Walking along Monterosso and towards the end we found this little spot with some nice views of the…read morewater. We sat and ordered some drinks- Coke Zero with a lime hit the spot We knew we wanted pasta and Cinque Terre is known for their pesto so we ordered one pesto pasta and one tomato pasta La "monterossina" pasta has capers, olives, and salted anchovies - salty and perfect al dente pasta. Delicious. The Pasta Al Pesto came with green beans and potatoes. Also very very good! Both pastas were a home run! Great meal in the Italian riviera

Best place I've eaten in Italy! The food is incredible, the service is always fast, attentive, and…read moreconsistent, and the ambiance is absolutely beautiful. The owners are so kind and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. What really sets this place apart is how reliable everything is--from the quality of the food to the speed of service, every visit has been outstanding. The seafood risotto is fantastic, but honestly, I've tried almost everything on the menu and every dish has been amazing. The stuffed anchovies and fried calamari are must-try appetizers! In a town full of dining options, this restaurant stands out by delivering an experience that keeps you coming back every time.

Fantastic meal in Corniglia! We had some seafood appetizers and pesto pasta -so delicious!!read more

Amazing restaurant in Corniglia. We ordered the smoked swordfish, fresh fish of the day (sea…read morebass), and pesto pasta. Highly recommended!!

We had heard great things, but all expectations were exceeded! We arrived a bit early, and were…read moreable to be accommodated. We had requested a sea view table and were seated closest to the water. We ordered the fish sampler, pesto risotto, and tuna. The seafood sampler included nine types of fish, ever one was excellent. The pesto risotto had prawns in it and was delicious and very fresh. The tuna was cooked perfectly. The restaurant recommended a bottle of local wine which was also excellent. I would recommend this place to anyone coming to Monterosso! Definitely make a booking in advance, we saw several people get turned away who didn't have a booking.

Gorgeous surprise dinner by my bf with the most stunning!!! view!!! of dinner I have ever seen!! we…read moregot the 5 course prix fix menu with wine pairings. tbh i didn't even know what i was eating half the time but it was all some sort of fish variation. everything was very beautifully plated and I also was super impressed by the service. bread to start was delicious - best bread of our trip - so light, doughy, airy, and well seasoned. fave dishes of the night were the spaghetti with anchovies & catfish, which was super tender and soo good in that tomato stew sauce!!! dessert was sorta mid, not something i would've personally ordered but i guess it's a local dish? this is definitely a seafood lovers dream of a dinner spot

Wonderful four course meal, exquisitely presented with a fantastic optional wine pairing. Helpful…read moreand enthusiastic service as well.

This is the place to escape the crowds and have a wonderful lunch (or dinner) with a super nice…read moregroup of folks who serve you. Just a 45 minute or the last boat ride south from any one of the Cinque Terre towns...., Located on a small side street that runs through the middle of the town this tiny restaurant has no view but has inside and outside tables and you do not miss the ocean views because the food and service is so outstanding. Ilaria was our great and kind waitress at Portivene In Porto Venere. You can't miss her with her dyed red hair. Great clams & muscles, glasses of delicious red and cold white wine served with pesto pasta along With an unbelievable tasty local fish of some kind, (which we could not pronounce). The local wine we sipped at our table on the tiny street, was better than what we had in some of the finest restaurants in Rome. Our desserts work extremely tasteful and the perfect end of the meal. We didn't want to leave our little table. What a great little find!

This was one of my favorite experiences of our trip. We had a beautiful dinner at Belforte in…read moreVernazza. We were drawn to the breathtaking views and had to eat here for our last meal in Cinque Terre. The Squid Ink Pasta with Shrimp was delicious! I've never had squid ink pasta but thoroughly enjoyed it. The noodles were cooked al dente and the shrimp was flavorful, fresh, and succulent. Highly recommend, whether you're celebrating a special occasion or enjoying a vacation in Cinque Terre!

