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.

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 .

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.

Leaving a review almost entirely for the Gorgonzola gnocchi. The best pasta I've had in two weeks…read moreof eating restaurant pasta in Italy every day. My girlfriend hasn't stopped comparing other foods to it and now other meals are disappointing. Really need the recipe. Staff was great food was great loved the house wine but dang that gnocchi was unforgettable.

We stopped by on the way home for a night cap and we were kind of envious of the food others had…read morehere versus what we had at the place we ate at. We went back the next night for dinner and told "Max"what we wanted based on what we saw the night before, which was fresh seafood. He told us to sit down and he would take care of us. Indeed he did. We had an amazing dinner of grilled prawns paired with unoaked effervescent Chardonnay, super light and dry, perfect. He also don't try to upcharge us one bit. Just tell Max what you want and he will make it happen. Sure the service is laxed, I mean come on you are in Tuscany. Also noticed that many locals came here to eat.

Very nice experience. We are visiting Grosetto for work during the off season, not many restaurants…read moreare open in the marina area where we are staying. We stopped in here by chance on a tues night and they were so welcoming and sat us right by the cozy fireplace. I'm not a big seafood eater and this is obviously a seafood place, but they made me a wonderful starter of prosciutto and sausage and a gnocchi in wild boar sauce main course. Our server was very attentive and the chef kept coming out to see how everything was. Very cozy, coastal setting inside and the fireplace was a great feature. Would definitely return!

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.

The restaurant was a perfect setting of an Italian restaurant. The food was SO SO SO WONDERFULLY…read moreGOOD. So was the wine! The service was amazing. We couldn't ask for a better dining experience! Bravo :)