La Pineta

Housed in a sweet clapboard structure right on the beach, this restaurant features a perfect mix of low-key charm, impeccable service and incredible fresh seafood—not to mention an encyclopedic wine list. The crudo, Italy’s answer to sushi, melts in your mouth, while seafood straight from the owner’s two fishing boats comes stewed in a perfect blend of olives, capers, and sun-ripened tomatoes. Wine from the region, including an excellent and well-priced bottle of vermentino from Grattamacco, nods to the fact that you are only 15 minutes from Bolgheri, the home of superstar vintages like Ornellaia and Sassacaia. Closed Mondays and Tuesday for lunch.