Over a month ago my wife and I made a dinner reservation to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary…read more Dinner at Belforte was to be the celebratory event of our trip from the US to Vernazza. We arrived to find they had no reservation on record despite our confirmation email. On further review they had scheduled the incorrect date for our reservation. They offered a table in the corner where we were rudely greeted by a waiter who clearly was irritated to have us added on. When I presented their error they said it wasn't their fault as reservations are handled elsewhere. No real effort to resolve their error and a throwaway apology for our inconvenience. We left disappointed and our anniversary dinner was ruined. No thanks Belforte! You ruined one of the significant events of our marriage.

We stumbled upon this little outdoor restaurant on our way into town coming from The Blue Trail…read more The promise of Schiacchetra caught my attention as I'd read it is a regional sweet white wine and really wanted to sample it. The woman who seated us was friendly and accommodating. They also had a clean bathroom available for customers. The covered patio brought relief from the hot Italian sun, and the view of the water was spectacular. We ordered a charcuterie and wine and enjoyed the view. As we came to appreciate throughout Italy, the charcuterie board was massive and more than enough for the two of us for lunch. The husband enjoyed a chilled fruity cocktail, and my dessert wine came with dessert! Not gluten-free, of course, but the husband of mine didn't mind helping me with that part.

Delicious food. We got the lemonade and it was refreshing. Atmosphere is nice because it's quiet…read moreand the views are solid

Simple food done extremely well. Please get the Melon with Parma ham and the fried calamari: simply…read moredelicious.

The perfect stop in the middle of the most charming town of Cinque Terra…read more We stopped among the shops to sit outside on their patio. We cooled down with iced cocktails and enjoyed the "vegetable" avocado toast that was generously and deliciously prepared. The tomatoes were perfectly ripe from the garden. The service was hospitable with a friendly waitress who talk to us about her restaurant. My wife and daughter-in-law shopped in the quaint shops and there was the most beautiful garden on the balcony across from us. A life time memory for sure. Btw, they had a toilet to use

We were immediately greeted and chose a table outside with a view. Everything else was closed on a…read morecold holiday afternoon in January, so despite the bad reviews, we chose to eat here. Staff were cordial, and no one was rude; however, there was only one other customer sitting outside with us. There wasn't a lot of choice on the menu, and the linguine with crab for €16 sounded good, so I ordered that and a glass of white wine for €6. We were given a brown paper bag with bread inside it (see pic), and because I'd read reviews, I asked whether the bread was extra, and was told that the bread was included in the cover charge of €2.50 per person. The reviews stating the bread is stale were correct; the dry bread was inedible, and we weren't given anything to go with it. I gave a little bit to the pigeons walking around our table, and they thoroughly enjoyed it. I was extremely disappointed when my meal arrived. A plate of pasta (I can't tell you the flavor of the sauce) with several small crabs on top and below, with nothing to crack open the shell! I asked the waiter how I was supposed to crack the crabs open, and he brought me a plate with 2 wipes and a seafood cracker, but no seafood pick. This would have worked if the crabs on my pasta were larger and not so rubbery, but I ended up having to use my fingers and fingernails to extract the crab meat and place it on my pasta (a seafood pick would have been nice.) My hands were absolutely filthy & cold, and my pasta was cold by the time I finished fighting with the crabs. My suggestion to the restaurant would be to serve only the crab meat on the pasta instead of serving the crabs whole, so the guest can enjoy their pasta. My pasta and wine were fine. They served the purpose of filling my stomach on a very cold day. The bathroom, however, was disgusting. I hope they clean it more often during high season!

Location, location, location! This place is on the lower square at bottom of Vernazza (Cinque…read moreTerre) just steps away from the water on Gulf of Genoa & Ligurian Sea. We had party of 6, and all but 1 liked our dishes a lot (shrimp/anchovies was not loved). The house red wine is a lighter style Cinque Terre DOC that pleased everyone. Since pasta with pesto is one of the regional specialties, 3 of us ordered this and we're not disappointed. The ravioli came in a walnut sauce that was fantastic! Despite having a reservation requested for outside, we had to sit inside. This was a bit disappointing on a beautiful afternoon, but not a big deal. The service was hurried and not friendly, hence my reduced rating.