We had a chat with someone at visitor info who said the Piazza Delle Erbe was the best place for an…read moreaperitivo... but when we walked through the square at that time, it was pretty quiet. We were a bit too early, clearly. We had a drink somewhere else, then made our way through the square and it was packed. We chose Bar Berto randomly, mainly because it was busy and yet had one nice table free near where we could watch all the passers-by. I think this place is known for its beers, but we were doing campari spritzes and stuck with it as we perused the menu. We ordered a mozzarella di bufala appetizer and each had a pasta. Mine was the Genovese specialty - Trofie Pasta Genovese - and my dining companion ordered a ravioli dish. Both were excellent, but the Trofie was a revelation. Just drowning in the basil pesto and the pasta pieces were so unique and the texture so perfect. We loved our meal and the service was excellent. We were helped by two different young women who seemed like international students or travelers - seemed like English was their first language. So glad we chose to luxuriate on the square - it was fun to people watch and be in such a lively place for a few hours.

Reasonably priced, good wine and beer. Great "happy hour". Pizza is delicious. Highly recommend…read morethe Genova pesto focaccia al fromaggi - so good!

The taste is not impressive. Too much sauce and The bread is very soggy. Good customer service.read more

We were in Rapallo for 5 days and decided Tossini was the place to go for morning pastries and…read morecappuccinos! The staff was super friendly and helpful. Great wifi and they didn't rush us when we lingered for over an hour. Not only did they have the more traditional breakfast fare, they also had daily specials, such as Minestrone, Gnocci alla Romana, pizzas and more. Highly recommended. NOTE: There is a much smaller version on a side street. This review is for the large Tossini located about a block from the city square.

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.

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.

Il miglior posto dove poter fare colazione, spuntino ed aperitivo…read more Grande scelta di birre; da provare la birra bianca di Bruxelles. Il tutto servito a suon di musica ed accompagnato dalla proverbiale simpatia di Cristiana. Collegato al bar c'è il Gazebo dove trovi tanti oggetti divertenti e dove puoi prenotarti per il concerto che ti piace. Se passi da Sestri e non visiti il Cafe de la Place ti perdi qualcosa. The best place where you can taste your breakfast, brunch and aperitif. Lot of biers; suggested the Blanche de Bruxelles. All is served with fine music and with the great shine of Cristiana. Nearby there is the Gazebo, full of funny objects and where you can reserve your preferred music concert. If you are going in Sestri and don't plan to visit Cafe de la Place you miss something.

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.

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!

Stop and grab a lemon icee on your hike! Pro tip add vodka!! Beautiful view from the shop window.read more

This place is literally an oasis!!…read more When visiting Cinque Terre, you have the option of taking a train across all five of the villages. Each village is about 5 minutes apart, which makes for a fun day village hopping! However, there's one commute that I recommend you skip the train and take a hike ;) This is the hike from Corniglia (3rd village) to Vernazza (4th village). You can start from either village, but the pathway is more scenic from Corniglia to Vernazza. Now, why am I saying all this? I say this because Il Gabbiano is located at the middle point between the hike! The hike itself is not that challenging, but depending on the temperature, you will break a sweat! We went in early September and it was still hot! (80F). There's also a very chill cat that lives by the store - he/she might be the owner, so be sure to give the cat a pet as a sign of respect and gratitude. The store has a variety of different fruit, all freshly squeezed! I got the watermelon juice - it was a bit expensive tho, but I guess when you're the only store on a hike, you could charge whatever you want! It's worth it. They have a beautiful outdoor sitting area on top of the hill. Enjoy your drinks while basking in the views. Bonus: along the hike, you'll run into countless olive trees, lime trees, and even wild fig trees! I grabbed one fig off the tree and it was so sweet!