The seafood restaurant Il Grigolo, located by the sea in Rio Marina, Island of Elba, is renowned for its attention to gluten-free needs, offering safe and delicious options like tagliatelle, gnocchi, and fried dishes. Ideal for groups, it is a landmark for those visiting Elba.
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5
Great restaurant very attentive to cross-contamination. They have both gluten-free tagliatelle and gnocchi with the toppings included in the menu. The fried dishes are delicious, and since they use rice flour for the batter, they have no contamination. The same fryer is not contaminated, so you can also eat the fries. Bread is well sealed and brought to the table, so there's maximum attention even on that.
1
My partner and I booked here one evening during our stay on the island of Elba in June 2023. I must say that we do not know what the place is like inside as we dined on the covered terrace with a sea view, which was very nice. The staff was kind, but not professional or prepared at all. The service was clumsy and bordering on ridiculous. We ordered two plates of linguine allo scoglio, the pasta was overcooked, and the fish was visibly frozen (something incomprehensible to me as Rio Marina is by the sea and Elba offers a great variety of fresh fish everywhere). Everything was overly salty, swimming in the sauce. The bottle of wine we ordered was not available, so we relied on the waitress. The wine was good. The fried food was overly salty and overcooked, we had to leave it as it was inedible. We finished with two terrible coffees, but they had nothing more to ruin of the dinner just ended. The bill arrived, if possible, more expensive than the dishes listed above. A real disaster. I never write negative reviews, but that dinner ruined the rest of the evening and it annoyed us that no one bothered to ask what the problem was, even though we hadn’t eaten anything. I do not recommend.
5
If you are looking for an unforgettable fish experience, this is the place for you. The expertise, passion, and creativity of Chef Flavio, combined with top-quality ingredients and efficient service, will transform your dinner or lunch into an authentic experience rich in flavors. Here you will also find an excellent "tonnina" served with great respect, a typical dish from the island that is absolutely worth trying.
1
We booked for this evening for 4, 2 adults and 2 kids. We have been coming to Elba for years and dining at this place which has always been excellent. After half an hour, they served one of the kids fried mixed seafood and after another half hour, after we asked for the bill to leave, they brought everything else. My baked fish was swimming in oil. The lobster ravioli were, however, good and plentiful. Poor service, rude staff. We were not the only ones complaining tonight, but the staff was really rude to everyone. I'm sorry because it has always been one of our favorite places but I think we won't be coming back anymore.
1
The waiter comes with: you cannot order more than 2 different first courses, and there is only one cook with 4 burners. I don’t think it’s a problem of the customers. Pre-cooked spaghetti with clams that were overcooked and in olive oil, clams in abundance but zero flavor, a couple of tomatoes roughly chopped and that’s it. Crunchy fried food but soaked in oil and rubbery, frozen product not suitable for frying (there are better ones available). Grilled squid and prawns, the squid looked like a griddled Tango ball, at least the prawns should be cleaned from the intestine; it’s a shame because with a little more care they could do much better. I give one star just to express my personal judgment.
5
Lunch based on fish, mixed seafood appetizer, spaghetti with seafood, mixed fried fish, Vermentino wine, and coffee. Everything was very good, the price was a bit high but adequate for the portions and quality of the food. I didn't give 5 stars to the environment because it lacks private car parking and it's now difficult to find parking nearby.
3
Mixed feelings from this restaurant.. First, zero ability to speak English, even the very young waiters were totally unable to understand a very basic words (what the hell are they doing in the elementary school?!). Second, the pasta was great, the swordfish was just an average but unfortunately the grilled squid wasn't well seasoned and the prawns were below average as well. Third, we ordered 2 side dishes, French fries and grilled vegetable, but not only they didn't bring the vegetable, but they charged us for both. Given their inability to understand English I gave up the game with the Google translate app to claim it back because it would take too long to make them understand.. So, pasta was very good, fish and seafood just an average.. All in all, nothing special I'd like to remember from my days spent on the Isle of Elba..
5
Return to Grigolo: An emotion that has been renewing for 25 years! Returning to Flavio at Ristorante Il Grigolo in RIO MARINA is not just about eating; it’s an experience that fills my heart and soul. For 25 years, this little corner of paradise has been a fixed stop on my travels, and every time I find the same magic, the same warm embrace, the same contagious friendliness, and professionalism that is unparalleled. Today, the spaghetti with clams I enjoyed was simply divine, a triumph of flavors that tell the passion and love for the cuisine of this special place. Il Grigolo is not just a simple restaurant; it is a place for the soul where one feels at home, pampered by a unique atmosphere and by people who do their job with heart. Thank you for existing and for gifting me, year after year, these indescribable emotions.
4
I ordered a sole filet which was overcooke. I had nothing to eat only bones. I then ordered seafood pasta,which were a real treat
4
Outdoor tables where you can enjoy the view of the marina at Rio Marina, truly very characteristic! I found good products and a good selection of local wines, which I believe is a small added value. The presentation of the dishes is a bit retro, but who cares? We ate well. The service is quick and the staff is quite attentive. A small downside is that the road passes next to the tables and there is a bit of noise, but thankfully it is not very busy. Prices are average for the island.
5
The location is nice and overlooks the port, too bad we saw the Toremar and not the horizon of the sea 😅 The guys who served us were really kind and courteous, in addition to being good-looking. The menu is simple to understand. We ate very well and the price was fair. The marinated mussels were really good 😋 Congratulations to all the staff. A must-try.
5
Amazing food and great staff
5
We had a fantastic dinner here, sitting on the covered terrace with a view over the harbour. We shared a seafood platter as a starter/antipasto (one between two people is definitely enough!) which was very good, but the spaghetti with wild clams was even better. It's not usually my favourite dish, but here they do it extremely well. We're still talking about that amazing spaghetti we had a week later! All finished off with the sparkling house wine and a little lemon sorbet. It was a busy Saturday night but the staff were really friendly and accommodating. Thank you!
5
We arrived with 7 people without reservation. We were given a big table right away, although most tables were booked. Guess we were lucky. Arrived at approx. 19:45 on a Thursday. Two bottles of water were put on our table as well as bread within 2 minutes. Our orders were taken right after we had chosen from the menu. Food was brought quickly. A wine cooler was brought after we asked for one. I had salmon & swordfish as starters and the Risotto with Seafood for two people with a mixed salad. All was delicious. We were absolutely stuffed. Others had pizzas that were good. Salmon & Swordfish was €12,-. Mixed salad was €4,- a portion and certainly a good portion. Risotto was €12,- per person. Including food, drinks, espresso and limoncello for everyone it was €30,- per person altogether: Reasonable and worth it! All in all lovely meal.
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