ristorante il sottoscala In Porto azzurro

We came across this restaurant for a fish-based dinner. Even though it was late, we managed to find a free table. The place was not very crowded and very intimate, one floor below the pavement level (watch your head if you are too tall). The service was quick and the quality of the fish was excellent, even if the plating was not very aesthetic. Three stars for the food because they could have used a little more fish as a condiment for the spaghetti.

Super cute place, the best fish soup I've ever eaten... and also great owners and hosts. Super honest price.

We stayed in Porto Azzurro for 5 days and we went to different places for dinner but in the end we were personally very impressed by their very traditional cuisine, where you can feel the passion of those who make the dishes. Recommended the fish soups, which is their specialty.

Great restaurant. The seafood was absolutely top-notch. Fast, friendly, and professional service. Everything is just right here.

A lovely and charming seafood restaurant run by a family that’s been doing this for a couple decades! The owner who is the head chef is truly wonderful like the rest of the staff and we loved everything we had for our dinner. Every course was mesmerizing and I truly think this restaurant has the best seafood on the island. I can totally recommend the soup that everyone has mentioned in the comments but everything else is also equally delicious. We had amazing shrimp, mussels and clams, bruschettas with anchovies and mozzarella, seafood soup, shrimp risotto and fish with potato crust. The latter was the highlight of the dinner. The staff was also super friendly and sweet which made the whole experience wonderful. I look forward to coming back when I return to Elba island.

It was recommended to us for the fish soup, the best on the island! We had a soup for 2 and two fillets of sea bream with potatoes. Abundant and delicious dishes!! Really super soup! We will return, thank you!

Great seafood restaurant and friendly staff/owners. Recommended restaurant. We will be back.

Characteristic restaurant in the heart of Porto Azzurro, clean and with attention to detail. The fish soup, truly delicious, is the strong point of the house (must be booked in advance), a must try! Kind and friendly owners, very attentive to hospitality!

When fortune telling 🍀 We stumbled upon it by chance and ate the best fish soup of our life (book it) Small, clean and very unique place.

Ristorante situato a un livello inferiore rispetto al piano stradale: occorrerebbe renderlo più visibile! A conduzione familiare: marito e moglie cordiali, affabili e attenti. Portate buone ed abbondanti. La zuppetta di moscardini è veramente gustosa. Ci siamo trovati molto bene. Lo consigliamo!