Lux Lucis

On the top floor of Hotel Principe Forte dei Marmi, Lux Lucis places the landscape firmly within the dining experience. Views take in both the sea and the Apuan Alps, while a panoramic terrace connects the restaurant with its coastal setting. For a special occasion, its appeal lies in that combination: a table worth making time for, with a perspective on Versilia that reaches beyond the beach.

Chef Valentino Cassanelli’s signature cuisine is explored through a tasting menu. His stated philosophy centres on local produce, an ambition for zero waste and attention to guests’ dietary needs. These priorities offer a useful introduction to the thinking behind the food, rather than a promise of particular dishes. Selected by Covellea as one of Versilia’s benchmark gastronomic tables, Lux Lucis is best approached as a reason to plan a meal in its own right, not simply as somewhere convenient within a hotel.

For those interested in how the cooking takes shape, the hotel also offers a lesson with the Lux Lucis team. It introduces three recipes from Cassanelli’s menu and invites participants to prepare one of his dishes, from choosing fresh ingredients through cooking and plating to tasting. This is a separate experience to consider alongside the restaurant, particularly if understanding the work behind a dish matters as much to you as eating it.

Wine-minded travellers can also explore the hotel’s private tasting with maître and sommelier Sokol, a guided introduction to the vineyards and hills of Tuscany and beyond. Check the official website for dining reservations and these separate experiences. Mention dietary requirements in advance, and ask about terrace arrangements if the panoramic setting is central to your plans.