Palace Hotel, Viareggio

Start your day with a hearty selection at the Belle Époque Breakfast Room. Tuscan treats are on offer at Decò Restaurant whilst the Blu Bar offers different summer and winter dining venues as well as a bar with wonderful sea views.

Start the morning under crystal chandeliers in the hotel’s belle époque breakfast room. There’s something for all tastes, from scrambled egg and bacon to homemade wholemeal croissants or pancakes with Nutella; there are even vegan options. At the end of the day, the stylish Decò restaurant serves up light and summery Italian dishes with an emphasis on seafood; green risotto with courgettes, prawns and lime is a typically delicious example.

The rooftop Blue Bar is an inviting spot at any time of day thanks to the panoramic views over the sea, the town and hills beyond. It’s particularly popular in the evening for cocktails, a cold beer or a glass of wine, and perhaps a little dish of something to share, while admiring the sunset. For a small supplement, you can also have breakfast up here for a sea-breezy start to the day.

The Blu Bar Terrace and Restaurant is an inviting spot at any time of day thanks to the panoramic views over the sea, the town and hills beyond.

Belle Époque Breakfast Room — Start the morning under crystal chandeliers in the hotel’s breakfast room. There’s something for all tastes, from scrambled egg and bacon to homemade wholemeal croissants with vegan and gluten-free options. Decò Restaurant — At the end of the day, the stylish Decò restaurant serves up light and summery Italian dishes with an emphasis on seafood, Tuscan and Versilian dishes. Blu Bar Terrace Restaurant — With sweeping 180° sea views, this is the popular summer dining venue. Blu Bar Terrace — Particularly popular in the evening for cocktails, a cold beer or a glass of wine, and perhaps a little dish of something to share, while admiring the sunset. Blu Bar Bistrò — Open from October to April, the retro Blu Bar Bistrò is a popular spot for locals.