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!

Within the village of Capalbio is Il Frantoio, a spot which is certainly not to be missed, if you're in the area or not. This former oil mill is enthused with a cool, industrial vibe and serves some of the best Italian food; from its homemade pasta, Buttera steaks, to its carefully curated vegan menu, and delicious wines. Take a seat under the shade of the olive trees and immerse yourself in this idyllic, Italian scene. 

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. 

Set among the wild scrubland of Maremma, Monteverro takes its name from the wild boar that roam the surrounding hills. Founded by Munich-born owners Georg Weber and Julia Weber, the trailblazing estate sits just a few kilometres from the sea, where coastal breezes shape the vines. Known for producing unusually high-quality Chardonnay for the region, everything is done by hand, resulting in precise, small-production wines rooted in the iron-rich, red clay soil. 

Fontanile dei Caprai is the sort of place you hear about from someone local and immediately wonder why nobody mentioned it sooner. Hidden among the vineyards outside Capalbio, it serves deeply comforting Maremman cooking – hand-made tortelli, wild boar ragù, acquacotta and slow-cooked meats – in a farmhouse setting that feels entirely untouched by trends. The menu is short, seasonal and reassuringly rooted in the surrounding countryside, with very little standing between the kitchen and the fields beyond. 

This spectacular park designed and created by Niki de Saint Phalle is a sculpture garden representing the 22 arcana of the tarot. A must see when in Capalbio. 

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.