I am in love with this place. I saw the owner trick shot some bread from on the tablecloth into the…read morebread basket hella nonchalantly, like nbd. The decor is exactly what I wanted, exactly what I needed. The food was insane. Pasta with clams was literally perfect, mixed grill plate was also perfect. Our WINE holy shit that was perfect. We got a crème brûlée type vibe but it was kind of lemony. Also perfect. Everything was perfect and it just had such a genuine homey vibe. The waiters were so helpful and kind. Soccer match on the tv. Owner working at his bigass computer. Nice indistinct chatter. Genuinely the perfect dinner.

If you happen to find your way to one of the most beautiful seaside towns in Italy, do not miss…read morethis dining experience. I have now been twice while passing through on business. Benjamin (the owner) is quite a lively character, very welcoming, funny, and knowledgable about food and wine. Seafood is the obvious specialty and the variety is amazing. Hopefully you have a group large enough to try the antipasti sampler. The choices are too numerous to list or even remember. Some I recall, are stuffed mussels, swordfish carpaccio, baby octopus, anchovies in lemon, etc. The pasta courses we had on our most recent visit were squid ink ravioli stuffed with fish and sea urchin spaghetti (one of my most memorable pasta dishes EVER). They grill fish perfectly for second courses. I have no idea what else is on the menu as Benjamin simply asked if we liked this or that and away the evening went. I will return whenever I can!

If there was a way to describe perfection this would be it. A 3 star Michelin restaurant in the…read morehills of Pontremoli - the restaurant patio sits overlooking a tranquil lush green back overlooking the hills. The service was astounding. The wine list featured local wines as well for the diner who enjoys experiencing local wines... and the food! OMG. the Variety! The locality! The flavor and love put into their dishes! I had the greatest Steak in MY LIFE there! It was like eating Irish butter with a grilled steak exterior with a slight crunch from flaked salt.... it was so tender, so flavorful.... I highly recommend this restaurant... and I suggest staying at their hotel as well, so you can stroll across the yard to the restaurant and stroll back so that the experience of dinner is not broken by getting in your car..... This place is magical.

The atmosphere (namely the view) gets 10 stars. You have one of the best views of the sunset,…read morewater, and sunset in Riomaggiore. Note, from town ground level, it is a climb - 225 steps to the restaurant. The food was great, we had the spaghetti alla mari and lasagna al ragu, plus a limoncello and a local sweet wine, Sciacchetrà, which reminded us of a port but less sweet. The service was fantastic - our waitress was friendly and checked in with us occasionally which was perfect. We didn't have reservations but they kindly sat us at a table with an amazing view.

(Spring Italy Trip 2025) Remember when Frodo and Sam had to…read moreclimb the stairs of Cirith Ungol? Quite similar. I've heard about "earning your meal" by doing a workout but this was a bit extreme. First, just trying to find the bottom of the stairway was a task as every map app we used brought us to a dead end including literally a break in a wall where the tide was rolling in. So we used the Force. The Force worked. At least right up to the point where we found ourselves behind the restaurant supplier who, and I AM NOT MAKING THIS UP, is using a motorized push cart with TANK tracks to bring produce, meat, drinks etc, from the bottom to the restaurant. The good news was it forced us to slow down to catch our breath. The bad news is it forced us to slow down and catch our breath. Reminded me when I'm at the gym and I'm silently cursing my trainer to hurry the F-up and get this session over with. You come to Cinque Terre and you definitely want to combine some great food with some great views. Ristorante La Torre hits both of those at a price. That price was a "I'm lost" and "I'm going to die on this path" hike up winding stairs wondering if the restaurant is ever going to appear. But its worth it. The view of Vernazza and the neighboring towns and of course the glistening Ligurian Sea are just breathtaking. There is inside dining but thankfully the weather permitted us to sit on their multilevel patio. We did opt for some shade because by the time we got up there it was a little bit of sun and my buttery body was melting. I really could have used some wine but I was dehydrated enough so skip. Service was surprisingly attentive, perhaps a nod to understanding the American tourist. Is this a touristy place? For the quality of service and food I want to say no. It has been my experience that a tourist trap sacrifices one or both. Yes I was sweaty and wondering how much will a hospital stay in Italy cost me but this was a great visit. Food: sadly, no gnocchi (which is what I zeroed in on first) related dishes that day. Maybe the ingredients were stuck in the bottom of the hill. I'd normally dock off some love but given I literally witnessed the effort to get supplies I'm not going to complain for a shortage of a dish. Fritto misto : great lightly fried batter on sardines, calamari, shrimp. Spaghetti alla Mari (seafood spaghetti): perfectly cooked pasta with generous amount of shrimp, langostino, calamari in a simple olive oil and garlic sauce. Tagliolino all' Aragostella (taglino with lobster): again perfect al dente pasta in a pomodoro sauce Pasta (forget which style substituted for said absent gnocchi) in pesto. Simple and comforting. All the food was super fresh and tasty Oh and downhill was easy.

