The 22 best foods to try in Monterosso al Mare

Everything was great about this restaurant, we also got some foods and desserts on the house which was a great gesture. The food was amazing, we got the salted baked fish and pesto pasta which were both wonderful. One part the could have been better was the desserts, we got the pistachio cream and chocolate cake which were not as great as the food; however, the overall experience was great and the staff were really attentive and friendly. Looking forward to go back and try more of their delicious food.

The menu hosted a variety of dishes featuring local ingredients. The anchovies prepared in multiple forms really brought forward the amazing flavor of the fish. We had the pesto gnocchi and anchovy spaghetti and both dishes were exceptionally fresh and filled with bold flavors! Definitely would recommend for tourists visiting Monterosso!

This restaurant should be taken off all guides. The food experience was between negative and mediocre. One waiter was very friendly, others were giving off a vibe of wanting to go home. We ordered two pasta dishes. One of them was supposed to have a fancy presentation, setting the dough on fire. Unfortunately by husband wasn’t able to witness it as the waiter did it behind the bush. 😂 My seafood pasta was massively over salted, and had 5 clams in total. For 36 EUR per pasta dish I would have expected at least something that tastes good or is made from home made pasta, which wasn’t the case. We didn’t dare to try dessert because anything till that point was massively disappointing. The serving plates looked pretty, which was the only nice thing about this restaurant.

Everything was really good and you can tell this restaurant is aspiring to more than just a mention in the Guide Michelin. We hade a selection of seafood dishes and they were all great. However, I must say that the bread for the table at the start of the meal was frankly quite stale. I have been to many star restaurants and honestly, you won’t make a star with that bread being served. Either skip it all together (since they serve some amuse bouche which were lovely) OR bake some fresh bread in the morning and don’t serve stale leftovers 😉 We are considering going back for lunch again day after dinner because it was really good so the bread point is just a suggestion to elevate the experience further! Highly recommend anyone to come here!

Go to any other place but here, I hate to say it but the hype and reviews are not honest. With it being a Michelin star restaurant we thought it would measure up to its name and it sadly disappointed, we started with a soggy chip in the shape of a clam with salsa, and beeswax with Chex looking crackers and then for an appetizer we got canned tomato tasting soup with scallops and my husband got over cooked rabbit with and I the cold but very nicely presented pasta with no taste but salt…hard to give them a nice critique other than our server was nice and it hurt to tell them the whole experience was underwhelming, we loved Barabba and for a fraction of the price

One of the best dinner experiences I have ever had. Beautiful and delicious food, attentive staff, amazing and creative intermezzos. This is fine dining with a cool atmosphere, rather than too buttoned up and stuffy. This is also fine dining without the high price point - everyone in my group thought our bill was wrong because it was so inexpensive compared to what we usually pay for that experience and service in the US. Wish we had time in our travels to fit in another meal here, but we opted to try their sister restaurant, Radici, which is located up the mountain at their farm where they grow their own veggies and make their own olive oil (also amazing). Miky is a must if you are in Cinque Terre, and I would recommend it as a destination restaurant for anyone traveling in Italy.

If you want to explore local cousine, this restaurant will cover every bit of tradition in an amazing way. It is very cosy inside and also has 2 terraces for those who prefer sitting outside. You will have trouble choosing from the menu - it is yhat good - but if it helps: homemade pasta w. pesto is to die for, as well as rabbit ragu. We paid 120 euros for lunch for 2 persons, including a glass of their local wine (10euros per glass, pinot noir). Very pleasant service & everyone speaks english really well.

We had a tremendous experience there. Sadly it was a Saturday and they didn’t have a place for us on the GORGEOUS terrace, but we found the inside very rustic, clean and charming. Service was excellent, they even had a high chair for our baby (the cleanest we’ve seen on our trip) and the staff was extremely helpful with us. The food itself was also excellent, we had 2 pasta dishes that were among the best we tried on our trip. The nonna’s truffle tagliatelle was quite memorable. Highly recommend, but make sure to have a reservation to get the view as a bonus!!

We celebrated my wife’s birthday at L’Ancora della Tortuga in Monterosso al Mare and had an exceptional experience from start to finish. Our hotel recommended the restaurant, and we are so glad they did. The staff could not have been more professional or accommodating. Our waiter, Filippo, provided truly top-notch service, attentive, kind, and perfectly paced. We asked for a local white wine and the team selected a blend that was one of the best we have ever had. Dinner was outstanding. We followed the staff’s recommendations and started with the foie gras, the best I have ever tasted. I did not know it could be that good. For mains, we enjoyed the evening’s special seafood spaghetti and a pesto risotto with shrimp, both cooked perfectly and bursting with fresh, delicate flavor. They even brought out a dessert with a candle for my wife to blow out, which made the evening even more special. We were also able to meet and thank the chef for the wonderful meal, a generous touch that meant a lot to us. Between the stunning cliffside setting, the impeccable service, the unforgettable food and wine, and the warm hospitality, this was a meal we will be talking about for years. Highly recommend.

