Restaurants in Elba
A fine place to eat in Portoferraio itself is Osteria Libertaria, right on the harbor at Calata Matteotti 12 (tel. 0565-91-478), where it's all about the freshest, sizzling fish and Elban specialties like riso nero (risotto blackened with cuttlefish ink). Portions aren't huge; primi cost 10€ and secondi between 10€ and 15€.
- Elban
Emanuele
Behind a deceptive beach-bum bar facade snuggled into the beach at the Enfola headland, friendly family-run Emanuel excels at marrying the pick of the ocean with fresh pastas and seasonal vegetables. Reserve ahead for one of a few shaded tables in the pocket-size courtyard, just feet…$$Portoferraio - Seafood
Osteria del Noce
It's well worth the climb up Marciana's steep stone steps to eat at this informal Elban-Ligurian seafood joint. There's no permanent menu, because diners are at the mercy of today's catch: Everything is chalked up on a board that gets passed from table to table by bustling staff. The…$$Marciana - Elban
Taverna dei Poeti
The Taverna dei Poeti is the island's destination dining venue. Visitors flock here to dine on such creative primi such as ravioli di pesce con crema di molluschi (pasta stuffed with fish in a shellfish cream) and secondi like gulasch di pescatrice (fisherwoman's stew). It's open at…$$Capoliveri
