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"Guided by longtime chef Michelino Gioia, this MICHELIN-starred, on-site restaurant at the historic Il Pellicano hotel in Porto Ercole takes a classic, by-the-book Italian approach: sipping sodas and sugary drinks through a meal is considered bad form (a Coca‑Cola with courses is a no from Gioia, even in a trattoria, with pizzerias an exception), and the kitchen champions seasonal products for their better flavor, lower cost, and reduced environmental impact." - Mary Gray