L'Ancora

Livorno


Its name means 'the Anchor', an acknowledgement of this building's history as a 17th-century marine workshop. The vaulted-brick interior is atmospheric, if a tad musty and outdated, but the best seating is on the summertime canal-side terrace. Order traditional cacciucco (€18), fritto misto (mixed deep-fried fish) or another fishy dish on the menu.


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