Essensia Restaurant & Bar, located in the iconic and historic The Palms Hotel & Spa, presents seasonally-inspired, mindfully-sourced Mediterranean-style cuisine with Asian influences. Healthfully-prepared dishes made from premium, local and sustainably farmed ingredients cater to a variety of dietary preferences, including gluten free and vegan. Handcrafted cocktails and a carefully selected wine list complete the experience in a tropical and casually elegant indoor-outdoor ambiance that feels worlds away from the city’s hustle and bustle. Recently re-opened following a complete interior re-design and new menus by Chef Diana Tandia, the Slow Food Snail of Approval and Surfrider Foundation Ocean Friendly Restaurant honored eatery has recently been awarded ‘Best Outdoor Dining’ and ‘Best Healthy Dining’ in OpenTable’s 2024 Diners’ Choice Awards.
Please note our dress code and table policy:*no shorts, sandals nor hats for men.*location of the table is not guaranteed, although we try our best to accommodate.*we gladly hold your reservation for a maximum of 15 minutes.Forte dei Marmi freshly procures and skillfully prepares the highest quality local organic produce, farm-raised prime meats, and wild-caught seafood and fish. With his worldwide experience, Andrea Reitano and his Chef, brings together the sophisticated simplicity of Italian fine dining with slow food culture. To that end, the wine and cocktail program will focus on organic and biodynamic offerings.