Great breakfast food. Friendly owner and staff. Delicious fresh juice. Amazing bacon and eggs. Yum!read more

We were only in Vernazza for 2 days, but visited Il Pirata multiple times. The main guy running the…read morecafe is very chatty and runs the pastry side of the business, while his brother apparently runs the rest of the food menu. Everything we tried was delicious, and appealed to me more than the super-touristy spots further down the road (though obviously most of the clientele here are also tourists). Prices seemed reasonable for the amount/quantity of food. Most importantly, Il Parata sells toilet paper, which proved hard to come by in Vernazza. Be sure to arrive before 5pm if you want food (outside of cannolis, which were available later).

Great restaurant. Make a point to find this gem, it is kind of hidden. They use seasonal fresh…read moreingredients, Borgotaro is known for mushrooms, and Vecchio Borgo pays homage to those delightful fungi in various ways. Christiano runs the house, he is charismatic, fun, and a joker. Francesca runs the kitchen with attention and care. Ask about specials, she will explain, and excitedly (but also kind of bashfully) recommend what is really good that day (also, her English is very good if you need help ordering). Everything is good, so, get what you like. Our party of six shared everything we ordered. 3 appetizers, 2 main dishes at 3 portions of each, 4 desserts, rosato wine, limoncello, and coffee. If you really like tiramisu, get it here. If you really like mushrooms, get whatever the special is, with mushrooms. I had tagliatella with seasonal mushrooms But, I w, and it may have ruined me for other mushroom dishes. Highlights for me: bread bites with truffles and sauce, the only polenta I have ever liked, (I don't even like polenta, but I liked THIS polenta), and the tiramisu (it was heavenly). We finished with a walk around the small town, and a drive through the countryside. It is a cute small country town, but the reason to make Borgotaro a stop on your trip to Italy... Vecchio Borgo hands down.

Went here based on good recommendations on Yelp. Cosy little inside space. My husbands pesto pasta…read morewas very good but could have used some chicken or shrimp in it. My spaghetti with mussels and clams was just ok. It was kind of dry and the clams weren't opened and were tiny. I would try it again but not order the spaghetti with clams and mussels.

This is a really tiny place with maybe six tables? It's nice to sit outside as they have shade and…read moreyou can people watch. The menu offers a lot of seafood, with swordfish being the special of the day. Being in Liguria, I chose to order the trofie al pesto. We also got the pesto lasagna. So so simple, but so incredible!

My husband, my parents and I were visiting from the states. Found the restaurant on yelp. We were…read moregreeted by the one of the brothers and the our her helped to serve us. Food was fast and amazing. Family owned atmosphere was a lot of fun and they made sure that we were fed well!!

Top notch seafood and service. We highly recommend and would definately return if we are fortunate…read moreto be in the area.

Possibly one of the best restaurants in all of Europe. They should have at least one Michelin star…read moreif not more. You really cannot go wrong but let the wonderful boss Andrea guide you through the menu options and specials. Gorgeous outdoor seating. Incredible service. Mind blowing menu

Taking a nice stroll to decide what's for dinner in Levanto? Give Le Clarisse a try. The restaurant…read moreis clean, well decorated, and romantic. The staff was warm and inviting since the second we walked in. The overall ambience was entertaining with the mix of music that was being played (salsa, bachata, latin top 100) and the tables were spaced apart for privacy. For my appetizer, I had the Seafood Antipasti. It was delicious and a great mix of local catches. It had sardines, oysters, and a stuffed seafood and cream empanada. My only dislike was I wished I had more haha. The Trofie di Pesto was downright delicious and well cooked. The only reason I can't give them five stars, is because it was pricy compared to other places and the portions given were a bit small. Despite this, I recommend this restaurant for a romantic dinner with a partner.