From the owner: Un magnifico giardino all'italiana a picco sul mare, un glicine centenario e una collezione di…read moreagrumi rari. Una preziosa chiesa ed un magnifico chiostro in cui si ode solo lo zampillo dell'acqua. La Cervara è uno dei posti più belli al mondo. Oggi, dopo un importante lavoro di recupero, vi si organizzano concerti ed eventi.

This is one of those restaurants you would imagine appearing on Parts Unknown. From the impeccable…read moreservice to the ambiance and amazing food, Manuelina delivers culinary gems that leave quite an impression. First, the focaccia. Probably the best focaccia I've ever had in my life and nothing anywhere else comes close. As a matter of fact, you could just order focaccia here, leave, and still have an amazing experience. This place knows how to truly delivery on a dining experience and at times it felt like theater. Just excellence all around. The seafood, pasta, risotto, everything was incredible.

Excellent restaurant... A hidden gem!!…read more This typical Focaccia from the region is a definite MUST. Il Crudo di pesce is dressed up with simple fruit-based sauces. The fish (San pietro) is baked with fresh tomatoes, olives and potatoes. I also recommend la pasta alle vongole with clams, tomatoes & shrimps. Service was also impeccable.

Loved this place. A family owned business that is welcoming and quite cozy. It's slightly off the…read moremain ocean view road and it was described to us as a 'local' spot. They brought us a free polenta appetizer upon our ordering drinks. It was delicious. We followed that with a Caprese salad which we split. More than enough for two. Fresh cheese and tomatoes covered by a light dusting of olive oil. For my entree, I chose grilled prawns. I could not have received a more perfect meal for me. The shrimp was delicious and it was accompanied by a light lettuce salad. I loved everything about my meal. We finished with a piece of chocolate cake which we asked them to add a scoop of gelato. Not only did hey add the gelato, they also added a second piece of lemon cake. Everything was so good. Loved this stop.

The best Tiramisu in the world. The owner makes it. Also, the best pesto. What can I say, it's…read morethe best.

The view is amazing but that's it!…read more The food were tasteless, the service were slow and pure. We gave it a try, but were really disappointed :( we had a pizza and a ravioli. We had a really good bottle of wine "Chardonnay".

They have good lunch special deals and great views of the coast, but both the salmon gnoochi and…read morepesto pasta was below average. The fried mixed seafood was good though! I'd order double frito misto anytime!

Came here to take out some lunch for a picnic in the nearby park by the sea…read more This place here you can dine-ine or just like us take-away your food. There is a nice selection of many kinds of food. Be it fish, seafood, meat or vegetarian. Not every option is available daily (or it might sell out), but there's always lots to choose from. We ordered some chicken cotoletta, zucchini, salmon, meatballs and some mixed seafood. Did cost a bit under 30 Euros for everything. Quality was very good, the veggies very delicious. So was the seafood (mussels, squid) and the cotoletta. Meatballs were nice and tender, pork possibly, which we enjoyed. The salmon itself was a standard quality, but it was in a vinegar sauce, and that was an unlikely, but actually fantastic combination. Surely something we'll try back at home. Food-wise and quality-wise there was no issue. A very enjoyable meal. Price-wise it really could be a tad cheaper - compared to other food in town on a similar food-quality level. Almost 30 Euros was a bit on the high end. Besides that a really great experience.

From the owner: Gastronomia nel cuore di Santa Margherita Ligure dove si può acquistare e degustare piatti tipici…read morelocali.

Excellent food, terrible service from our waiter…read more We came to this hotel restaurant as guests from outside the hotel and were really looking forward to it because we ate here two years ago and it was superb. Unfortunately, this visit was a huge letdown because of our waiter, Menor. On the positive side, the food was excellent. The chefs in the open kitchen were clearly working hard and turning out great dishes, and they deserve a lot of credit. The problem was not the kitchen. The problem was the service. We started with cocktails before dinner, and from that moment on we felt like we were an inconvenience rather than welcome guests. When I simply asked how the tuna was prepared, our waiter, Menor, responded with, "Do you want an introduction to the tuna?" It was sarcastic, disrespectful, and completely out of line. After that, no one offered us wine with our meal, and the food came out in about five minutes, which made the whole dinner feel rushed and dismissive instead of relaxed and enjoyable. It really felt like the restaurant staff didn't care about guests who weren't staying at the hotel, which is very disappointing given how great our experience was the first time.

The location is perfect, the views are stunning, the amenities are fabulous and the service…read moreimpeccable.

Lovely restaurant a cut above the usual tourist fare. We shared an appetizer of grilled octopus on…read morewatermelon cubes...superb. The gnocchi with a sardine sauce with a strawberry like granita on top was unusual but interesting. My roast pork in a coconut sauce was mouth watering and truly delicious.