Our visit to Nessun Dorma for their pesto-making class ended up being the highlight of our entire…read moretrip to Cinque Terre. We came in not knowing what to expect--whether it would feel overly touristy or genuinely authentic--but it exceeded every expectation. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel incredibly welcome, especially traveling with our young daughter. The class itself was both fun and informative. The owner took the time to explain the history and importance of each fresh ingredient, which made the experience feel meaningful rather than just a cooking demo. What really set this apart was the atmosphere. It was interactive, relaxed, and genuinely joyful--we even found ourselves dancing with our daughter by the end. Enjoying freshly made pesto and burrata while overlooking one of the most stunning views in Cinque Terre made it unforgettable. A special thank you to Michael, who went above and beyond--answering all our questions and sharing great local recommendations, especially for swimming spots. If you're visiting Manarola, this is an absolute must-do experience.

We visited about two months ago and I'm just getting around to writing the review…read more Nessun Dorma is one of those places that hits you the second you walk in. The view alone is insane -- straight-up postcard-level Manarola cliffs and pastel houses glowing in the sun. And then there's the owner, whose energy could power half of Cinque Terre. He literally won this failing spot in a contest and turned it into a full-on experience. Locals may not love that he's a southerner who made it big, but honestly? He's built something incredible. The pesto class is a highlight. You learn exactly where every ingredient comes from, and you realize how tiny an amount of that super-strong garlic you actually need. And smashing basil by hand in a mortar and pestle? Way better than a blender -- you can taste the difference. After class, you're absolutely not leaving hungry. They load you up with wine and a charcuterie board that's basically a meal. And yes -- at some point, you will dance. It's just that kind of place. And the sign you pass on the way in? "Today is a good day to be happy." At Nessun Dorma, it really is.

Small bistro style pasta place. We had the trofie pasta with pesto which was super fresh and tasty…read more The place also serves coffee. There's no bathroom, but there are several options nearby.

Yum! Great desserts! We had the taramisu and the lemon cake and both were delicious.read more

What a beautiful place to relax and enjoy dinner on their patio. Our meals were delish and the…read moreportions were generous. While vacationing here I'd say it was yummy enough to return. Friendly staff.

Really great little wine place, amazing terrace and ambiance and some free appetizers, wonderful…read morewine, good place to rest after a long hike. Really affordable prices

Great panoramic view with less tourist traffic, grab a mini bottle of wine & enjoy the view.read more

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.

This restaurant has such a charming little look and it is tucked up on the hill out of the way,…read morejust past the train station. The view here is amazing! Almost certainly the best you'll get in Riomaggiore while eating. There are 10 tables on the rail with a perfect view to the sea. The sad news is that they don't do reservations anymore so planners don't get a leg up on setting a table aside. The service here was sub-par, but the server was very nice. We started with the cheese plate and some moscato. I didn't like a couple of the cheeses but the wine was great. For dinner, I ended up with the classic lasagna and I thought it was just ho hum. I got to try some of my daughter's pesto and that I found to be better than the lasagna.

I came here to enjoy drinks at sunset! The view was gorgeous and the wine was great…read more We enjoyed the white wine tasting which had local wines to the region. They also served olives and focaccia bread. I took off a star because the service structure was confusing to us. There was a sign at the table to order at the bar but then when we went to order at the bar we were told to wait for our server. The server only came around occasionally so service was very slow. This was still however a 4 star review because even with slow service, these views at sunset are hard to beat! This was also a convenient location just up the stairs from the train station.

Beware. My wife and I came here for a quick snack to share after a swim and had a horrible…read moreexperience. We ordered wine, water, some bruschetta and what turned out to be microwaved lasagne. First she brought us our water and after we saw her leave the restaurant. We didn't pay any attention to it until we noticed her return holding a plastic bag. Now we got a little curious and sure enough she pulled out a frozen lasagna and put it in the microwave. At this point the only thing they brought us was a bottle of water so I immediately went to the counter and said no thank you to the food. I refuse to pay for something they are simply microwaving. Cinque Terre is a once in a lifetime experience for most, I can eat a frozen lasagna anytime. Our water was €2.50. My change only added to about €1.90 so I attempted to give him a €5 to pay for the water and he refused to give me change. He even threatened to call the police. After having to argue with him for awhile and him refusing to give me my change I decided to grab another water for the €2.50 and left.

One of many options to grab a drink and a quick bite in Manarola. We stopped by to relax for a bit…read moreand grab a drink. There's both indoor and outdoor seating. During the afternoon, they'll have someone playing guitar right outside while at night, he'll be playing indoors, where Cantina dello Zio Bramante is probably one of two places open late at night. My friend had a Spritz while I opted for the house wine. Spritz seemed alright, but the wine left a little bit to be desired in that it was probably the least favorite house wine I had in Italy. I didn't have any issue with service, but if you know how to say spritz, vino rosso, and il conto (check) and can point to the menu, you should be fine.

Cute little bar. We passed by this place our first night in Cinque Terre and it was packed, so we…read moredecided to stop by the next night for a drink. They brought out little snack with our drink. The snacks were great and the drinks were good

I stayed in one of the apartments above, so had a chance to try Aristide a couple of times during…read moremy trip to Cinque Terre. I had the chocolate croissants and also a side of eggs. I thought the food was good. I enjoyed their freshly-squeezed orange juice. The outdoor seating is a bit cramped, but it's still pretty cool watching all the tourists walk by and looking in awe of beautiful Manarola.

Our BnB was right next to this restaurant and this was our go-to place to grab breakfast every day…read morethat we were in Manarola. They have a ton of breakfast options like cornettos, lattes, eggs and pancakes. Their pistachio pancakes and chia pudding will make you salivate. Both came with fresh high quality berries. I love that their portion sizes for the pancakes are on the smaller side unlike the US. I also enjoyed their hot chocolate with a side of espresso (my favorite combination where mocha is unavailable lol). We also came in the evening once and seemed like it is a popular place to get an aperitif. Service is a bit slow but 10/10 would recommend.