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A Weekend in Forte dei Marmi 🇮🇹 🏖️

Forte dei Marmi is a gem located on the Tuscan Riviera — a place that’s all about the simple yet refined pleasures of life. It’s quiet, everyone gets around by bicycle, and dinner isn’t a late-night club affair (no table-dancing here). To truly experience Forte dei Marmi, however, you need a friend in-the-know or someone who has already cracked its peculiar code. Here’s your cheat-sheet to experiencing Forte dei Marmi like a true Fortemarmino.

By The Gstaad Guy

Hotels

The Principe Hotel 🛌

Location
Views
Relaxing
Spa

It’s All Family (Pro-Tip)

The Gstaad Guy’s preferred room is the Balcony Open Space.

Hotel Byron

Families
Location
Relaxing

A family-friendly Italian retreat with private villas and classic charm. Positioned near the town and the beach, it’s ideal for a relaxed and effortless stay in Forte.

It’s All Family (Pro-Tip)

At Hotel Byron, book a villa.

Restaurants

Bagno Bruno 🇮🇹 🍝

Fresh Seafood
Quiet
Group Meal
Beach Day
Lunch
Italian

If you’ve been to Forte dei Marmi, you obviously know that Spaghetti alle Arselle is the dish that runs the town, and Bagno Bruno has the best Arselle. Arselle are tiny clams found only in this region and Bruno prepares them in a simple white wine sauce.

What to order

Starters

Mixed fried fish, Red prawns, Pesto pasta, Arselle x2.
Mains

Grilled sole, Grilled langoustine, Extra potato chips.
Desserts

Strawberries and custard cup.

Pro-Tip

It’s All Family
Order the grilled calamari with rosemary… it’s off-the menu but a must.

Bagno Piero 🇮🇹 🍴

Lunch With Family
Lunch With Friends
Kid Friendly
Pool
Lunch
Italian

Bagno Piero is Forte dei Marmi’s go-to beach club for all the smart Milanese, and its restaurant will have you biking there just to make a reservation.

What to order

Starters

Doughnut bread with salted cheese, Tuna salad.
Mains

Veal meatballs with crispy potatoes, Pesto lasagna (off menu), Veal Milanese with cherry tomatoes.
Desserts

Coconut Nutella cake (pre order and off menu).

Pro Tip

It’s All Family
They don’t accept reservations via phone. You can only book in person.

Dalmazia 🏖️ 🍕

Beach Day
Pizza
Lunch à la plage
Lunch
Italian

Dalmazia is the Principe Hotel’s beach club, it’s quiet, and in The Gstaad Guy’s opinion, it is the nicest beach in town.

What to order

Starters

Yellowtail tartare, Fried calamari, Pizza with zucchini flowers, Classic tomato pizza, Pasta with seafood Forte dei Marmi style.
Desserts

Mini bombolinis.

Pro Tip

It’s All Family
Ask for Angelo, he will take the best care of you.

Maitó 🇮🇹 🍝

Sunset Dinner
Beach Dinner
Family Dinner
Long Meal
Dinner
Italian

If you meet anyone who knows anything about Forte dei Marmi they probably can’t stop raving about the best dish in town, the Penne Maitó.

It’s All Family (Pro-Tip): The best way to enjoy the Penne Maitó is to have it with a piece of the battuta and crispy potato … don’t ask, just do.

What to order

Mains

Penne Maitó, Grilled sole, Battuta with chilli oil and crispy potatoes, Langoustine risotto, Four cheese pizza, Steak pizza.
Desserts

Bombolonis, Fig tart.

Bistrot 🍝 🌟

Date night
Family Dinner
Friends Dinner
Dinner
Italian
Seafood

This isn’t your typical Nonna’s trattoria, although it may seem like one, Bistrot is a one star Michelin restaurant in disguise.

What to order

Starters

Sea bream carpaccio, Tuna tartare.
Mains

Gamberoni risotto, Arselle pasta, Bolognese, Ribeye.
Desserts

Vanilla flan.

Pro Tip

It’s All Family
Make sure to ask for a table outside and check out their wine cellar.

Ristorante Lorenzo 🍝 🇮🇹

Date Night
Family Dinner
Friends Dinner
Wine Pairing
Dinner
Italian
Seafood

Risorante Lorenzo is a family-run, Michelin starred restaurant, and one of the most well known restaurants in all of Forte.

What to order

Starters

Vegetable flan, Bavette of fish, Spaghetti Versiliese, Red shrimp ravioli.
Mains

Catch of the day, Baked scampi, Lobster in spicy crust.
Desserts

Apple pie.

Pro Tip

It’s All Family
Lorenzo is known in Forte dei Marmi for its wine cellar, with nearly 2,000 handpicked labels, from classics to rare finds.

Nightlife & Bars

Twiga 🕺🪩

Twiga in Forte dei Marmi goes from a beach club by day to the town’s best dancing spot by night. Perfect for a post-dinner boogie, and a must for a chic evening out.

Pro Tip

It’s All Family.
Book well in advance, they get full quickly.

67 Sky Lounge🍹🌅

The 67 Sky Lounge is located on the rooftop of the Principe Hotel, and has the best view of Forte dei Marmi. Perfect for watching the sunset.

Pro Tip

It’s All Family
Order “The Indimenticabile” their version of an Old Fashioned.

Almarosa 🍷 🎶

Almarosa is a wine and music bar loved by the locals, where you can just park your bicycle and enjoy a quick drink.

Pro Tip

It’s All Family.
Head there for a late afternoon aperitivo and order their signature spritz with fresh herbs.

Things To Do

Bellamia Gelato 🍦🍨

Bellamia Gelato is a staple when in Forte dei Marmi, whether you’re in the mood for a crêpe, gelato, sorbet, milkshake, or granita.

Pro Tip

It’s All Family
They close earlier than most places. The Gstaad Guy usually goes post beach.

Cervino🍦

Cervino is a gelateria where everyone in the town makes a stop at least once a day.

Pro Tip

It’s All Family.
If you’re a fan of affogato, they make an incredible version with their homemade vanilla gelato and a shot of robust espresso from a local Tuscan roaster.