Where to eat

an annotated guide to restaurants in Lido di Camaiore and the most suggestive places in Versilia

Where to eat in Lido di Camaiore

For those who do not want to move from Lido and prefer to get around on foot, there are numerous options, not to mention that from June to September the bars and restaurants within the bathing establishments also open.

Ristorante La Fascina, Lido di Camaiore – small and intimate 200 metres from the Petit Hotel with pesece and meat cuisine – $$$

Osteria del Mare, Lido di Camaiore – fish, seafood pasta and pizza served in a large dining room or outdoors on the waterfront – $$

Universo24, Lido di Camaiore – restaurant bar and pizzeria with waterfront veranda – $$

Europa, Lido di Camaiore  – restaurant and pizzeria with veranda and terrace on the waterfront – $$

Da Noi 2, Lido di Camaiore – small fish tavern – $$

Caffè Godot, Lido di Camaioreinnovative fish cuisine in a sophisticated setting on a private waterfront veranda – $$$$

Il Ristorantino, Lido di Camaiore – a small kitchen that celebrates fish, a must try – $$

La Cantina da Bruno, Lido di Camaiore – typical restaurant serving Tuscan specialities and fish – $$

Ristorante del Bagno Venezia, Lido di Camaiore – lively fish restaurant within the bathing establishment, open for lunch and evenings – $$

Bar del Bagno Franca, Lido di Camaiore – excellent sandwiches, cold dishes and salads for lunch, inside the establishment under a shady, breezy veranda – $$

Bar Baroni, Lido di Camaiore – elegant promenade bar that also serves lunch and dinner – $$

Pasticceria, Bar Fappani, Lido di Camaiore – in addition to being an excellent pastry shop, it serves first courses and salads for lunch – $$

Where to Eat in the Hills and Sea View

In the hills just above Camaiore and Pietrsanta are charming little places where, in addition to finding traditional inland cuisine, you can enjoy breathtaking views of the entire coastline or enjoy the coolness of terraces in the green and under the olive trees

Antico Frantoio, Nocchi – a trattoria in an old mill, a characteristic environment where you feel good – $$

Macelleria Bisteccheria Da Alan, Camaiore – meat chosen and served at the butcher’s shop …with art – $$

Caffè Centrale, Camaiore – a classic for every Camaiore resident, elegant in the centre of town – $$$

Le Tre Terrazze, Monteggiori – fried chicken and pork knuckle in informal, colourful-walled 1961 diner with panoramic terraces – $$

Trattoria da Luciano, La Culla – traditional dishes: tordelli (meat ravioli with ragù), wild boar, rabbit, mushrooms, seasonal vegetables with an exceptional panorama – $$

Osteria Candalla, Candalla – reserve an outdoor seat on the terraces by the stream – $$

Osteria Chiosco nel Bosco, Casoli – right above Casoli, worth a visit, far from the hustle and bustle – $$

Ristorante Osteria L’Oliveta, Massarosa – kindness among the olive trees with a view of Lake Massaciuccoli – $$

La Dogana, Capezzano Pianore – a refined and elegant ambience with a beautiful garden – $$$

Where to eat by the sea or with your feet in the sand

for fish lovers who wish to appreciate fish as close to its natural environment as possible :-)

Restaurant Bagno La Pia, Viareggio – practically with your feet in the sand – $$$

Il Merlo c/o Bagno Ariston, Lido di Camaiore – inside an elegant bathing establishment – $$$$

La Baracchina sul molo, Viareggio – authentic, very Viareggio trattoria, ask for a table by the canal – $$

Osteria del Mare, Forte dei Marmi – elegant a stone’s throw from the pier – $$

Portus, Viareggio – right in the port of Viareggio above the fish market, for an aperitif and fresh fish! – $$$

Where to eat with the stars

astronomy has nothing to do with it, but you should know that there are numerous Michelin-starred restaurants in the immediate vicinity that, for some, are worth a trip… if that’s the sort of thing you’re after, here they are

Franco Mare, Marina di Pietrasanta – a young star by the sea – $$$$$

Ristorante La Magnolia – immersed in a refined design atmosphere – $$$$$

Ristorante Lorenzo, Forte dei Marmi – a pulsar in Forte dei Marmi since 1981 – $$$$$

Ristorante Bistrot, Forte dei Marmi – a star between classicism and modernity – $$$$$

Lux Lucis, Forte dei Marmi – on the terrace of the Hotel Principe – $$$$$

Ristorante Il Parco Villa Grey – in the private garden-park of Villa Grey – $$$$$

Il Piccolo Principe all’Hotel Principe di Piemonte – 2 stars in Viareggio – $$$$$

Da Romano, Viareggio – a piece of history that still pulsates clearly – $$$$$

Lunasia al Plaza e de Russie, Viareggio – glamorous atmosphere and great cuisine – $$$$$

Where to eat StreetFood and Hamburgers

If you simply fancy a stuffed focaccia, a hamburger or a dish in an informal setting

Delisca, Lido di Camaiore – fish hamburgers and first courses – $$

Paninoteca Skip Lido, Lido di Camaiore – lots of sandwiches for all tastes – $$

Jack’s, Lido di Camaiore – fast food on the promenade – $$

Pizzeria Quadrelli, Lido di Camaiore – takeaway pizza, very good – $$

All’Antico Vinaio, Forte dei Marmi – the schiacciata that conquered the world from Florence – $$

Da Valè, Forte dei Marmi – the historic focacceria in Forte dei Marmi – $$

1950 American Diner, Forte dei Marmi – yes, a USA Diner in Versilia – $$

Where to eat Gluten-Free

If you have to eat gluten-free and want to sit down and be able to order the whole menu in peace, here are the AiC-certified addresses

La Volpe e l’uva, Pietrasanta – osteria with an entirely gluten-free menu – $$

La Posteria, Viareggio – typical products and an entirely gluten-free cuisine – $$

Where to eat fish on a boat

It could be a good idea to learn the secrets of fishing and the sea directly from the voice of professional fishermen who will take you out on the boat and serve you the catch they will pull up with their nets… a swim, lunch, a snack and return to the port of Viareggio.

Pescaturismo Evolutuin Viareggio – we set sail at 9:00 am from the Port of Viareggio, haul up the nets, cook and eat the fish, take a dip in the sea at the Gombo and at 4:00 pm return to port.

If you want to learn more directly from the voice of the protagonists, we leave you a link to a video in which they tell their story: link

Tips:

  • Book in advance especially on weekends and during July and August
  • If eating and drinking well is your passion, take a look at Gianluca Domenici’s blog https://paspafood.it/ and at https://paspartumagazine.it/ you are sure to find great tips and new ideas, trust me he is an expert!