Il Veliero In Monte argentario

The spaghetti with clams is excellent ...these days, it's neither a given nor a cheap thing.

But how wonderful the food is at Veliero! You eat well and pay a fair price for fresh fish and delicious dishes!

The restaurant is sublime, starting from the welcome you received and the dishes offered. It will be a must-see for every weekend in Porto Santo Stefano.

From the moment we arrived, we felt genuinely welcome — the staff and surrounding atmosphere were warm and friendly. As a connoisseur of seafood, I approached this restaurant with high expectations. Unfortunately, the culinary experience did not meet them. Overall, the dishes lacked depth of flavor. Despite the many possibilities to enhance the natural taste of shellfish, the preparation fell short. The pasta was noticeably undercooked, resulting in an unpleasant texture. Conversely, the seafood accompanying the pasta was overcooked and dehydrated, disintegrating on the plate and leaving behind only the shells. The final dish, a fritura, was also disappointing. The calamari was soggy, the shrimp appeared insufficiently cleaned, and the fish was plain and lacked seasoning. In conclusion, the overall quality of the food was considerably below expectations, particularly given the price point. The restaurant would greatly benefit from greater attention to preparation, texture, and flavor balance to align the experience with its cost and presentation.

It was our go-to spot during our days in Porto Santo Stefano. The food is excellent, with special attention to gluten-free options. The fish is always fresh, the atmosphere is elegant, and the staff is very knowledgeable. The hostess was extremely kind and gave us excellent advice on excursions in the area—always spot on! Highly recommended!

Be careful with the photos, because this restaurant isn't on the beach! It is, however, one of the better ones in the harbor and not a tourist trap. The prices are reasonable, the tasting menu is delicious, I had a lovely capone, and the grilled calamari was also very good. Linen napkins are always a good sign. The waitress could be a bit more cheerful.

We had a great time, the food was excellent, and the service was very friendly and helpful. As soon as they found out I was celiac, they immediately brought gluten-free bread and informed me about the dishes.

We went there for dinner; we were just passing through. The welcome was very nice and the place was well-maintained, excellent value for money. The staff was very kind, friendly, and smiling. We'll be back!

Excellent restaurant, very kind staff. They found us a table at 9:50 PM despite it being close to the kitchen closing time. The dishes were well-presented and of great quality. We had an amazing warm seafood salad (finally a restaurant where they don't serve it cold), and an excellent sea bass (about 1 kg) with potatoes and cherry tomatoes. The price was very fair for what we ate.

High-level restaurant, fresh fish cooked impeccably, portions that could be slightly adjusted, kind, efficient and helpful staff