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L'Arpione — Castiglione della Pescaia
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L'Arpione

Tuscan cuisine Via Vittorio Veneto, 68, 58043, Castiglione Della Pescaia, Castiglione della Pescaia€€ · Mid-range Chef Jenel Grigore
7,2/10

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Good

Cuisine toscane marine contemporaine du chef Jenel Grigore, avec bottarga maison, pici et trippa alla Fiorentina à Castiglione della Pescaia. Le service n’est pas décrit et le cadre, proche du centre, n’offre pas de vue directe sur la mer.

  • Cuisine30 %7,4

    Chef Jenel Grigore identifié, bottarga faite maison et pici/fettuccine à la carte : indices d’une cuisine travaillée, sans produits d’exception décrits.

  • Service15 %6,2

    Accueil et service non précisés : aucun fait fourni ne décrit l’accueil, l’attente ou le déroulement du repas.

  • Setting15 %7,1

    À deux pas du front de mer et du centre historique, lieu décrit comme romantique et bien tenu, mais sans vue directe sur la mer : cadre agréable.

  • Value for money20 %7,4

    Plats à 12,5–19 €, desserts à 6,5 €, moyenne de 40 € par personne pour une carte aux produits nommés et à la bottarga maison : cohérent.

  • Local typicality20 %7,3

    Cuisine toscane avec pici, trippa alla Fiorentina et cacciuco revisité, plus mazzancolle locali : plusieurs marqueurs régionaux malgré une carte réinterprétée.

Évaluée le 20 October 2026 · fiabilité des informations : average

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Our opinion

L'Arpione: the sea reimagined in Castiglione

In Castiglione della Pescaia, L'Arpione stands out for its seafood-focused Tuscan cuisine, where chef Jenel Grigore reinterprets local products with a contemporary approach. It's a table that dares to think outside the box without denying its roots.

The sea on the plate, modern style

Here, you won't find the simple beach fry-up. The house is known for its fish and seafood cuisine, but always with an inventive touch. For example, the dish "Il Mare" di crostacei e molluschi su crema di ceci e alga di mare clearly shows this desire to surprise. You can also be tempted by the modern interpretation of baccalà, with its poached egg and red onion jam from Tropea, or the crispy cuttlefish gnocchetti with their cauliflower velouté and homemade bottarga. This is a cuisine that works seafood products with finesse and originality.

L'Arpione is located a stone's throw from the seafront and the historic center, making it a convenient spot after a stroll. The official website describes the place as "romantic", which suggests a refined atmosphere conducive to an intimate meal. Don't expect a direct sea view, but rather a pleasant and well-kept setting to enjoy these carefully crafted dishes.

Why choose this table in Castiglione

If you're looking for seafood cuisine that goes beyond the traditional, exploring new flavors with fresh local products, L'Arpione is an address to consider. It's a table that offers a different culinary experience, where the inventiveness of chef Jenel Grigore highlights the riches of the maritime Maremma without falling into cliché.

Location

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The menu

Starter

  • "The Sea" of crustaceans and mollusks on chickpea cream and seaweed €15.5
  • Modern interpretation of baccalà, poached egg and Tropea onion jam €15
  • Crispy cuttlefish gnocchetti with cauliflower velouté and our homemade bottarga €12.5

Main Course

  • Pici Rossi piccanti ai batti batti €19
  • Cacio e pepe risotto with local mazzancolle prawns €15
  • Monkfish panciotti with chopped mussels and drops of San Marzano €15
  • Fettuccine with octopus, beans and mussels €12.5
  • Tuna tagliata, avocado, sheep's ricotta and toasted almond €15
  • Ramen Castiglionese (revisited cacciucco, pasta and vegetables) €19
  • Trippa alla Fiorentina con julien di seppie al rosmarino e aglio €15

Dessert

  • Tiramisù with coffee and candied strawberry €6.5
  • White almond cake with Mou sauce €6.5
  • Freshness of tropical tea with lemon and ginger cream €6.5

Drinks

  • Bottle of water €2
  • Coffee €2.5

If you're fed up with the classic seaside fritto misto, go try their little gnocchi with cuttlefish and homemade bottarga: this is exactly the place you need in Castiglione for a briny cuisine that finally dares to think outside the box!

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