trattoria dai frati In Monte argentario

A discovery that turns into a return We stumbled upon Trattoria Dai Frati almost by accident, and left confident we'd return. Which we did, duly, two days later. The writing on the wall says it all: "If you want to eat meat, you have to come back to Dai Frati!"—and they're absolutely right. The artisanal pici with radicchio and walnut pesto were a hug on a plate, the "cappello del carbonaio" (ravioli filled with carbonara) was a true delight, and the Florentine steak served on a wooden cutting board was cooked to perfection, melting in your mouth, with a quality of meat that's hard to find. The mixed grill—sausage, ribs, chicken, pancetta, and beef—was generous and flavorful, as befits a true Tuscan trattoria. The desserts rounded out the experience masterfully: the Madagascar vanilla ice cream with ginger syrup and the sour cherry cheesecake deserve an A+. Not to mention the wine, which is also excellent, the house winemaker recommends pairing with every dish. But what makes this place truly special is the atmosphere. The place is warm, with attention to detail, authentic rustic decor, and background music that immediately puts you at ease. The staff is kind and attentive, and the owner is simply superb: present, thoughtful, and able to make every guest feel at home. If you're in Porto Santo Stefano and love authentic Tuscan cuisine, look no further. You'll definitely be back.

A top-notch gastronomic experience in a seemingly rustic yet highly refined setting. The menu, based on tradition and quality, mostly locally sourced ingredients, including much of the restaurant's own produce, was absolutely to my liking. The owner is exceptionally professional and courteous, and the prices are very fair considering the variety and quality of the dishes served. The only downside is that it's two hours from my home!

A very pleasant moment. A special mention for the Roman tripe.

Many thanks to Stefano, Tommy, and the team....It was an unforgettable evening with delicious food, thank you so much. Best regards from 'Alemao'. This restaurant is highly recommended; the atmosphere, the service, the view, everything is top-notch.

There was just one table free, and what luck! The food was exceptionally good—the pasta, the meat, the desserts…everything was delicious. Highly recommended.

The food was exquisite and everything was freshly made, the trattoria itself is incredibly stylish and clean spotless. The service is top notch, the owners and the whole stuff are lovely people and it was a delight to chat with them all. Absolutely recommend!

Quite a commercial restaurant. We ordered mixed grilled and it was quite dry overall. They have a pastry chef but it was rather disappointed in the chocolate mouse with a big dose of whipped cream (which we don't understand why such a big portion and does not add to the taste). The soup is good and in big portion.

It's hard to remember what we ate when we were there some years ago but my impression was that it was great with a lovely romantic atmosphere. Would definitely go back

Nice, good food, medium-high prices