"Forte dei Marmi's most ambitious dinner — chef Alessandro Ferrarini's seafood-led tasting menus at Hotel St. Mauritius, the cooking behind his Michelin star at Franco Mare."
About Sciabola
Sciabola is the restaurant of the boutique Hotel St. Mauritius, a few streets back from the seafront on Via XX Settembre in central Forte dei Marmi, the chic Versilia resort on the Tuscan coast. The dining room is bright and colourful, more an intimate hotel salon than a beach trattoria, and it has become one of the most serious kitchens in a town better known for its summer crowds than its cooking.
For the resort's other notable tables, compare the one-star Lux Lucis at Hotel Principe, the long-running Lorenzo or the seasonal La Magnolia at Hotel Byron.
The Kitchen
Chef Alessandro Ferrarini cooks a modern Italian menu rooted in the Versilia's seafood, the same hand that earned a Michelin star at Franco Mare in Marina di Pietrasanta in 2021 before he brought sous chef Daniel Fantinato and part of his team here. Signatures lean on the sea: anchovy-butter ravioli with bread and raisins, and a Mediterranean-style sea bass with cherry tomatoes, olives and capers. Two tasting menus anchor the offer — the six-course "Emozioni dal Mare" at €90 and the nine-course "Viaggio nel Gusto" at €110 — with à la carte primi around €24–30 and secondi €26–35.
The Room
The room seats a small number, in keeping with the boutique hotel around it: vivid colour, careful lighting and unhurried, attentive service. It is a dressed-up dinner rather than a casual one — the kind of table you book for the cooking, not the scene — and the intimacy makes it well suited to a quiet celebration away from the beach clubs. Book ahead in the high summer season, when Forte dei Marmi fills.
Best for Anniversary
An intimate hotel dining room and a chef-driven tasting menu make Sciabola a memorable anniversary dinner in Forte dei Marmi. The setting and the seafood menus also suit a considered proposal, or a refined first date away from the resort crowds.
Not for
Not for families after a casual beach lunch or diners on a budget — this is a dressed-up, chef-led tasting room with high-season prices, built for a slow seafood dinner rather than a quick bite.
Frequently Asked
What is Sciabola known for?
It is the seafood-led modern Italian restaurant of the boutique Hotel St. Mauritius in Forte dei Marmi, listed in the MICHELIN Guide and run by chef Alessandro Ferrarini, who earned a Michelin star at Franco Mare in 2021.
Who is the chef?
Alessandro Ferrarini leads the kitchen, having brought sous chef Daniel Fantinato and part of his team from Franco Mare in Marina di Pietrasanta, where he won a Michelin star in 2021.
What should I order?
The seafood signatures — anchovy-butter ravioli with bread and raisins, and Mediterranean-style sea bass with cherry tomatoes, olives and capers — show the kitchen best; both feature on the tasting menus.
How much does dinner cost?
The tasting menus run €90 for six courses (Emozioni dal Mare) and €110 for nine (Viaggio nel Gusto); à la carte, primi are around €24–30 and secondi €26–35, before wine.
Where is Sciabola located?
Inside Hotel St. Mauritius at Via XX Settembre 28 in central Forte dei Marmi, a short walk back from the seafront on the Tuscan coast.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Sciabola
Small dining room; book ahead, especially in the high summer season.
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Practical Information
AddressVia XX Settembre 28, Forte dei Marmi
NeighbourhoodHotel St. Mauritius, central Forte dei Marmi
CuisineModern Italian / Seafood
PriceTasting menus €90 (6) / €110 (9); secondi €26–35
Dress CodeSmart elegant
SeatingIntimate boutique-hotel dining room
ReservationRecommended
