Il Barroccino In Livorno

13/05/2026: I can’t even. This is the best experience ever! Survive has been lack luster all through Italy. But here it was amazing. The food was getting excellent and the view spectacular.

11/05/2026: After hearing good things about it from so many, I finally tried Barbacoda in its new location in Portoferraio. It's a solid choice for meat lovers and, in my opinion, also offers a unique twist on the island's many seafood restaurants (which are often excellent, mind you). The real strength is probably the selection of steaks: special breeds, even niche ones, from various origins, and offered in medium-large cuts—priced by the kilo. It's the kind of place you come for precisely this. The rest of the menu, from what we tried, also follows the same pattern: first and second courses (all meat-based) are plentiful, carefully crafted, and well-executed. We didn't order appetizers, but reading the menu looked interesting and not banal. The prices aren't exactly low, but in my opinion, they're consistent with the quality of the ingredients and the overall experience. The wine selection is also noteworthy, with the option of purchasing large glasses with Coravin—a rather rare thing on Elba. The selection of dessert wines and sweets is also good. The location is very convenient, close to the port, and the interior is well-appointed, with original details and even a small selection of gourmet products for sale. Finally, a mention of the fact that, while it's obviously not a restaurant I'd recommend to a vegetarian, they were helpful and flexible in adapting a dish for a woman in the group with that requirement.