This place is seriously overrated... and maybe it's because there is a scarcity of good restaurants…read morein Riomaggiore, but there is usually a line to get a table, but I can tell you it is very likely not worth the wait (we waited around 30 min). Beef ravioli (€15) - Really really disappointing. It clearly tasted just like frozen ravioli with sauce likely from a can. In fact, I think most frozen ravioli I've gotten from grocery stores tastes better than this. What a shame. Steak (€36 for 260g) - It seemed like steak was this place's specialty, so I was hopefully this could redeem it from the ravioli... but I was wrong. For €36, I would have expected a high quality steak, but instead I got a very mediocre, kinda chewy steak that was of no higher quality than the cuts that I can buy from the grocery store. The owner is American (maybe with Italian heritage), but I still expected better from a place like this with the popularity and reviews that I saw. The interior of the restaurant is cozy without many tables (hence the line to get in). Bottom line is I think you are better off finding a different place to eat in Cinque Terre / Riomaggiore with actual good quality authentic Italian food.

Riomaggiore has very few high-quality dining options, which is why I chose this place based on the…read morerelatively decent reviews. If I could give it a negative five-star rating, I would. I ordered a burger and beef ravioli ragu, and I have to say, the only reason this restaurant gets any business is because there are only five restaurants open in the area. They DO NOT serve fresh pasta. I asked the owner, who is from New Jersey, if the pasta was made in-house, and she told me it was "outsourced." She said the information was included in the menu but I did not see that. I personally watched the "chef" pour frozen pasta into the pot. To make matters worse, I was expecting pasta with actual meat sauce but was served plain red sauce that seemed like it came from a can. Dining here was a deeply disappointing experience. I would recommend not being fooled by their reviews and just choosing a place that has fresh food. The owner is also extremely cold and rude. There are hidden charges so beware. Make sure to ask about the food you are ordering and any hidden fees if you do choose to dine here.

Tiny, but unassuming spot in Riomaggiore, Italy. Their cocktail menu is extensive for a place that…read moreonly has 14 seats or so. The food is very good as well.

Very cool atmosphere and delicious food!! It was our first night here and we were just wandering…read morearound when we found this place. We got the house red wine, the three of a kind bruscetta, cheese and cold cuts plate, and the anchovies plate, and everything was so tasty! We were especially surprised about the anchovies, as neither of us likes them, but we liked these so much we got more. Most notably, the owner (and bar tender, and chef) was incredibly fun to talk to! He recommended really good things and kept us company. The breakfast menu also looks great, so we'll definitely be back.

I was surprised to see such bad review for this place…read more We had excellent service and staffs were very friendly. Ordered glass of the local wine, pasta with clam and one other dish with fish. Food was outstanding.. One of the best pasta with clam I've ever had.. I would definitely go back again and price was very reasonable.

I went to Bar Centrale twice during my stay in Riomaggiore. Last night (10/21/2024) during my…read moresecond visit there the owner's brother in law, who I had never met before (Fiorenzo, picture included), asked to join me at my table because I was traveling alone. He was very drunk, but the beginning of the conversation was friendly. He listed off the multiple restaurants his family owned in the village. About 10 minutes into the conversation he started attempting to feed me and hug me, making vulgar comments to me and offering me sex, so I told him he was making me uncomfortable. He became angry and left. I attempted to pay inside and the waiter told me the bill had already been taken care of. At this point Fiorenzo returned and started shouting at me that he never said anything inappropriate to me, he does not want me or need me for sex. A tourist couple who had seen and heard the entire exchange offered to walk me back to my room, which was not in the central part of town. We realized Fiorenzo was following us. He began yelling that I had to come back and pay, he does not appreciate me telling people bad things about him because he is a good man. I began crying out of fear and was in a complete panic. The tourist couple ran Fiorenzo off. I returned to the restaurant offering to pay again. I explained the circumstance to the owner and employees, asking them to please help me. They simply stared at me while I cried, then allowed Fiorenzo to hover over me and whisper into my ear, "you won this time, but there is something deeply sick inside of you that we must fix." I ran from him and finally the owner states he will take care of it, then calls a family member. I was able to make it to my room safely while the tourists made sure he did not follow me again. Within an hour I could see Fiorenzo from my balcony, circling the area he had last followed me to. Clearly the owner and family took care of nothing. I wish I had called police, but now I can at least share this warning with other visitors of the Cinque Terre. Do not engage with this man in the picture, and if you choose to visit Bar Centrale or the adjoining restaurants, be aware of the management you're supporting. Many other reviews have mentioned issues with the owner. I've even found reviews stating the owner ignored women reporting that a waiter groped them. Locals in town were able to identify Fiorenzo for me and provide a picture, and they did not seem surprised by his actions. The experience that occurred at Bar Centrale last night was extremely scary and I believe it would have become dangerous if these tourists had not stepped in to help. The owner simply watched and allowed it all to happen.

