The story
In the heart of Livorno’s Borgo dei Cappuccini, Cantina Senese has earned a solid 4.2-star rating from the ReTubeIt community. Seafood is the star here, and the kitchen leans into the city’s storied maritime tradition with a no-fuss approach that locals clearly appreciate.
Food tour host Francesco Zini was particularly taken with two dishes. His review highlights an “incredible” baccalà livornese and totani in guazzetto, both of which he found “tender and flavourful,” calling them “a real highlight of Livorno cuisine.” For anyone seeking an authentic taste of the port city, Cantina Senese delivers exactly that.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2022.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 2 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about the baccalà livornese, calling it a standout dish that captures the soul of Tuscan home cooking. The overall vibe is one of warm, unpretentious authenticity, making every meal feel like a cherished family tradition.
“The baccalà was really soft, it held together well, it was flavourful — the contrast with the tomato was incredible, I can't even describe it. It was out of this world. The fish taste didn't linger in my mouth at all, just the flavour of the tomato.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Cantina Senese. Most active: Francesco Zini
Cantina Senese served an incredible baccalà livornese and totani in guazzetto — the seafood was tender and flavourful, a real highlight of Livorno cuisine.
Dishes mentioned
Baccalà Livornese
The baccalà was really soft, it held together well, it was flavourful — the contrast with the tomato was incredible, I can't even describe it. It was out of this world. The fish taste didn't linger in my mouth at all, just the flavour of the tomato.
Totani in Guazzetto
The totani in guazzetto — usually you eat them fried, so crunchy, but this time they were tender because they slid down your throat like jellyfish, a complete lubrication. The risk was that it might feel like eating rubber, but that was overcome by far — they were among the most tender things I've ever eaten. I ate bread at the end, reborn twice: once as a man, once as a fish.
