San Gimignano pizzeria restaurant

The real Neapolitan pizza

 At Antica Osteria Il Rifugio, we serve authentic Neapolitan pizza, made according to tradition, with long-leavened dough, cooked in a wood-fired oven, and using the highest-quality ingredients carefully selected daily.

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Dough 48H A

double leavening

 Our dough undergoes a 48-hour double leavening process, ensuring a light, fragrant, and highly digestible pizza. We use only select flours and authentic ingredients, for a result that wins you over at first bite—a symbol of the quality of our San Gimignano pizzeria restaurant, appreciated by customers and visitors alike.

 If you're looking for a San Gimignano pizzeria where you can enjoy authentic Neapolitan pizza, Antica Osteria Il Rifugio is the ideal place. In the heart of one of Tuscany's most charming medieval towns, we serve pizza that respects Neapolitan tradition, reinterpreted with passion, expertise, and meticulously selected ingredients. Our offering stems from our desire to offer an authentic experience, combining the intense flavor of Neapolitan pizza with the beauty and unique atmosphere of San Gimignano.


At Antica Osteria Il Rifugio, every pizza is the result of a meticulous process, carefully crafted to ensure quality, digestibility, and flavor. Our cuisine is designed to accommodate both those seeking a convivial dinner and those seeking a moment of gastronomic pleasure after a day spent exploring the city's towers and historic streets.

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    The Neapolitan pizza we serve at our San Gimignano pizzeria and restaurant faithfully follows historic principles: a soft crust, a thin crust, and high-quality ingredients. Every stage of the preparation is carefully monitored, from the flour dosage to the wood-fired oven baking process, a crucial step in achieving the signature aroma and flavor of authentic Neapolitan pizza.


    Our goal is to offer a product that's instantly recognizable, evoking Naples despite being located in the heart of Tuscany. This balance makes Antica Osteria Il Rifugio a go-to for those seeking superior pizza in San Gimignano.

DOUGH 48H

double leavened

Our dough undergoes a 48-hour double leavening process, ensuring a light, fragrant, and highly digestible pizza. We use only select flours and authentic ingredients, for a result that's sure to win you over from the first bite.



Authentic ingredients

for an unmistakable flavor

 From buffalo mozzarella to San Marzano tomatoes, every ingredient is carefully selected to ensure the true flavor of traditional Neapolitan pizza, respecting authentic recipes and high standards. Everything is cooked in a wood-fired oven, ensuring an irresistible fragrance, intense aromas, and a perfectly balanced texture.

Authentic ingredients

for an unmistakable flavor

From buffalo mozzarella to San Marzano tomatoes, every ingredient is carefully selected to ensure the authentic flavor of traditional Neapolitan pizza. All baked in a wood-fired oven, for an irresistible aroma.