Bar Vecchia Aurelia In Scarlino

15/10/2025: We spent eight days in a stylishly located hotel, set atop a mountain in a charming historic town. The view from the hotel and the well-kept garden with pool is impressive and inviting. The restaurant also offers a wonderful panoramic view. The staff was consistently friendly and accommodating – we received a warm welcome. Our room was quiet and had a balcony. However, at approximately 12 square meters, it was quite small, as was the bathroom. For guests who need more space, we recommend booking a larger room. The parking lot is about 300 meters from the hotel. We booked half board. Dinner consisted of a set menu with two choices per course (starter, main course, dessert). Unfortunately, the dishes were repetitive during our stay, which was disappointing given the diversity of Italian cuisine. For future stays, we would forgo half board and instead take advantage of the culinary offerings in the surrounding towns. Unfortunately, the breakfast did not meet our expectations and differed significantly from the images on booking platforms. The buffet was very simple: mostly baguettes from the day before, fresh croissants, one type of sausage, and one type of cheese – with no variation throughout the week. This somewhat tarnished the otherwise positive overall impression. Overall, the hotel offers a fantastic location and a pleasant ambiance, but there is room for improvement in the dining area.

14/10/2025: We ate at the Hotel Vatluna in Ventulonia with our family – and it was a truly lovely evening overall! 🍷 The ambiance is exceptional: a stunning view, especially from the rooftop terrace, and a wonderfully relaxed place to end the evening with good food and wine. The cuisine is authentic, fresh, and high-quality – all the dishes served at the table were excellently prepared and lovingly presented. Only my own piece of meat (a large 1.2 kg piece on the bone) was a bit fatty – it was the last piece, so this can happen. The kitchen staff were charming and accommodating, offering a bottle of red wine on the house, which quickly made us forget this minor disappointment. Overall, a fantastic restaurant with heart, atmosphere, and flavor – we'd love to come back!