD BAKERY OF LEGEND 🍞🌟 Step aside, all other bakeries of the world—Il Vecchio Forno is not just a bakery, it's a time machine, a perfume bottle of toasted dreams, and a museum of doughy masterpieces rolled into one! Nestled in the heart of a medieval Italian street and flying the flags of flavor like a culinary castle, this 200-year-old marvel practically radiates the scent of history. The second you step within olfactory range, you're enveloped in a cloud of fresh focaccia, roasted nuts, and old-world magic that could make even the most gluten-averse traveler weep with joy. And let us talk—nay, sing—of the masterpiece I was lucky enough to try. This dense, glorious square of nut-studded nirvana is a local specialty that tastes like someone distilled an Italian grandmother’s holiday memories into a single, chewy bite. Packed with whole almonds, pistachios, and what I suspect are secret candied fruits passed down through generations, this rustic bar is a triumph of texture: chewy, crunchy, rich, and subtly sweet without being cloying. It’s dusted lightly with flour like a sacred relic. Is it a dessert? Is it a power snack? Is it edible heritage? Yes, yes, and YES. The shop window is like an edible diorama, displaying rows of artisanal breads, biscotti, and Tuscan delights, each handwritten sign whispering sweet promises. And their specialty "schiacciata con mortadella" and "prosciutto pisano"? Just the idea makes angels tune their mandolins. If you only go to one bakery in your life—make it this one. And then go again. And again. Because Il Vecchio Forno doesn’t just bake bread… they bake joy, history, and the very essence of Tuscany into every bite. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (If I could give it 6 stars, I would.)

We went on a trip to Pisa yesterday. We stopped at this little bakery. There are truly many peculiarities. Desserts I didn't even know about. The owner was kind and explained the various things to us. I read reviews that said the owner was grumpy. It wasn't like that with us. With kindness and good manners.

A slightly different bakery with a different type of sweet pastries. Probably the only place in the area where you can get something with marzipan. As expected, not comparable to marzipan pastries in Palermo (Monreale). Contrary to some reviews, we had a nice conversation with the owner. Recommendation: Cornetti Pinoli Calculation by weight. Not cheap but ok.