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Favorite Restaurants

This is a list of our favorite restaurants in the area. Reservation is highly recommended, and probably you’ll have to book at least a few days ahead.

SaQua by Il Frantoio (Montescudaio) - This is a Michelin experience, Simone (the chef) is a superstar https://saqua.it/

La Magona (Bolgheri) - If you can get a reservation this is the spot if you want to eat meat in Tuscany (e.g. Fiorentina steak) https://www.osteriamagona.com/

Bolgheri Green (Bolgheri) - Outside sunset aperitivo place. Lovely for small bites in the tuscan countryside https://www.poderearduino.com/en-us/bolgheri-green-eng/

Osteria del Tasso (Bolgheri) - One of the best Osterias on the wine road to Bolgheri. High end and classy, great views https://www.osteriadeltasso.com/en/

Locanda Le Volte (Casale Marittimo) - Easy going osteria in Casale, very close to the Villas. Great food and great host https://www.locandalevolte.com/en/restaurant-casale-marittimo/

Enoteca San Guido (Castagneto Carducci) - Along the famous ‘Viale dei Cipressi’, a famous local restaurant also offering top wines from the region (this is the home of ‘Sassicaia’) https://www.enotecasanguido.com/

Magona al Mare (Cecina) - Fancy fish restaurant overlooking the sea with outdoor seating https://www.osteriamagonamare.it/

Da Andrea (Cecina) - Fancy fish restaurant overlooking the sea https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/toscana/marina-di-cecina/restaurant/da-andrea

La Pineta (Marina di Bibbona) - Michelin guide restaurant on the beach. Rated among the top spots in the area https://lapinetadizazzeri.it/

Madama CafeShop (Casale Marittimo) - This is the cutest spot, run by Jenny. Not a restaurant, but come here for best brunch, a curated drink, or just to browse the eclectic shop. Tell Jenny M&M sent you. https://www.instagram.com/madamacafeshop/

Locanda le Giunche (Near the Villas) - This lovely spot is also the closest restaurants to the villas https://locandalegiunche.it/en/restaurant/

Ristorante Trattoria Mocajo (Casino di Terra) - A very good restaurant inside a gorgeous estate https://www.mocajo.it/ristorante-trattoria-mocajo/

Taverna Caccia al Piano (Bolgheri) - Another amazing spot for local food, nestled in the beautiful tuscan countryside https://osteriacacciaalpiano.it/en/

Osteria San Michele (Donoratico) - A gorgeous, eclectic space serving very good food https://www.osteriasanmichele.it/

Nearby Towns to Visit

Casale Marittimo, Guardistallo, Montescudaio, Bibbona, Castiglioncello, Canneto. A little further down the road: Livorno, Volterra, San Gimignano, Populonia, Pisa.

For Kids

Water Park “Acqua Park” https://www.acquavillage.it/en/

Theme Park “Il Cavallino Matto” https://www.cavallinomatto.it/

Beach

Favorite beaches:

• Marina di Bibbona - https://www.costadeglietruschi.eu/en/coast/the-beaches-of-marina-di-bibbona/

• Marina di Cecina - https://www.costadeglietruschi.eu/en/coast/the-beaches-of-cecina-mare/

• Castiglioncello - Baia del Quercetano https://lacasanelcastello.it/esperienza/castiglioncello-baia-del-quercetano/

• Baratti (We’re going on Monday) - https://www.villaggioorizzonte.it/en/beaches-tuscany/gulf-of-baratti.html

• Cala Violina - https://www.calaviolinascarlino.it/en/

• Castiglioncello - Le Forbici https://www.bagnoleforbici.it/

Other Activities

Mercato di Cecina (Tuesday 8am-2pm in Cecina centro): Shop like a local at this crazy temporary outdoor market. Find the best deals or just sweat trying.

Wineries

Bike Rides

Horse Rides

Boat Tours