Restaurants in Forte dei Marmi

Lux Lucis, housed in the Principe Forte dei Marmi hotel, delivers La Liste-ranked modern Italian cooking with Emilian roots under chef Valentino Cassanelli. The rooftop aperitif, open kitchen, and coastal views make it the strongest case for a special dinner in Forte dei Marmi. Booking is easier than the awards profile suggests.

Lorenzo is a benchmark for classical Italian seafood dining in Forte dei Marmi, with La Liste and Opinionated About Dining credentials to match. At €€€€, you are paying for decades of consistency, a serious two-volume wine list, and tableside preparations that set it apart from the area's more modern alternatives. Book for a special occasion or a group that takes wine seriously.

La Magnolia at Hotel Byron holds a Michelin star and ranks #291 in OAD's Top Restaurants in Europe (2024), making it the most decorated dining address in Forte dei Marmi. Book for a celebration lunch or dinner, but plan well ahead — the chef's table requires early reservation. At the €€€€ price tier, it is the clearest choice when the meal matters.

Bistrot holds a 2024 Michelin star in Forte dei Marmi, building its case on Tyrrhenian seafood sourcing, wood-fired cooking, and a cellar of nearly 2,000 labels with a strong Champagne and Burgundy focus. At €€€€ and with a Google rating of 4.6 across 583 reviews, it is the most credentialed seafood table in town. Book well ahead — demand is high and walk-ins are not realistic.

Sciabola at the St. Mauritius hotel is Forte dei Marmi's most accessible €€€€ seafood restaurant, with chef Alessandro Ferrarini delivering technically grounded Mediterranean cooking — anchovy butter ravioli and sea bass among the verified signatures. More intimate than Lux Lucis, easier to book than Lorenzo, and available both à la carte and as a tasting menu. Book for a quiet, quality-first dinner.