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Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean, Tuscan, Central-Italian
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
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Reviewed July 23, 2022 via mobile

We went here without any expectations for lunch. The menu was short and only in Italian. We decided to give it a chance. The guy was good at English and recommended a very nice white wine. He also offered to split a portion of pasta...for the kids and they got it nicely at two plates. The pasta dishes was fantastic and all plates was total empty when we finished. The coffee afterwards was also very nice. We will for sure come back if we get around the area again. Thank you.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed December 28, 2021 via mobile

restaurant in the historic center of Piombino with outdoor and indoor tables. meat and fish menu with excellent quality products and well executed. a type of international and Italian cuisine accompanied by excellent wines. the value for money is very good and the atmosphere is...pleasant and homely with friendly and polite.More

Date of visit: December 2021
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Reviewed September 26, 2019 via mobile

We found the restaurant by chance next to the market in Piombino. It was before opening hours but the boss promised us a table for five when Its open. Vegan food was no problem. We appreciated very nice and friendly attitude. The service was a...little bit slower but the food was great and so was local wine which we ordered. It was awesome experience. If you want to experience local atmosphere and very good food, I totally recommend! Thank you for very nice service!More

Date of visit: September 2019
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Reviewed October 10, 2018

We visited this restaurant on the recommendation of Eric and Renata the hosts of Villa San Rocco B&B and it lived up to all expectations. We were greeted by Marco the very passionate, knowledgeable and engaging owner. He knelt beside our table and explained the...menu (handwritten on a note pad kept in his pocket) in very good english. The food was fresh of great quality and lovingly prepared. The whole experience was a delight and we left with fond memories of the food, service and ambience - a delightful, well priced authentic establishment. Marco and his staff make the experience all the better - just loved this spot.More

Date of visit: September 2018
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Reviewed February 28, 2018 via mobile

restaurant in the historic area of ​​Piombino, in an ancient space with original walls and furnishings. friendly and kind service. traditional Tuscan land and sea food but revisited in an original and good way. good typical wine cellar and excellent house wine. the price-quality ratio...very good !!More

Date of visit: February 2018
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Reviewed November 5, 2017 via mobile

trattoria in the historical center of Piombino with still ancient antique style. Tuscan original food and Italian wines are excellent quality ( with a pinch of innovation) friendly service but professionally . Finally also a good price range ! what else you want ... bravo...BalestraMore

Date of visit: November 2017
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Reviewed September 25, 2017

I am lucky to have eaten in many wonderful restaurants around the world but Da Balestra is - in my opinion - truly exceptional. The care and attention that Marco gives when describing the day's menu is delightful and the food is divine - every...mouthful is a pleasure. I can especially recommend the sizzling plate with Tuscan beef and pork.More

Date of visit: September 2017
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Reviewed May 22, 2017 via mobile

Wonderful place. I feel sorry that I wasn't hungry. The suggested wine was a great choice for me even though it was made on little information.

Date of visit: May 2017
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Reviewed August 23, 2016 via mobile

We went to this place because of a lot of good comment. But it was absolutely terrible. First: they absolutely don't have menu. If u want to order something - take an italien friend with u, because waiter read menu in Italien language. Of course...no prizes..absolutely bad organization. We ordered a plate with different kind of fish and spaghetti with seafood. The plate: octopus - overcooked and absolutely burned! Fish - salty. Absolutely impossible to eat. For the whole plate only 4-5 seafood for a big prize. Terrible Spaghetti: it was spicy. Not possible to eat absolutely. Very small dish for a big prize. The only one that was good - wine. For everything we paid 27 Euro( 2 glass of wine were about 4 Euro) and went to eat a big pizza. Never again.More

Date of visit: August 2016
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Reviewed November 12, 2015 via mobile

We where visiting Piombino just for a day, and at lunch time ran a quick search for a good place to eat. Da Balestra seemed interesting, and while we found it a bit difficult to locate - or was it just us? - it was...well worth some extra walking around the blocks. The restaurant was very cosy. The waiter (owner?) was most friendly and took time to explain the extensive menu of a day in detail in English. We had antipasto di terra, homemade ravioli with ragu, Baccala alla Livornese and grilled fish (forgot which one...). Everything was very tasty and well made, and the prices were very reasonable. We would definitely visit Da Balestra again.More

Date of visit: November 2015
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Reviewed September 11, 2015 via mobile

I frequently pass my vacation in Val di Cornia, this time I tried to discover a new restaurant in this area. Da Balestra is in the really nice historical city center of Piombino. I was there with my family being really surprised for the overall...quality of this small restaurant. We got pasta and main course with fish both very well cooked and displayed while my children chose pasta and home made ravioli with the best ragu' I've ever eaten. The atmosphere was very pleasant and friendly. I really suggest to go there!More

Date of visit: August 2015
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Reviewed July 6, 2015 via mobile

This is the real deal! If you are looking for an authentic Tuscan experience, this is the place to come. Not an Italian "plastic-tourist-trap" but really authentic all the way! Expect a warm welcoming restaurant, which makes you feel like home, this is like being...in a private home where you are treated as a real guest! Great food and great service, not forgetting the wine! We got an excellent antipasto and second dish and that was quite enough! Big portions of great quality. The best of it all was the experience, atmosphere and setting. When you walk on the street outside, it doesn't seem like being a fantastic restaurant but as soon as we entered, we felt the magic this place creates. The passion from the owner was a pleasure to feel, and it's clear that he loves what he is doing. We are definitely coming back!More

Date of visit: July 2015
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Reviewed December 24, 2014

Definitely a great restaurant! I've been eating here a couple of times and both I've been really satisfied of the quality of the food - my colleagues also appreciated. The waiter has been kind and helpful for translating all the menu to the foreigners and...to explain recipes and preparation of the various dishes. Portions have been quite abundant, therefore it is advisable not to take too many courses. Ravioli are handmade by the cook, savory and delicious with every kind of sauce. Second courses vary according to the day, thus I suggest to ask to the waiter for advice. I strongly suggest to give a try to this restaurant, the best in Piombino as far as I know!More

Date of visit: November 2014
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Reviewed October 5, 2014

Very good quality food and wine at a very reasonable price. The menu changes often and the owner will explain it to you. They have a large selection of food and they are very flexible to meet your request. This is definitely my favorite restaurant...in Piombino. It has been for years and has never disappointed me.More

Date of visit: October 2014
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Reviewed August 16, 2014 via mobile

After one week of holiday in Piombino and after ten differents restaurants ( you will find the review of everything ) here I am to write what I consider one of the best culinary experience. We had almost everywhere touristic food and nothing special, but...in this place you will finally have what you're looking for. Tasty and with a great expression of the territory. Premium quality ingredients superbly cooked. I want to spend a couple of minutes to speak about the wine selection that represents one of the main thing that interests me in a restaurant. You have a very complete different Tuscany selection and just ask to the owner to have exactly what you're looking for. We had a great bottle of wine, one that I will remember for long time. Let's speak also about service and personality of Marco, the owner of this astonish place. He is a true lover of this job, a great man that leaves you breathless after 1 minute. It's a pleasure to listen to him speaking about history of the product. I have just one other thing to add. If you don't go in this place to eat you will never taste the true Tuscany spirit. There is nothing better because this place is a true dream. Thank you for everything Marco, we will bring the memory of an unforgettable lunch.More

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  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
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