Gambero Rosso 2026 in Versilia: where to eat

Where to eat · 5 min read

Every year the Gambero Rosso Restaurants of Italy guide also covers Versilia. In the 2026 edition, according to Il Tirreno (30 October 2026), 28 venues are listed from Viareggio to Forte dei Marmi—fine dining, fish trattorie and wine bars. This page is not a ranking to copy: it is a practical compass with verified facts and enough context to choose where to book.

28 guided addresses, one Three Forks in Viareggio, and many ways to sit at the table: gourmet, fish and wine.

What the 2026 guide awards

The new edition simplified its symbols: Forks for restaurants, Prawns (Gamberi) for traditional trattorie and Bottles for wine places, with a single score out of 100 for the overall experience. In Versilia both gourmet kitchens and places that simply cook fish well still stand out.

Viareggio: the top and the classics

At the top remains Il Piccolo Principe at the Grand Hotel Principe di Piemonte, led by chef Giuseppe Mancino: Three Forks and 90/100, confirmed among Italy's best (and the only Three Forks on this stretch of coast). Close behind at 89 is Romano, which in 2026 marks sixty years of hospitality and receives a special award, plus the Grande Classico nod in Tuscany. Lunasia (also Viareggio) is listed at 88.

For a more trattoria / fish experience, the guide also notes Two Prawns addresses such as Il Buonumore, Pesciolino Briaco and Pivot Bistrò di Mare.

Forte dei Marmi: fine dining by the sea

Forte remains a fine-dining landmark. Alongside Romano among the highest scores is Lorenzo (89), then Lux Lucis (chef Valentino Cassanelli), La Magnolia at the Byron (87) and the Bistrot (86). Book ahead in high season.

Pietrasanta: newcomers, wine and Two Forks

Pietrasanta looks the most lively in the 2026 snapshot: two addresses leave the guide, the small wine bar with kitchen Volatile enters, Paradis (Piazza Crispi) gains points and reaches Two Forks, while Enoteca Marcucci keeps Three Bottles, the top wine award. Traditional spots such as alla Brocca and Trattoria Peposo (Two Prawns) remain useful after a day of squares and marble studios.

How to use these names

• Not a must-do list: scores help you navigate; the right table depends on budget, occasion and whether you want fish or land cooking.
• Book gourmet rooms, especially at weekends and in July–August.
• Cross-check with local dishes: see what to eat in Versilia and our cacciucco guide.
• Food calendar: late October 2026 also hosted the fourth Food Expo Versilia (23–25 October)—worth watching in future editions if you seek local producers.

Sources and updates

Scores and names follow Il Tirreno's report on Gambero Rosso 2026 in Versilia and regional Three Forks confirmations. Details change: check the restaurant before you go.

Sources: Il Tirreno – Versilia Gambero Rosso 2026 · intoscana – Tuscany Three Forks 2026 · Food Expo Versilia. Scores and opening times change—always verify on official channels.