Recommended by an aficionado, and with reason. He suggested: don't get swayed by the other…read morevariants, go for the classic focaccia ligure and you'll be a happy camper. Indeed. But then, hey, we were there and we tried many other carb-infused goodies. I enjoyed the potato and ham quiche (not sure what the name was), but I have to agree with my friend, the focaccia is good enough as it is. I didn't find the sweets as appetizing, but I haven't tried them, so I can't comment on that. They'll give you a hard time if you try paying with a credit card, for alleged "accounting issues". Yea, right...

This place has the absolute best focaccia in town. The specialty of the region is cheese focaccia…read more Have them heat it up for you. Their onion focaccia is great, too. These items cost next to nothing.

Went to Portofino for the afternoon. Been here before, but haven't visited this bakery…read more Needed some souvenirs (the edible kind) to bring home and this bakery had some good looking products on display. Ended up buying some Amaretti, spice mix and some anchovies in oil with chili. Prices were a bit on the higher end, but hey, it's Portofino. Quality-wise all products were really nice, of course we got some for ourselves as well. Amaretti were nice, good flavour. The spice mix is very useful for cooking some good pasta and the anchovies are nice for some charcuterie plates. Good stuff if you're into anchovies like us. Enjoyed our shopping here and walked away happy.

Super convenient location in central Portofino and the perfect spot to load up on cheap lunch/snack…read moreitems. They have foccacias, pizzas, gorgeous breads, and a slew of pastries and cookies. The merengue in particular were stellar. These guys have been in business since 1911 and you can see why with every bite. While you can say this about many Italian bakeries; Canale is better than any typical US bakery, that's for sure. I hate being so deprived back home!

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.

A wonderful bakery in the heart of Sestri Levante! The focaccia is fresh, flavorful, and some of…read morethe best we had in Liguria. The pastries are equally delicious, and the staff is warm, welcoming, and happy to help. Everything is made with care, and you can really taste the tradition. A must-stop whether you're looking for breakfast, a quick lunch, or something sweet!