Caciaia in banditella In Livorno

07/12/2024: I went to Forte 74, a family-run restaurant in Marina di Bibbona, and we were thrilled with the experience. The place is welcoming and well set up, with evident attention to detail: from the elegantly arranged tablecloths to the fireplace that warms the atmosphere on the coldest evenings, on winter evenings, everything contributes to creating an intimate and pleasant environment. The service was excellent, with particular attention to customers. The owner himself stopped by our table several times to make sure everything was going well, demonstrating truly appreciable dedication and friendliness. It is clear that hospitality is a fundamental value here, and we felt pampered throughout the evening. The menu is a journey through genuine and refined flavours. Each dish inspired confidence, but I decided to focus on the house's flagship: the vermicelli with clams and pistachio cream. What can I say, a sensational dish: the cooking of the pasta was perfect, the cream was enveloping, and the clams were very fresh. A balance of flavors that made every bite a discovery. My parents opted for the seafood risotto and were equally satisfied. Each grain was well creamed, with the flavor of the sea emerging decisively but harmoniously. For the second courses, we chose the Tiziana-style octopus in prison, a particular preparation that made the octopus incredibly tender, so much so that it melted in the mouth. No additional seasoning was needed: the preparation brought out the freshness of the product to the maximum. We also ordered a fried seafood: light, crunchy and perfectly dry, a sign of fresh oil. It all ended with a homemade tiramisu: creamy, balanced and prepared with evident skill, a perfect ending to the dinner.

15/10/2024: Superlative, too bad it's not near my house otherwise I would go there very often, fantastic and fresh fish cooked with passion and love, what more can I say?