Pietrasanta is one of my favourite places on the Versilia Coast to visit. The centre of Pietrasanta is a little inland from the beach and is known for its foundries and art galleries.
There are always amazing art pieces in the main piazza. The very impressive work of Polish artist Igor Mitoraj is now on display.
You may not have noticed the face in the thigh of the sculpture.
…but wait, there’s more.
There are some wonderful restaurants in Pietrasanta. La Giudea was always one of our regular places for lunch and we were a bit disappointed when it changed hands.
We need not have worried, the new owners are doing a great job, and are much more friendly than the previous owner who was a bit of a grouch. The name has changed too. It is now Barsanti 54.
Here is our food from a couple of visits. All meals were delicious…traditional Italian with a modern twist…just the way I like it.
There are lots of good reasons to visit Pietrasanta.
Barsanti 54…
Corner of Via Padre Eugenio Barsanti and Vicolo Lavatoi
Pietrasanta is a delightful place and the Barsanti 54 restaurant looks and sounds terrific. Thank you for the tip!
By: Mulino Dominillo on April 26, 2015
at 7:25 pm
I like the town more each time I go.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 26, 2015
at 7:43 pm
Pietrasanta is such a wonderful place for a visit! I think I need to return soon…
By: sheilasunshine on April 26, 2015
at 7:55 pm
I’ll be in that.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 26, 2015
at 7:59 pm
The food looks pretty good as does the art.
By: Just Add Attitude on April 26, 2015
at 8:15 pm
The restaurant is great, and very reasonably priced.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 27, 2015
at 4:16 pm
Wonderful suggestion! I’m putting it on my to-do list for the summer. The sculptures are so great!
By: mfryan on April 26, 2015
at 9:19 pm
The art in the piazza changes regularly, but it is always impressive.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 27, 2015
at 4:17 pm
Yes really interesting!
By: mfryan on April 27, 2015
at 9:14 pm
The skill of the sculptor is extraordinary – at least it is to my untrained eye – they’re quite surreal and not a little disturbing. I couldn’t help thinking what would the good Burgers of Brisbane do if such an art installation were proposed here. The restaurant looks fabulous and in one of your photos you can see the reflection of a sculpted eye – that’s actually mine pressed up against my iPad trying to lick the plates! Yum yum on all counts.
By: Jan on April 26, 2015
at 9:49 pm
It would be great to see some of these sculptures in good old Brisbane.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 27, 2015
at 4:18 pm
A visit is needed
By: Liz Litzow on April 26, 2015
at 10:31 pm
Yes, I will return a few times before we leave for home.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 27, 2015
at 4:19 pm
Both wonderful Debra…..food and art! Must have been a fabulous day out! Enjoyed some yummy treats at Marchetti the other day….a little slice of Italy in downtown Brisbane.
Ciao
R
By: Paris Rendez-Vous and Beyond on April 26, 2015
at 11:11 pm
We are very lucky to have Marchetti in Brisbane. It is my little bit of Italy at home too.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 27, 2015
at 4:19 pm
The street art is fabulous. I will be visiting when in that part of Italy!
By: suzanne turrisi on April 27, 2015
at 12:26 am
Pietrasanta is a wonderful place to visit. I know you will enjoy it.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 27, 2015
at 4:20 pm
Thank you Debra, that looks like a lovely place to visit, never heard of it. Next time around when I’ll be in Tuscany again
By: corneliaweberphotography on April 27, 2015
at 2:52 am
We visit Pietrasanta regularly and always find something interesting there.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 27, 2015
at 4:21 pm
those sculptures are beautiful. Beautiful! and the food looks like art as well. Yum.
By: The Daily Cure on April 27, 2015
at 4:37 am
Pietrasanta is full of treasures.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 27, 2015
at 4:21 pm
The restaurant looks wonderful. The sculptures are outstanding. When I was in Pietrasanta I had a super experience which I will write about
By: Lyn on April 27, 2015
at 5:00 am
I look forward to it.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 27, 2015
at 4:22 pm
Thank you for the great photos. I love the art. I have never heard of pietrasanta. Another place to put on our list. I think we will have to do a two week tour in October to see all these wonderful places. But I also want to revisit Florence and Venice!
By: janetknight57 on April 27, 2015
at 8:54 am
Pietrasanta is really worth a visit. I hope you get there.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 27, 2015
at 4:23 pm
They are amazing and huge art pieces! 😮 I haven’t heard of this place before so thank you for bringing it to us.
By: Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella on April 28, 2015
at 12:24 am
A lifetime would not be enough to visit all of Italy’s treasures.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 28, 2015
at 5:04 am
Hi, Debra! I was wondering if you were interested in a link exchange? I could put your link in my blog, in the “favourite websites” section in the menu on the right hand side. 🙂 Let me know if you are interested. Saana
By: Saana / Always Abroad on April 28, 2015
at 1:37 pm
The link is done, with pleasure.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 28, 2015
at 6:11 pm
now on my list thank you Debra, you are hon consul for Italy.
By: tastetravel on April 28, 2015
at 7:26 pm
Pietrasanta is a delightful place to visit. We go often.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 29, 2015
at 7:47 pm
You find the best treasure … thus another one for my list.
By: aFrankAngle on April 29, 2015
at 12:22 pm
I’m sure you will love Pietrasanta.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 29, 2015
at 7:48 pm
What interesting sculptures. The one of the face with the cracks in it looks similar to a sculpture in the Boboli Gardens.
By: Jackie Cangro on April 29, 2015
at 8:21 pm
This town is shaping up as a must see. Di many great things to see. Art and food alone is enough.
By: janinevasta on April 30, 2015
at 12:00 pm