Maremma
in Tuscany

There's nothing quite like tucking in on some fresh seafood linguine and a perfectly iced white wine in hand listening to the soundtrack of the lapping waves. Especially when the view is as good as it is at Carmen Bay. Serving fresh seafood with generous helpings of our Italian favourites, Carmen Bay has stolen our hearts!

For your daily dose of Tuscan delicacies head to Da Sandra in the the centre of the charming village of Maremma. It's the perfect spot for people-watching as you tuck into some wild boar agnolotti, or the favourite potato and truffle tortellini. 

For a healthy slab of freshly baked pizza head to Grano. Take a few slices to-go and sit by the waterfront for the perfect pick-me-up. You are in Italy after all!

Stroll through the gardens, walk through the chef's nursery and visit the greenhouse all before tucking in to lunch; this is as farm-to-table dining as it gets. We can think of no place we'd rather sip on the Maremma DOC La Parrina wines than on their home turf surrounded by vineyards, pines and olive trees. Idyllic!

The food is terrific, but what sets Il Tramonto apart are the views. This is where you want to be when the sun is setting, trust us!

When the views are as spectacular as they are at this spot, it's hard not to fall in love with this beach bar come stellar dining place. The perfect backdrop for any lunch if you ask us!

The freshest of fish, spaghetti perfectly al-dente and the most refreshing of cocktails await you at La Dogana. Sip a glass of wine at the beach club before settling down for dinner with views out across the ocean. 

A luxurious private club located within a 16th-century farmhouse; it truly is idyllic. Idle away the day here basking in the sun on the waterfront before heading for an aperitif and bite to eat at the restaurant. If you're lucky you'll be tucking in to your al fresco dinner to the soundtrack of live music.  

Just about everything at this spot has us hooked. From its glorious seaside views, to its incredible ambience, more wines than you dare to choose from, and most importantly, its jolly good food. 

Using produce straight from their garden, pasta freshly rolled and cut every day and local meat and seafood, you can bet that a meal at Larossa won't disappoint. A pasta primi is essential. 

I Due Cippi has been part of the Saturnia landscape since 1976, when founder Michele saw the potential in Maremma long before the region became a byword for good food and wine. Three generations later, that same belief in local producers still drives the restaurant, from seasonal porcini mushrooms and truffles to traditional dishes such as trippa and lampredotto, reworked with a lighter touch. Most eyes, however, drift towards the enormous fireplace at the centre of the dining room, where meat master Lorenzo oversees everything from Chianina and Wagyu to meticulously dry-aged cuts matured for months before meeting the oak-fired grill. 

With spectacular views out onto the rich, green hillside Ristorante La Fontanina is a spectacular spot for some of the best traditional dining you could imagine. From a risotto con mela renetta and a healthy bowl of pesce azzurro whatever chef, Umberto Amato rustles up is sure to be glorious. What is more the veg is grown in their very own allotments, and the olive oil is made from their own groves. 

Not every local neighbourhood spot boasts a seafood menu as extensive, and deliciously fresh as La Sirena. With great wines and dishes varying on the catch-of-the-day, this place won't let you down. 

A trattoria brimming with history, La Torre da Carla has been a family affair since the 1960s. Before that, this charming little spot in the town square was the local tavern and inn. Now, it's just as quaint, intimate and full of locals although it is also one of our favourite spots to tuck into a bowl of the finest cacio e pepe. 

For a generous dolling of linguine, neapolitan pizza and freshly grilled fish La Lampara is a causal spot for a delicious meal. A favourite amongst locals so expect a terrific ambience.