Ristoro Agricolo Montefabbrello
Elba
A model of slow and sustainable cuisine, this organic restaurant on the Montefabbrello farm grows its own wheat to make pasta, grapes to make wine and…
Must-see restaurants in Elba
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No resort-style glamour or pretension at this popular spaghetteria – just friendly down-to-earth service and exceptionally tasty seafood pasta served in a…
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The philosophy here is laudable: use fresh local produce (organic where possible), ensure that the flavours are as natural as possible, and serve the…
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Those on the hunt for Elba's best fish dish need look no further – the fish stew here is a flavoursome pile of shellfish, tomato and saffron topped by a…
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This family-run bistro in hilltop Marciana is the type of place where the bread is homemade and flavoured with fennel, chestnut flour and other seasonal…
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Much-loved by locals, this traditional address sees chef Massimo cook up the very best of Tuscan produce with a generous peppering of simplicity. The menu…
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Fish drives the menu of this traditional osteria (casual tavern) – no wonder, as the boats that land it are moored right outside. Traditional dishes such…
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The floor-to-ceiling windows at this formal, hillside restaurant at the lower end of Poggio village create the sense of eating in a classy treehouse,…
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They work the pizza chef so hard here that the dining room sometimes has a smoky tinge. To go local, start with a lip-smacking plate of torta di ceci …
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In the maze of lanes leading off from the main square (Piazza Matteotti), hunt out the flower-framed deck of this osteria (casual tavern), which sets the…
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Trattoria e Pizzeria Da Zucchetta
Elba
The setting is homely rather than smart (a couple of TVs show the nightly news), but the seafood here is top-notch. The gnocchi or pappardelle are packed…
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Ignore the waterfront’s menu-touting waiters and instead duck down Largo Garibaldi to find this unassuming, no-frills trattoria. In business since 1930,…
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A Portoferraio favourite, this harbourside restaurant has a long terrace overlooking a string of bobbing yachts. White napery and efficient service…
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Ristorante Il Chiasso dal 1973
Elba
Tucked down an alley (chiasso) enlivened only by the odd line of washing, Il Chiasso has been serving up simply cooked seafood since 1973 and has a loyal…
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Staff shuck fresh oysters and prepare platters of raw seafood treats at a counter in the middle of this hugely popular osteria, taking care of the…
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Gelato, Sicilian-style granita (flavoured crushed ice) and even frozen yoghurt – this place is a showcase of quality iced confections but has a short…
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The splendid beachside terrace at this ritzy restaurant near the Saracen tower is the perfect place to watch the sun set. Sadly, the overly fussy food…