Great ambiance & service. Good food reasonably priced. Pleasant place to start the day or people…read morewatch!

Amazing location with outdoor seating that overlooks the port. Perfect place to grab a drink while…read morewatching the sunset and people watching. I have not had their food besides their croissant and espresso, both of which were great.

If you're looking for a cool refreshing drink on a hot day, I would definitely recommend stopping…read moreby this café in Portofino Italy and having a "La Splendida" Limonata. Its flavor resembles that of lemonade, which one would have in the states but has a tangier flavor which, I found very appealing. The menu is a nice size and offers plenty of food options to choose from. The background scenery of the beautifully designed architectural buildings makes for an enjoyable and relaxing atmosphere while dining at the café. I'll definitely be back.

For 7€, you can have a plate + glass of wine + cafe!! And on…read moretop of that, the food is good!!

Skipper is a popular place on the waterfront that's located smack in the middle of Santa Margherita…read moreLigure's marina. It sports a barge that floats on the water and provides additional seating along with a world-class view of the marina. Tip: They start serving dinner at 7pm. Reservations are strongly advised as it gets crazy busy during peak meal times. Skipper is an ideal place to watch a sunset, do a little people watching and enjoy either dinner or an apertivo. Their menu selection is surprisingly broad, the wait staff is friendly and accomodating, and they even provide free WiFi for those clients who can't quite bring themselves to totally kick back and go with the flow :-) We enjoyed the food here so much we actually made a point of having a 2nd dinner here before leaving Santa Margherita Ligure. Everything is they serve is exceptional but I particularly enjoyed their seafood pasta - highly recommended!

Shortly after arriving in Santa Margherita Ligure, I decided to venture out for dinner. Ristorante…read moreSkipper was recommended by my hotel and it didn't disappoint. Upon arrival, the owner offered the best seat on the boat (pontoon boat) which was docked right across from the restaurant. However it afforded great views of the town and harbor. For my appetizer, I had the warm octopus and potato salad and it was wonderful. The octopus was tender and nicely prepared. For my main, I had the seafood pasta. The pasta was of course prepared al dente and the clams, mussels, shrimp and langostino were all fresh and perfectly prepared. To accompany the meal I had a great bottle of prosecco. Throughout the entire meal the service was nothing short of exceptional. The entire staff was attentive and ensured the wine glass was always full. I would certainly return on a future visit to S.M. Ligure.

Da Laura was a cute pit stop while visiting the area. Our friends told us about it to try the pesto…read morelasagna. The food was all good. We got the pesto dish and the mixed seafood appetizer. Portions were small, so we ended up ordering more than we would typically for our group. It's kinda a tourist trap, but one that isn't totally awful. Location is tucked away. Serene ambiance but not much of a view. Service was quick and attentive. They take a lot of pride in the work, we didn't start eating right away and the owner came and encourage us to start eating because it would be good if it was cold - I was waiting for my wife to return from the WC before commencing.

Anyone giving this spot anything but 5 stars has lost their mind. we have been going here several…read moretimes in the past several years, and the food and service are A+Always take their recommendations! But, everything I have ever tried is amazing