I have no idea what's up with this place. The reviews were all from years ago, so I wasn't sure it…read morestill existed. We walked over around 8:30 AM and found that it was still there, but it was closed and had a sign that said they opened at 9:00 AM. We walked by again around 9:15 AM and the place was still closed, completely dark, and with no signs of activity. I figured the business had gone away. We found baked goods elsewhere and went on with our day. Later that afternoon we happened to pass by again, and the store was open with a small selection of cannoli and some other sweets. So it seems like in its current state, this is a mid-afternoon bakery of confections. Or something. If you want bread, go to Crai.

Delicious fresh pastries and bread tucked in a cute alleyway in Monterosso. Service is friendly as…read morewell. The older lady behind the counter noticed my daughter couldn't figure out what she wanted and so she made some recommendations for us and gave her a piece of focaccia bread that she enjoyed on the house. I also noticed local cafes get their bread from this bakery. Highly recommend.

We didn't eat so I can't address that. Service is quick and friendly. Covered outdoor seating on…read morethe sidewalks. People watch or waste time. In our case, we were waiting for our laundry to finish near by.

It was drizzling out with thunder claps echoing and reverberating through the archways and alleys…read moreof Monterosso. This pasticceria is a hidden gem underneath an awning of grapes. The cappuccino, fresh squeezed OJ and smoothies were perfetto. The avocado toast with egg melded beautifully with buttery undertones and specks of pistachio for texture. A small side insalata was bright and tasty. The pancakes with Nutella and berries were dense but well conceived and satisfying.

Focaccia is one of the local specialities of Cinque Terre, so we definitely planned to indulge in…read moresome when visiting. Panificio Rosi is a small shop in Riomaggiore that specializes in focaccia. While we stayed in Manarola, it was a short 10 min train ride from that town and we had planned to hike back to Manarola via the Via dell'Amore. Since it was an early morning we were the first customers, so they had plenty of fresh focaccia ready to eat. They have a large variety of focaccia with toppings to choose from, I picked the pesto and tomato focaccia and it was delicious! I would definitely recommend giving this shop a try for focaccia.

4.5 stars If you think focaccia is a plain, boring…read moreflatbread, then think again! The varieties at Panificio Rosi include everything from focaccia with rosemary, anchovies, mushrooms, potatoes, onions, and even chocolate! My pick was the focaccia with artichokes, pesto, and stracchino cheese, and eating this was a revelation. The bread itself was perfectly crusty on the outside, and soft and pleasantly crumbly on the inside. The artichokes added a surprising textural contrast, and the creamy stracchino cheese and the herbaceous basil pesto added great flavor to every bite! I also tried the focaccia with anchovies and capers, and while this version was on the salty side, it was full of umami goodness. All the breads here were sold by weight, and the friendly server heated up our focaccia before we enjoyed this delicious snack!

The food was amazing my husband got the burger (delicioso) and I had the eggplant and peppers…read morefocaccia. They were both served with potatoes. Yum!. We were able to eat outside in the shade the temps were perfect!

DO NOT GO HERE. Incredibly rude and unprofessional staff both behind the bar and at the tables…read more Focaccia is bad. Go to Il Massimo della Foccacia instead which is amazing. This restaurant's staff turned their backs on us when we asked to pay the cover charge so that we could pay for the table we were at, after we'd already purchased 20 euros worth of food. They said no, and asked us and our small children to leave, and turned their backs on us. It was an extremely hot day. Another guest who was in line behind us was so astounded by their behavior that he came outside to apologize to us for what he had just witnessed. All of those staff would be immediately fired for their behavior if that had happened in England, the United States, Canada, or many other places. DO NOT GO HERE, SPREAD THE WORD.

