Of course 5 yelp stars but no, I'll go with 4.... And a Michelin star. So ok, there is much to…read moreunpack here. We came, 5 people to CDF with high expectations. We were not disappointed - mostly. So personally, I have some 'odd' standards. The wine paring was different. They pared, light to heavy, white to red. But it was all from the same vintner. So someone had a 'deal', it wasn't based on the subtleties of each varietal, it was what they had. This was hardly the choice of a sommelier, more an arrangement. That being said, the wine wasn't bad, just too...flat in its variety. On to the food. We all ordered the 7 course tasting menu with wine paring (see snarky comments above). 1) foie gras, almond and cherry - happiness and complexity. I don't agree with the paring, a sparkling white was lost to the bravado of the appetizer 2) amberjac ceviche with guacamole and puffed rice - unique juxtaposition of temperatures and flavor profiles 3) rabbit saccotinni, radish, parmesan and rosemary 4) sweet peppers spaghetti, lavender ricotta cheese, dry gia 5) turbot fillet in crust, chick peas, muscles and herbs 6) cinta Senese pork, fennel purée, bbq lettuce and licorice sauce 7) milk - like ice creamy stuff with fancy stuff Coffee - well, they gave us a menu and came back for our order 35 minutes later, after we flagged the waiter down....I was done...done Decor - incredible. On the veranda with amazing, historic views of the local castle. Staff - efficient and well versed on the material but with an overtone of displeasure at our prescience. Still, their efficiency was worthy of the 1 Michelin star. Overall, because it's a Michelins rated restaurant, I am being picky, very picky. 5 people, almost 900 euros.... Bottom line: I wouldn't go again unless invited or for a wedding.

What a treat! This Michelin starred restaurant is hidden along a dirt road between the village of…read morePalazzone and San Casciano dei Bagni in Southern Tuscany. The property itself is absolutely breathtaking, situated on a hill, in a luxury complex of the castle. The restaurant features an outdoor patio and an indoor, formal space. I'd have preferred sitting outside, but it was a very chilly night in April, in the off-season. The restaurant used to be a private club, but recently became open to public. The service was attentive and top notch. You have the option of ordering a 7-course tasting menu or go rogue, and order á la carte. I opted for a 4-course menu, because I was specifically looking to try the snails, fish courses and sweetbreads. The welcome dish was beautifully presented and consisted of various proteins in different animal forms nestled on moss in minimalist dishes. The breads followed with an array of salts collected from different corners of the world, along with butter and a delicious olive oil. The amuse bouche was my least favorite, constructed of duck and sesame crisp. As I visited in spring, I noticed a seasonal use of green ingredients - peas, mint, asparagus, nettle, parsley that was repeated throughout the night. I loved the snail appetizer and the char with asparagus and quinoa. The risotto with sweetbreads and the sea bass dish were a beautiful and rich ending to the dinner. I loved the presentation of every dish. I was too full to order a dessert but the staff surprised me with a fun mignardise course. What an imaginative and delicious experience!

Best fried calamari Absolutely to die for Tiramisu…read more Service needs improvement Wine is excellent Hard to get the bill Maybe a good thing

We made the earliest dinner reservation they would accept which was 7:30. Beautiful light on a…read morebeautiful marina side evening. When we approached the host he asked us if we prefer to sit in or out. We set out and were surveying the couple of tables between the restaurant and via Caravaggio. Two are surprised and delight he let us across the street to a large terrazzo overlooking the marina and let us to a terrific table there. So everything we ordered was transported by the staff across traffic. The Terazzo filled up quickly with couples and large families enjoying the atmosphere and fabulous cuisine. The service was simultaneously professional and exuded family feeling. As it showed there were several generations of the owners family in the front and back of house. Our piece de resistance was a sea bass grilled for two. magnificent. And for dessert we had a transporting Baba al limoncello. The Baba's were so delicious and so soaked, it was a good thing we had walked to the restaurant and wouldn't have to drive home!

I guess i am the first to review this restaurant in this awesome little town. We were walking…read morethrough town around midday and were craving seafood after seeing the Mediterranean. My wife ordered the grilled calamari as a starter and it was PERFECT. The owner of the restaurant was helping us and he showed me the fresh seafood that had just come in. I saw a branzino and he said it was enough for two persons. He offered to do it in a salt bake even though it was not on his daily menu. My wife wanted a side of fresh pasta but not an entire plate. He offered to do a half portion for her. The food did not disappoint. The place is a bit rustic but the food and service was excellent. The entire bill was 80 euros, which we found very inexpensive for the food we ate and wine we drank.

The place for a romantic date. The wine list has great choice of wine. ( from California , Italia,…read moreFrance). This restaurant should be in Michelin guide .

Le Viste's location is unique, situated on a secret beach hidden some 40m below Elba's fortress…read more It's arguably one of the most romantic locations in the world. However, we've been coming to this place for 10 years and have seen its ups and downs. This time (August 2024), we were disappointed by the service, because our waitress was slow, inattentive, and had us sit in front of our empty main course plates so that we didn't even bother to order dessert. The food was ok, but in Italy, that is expected and actually, it wasn't significantly better than the food we had the day before in a small place in Marina di Campo which didn't even cost us half the price Le Viste had charged. If you're new to Elba, you must have dinner here once - but not twice (at least at this moment).

