Highly recommend if you want to eat some great seafood and enjoy the ocean view. I ordered a…read moreseafood pasta and I enjoyed every single bite of that plate. The appetizers were delish as well. I walked out of that restaurant with a happy tummy. The service is great and price is reasonable for what I spent.

We had a fantastic lunch here on our drive from Portofino to Porto Ercole. It's a hotel that is set…read moreabove a magnificent cliff with majestic views up and down the coast. The venue may not look like much from the road, but it is worth a pit stop for lunch. There's a restaurant and a pizzeria. We ate at the restaurant. We shared the spaghetti scampi e arancia... So light and unique! It was spaghetti with shrimp that had the consistency of a bolognese. We also ordered their specialty, the Il cacciucco, cooked for six hours in wine, tomatoes with garlic and a mix of seafood a top a piece of garlic bread. It was incredible. A seafood braise, in the most unique sauce. We loved both dishes that we decided to try dessert! The Sfogliatine was insane... puff pastry layered with the most incredible custard, whipped cream and frutti di bosco. Service was friendly and we were surrounded by Italians... It was very authentic.

Ended up eating here twice in a day (lunch and dinner) because it was delicious and just a short…read morewalk from the bed and breakfast where we were staying. They offer a nice-sized patio with umbrellas right in the Piazza del Popolo. There's a service charge of €1.50 per person. Everything we tried was tasty, from the bruschettas and salads to pastas. I especially loved the bruschetta with artichoke puree, truffle cream, and parmesan--wow! You can get a 1/4 liter of house red or sparkling white wine for €4, or a half for €6. Great place for lunch or dinner . . . or both!

Had a pizza and salat, my wife and I. A simple meal, but it was the best meal on our trip in…read moreToscana by far! The interior was cosy and ruff - nice. And quick service too.

Abbiamo scelto questo ristorante per salutare un amico in partenza per gli Stati Uniti dopo la sua…read morevacanza in Italia, confidando che un locale stellato Michelin, dai prezzi elevati, garantisse standard impeccabili. Mia moglie ed io abbiamo cenato lì numerose volte. Purtroppo questa esperienza è stata gravissima: due commensali hanno riportato una chiara intossicazione alimentare dopo aver consumato il cacciucco, con sintomi insorti poche ore dopo il pasto. Uno di questi, il nostro amico Americano ha dovuto fronteggiare la devastante sintomatologia mentre era a bordo di un aereo che lo stava riportando a casa! Un episodio del genere è assolutamente inaccettabile per un ristorante che fonda la propria reputazione sull'eccellenza e sulla cura delle materie prime. Abbiamo segnalato l'accaduto via email, con tono civile e responsabile, senza ricevere alcuna risposta. Nessuna risposta anche alle nostre telefonate. Il silenzio di fronte a un problema di salute così serio è forse l'aspetto più deludente di tutta l'esperienza. Un ristorante che non tutela i propri clienti né si assume responsabilità non è degno del riconoscimento né dei prezzi che pratica. Esperienza profondamente negativa.

This was recommended to me by a person at a winery whose father used to have a Michelin star, so…read moreclearly he knows what he is talking about. And I did very much like it. The ambiance is wonderful and the service was outstanding. There are two gentlemen that are twins and that was a fun aspect. I thought the view was just amazing. We went for lunch but decided to get the summer tasting menu. They don't necessarily have wine pairings but will make some for you if you request, so we did. We thought the pairings were decent, but for doing them on the fly they were quite good. It was a long lunch but didn't drag nor did we feel rushed. The seafood was extremely fresh. Overall, I thought the freshness and quality of the seafood was perfect but the flavors for me were a bit lacking. I just though almost every dish needed a bit more to really be a standout. I did really enjoy the use of red onion, which some chefs shy away from. That pop did help some of the dishes overall flavor, especially because some of the fish is not very flavorful. The amuse bouche was a whitefish salad that was actually really good. It woke up the palate but was still light. Fresh whitefish on top of an heirloom tomato and red onion. They also gave us some bubbles for this, which was a nice pairing. The first course was mackerel. Saba is my favorite sashimi so I loved the mackerel. Everyone did, even though the other three had never had it. The cream that was with it was very nice and necessary to break up the flavor of the fish. Next we had a cuttlefish sandwich. All components individually were stellar but it just wasn't my favorite preparation. Cuttlefish (is like calamari) is difficult to each in a sandwich form because of its texture so you ended up with some only bread and some huge pieces of cuttlefish that wasn't a pleasing texture in your mouth when it was the only thing. I also thought it could use some sort of dressing on the bread to tie it all together a bit better. This was my least favorite dish. However, my favorite dish followed! It was a squid ink pasta with baby calamari. Sounds simple but the texture and flavors were on point. The calamari was literally the best grilled calamari I've ever had anywhere. I could eat this everyday! Next was my second favorite dish. It was a pasta with mixed seafood and tomatoes and radicchio. Very tasty! The pasta was cooked perfectly. Next was I believe a whitefish. It was one of the fishes I felt suffered from lack of flavors; but the fish itself was unbelievable. And I understand the chef was likely trying to let this awesome fish be the star, but then the dish was just a bit bland to me. This also had tomatoes and radicchio so I felt perhaps another flavor profile would have helped considering these were back to back dishes. Again, fish was succulent though. I personally just wanted a bit more going on. The last savory course was a langoustine that was lightly fried. I thought the frying of the langoustine was perfect but again, lacked seasoning. Perhaps if they put some spices in the batter? The fish itself was barely cooked and very tender. Because of the frying, I couldn't really get the brains out, which I think are the best part. But overall, not bad. Just another dish that lacked some seasoning for me despite the fish itself being stellar. The dessert was kind of a coffee cream with a pistachio brittle. It was super good although at this point I was extremely full! There was nothing that was bad here at all, but for Michelin star I thought many of the dishes lacked flavor. That being said, it was some of the freshest seafood I've had anywhere. I also thought the service was outstanding. I would definitely go back if I were back in Italy. Also if you go and can get that calamari pasta, you'll thank me!

Great pasta and wine! Found this place on yelp in the rain and really enjoyed our experience!read more

The food is amazing!!! I got the Black Ink Risottos and the cacciucco to try ... it's the best I…read moreever had!!!! Maria the waitress was great and helpful. I would come back here again.

Lunch in Volterra!! This is a terrific option for lunch in…read moreVolterra! The panini are made to order with fresh, good quality ingredients and the service is super friendly. The prices are very reasonable too!!

My family and I came in here during our stay in Livorno. We had heard seafood was the thing to eat…read morein this city, so we happened upon this place in our walk to find a meal. We were seated right away and ordered a few mixed seafood appetizers to start. Both plates contained an array of both raw and cooked seafood, including tartar, prawns, oysters, and calamari. For an entree, I ordered the Tuna Filet, which was the best Tuna dish I've ever had. My family ordered similar seafood options, and everyone was happy. The items were fresh and flavorful. The interior is cool inside. All the tables have unique designs on them and the wall decor is in line with a nautical theme. We really felt like we were on a fishing boat at sea! The service too was great. Everyone we encountered was friendly and attentive. We were there late too, and we didn't feel rushed out at all. Overall, I highly recommend this place to anyone in Livorno. I may never make it back here, but I won't forget what a delicious meal I had here.

Great service in a cute place near the beach. The pesto fish…read morelasagna wonderfully melts in your mouth. As for the tuna filet, make sure it's served in warm and pink...the balsamic and pistachios really bring a new and sophisticated taste. Good wine selection. Make sure you make a reservation.