I will recommend this place until I am out of breath. Every dish so thought out and delicate. I…read morecan't wait to come back and I hope this place sticks around because, damn, what an experience.

We went here following a recommendation from a fellow American traveler. What an absolute waste of…read moretime and a meal in beautiful Cinque Terre. $60 USD pre fixe menu with $20 USD wine paring left us unsatisfied and thirsty. Courses come very far apart, aren't warm, food is meh at best, and the bill couldn't come soon enough. Service and environment were very nice.

A very nice and small place for burgers. It has its own character and charm and the staff will make…read moreyou feel quite welcome. The burgers are big enough and tasty!

Surprising to find an upscale American type of burger bar, complete with American music. I had the…read more212 burger and it was delicious...complete with French fries. The barbecue sauce was perfect.

This little dive makes a yummy sandwich. We popped in for a snack and to avoid the rain. We had two…read more#19s and some drinks. The sandwiches were delicious with perfectly cooked bread. Service was slow but we weren't in a rush and they were packed. There was a one stall bathroom that got a lot of use, so we staggered our turns based on the line. Music was fun. Sports were on tv. Sandwich names were funny. I'd recommend this place for sure.

We stopped in here serval times for a beer and the ambiance. Everyone was friendly, great service…read moreand overall fun times! We happened to come in one night when a local soccer game came on. The place was packed but they managed to squeeze us in, and it was one of the better experiences we had during our whole trip. Being a part of such authentic culture was just so much fun! Unfortunately, we did not eat here but I would definitely go back and give it a try!

This place is so cute and definitely American influenced. It's about a ten minute walk away from…read morethe leaning tower of Pisa. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating here. Also, a huge selection of baked goods, drinks, and breakfast. We were craving for an American style breakfast and this place definitely satisfied that! We ordered an ice coffee latte, chai latte, breakfast bagel, scrambled eggs and pancakes with fruit. The chai latte was just right in sweetness and had a strong tea flavor. The breakfast bagel included a sunny side egg, bacon, and avocado - which my boyfriend really enjoyed. The pancakes came with mixed berries and banana. Everything here was delicious and does not feel heavy on the stomach. And the portion sizes are just enough to fill you up.

Cortado was really good. It is a bit reminiscent of an LA cafe maybe in silver lake or something…read more There is matcha as well which is nice but not alternative milks really or maybe I didn't see. The chia seed bowl was pretty good but not the most special but if you're looking for healthy then it's a good option. Lots of young people as well it's pretty popular on the weekends!

I was coming to La Spezia on a vacation with my wife and saw that the town has a brewery. I am so…read moreglad I stopped in on this trip. He has a small time frame when he is available because he does beer festivals on the weekends. You can stop in and grab a beer when he is open. The owner/brewer is so nice and genuine. He has 4 beers currently. I have tried the IPA (Moby Dick) it has hints of pine and grapefruit....one of my top 3 favorite beers now.

July 21/2022: Dinner with Torsten & Manuela…read more This was designed to be a typical American Roadhouse & it almost hits the mark for authenticity. Something is missing but I'm not sure what precisely it is. The food was good/very good but certainly not to American BBQ standards. The flavour just wasn't there. The portion size was very competitive however. I had the meat sampler. It had steak, chicken, pork & sausage. All tasted good to very good to me. I also ordered a fully loaded potato which they nailed in flavour. One thing I really liked was the decor. They had some of the lighting on meat hooks in the dining area! This is a do-over for sure.

Great food and great service!!! Brian was very nice and…read morequick! The "American" food was way better than in popular American food restaurants in NY.

Great restaurant! Food and wait staff were excellent. This restaurant enhanced our Cinque Terrre…read moreexperience!

More of a nicer resturant to dine in and if you get an outside seat it has a glimpse of the harbor…read more The crudo platter and fish of the day were quite excellent.