My favorite place, fresh seafood, amazing views. Only negative about this place is the walk down…read morethe switch back trail down the side of the hill. Once your down! This place has the best food! We enjoyed several amazing dishes, All fresh, all delicious. Beware of what time the kitchen closes. Power went out one of the days we were here and no food was made or served that day. But I absolutely recommend this place!!

The first thing our local host did on his way out of town was drop us off here for our first meal…read morein stunning Argentario. La Regina di Napoli sits right on the Porto Santo Stefano and was described as the must have locals spot. The fish is brought directly to the restaurant from the docking fishermen just steps away. It could not be a more beautiful location for experiencing the most incredible local Italian food. We tried pizzas, appetizers, and everything else. We got a pitcher of Prosecco to wash it all down. This meal made memories that may ruin me for stateside US restaurants. If you've already researched or ventured into Monte Argentario you know that this isn't a tourist town. This is local Italians only where only Italian is spoken. Not many foreign tourists know about Argentario & we quickly had to brush up on ordering and communicating in Italian to get through (and avoid being exiled as annoying tourists) Speaking of exiled, Caravaggio was exiled to Argentario where he lived out his later years. His tomb can be found in Porto Ercole. It's a fascinating, beautiful, very local and rural town. And such an awesome adventure!! Just go!!

We walked all over this area to decide where to have dinner. We walked ALL OVER...at least a mile…read moreaway from our hotel. My husband and I were very happy with our choice. He had a biggest calzone we have ever seen. It was so delicious! He ate almost the whole thing which says a lot because he usually can't eat that much. I had the homemade spaghetti noodles with prawns. It was also delicious. There was a little kick to it which made it even better. At first, I thought there wasn't enough prawns in the dish but there were some under the pasta!

Best restaurant hands-down in Porto Santo Stefano. This place is a must-visit if you're vacationing…read morenearby! It's no wonder that it claims the #1 spot on Trip Advisor. The establishment is very intimate and small. Due to its popularity, it is advised that you call before coming for a view of the ocean and an excellent meal. The chef and her son, Marco, are the only two running the Osteria. Our experience was very personalized, we were catered by both like house guests. The ingredients are as fresh as can be; the port is right in front of you! Quality is top-notch and you can taste the love that is put into making each dish. The calamari, shrimp, and tuna (everything!) we had throughout our lunch were cooked perfectly. One of my favorite menu items is the Baccala Bruschetta (shown in the added picture): salted cod, potato, onion, and more cooked together and placed on 2 kinds of hot toasted bread. My other favorite is the plate of sardines on arucola, drizzled with a sweet, thick balsamic vinegar. The natural saltiness of the sardines, the crisp freshness of the rucola, and the caramel sweetness of the aged balsamic sent me straight to heaven. Everything we ordered was a hit. You can't make a mistake! I have already planned another vacation here, just to revisit this life-changing place.

The best thing I can say is the views are absolutely fantastic! Facing the Isla Giglio, sunsets are…read morebeautiful. The staff is warm and friendly and willing to offer great service. Sadly that's where the good news ends. I'm willing to take part of the blame, beyond 'buongiorno' and 'arriverderci' I am the ignorant American. Our waitress described a dish, in English, as artichokes, butter and toasted bread. Pretty close. When the dish arrived the warm anchovies in butter (no sign of artichokes) were a bit of a surprise. Shrimp were all peel and eat. The 'scampi' was comprised of large whole limp crawfish. The best dishes were whole oven-baked fish and quite wonderful oven baked sliced potatoes. If you're careful in your ordering you can have a lovely meal and evening. Wonderful fresh salad and cold seafood salad as well. One final caveat - do not sit by the interior windowed wall. It forms a wind and heat seal and turns the table into a sauna.

Yum! This restaurant was a great find. First, they brought…read moreout a bag of homemade bread and crackers. Also, a piece of crostini with cheese and olives was brought to us as well. Sister ordered spaghetti but did not know it came with squid ink, she didn't like it. My parents said it was good, though. (I didn't try it) I ordered risotto, which was really yummy! It came with a piece of shrimp and some sort of sauce. It was quite strong and a bit too overpowering for me, but overall, it was great! Mom ordered the sea bass- it was so so good! I wish I would have ordered it myself. It was so light and fluffy and it came with a spectacular-tasting sauce! Dad ordered the daily catch- which was another type of sea bass. It was even lighter than my mother's fish! It felt like air! It literally melted in my mouth. Delish! Service was also on point! Overall, I had a great lunch and would return again.

Small place, delicious food, very nice hosts. We opt'ed for the fresh catch of the day (eg they…read morewill bring it out for you to pick), pasta and risotto.

Cavatelli with not Pinole but pistachio nuts one of the best pasta dishes ever could not believe…read morethe quality of the food for what appears to be a " hole in the wall" for tourists

Talking in terms of worldwide, this is one of the best. A casual, beachy white restaurant with…read morefriendly staff and unbelievably great food. The raw fish platter followed by a pasta is unbeatable. I have eaten lunch there on a bright sunny day and on a day where a massive storm was approaching and both were fantastic. The Santa Severa Castle sits on one end, and the strand the other. Go in shorts or white slacks, whatever, just go. I plan trips around this place