This was where we preferred our breakfast cornetti e cappuccini. We tried several of the cornetti,…read moreand all were tasty. I especially enjoyed the apricot marmalade and pistachio paste ones. The ambience was welcoming, with seating inside and outside, and a big display of available pastries. The line gets a little long in the 9 o'clock hour, so get there earlier to miss the line and get seating. I wish we could have tried more things later in the day such as the focaccia sandwiches and tortas, but we also wanted to try other places. Next time!

The cappuccino and cake were perfect. The cake that the bakery is known for is more of a chocolate…read morepie. Honestly that's not the best description of it. The crust is flaky, light and the filling has a great flavor too. It's not too sweet with the subtle blend of light sweetness it is completely luscious. There was a line out the door and I'm so glad I was in it!

Ok if you have been to Fill in the blank boardwalk....Santa Cruz, Atlantic city, Coney…read moreIsland.....Monterosso will feel like that except more Italian is spoken There are some legit places on the Boardwalk and Mossimo Focaccia is one if them Lovely various Foccacia with all kinds of things mixed. Cookies and pies All good

This focaccia bread was the best that I've had while being in Italy! We got the pesto and cream…read morecheese focaccia bread and they were delicious and reasonably priced. Service was quick and the staff were super, wish I could go again!!

Adding for a more recent update. As everyone stated food is overall good. Focaccia is delicious,…read morestaff is rude if you are not local/italian. I purchased 50€ of food and went to sit down with our group of 5 and they yelled at us to get out/leave. This is day 1 of vacation and we will not be back. Very unfortunate. Be kind!

If you are an American or a tourist from a different country, do not waste your time in this place…read more The service is terrible and they will not serve you unless you ask multiple times. They serve Italians first and then serve tourists with an attitude. We saw a group of tourists who wanted to sit together and they were not Italian and this place wouldn't move the tables together. They are rigid and inflexible. We were surprised since Monterroso is filled with tourists and this has not been our experience at other restaurants and places we have eaten at. Don't waste your time, save your money and put it to good use at other places that are very welcoming of Americans and tourists.

We stopped by here for a quick bite before our day started. Might've opened at 9:30 AM, but this is…read morea must. We had the gentleman make us focaccia bread with pesto and fresh mozzarella and literally we are still talking about it Simply delish - unfortunately I didn't get a picture because we ate it too quickly

Looks like while the location is the same, the signage/exterior of this place has changed ever so…read moreslightly over the years. Went to this location this past summer and the name is similar but not quite the same as what I've seen in other people's experiences. With multiple low ratings, I wouldn't usually go to a location like this. However, Manarola is a small village, and I was looking for some quick breakfast food. With this being one of the only places open early enough before my train, I no choice but to give it a shot. Honestly, I thought the flavors were pretty good. I wanted something bread-y to fill me up and this did a decent job. The staff was polite and quick with getting me what I wanted. However, the problem with their focaccia is that it's soggy. Took it to go but ate it right outside of the building (ended up getting multiple types as well, so this isn't limited to one variety) so I don't think it's a problem with the packaging. Overall, a very meh experience. I would have went elsewhere if there were more options and less of a time crunch. If you're in a similar situation I was in, you're not going to feel bad about stopping by here, but that's only because you're looking for sustenance rather than amazing Italian food.

Lovely old fashioned pasticciera right in the heart of Levanto. I'm told its the oldest bakery in…read moretown and the antique interior supports the claim. Beautiful selection of fresh pastries, cookies, cakes, and treats both for breakfast and for take away. They offer a full selection of espresso and coffee however you take it, along with fresh-squeezed orange juice, and bottles of water. There are tables inside and outside though no table service or table charge. Bussing tables is a bit of a toss-up here as staff are usually busy helping customers. I'm inclined to pick up after others, especially when traveling abroad, but bringing the dishes up to the counter just seems to slow down the pace of business. If you're feeling guilty about your own mess or someone else's, I'd recommend just straightening up the table as best you can, but leaving the dishes to the professionals. Cappuccino and a cornetto (croissant) cioccolato: €2.5