The best restaurants near Maremma Design
- maremmadesign
- Feb 3
- 3 min read
Updated: Feb 10
Where to eat between Capalbio, Manciano, and Saturnia
Staying at Maremma Design means discovering the Maremma through its cuisine as well. Between historic villages, open countryside, thermal springs, and the Tyrrhenian coast, the area stretching from Capalbio to Manciano, Saturnia, and the sea offers an extraordinary variety of places to eat: authentic trattorias, contemporary kitchens, fine-dining addresses, and seafood restaurants overlooking the water.
Here is a curated selection of the best restaurants easily reached from Maremma Design, with indicative prices to help you choose.
Inland restaurants: Tradition, territory, and historic villages
La Vallerana
Authentic Maremma cuisine — Capalbio
A historic, much-loved trattoria and the ideal place to taste the most genuine Maremma. Handmade tortelli, wild boar, grilled meats—especially the famous Bistecca alla Buttera—plus seasonal mushrooms and vegetables define a straightforward, generous cuisine.
Indicative price: €25–35
Il Frantoio
Simple, seasonal cooking — Capalbio
In the village of Capalbio, Il Frantoio offers a light, carefully prepared menu based on local extra-virgin olive oil, fresh pasta, and seasonal dishes. Also perfect for an aperitivo or a relaxed dinner in the historic center.
Indicative price: €30–40
Macchie Alte
Territory-driven cuisine — Poderi di Montemerano
A modern interpretation of Maremma tradition, with local ingredients, selected meats, and elegant dishes, including vegetarian options. In summer, they host a popular agro-aperitivo in the fields among hay bales and live music.
Indicative price: €45–60
Norianino
Homemade tortelli specialties — Poderi di Montemerano
A reference point for lovers of homemade tortelli—don’t miss the “sweet” version filled with ricotta and spinach. Excellent grilled meats, Tuscan appetizers, and traditional first courses in an informal yet high-quality setting.
Indicative price: €35–50
La Campigliola
Family cooking and time-honored recipes — Manciano
Set in the countryside, this family-run trattoria focuses on soups, homemade pasta, slow-cooked meats, and traditional desserts. Ideal for those seeking authenticity and simplicity.
Indicative price: €25–35
Osteria Dal Moro
Seasonal cuisine and handmade pici — Montemerano
One of the area’s most appreciated addresses: handmade pici, local meats, and great care for ingredients, all served in an elegant yet welcoming atmosphere.
Indicative price: €45–60
Ristorante I Due Cippi
Excellence in charcoal-grilled meat — Saturnia
A gastronomic institution since 1976, renowned for Chianina, Black Angus, Rubia Gallega, and Wagyu steaks, expertly aged and grilled over open fire. Refined Tuscan cuisine, a large fireplace visible from the dining room, and an outstanding wine list.
Indicative price: €100–150+
Da Caino
Outstanding Tuscan fine dining — Montemerano
A benchmark of Italian gastronomy. An exceptional fine-dining experience that reinterprets Maremma tradition with technique, depth, and creativity—perfect for special occasions.
Indicative price: €180–250
Trattoria La Stellata
Traditional cooking after the hot springs — Saturnia
A classic stop after the Saturnia thermal baths: pici with ragù, Maremma beef steaks, seasonal sides, and homemade desserts. Rustic and welcoming.
Indicative price: €30–40
Il Cantuccio
Simple, well-executed Tuscan cuisine — Saturnia
Traditional first courses and grilled meats in a relaxed atmosphere, ideal for ending the day at an unhurried pace.
Indicative price: €30–40
Coastal restaurants
Dining with sea and lagoon views
I Pescatori
Lagoon cuisine and fresh fish — Orbetello
A restaurant and tasting space on the Orbetello lagoon run by a fishermen’s cooperative. Dishes such as spaghetti with sea bass ragù, pici with bottarga, eel in carpione, and grilled fish celebrate lagoon traditions. Magical at sunset.
Indicative price: €20–30
Ultima Spiaggia del Chiarone
Essential, wild seaside cooking — Chiarone
Overlooking one of the Maremma’s most unspoiled beaches, this spot serves the catch of the day, light fried seafood, and simple grills—no frills, just great ingredients. Informal and authentic, perfect for long lunches or sunset dinners.
Indicative price: €30–45
Il Moletto
Refined seafood cuisine — Porto Ercole
Set right on the harbor, Il Moletto offers contemporary seafood dishes with local catch, shellfish, and fresh pasta—ideal for a panoramic dinner on Monte Argentario.
Indicative price: €60–80
The Flavours of Maremma: Restaurants Between Land and Sea
Choosing Maremma Design as your base means creating a different gastronomic itinerary every day—from country trattorias to Michelin-starred dining, from medieval villages to the sea. A journey through flavors that completes the experience of an authentic, slow Maremma deeply connected to its land.
