Welcome to a true paradise for food enthusiasts! The surroundings offer an immersive gastronomic journey, unveiling the culinary history of Tuscany. From authentic trattorias to high-quality restaurants, local product markets to the refined wine selections of renowned wineries—everything is easily accessible within a few kilometers.
For those who want to combine the pleasure of food with carefree fun, the Etruscan Coast features historic nightclubs like La Capannina in Castiglione and Tartana del Puntone in Scarlino, along with new-generation hotspots like Disco Village&Baluba in Follonica or Cala Felice Club Beach in Puntone.
It’s in the small venues and beach bars that the region truly shines. Start with a refreshing mojito or ice-cold beer after a day at the beach, and find yourself dancing into the sunset with your feet in the sand. Dinner might be a local charcuterie board, a seaside restaurant, or an unmissable festival at Pinetina di Riotorto before heading towards Piombino, San Vincenzo, Follonica, or maybe the next beach.
Feel free to reach out for any further details or to kickstart your unforgettable experience!
A short distance from Dolce Vita, exploring the Etruscan Coast awaits!
Our Favorite Restaurants
For those passionate about good food, the Etruscan Coast is a true gastronomic paradise. The blend of sea and countryside has given rise to a rich and varied cuisine that caters to all tastes, from seafood enthusiasts to grill lovers, from vegetarians to traditionalists. In the immediate vicinity of Dolce Vita, there are many different restaurants capable of satisfying every palate, and we have selected some for you… they are our favorite restaurants!
Enjoy your meal!
Heartfelt Aperitifs
The ritual of the aperitif has become an unmissable appointment for our evenings.
We present our heartfelt selection of the best ones in the area!
Azienda Agricola Monte Solaio
Distance from Dolce Vita: 1 km – 4 minutes
The estate is located on the hill overlooking Dolce Vita. In just a few minutes, you can find yourself among the vineyards and in the cellar for a tour, then stop for a tasting in the dedicated room or on the large panoramic terrace that overlooks the landscape of Val di Cornia.
The whites and reds from the estate are also available at our property.
It’s always possible to book a wine and local products tasting or a tour in the cellar and among the hills of the estate.
Contact us or Monte Solaio Agricultural Company.
Winery Petra
Distance from Dolce Vita: 12 km – 16 minutes
The splendid winery designed by Architect Mario Botta and the exquisite wines produced by this magnificent estate need no introduction.
You can explore the magic of Petra through three different guided tours. All start in the vineyards to appreciate the beauty of the landscape and understand the approach to viticulture. The tours continue with a visit to the winery where the synergy between volumes, materials, and natural light speaks volumes. Afterward, you can indulge in wine tasting with local products or stop for a special lunch at the winery’s restaurant.
Contact us or Petra Winery.
Tenuta Casadei
Distance from Dolce Vita: 10 km – 12 minutes
Stefano Casadei chooses this estate after searching for it for years. Before purchasing it, he studies the land, samples some soils to identify their characteristics, to recognize their potential.
Today, the estate, which has been producing internationally acclaimed wines for a decade, covers 16 hectares, planted with cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, petit verdot, merlot, grenache, mourvèdre, syrah, and moscato. The vineyards are cultivated using Bio-Integral practices: to avoid stressing the soils and, consequently, the plants, draft horses are preferred. They move through the rows with a slow and rhythmic pace, without haste, pulling tools designed and produced by the company.
You can book a tasting of bio-integral wines, a picnic in the vineyard, or one of the tours or carriage rides with a 10% discount in collaboration with our facility.
Contact us or Tenuta Casadei.
Beekeeping Tognoni
Distance from Dolce Vita: 8 km – 10 minutes
The company, founded in 1981, is recently converting its production following the principles of permaculture: care for the soil, care for people, and sharing resources. It practices organic and regenerative agriculture on cultivated soils, takes care of ecological corridors, and promotes environmental education initiatives.
It produces excellent organic honey using the cold extraction system: from Mediterranean scrub, acacia, flowers, chestnut, sunflower, eucalyptus, as well as heather, arbutus, clover, and cornflower. Many gourmet options to pair with cheeses and delicious dishes: honey with chili, truffle, saffron, or balsamic vinegar of Modena. Also, precious Ayurvedic blends enhanced with spices: honey with orange and cinnamon, turmeric and black pepper, rosehip, lemon and ginger, eucalyptus and propolis, spirulina algae, and essential oils.
The company organizes projects with schools, educational activities for children, and visits to discover the wonderful world of bees.
Contact us or Apicoltura Tognoni.