Pesce Baracca, Seafood restaurant in Forte dei Marmi, Italy.
Pesce Baracca is a seafood restaurant and fish counter in Forte dei Marmi, on the Tuscan coast, where guests choose their fish from a display before it is cooked to order. The space combines a market-style counter with a dining area, so buying and eating happen side by side.
The Vaiani family opened Pesce Baracca in 1964, building a menu rooted in the daily catch from local boats. Over the decades, the format proved popular enough to expand along the coast with additional locations.
The name "Pesce Baracca" translates loosely as "fish shack," which reflects the no-frills roots of the place even though it has grown considerably since its early days. Eating here feels more like a visit to a working fish counter than a formal meal.
The fish counter at the entrance is the first stop, where you pick what you want before sitting down or taking it away. The staff can advise on what arrived that day and how each fish is best cooked.
Staff fillet and clean fish in front of customers at the counter, so the preparation is fully visible before the fish reaches the kitchen. This means you can see exactly what you are ordering, which is not common in most restaurants.
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