We spent about a week in Lavagna, and this is the only true supermarket I ever saw. It's really…read moresmall and the aisles are narrow, but they carry just about everything you could need from basics like dairy, bread, and meat, to toiletries, laundry soap, and alcohol. They also have a really top notch deli in the back which has world class prosciutto, speck, salami, the whole nine yards as well as a great assortment of cheeses. I love how Italians get top quality cured meats and fresh cheeses in every rinky dinky store but we Americans can usually only get Boars Head at best. Lucky bastards. Five stars for food shopping in Lavagna.

Came here to shop a few times during our 8-night stay in town. We've known the shop from other…read morevisits before. It's a mid-sized shop with everything you might need. Good wine selection, fruits and veggies. Also fresh fish, seafood and meat counter. We bought some nice Bottarga, lots of canned tuna and anchovies. Seafood broth. Fresh chicken and beef. Veggies and salad. Some milk and soda. Also needed a cookie box - and found it here. Quality was good, prices are fair. You pay at the cashier (cash or card) or you can you the convenient self-checkout. Accepts even small coins or also cards. The shop might look a bit dark and dated inside, but it was a good shopping experience and we've found everything we've needed.

Just a regular grocery with long lines. When I found my 150 ml of "Anna" water that tasted like…read moreDasani or Aquafina, I was so relieved. It's the one with the baby in the circle if you happen to be a water snob like me. It's a challenge to find decent tasting bottled water throughout Italy. So much of the bottled water tastes odd, even if the tap water is fine to drink. I was told by a reliable American that the best water thus far had been in Firenze, and the worst was in Venezia. At any rate, it's better than SoCal water which I won't touch. I can't help it that I was always spoiled with good water my whole life! Anyway, they had tons of my water here, all for--get this--30 cents for a big bottle. No wonder the Italians complain about the prices of our drinks! That's how they should be priced. I didn't even get a chance to check out the wine and cheese but I was happy. The self serve check out was faster than SoCal, too which is why this has to be a four!

Came here to take out some lunch for a picnic in the nearby park by the sea…read more This place here you can dine-ine or just like us take-away your food. There is a nice selection of many kinds of food. Be it fish, seafood, meat or vegetarian. Not every option is available daily (or it might sell out), but there's always lots to choose from. We ordered some chicken cotoletta, zucchini, salmon, meatballs and some mixed seafood. Did cost a bit under 30 Euros for everything. Quality was very good, the veggies very delicious. So was the seafood (mussels, squid) and the cotoletta. Meatballs were nice and tender, pork possibly, which we enjoyed. The salmon itself was a standard quality, but it was in a vinegar sauce, and that was an unlikely, but actually fantastic combination. Surely something we'll try back at home. Food-wise and quality-wise there was no issue. A very enjoyable meal. Price-wise it really could be a tad cheaper - compared to other food in town on a similar food-quality level. Almost 30 Euros was a bit on the high end. Besides that a really great experience.

Weird layout. Well stocked . Great cheeses. Good prices. Self checking person very helpful…read more Items in weird places.

Great supermarket, very Whole Foods feel to it. Great to get local produce and snacks without the…read moretourist price-bump.

Caffe' Del Porto is the culinary mare dream you've been waiting for. The Pesto is the best I've…read moreever had with the foglie pasta. We also had the Walnut sauce and tortellini. Incredible lunch. The puplo and potatoes was to die for. We ended with an incredible cappuccino and espresso with a twist. 10 out of 10!!

We ate here three times while we were in Santa Margherita Ligure. It was fabulous!! Food was…read moreexcellent. Service was very fast and friendly. Beautiful view of the harbor from the restaurant's tables, located across the street from the restaurant.

Sapori di pane is a great stop for a brief snack or even lunch with a wide array of focaccia bread…read morepizzas. It's a small hole-in-the-wall that can easily be side stepped, but it's well worth the visit. My boo and I stopped in after meandering through Santa Margherita. We had a hefty breakfast just a few hours before and were feeling a little drained from the hot summer sun. Hence, we decided to grab a quick snack instead of a sit down lunch. Boy, oh boy. We lucked out! This place was deeeeelicious. The focaccia bread was soft and well-seasoned; it was a perfect complement to the marinara and sacchino cheese topping. While there were only a few whole olives atop the pizza, the rich olive flavor came through and blended well with the rest. As a cherry on top, it was only €2.70 for a large rectangular piece! Would highly recommend this cute little place. Other tips: only has one small 2-seater so not great to stay...more of a grab and go. Make sure you grab a ticket from the front entrance- this serves as your place in line. We had to wait 5-7min for our turn.

An excellent choice when in Chiavari. We stopped here a few times during or visit. They have…read morefantastic gelato, a very nice apertif, a lovely menu and cafe items. Inside they also have high quality liquor available for purchase, bakery items and candies.

We were in Chiavari for a few days and went to Caffe Defilla a lot. The location is central. They…read moreare open all day and have all sorts of food. From pastries to lunch, aperitif and light dinner fare. The tables outside are very nice and surrounded by planters and covered by umbrellas. The internet works very well and we needed it. They also have ice creams and sweets and everybody was kind and helpful. The price is right and every time you order they bring you extra things like chocolate or pieces of coconut. One of their pastries is called tartufella and it is a delicious pastry with a nut based chocolate.

Absolutely wonderful shop. I happened to be walking by and was in the mood for something sweet. The…read moreowners were there and were very helpful. I believe that I had a rose candy dipped in dark chocolate which was absolutely wonderful. And that I had multiple dried citrus that were also dipped in dark chocolate. I would highly recommend stopping by as not only is the shop and the candies beautifully displayed but they are delectable and well worth the taste.

Simply the finest confettieri in genoa since 1780 I wish i…read morehad a huge suitcase! I would take it all! Stunning confections handmade to delight your sweet Senses. Candied jellies, rose syrups, jams of the season. Candied pistachios, almonds, pine nuts. Candied liquid fruit drops melt in your mouth and explode with flavor! Like nothing you have ever tasted in your life. You must go here to experience how real confections were once upon made in these modern ages, you will never find anywhere but here GO