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Discover the Hottest Mediterranean Restaurants and Beach Clubs for Summer 2024
Get ready for a culinary adventure as we delve into the top restaurants and beach clubs that are set to captivate diners this summer. From the sun-kissed shores of Europe to the Mediterranean-inspired hotspots in the US, these establishments offer a unique blend of authentic coastal dining experiences and innovative cuisine.
Italy
La Fontelina, nestled on the west side of Capri, has been a beloved destination since 1949. Known for its sunset views, limestone plateaux, and excellent Italian seafood, it's the perfect spot to unwind beneath a rustic pergola. Meanwhile, Dream Beach Club by Conca del Sogno, located in Recommone Bay near Nerano on the southern tip of the Sorrentine Peninsula, is receiving rave reviews for its range of lounging areas, fantastic cocktails, gin-clear waters, and exceptional dining, particularly seafood.
Lo Scoglio da Tommaso, a beach-side restaurant in Marina del Cantone, below Nerano, offers classic Mediterranean fare, with dishes fresh from the sea and the De Simone's family farm, prepared with an emphasis on simplicity and authenticity. Verde Beach, located on Plage Pampelonne in Ramatuelle, offers modern Mediterranean dishes, sunbeds, parasols, and post-4pm DJ beats in a venue set on the famous sands of Plage Pampelonne. Lastly, The Loulou restaurant, near the legendary Plage Pampelonne, serves wonderful local produce prepared with reverential simplicity and enjoyed in a happening ambiance.
Greece
Calilo, situated on an east-facing bay, is a resort known for its field-to-fork ethos, using produce from its kitchen garden and beehive. Cala Duo, a new restaurant in Formentera, is renowned for its amazing views, great service, wonderful vibe, fantastic seafood, and spectacular mojitos.
Croatia
Carpe Diem Beach, located on the Pakleni island of Marinkovac near Hvar, offers various activities, including night swimming, clubs, swings, water toys, and dining on sushi and beach-club classics.
France
The White 1921 hotel in Saint-Tropez has a new restaurant run by Arnaud Donckele and Maxime Frédéric, who together are celebrating the sights, scents, and flavors of the South of France in a relaxed, pool-side environment. The Loulou restaurant's new location in Ramatuelle offers wonderful local produce prepared with reverential simplicity and enjoyed in a happening ambiance.
Portugal
O Frade, awarded the Michelin Bib Gourmand, offers a progressive take on Alentejo flavors by young chefs, with standout rice dishes and a seasonally changing menu. Pigmeu is celebrated for its nose-to-tail pork concept, mixing traditional and inventive Portuguese flavors, especially the bifana sandwich.
USA
Del Mar Restaurant in Naples, Florida, offers seasonal Mediterranean coastal cuisine with influences from Greece, Spain, Morocco, Italy, Turkey, featuring wood-fired lamb tagine, shareable dishes, handcrafted cocktails, and a robust global wine list. Rosalia's Kitchen in Miramar, Florida, offers vibrant Mediterranean fusion dishes across Spain, Morocco, Italy, Greece, Israel, and Lebanon styles, with shared “Apericena” style plates and a lively happy hour from 4-8 p.m.
Red-Hot Mediterranean Restaurants
These red-hot restaurants include Nammos in Mykonos, Greece, Calilo in Ios, Greece, Carpe Diem Beach in Hvar, Croatia, 10.7 in Formentera, Balearic Islands, and Cala Duo in Formentera, Balearic Islands.
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10.7, located on Playa Migjorn, offers Asian-influenced Mediterranean dishes, sushi, and stunning sunset views. Le Petit Nice Passedat in Marseille, France, is a world-renowned seafood restaurant famous for simple yet exquisite dishes made with daily-fresh catches from small-boat fishermen, offering spectacular Mediterranean views and elaborate tasting menus by chef Gérald Passedat.
Lastly, Summertime Restaurant in Kamari, Santorini, Greece, is highly praised for delicious seafood, attentive service, and beautiful beachside ambiance, ideal for lunch and dinner with a focus on Mediterranean and Greek cuisine.
These restaurants represent a mix of authentic coastal Mediterranean dining experiences in Europe and Mediterranean-inspired hotspots in the US, each with a unique culinary style celebrated by locals and visitors alike for summer 2024.
When planning a summer vacation, consider the unique blend of Mediterranean dining and innovative cuisine offered by red-hot restaurants such as La Fontelina in Capri, Italy, Lo Scoglio da Tommaso in Marina del Cantone, Italy, and Verde Beach in Ramatuelle, France. If you're seeking a mix of activities and dining, Carpe Diem Beach in Hvar, Croatia, is an ideal destination. Globetrotters looking for a fusion of various Mediterranean styles can try Rosalia's Kitchen in Miramar, Florida, USA.
