The food is always amazing and the staff is friendly and helpful. Do make reservations in advance…read morebecause they're always busy.

A great place in the heart of San Remo down from the casino on a side street. We had fries which…read morewere perfect. We each had pizza which all were fantastic. Coffee was great and outdoor seating could not be better. If your local or visiting I recommend this place.

We felt like absolute queens! My sister and I were on a dreamy trip through Nice, France, and…read moredecided on a spontaneous adventure--hopping on a train to Italy in search of the perfect plate of pasta. Once we got off the train, we realized it was quite a long walk to the restaurant, but the journey was completely worth it. The stroll through the scenic streets only built up our anticipation. As a true pasta enthusiast, I've tried my fair share of dishes, but this one easily tops the list--it was hands down the best pasta I've ever had. The noodles were incredibly fresh, the flavors rich and balanced, and every bite felt like pure comfort. What made the experience even more memorable was our waitress. She was the kindest woman--warm, welcoming, and genuinely attentive. Her sweetness and thoughtful service turned an already amazing meal into something unforgettable. The drinks were perfectly refreshing, the ambiance was cozy yet vibrant, and the food... truly to die for. If I lived in Italy I would be here every single week no question!

I read a review that said this place was life changing... they did not lie! The whole experience…read morewas top notch! Pasta e Basta is near the marina so the view is perfect. We opted to sit inside but the outside patio is perfect for a meal. We started with the shrimp with mushrooms and corgette. The shrimp were tasty with a natural sweetness to them. A great start to the meal. Plus the drinks... super tasty and refreshing. Our waitress was more than amazing! She made suggestions that were spot on and explained everything so well. You get to choose your pasta and the sauce. With her recommendation, I got the ravioli with truffle cream. The ravioli was perfectly al dente and the truffle sauce was a great addition. No regrets! My sisters meal was delicious as well. So simple but so good! We were truly stuffed but had to get dessert. This was the best tiramisu I have ever had. Super light and fluffy, you felt like you were eating air. We also got the poached pear. I literally wanted to drink the juice from the melted ice cream and sauce form the pear. We also had an amazing local-ish wine. What a great experience! I can't recommend this place enough.

This place is a true hidden gem. Wonderfully authentic and full of Italian charm, it was one of our…read morefavorite meals of the trip. The fish platter and clam pasta were exceptional, everything tasted incredibly fresh and flavorful. We sat outside and enjoyed the lovely ambiance, which made the experience even more memorable. We made a reservation in advance and were very glad we did. Highly recommend.

Leone is along the bay in Menton. We ate outside in a space defined with clear, flexible, plastic…read morewalls on three sides, which was kind of cool. I really liked the outdoorsy yet semi-protected aspect. Our servers were attentive and the service was great. We started with aperol spritzes for the table. We had the octopus salad with potatoes, TAGLIOLINI PASTA WITH CLAMS, and MIXED OR SQUID FISH-FRY. I thought the pasta was fresh and well-cooked, but the dish was a bit bland.

Delicious food, variety of choices, pleasant staff, reasonable prices. We shared an eggplant…read moreparmigiano and caesar salad with fried chicken balls. Excellent!

Chose this restaurant at random while walking through the beautiful town of Menton and really glad…read morewe did. Party of eight so we tried a range of dishes. Food was really good all around: a fusion of Italian and French with good portions and good prices. Particularly notable were the "appetizer" portion of Moules Marinere was an enormous, heaping dish that could have fed two people on its own. The mussels themselves were very fresh, plump and tender. Gnocchi was soft and not chewy. Restaurant was busy, but service was friendly and responsive, with a bottomless supply of multiple varieties of bread. Free Limoncello post-dinner was very smooth.

Everything was delicious, the owner was very nice, and the restaurant was beautiful. It's a little…read morehidden so there wasn't a lot of people, but it was a great meal ! We got the menu, and for $26 we got: a vegetable soup, a little plate with stuffed veggies, ham, and a salad, then the first meal was fetucini with mushrooms (best pasta I ever had !!!!!) then we had rabbit with potatoes, and then a tiramisu with a little coffee ! All of that came with a spritz to start the meal and some house red wine. It was a great time ! Go check it out people !!!!

I would give this restaurant three stars if it was in a country outside of Italy, but it's in…read moreItaly. Moreover, it's in a wine and olive oil producing region of Italy. You should definitely NOT spend one of your (likely) precious meals in Italy at this place. Their pizza was mediocre at best and their lasagna was the same. The owner was nice enough, but if you don't have the food to back it up... and you're in Italy... and you call yourself a pizzeria... three strikes and you fail.

5 stars is not nearly enough for this wonderful restaurant situated right on the sea. Listen to the…read morewaves clap as you have a true Italian dining feast. Incredibly fresh seafood, pastas, meats and deserts! Our best meal by far on our two week journey through europe , mostly staying at 5 star hotels snd dining at their recommendations. To top it all off about 25-30% of the euros any other meal has cost! This included lobsters!

Absolutely beautiful ambiance and view at this restaurant. However, I felt that the food was…read moreaverage. I would definitely come back for the service, the view, and the tiramisu.

Perfetto! Right by the harbor in a small park/plaza. Lots of outside seating. Excellent pizza and…read moresalads. Had the Ligurian pizza with pesto, green beans and potatoes. Also the truffle mushroom pizza. A bottle of Prosecco and we are very happy. Almost all locals from Imperia. We got lucky and got a table with no reservation. Very friendly servers, but little English.

I had been hoping for the past year to go to Italy as my first international destination, and plans…read morefell through to spend a week in Italy. However, spending two days in Nice with a good friend opened up the possibility to go to the very northwestern edge of Italy and fulfill this dream after all, even if only for about three hours. At this tiny little café off the coast in Ventimiglia, I tasted some of the best pizza I will ever eat, and the best eggplant parmigiana I am likely to ever eat. One always says to judge a pizzeria by its margherita pizza, and while you're in Italy might as well up the ante with mozzarella di bufala instead of regular mozzarella. It took 20-25 minutes to come out but was clearly homemade with care from scratch, and the topping of fresh Mutti tomatoes gives the pizza an uncommonly fresh taste not replicable back in the States. I ate the entire giant pizza without batting an eye, and that was after an absolutely scrumptious portion of eggplant parmigiana for an appetizer which was beautifully melt-in-the-mouth tender, not in the least greasy, gooey or cheesy, and topped with impeccably fresh grilled squid that had just enough char marks to permeate the meat. Spain, Greece, South Korea and Japan will have to work hard to compete with that. The service may seem slow but it is because they are taking their carefully considered time to produce the highest quality food possible, at relatively low prices as well. French is spoken as a matter of course in Ventimiglia so I had no problems ordering, and some English also appears to be spoken. The setting is simply as breathtaking as the food and I would stop here again if I came back to this area of Italy, without any question.

Great restaurant less than a mile from the Ventimilgia train station! Fantastic dessert selections!…read morePizza is a thicker crust than most Italian restaurants. Outdoor seating facing the Med sea! Will definitely visit again!