Risto Macelleria · Porto Azzurro

Meat.
Embers.
Resistance.

Island of Elba, Tuscany

Born in 1885 as the village butcher shop,
today it is the island's meat restaurant.
Cuts and breeds from around the world, grill without flame.

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About us

The origins
of La Resistenza

Born in the late 1800s as a historic butcher shop in the heart of Porto Azzurro, this ancient workshop found new life in 2022, when Marco and Daniela, the daughter of the former butcher's owner, took up its legacy and transformed it into a refined meat restaurant overlooking the island.

Alongside them is Clemente, chef and grill master, in a project united by one great passion: the quality of meat and the excellence of cooking.

1885 Foundation year
of the ancient butcher shop
Marco - Owner & Host

Marco

Owner & Host

He took over the ancient butcher shop and transformed it into a splendid venue. His vision: prime cuts, authentic dishes, no compromise.

Clemente - Chef & Grill Master

Clemente

Chef & Grill Master

Chef by trade and butcher by passion. Clemente knows every cut from origin to cooking. The grill is his stage.

Where we are Porto Azzurro Via Solferino, Island of Elba (LI)
Seats Up to 30 Exclusive experience, a la carte
Evening opening 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Every evening. Closed Mondays in low season
Dining room Indoor - Outdoor Distinctive setting, also al fresco

Wine cellar

The wines of the island
and of Tuscany

We select the best wines from the Island of Elba and Tuscany to best accompany our dishes. A cellar designed to enhance, not overpower, the meat.

Each bottle is chosen with the same care we use for our cuts: small producers, historic vineyards, authentic character.

  • Structured Tuscan reds for red meats
  • List updated each season with new selections
  • Pairing advice always available from the staff
See the Wine List
Wine cellar
The technique

The technique

Grilling without
open flame.

Clemente's secret is simple: never direct flame on the meat. Only radiant, even heat - the perfect Maillard reaction.

Open flame burns the fat, alters the aromas, masks the authentic flavor of the meat. Our grill instead creates that golden crust that locks the juices inside.

  • Cooking calibrated for each cut and thickness
  • Post-cooking rest - juices redistribute
  • Salt and pepper: nothing more, to respect the raw material
La sala de La Resistenza - Porto Azzurro

Book a table

Come visit us
on the island.

Via Solferino, Porto Azzurro - Island of Elba. Max 30 seats. We recommend booking in advance, especially in summer.

or
+39 3283328852 Call us to book
Where we are Via Solferino Via Solferino, Island of Elba (LI)
Seats Up to 30 Exclusive experience, a la carte
Evening hours 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM Every evening. Closed Mondays in low season
Dining room Indoor - Outdoor Distinctive setting, also al fresco

Come visit us

Porto Azzurro,
Island of Elba.

Via Solferino, 57036 Porto Azzurro (LI). Book your table.

+39 3283328852 Call us to book Logo La Resistenza