Osteria Mangiafoco In Piombino

If you pass through Piombino, and it's worth it, Mangiafoco is the osteria not to be missed, starting with the owner, aka Mangiafoco, because I assure you it's him... in addition to the incredible resemblance, he is an excellent chef and artist of the so-called "poor man's fish", anchovies with onions, wonderful stockfish, horse mackerel and above all the octopus that the chef makes is starred, impossible to describe, it deserves to be eaten, in addition of course to excellent fish first courses and catch of the day!

Excellent seafood dishes. Quality ingredients. I recommend trying all the appetizers, the highlight of which is the boiled octopus. Among the first courses, the lobster linguine is exceptional. Reservations are recommended, even during the week.

Great, as always, with very fresh fish, very friendly staff and reasonable prices

If you go to Mangiafoco, you won't regret it. Everything is excellent. The service is knowledgeable and friendly. The place is quaint and close to the center.

Very welcoming environment, calm and family atmosphere. Top-notch food, expertly prepared. Fresh fish and spectacular octopus. Everything was delicious, from appetizer to dessert. Very professional and, above all, helpful and very friendly staff. Highly recommended!

Everything was delicious. But that octopus... DIVINE.

An authentic, genuine place where the law of abundance doesn't compromise quality. A wide selection of fish, all super fresh, at prices that are hard to find elsewhere. The only drawback is the restaurant door; it's constantly opened and closed to allow service outside, but it's often left open, which affects nearby tables.

Wonderful, you eat like a god and the staff looks after you, explains the dishes and gives you advice.

"A tasty haven among shadows and wonders" An overall positive experience, albeit with a few downsides. The prices aren't the friendliest, and the restaurant's great reputation risks being a bit over the top. To find a table, you need to be patient, pray a lot, or arrive way too early. The owner alternates between grumpy and less-than-welcoming tones, in keeping with the restaurant's name. Service is extremely slow and sparse, and the space is small, creating a very annoying reverberating effect, making it extremely loud. That said, the place is worth it. The cuisine is solid and authentic, and especially the octopus granfia appetizer is worth the visit: a gigantic portion, full and authentic flavor, and very simple preparation—oil, lemon, parsley—but masterfully executed. It's the restaurant's strong point and the main reason many return. In short: there are a few flaws in the overall experience, but the quality of the signature dish makes up for it. Recommended, especially for those who want to try one of the best octopus dishes in the area.

I went for lunch (November 16th) with my family, we ate really well. The atmosphere was very nice and well-kept, the service was excellent, especially the girls serving us who were friendly and cheerful. Many thanks to all the staff at MANGIAFOCO, highly recommended and we will gladly return.