Panineria A' Camperia In

27/07/2026: Maito clearly has a reputation which unfortunately relies only on legacy. Waitrons are obviously incentivized to upsell but without the delicate skills required to be tactful. We were assured that the Bellini my wife ordered was the real deal. As Italians it should be an embarrassment for them to call it a Bellini especially when you pour the equivalent of a peach ice tea into a bubbly! The meat was marbled and tasty but could have fed four instead of two. The vibe, though, was festive and relaxing. Forte dei Marmi is losing its appeal and Maito is the metaphor for this decline. Not even the Roman Empire could survive the excess and abuse… New year and feeling a little more forgiving we agreed to give Maito a second chance. Our table location at the beach entrance was a good start as was our pizza frenetica as our starter. The meat selection was excellent but then it all fell apart when our fish order went awry. The grilled fish was proudly presented and then went awol. Clearly served to the wrong table but the excuse, when plating it, it became evident it needed to be returned to the grill. Gaslighting! The number of tables have been increased but it was clear that insufficient waitrons were on duty to maintain the requisite quality of service. Pity that the proprietors don’t understand that cutting corners is quickly exposed to their own detriment.

17/07/2026: I celebrated my birthday at Maitó and, overall, it was a wonderful experience. The food was truly delicious, and the entire wait staff was kind, attentive, and professional. The only negative was the sommelier. Unfortunately, I found her rude, and during the Franciacorta service, she poured the wine out of the glass because she was distracted and looking elsewhere. Furthermore, after we ordered the wine, no one took care of the service, and we had to pour it ourselves for the entire dinner. So I wonder what the point is of having a sommelier if the wine service is left entirely up to the guests. It's a shame about this incident, because it clashed with what was otherwise a truly enjoyable experience. Compliments to the kitchen and the rest of the staff, who were impeccable.