We had high expectations for our meal here but in the end was disappointed, especially given the Michelin recommendation. It started well enough with the bread service - they had a popover type bread that was delicious. Asked for sparkling wine by the glass but the first two they were out of. Then tried for three different red wines by the glass and they were out of those too. Ordered pasta with mushrooms and no cheese but it came covered in cheese and had to send it back. When it came back it was buried in butter. My wife’s anchovies and my Ligan fish course were really tasty so that was great. The servers were working their butts off but they had way too many tables to cover per person so a lot of waiting around. An incredible location by the seaside - very romantic. Just didn’t come together - can clearly see the potential - just not their night.

Amazing location — sadly it was too windy so we had to sit inside, but the outdoor seating overlooking the view must be incredible on a calmer day. We ordered the shrimp risotto, which was outstanding, and the seafood pasta, which was good as well but not as exceptional as the risotto. For dessert we had the chocolate cake, which was delicious. Highly recommend this place!

Beautiful views and great food! Seafood pasta (special) was delicious. Great flavor and freshness from the seafood. The basil cream pesto risotto was one of the best pestos we had in Italy. Unfortunately our night got cut short by a ton of flies flying all over. Hundreds would land on us and the food. It was super annoying. We decided to forgo the second course and leave early. The tables around us did the same. Such a shame our meal was cut short but it was crazy how bad it was. 100% reservation required. Food is pretty expensive since you pay for the view

The location and restaurant incredibly beautiful. Unfortunately, for this restaurant that definitely got motion star two years ago. I understand why they haven’t gotten one since. The front of the house was very disorganized and to me seem like a bunch of teenagers. They really have very little experience and food service. The food was amazing, which is really sad because it just shows you how that less than excellent service can really affect your entire impression of a place no matter how beautiful it is and how good the food is. The owner really needs to invest in some quality in front of our staff and this place could excel.

A wonderful discovery in Monterosso! The most beautiful view of the village — and the food is absolutely fantastic. Everything was delicious: amazing fresh raw fish, seafood, pasta with porcini mushrooms, duck, and cheesecake. Highly recommended!

10 günlük İtalya tatilimde tek 3 puan verdiğim restoran. Boş masa olmasına rağmen bekleyin deniliyor. Yorgun oluşunuza vermek istiyorum bu tavrınızı. Kibar değiller. Menüsünde zorunlu first or second dishes kısmı var. Madem öyle karşılığında iyi hizmet verseniz ve kibar olsanız kötü bir şey yapmış olmayacaksınız. Bu arada cinque terre bölgesi sanki İtalya’da değil gibi. Milano ve özellikle de floransa’daki sıcakkanlılığı göremiyorsunuz buradaki işletmelerde. Her masaya zeytinyağı bazlamak sirke getirenler bize getirmedi. Bunun dışında gnocchi with pesto sauce 3.5/5, spaghetti with pesto sauce 3/5’ti. Fiyatlara göre hizmet ve lezzet sınıfta kaldı. EN/ The only restaurant I gave 3 points to during my 10-day Italy vacation. They tell you to wait even though there are empty tables. I want to attribute this attitude to your tiredness. They are not polite. There is a mandatory first or second dishes section on the menu. If you give good service and are polite in return, you will not have done anything wrong. By the way, the Cinque Terre region is not like Italy. You cannot see the friendliness in Milan and especially Florence in the establishments here. Those who bring olive oil and vinegar to every table did not bring it to us. Apart from that, gnocchi with pesto sauce was 3.5/5, spaghetti with pesto sauce was 3/5. Service and taste were not good considering the prices. IT/ The only restaurant I gave 3 points to during my 10-day Italy vacation. They tell you to wait even though there are empty tables. I want to attribute this attitude to your tiredness. They are not polite. There is a mandatory first or second dishes section on the menu. If you give good service and are polite in return, you will not have done anything wrong. By the way, the Cinque Terre region is not like Italy. You cannot see the friendliness in Milan and especially Florence in the establishments here. Those who bring olive oil and vinegar to every table did not bring it to us. Apart from that, gnocchi with pesto sauce was 3.5/5, spaghetti with pesto sauce was 3/5. Service and taste were not good considering the prices.

I ordered the seafood spaghetti. Spaghetti was gritty, found a Clam Sand Bomb! Clamshell was thick with sand! Server swapped dish with another and apologised which was nice. Talked to Manager and he apologised. I asked if they could comp, he said only the sandy dish. I said I felt bad because they served me sand which I had eaten, he told me they check but sometimes this happens… really?! He then said sand wasn’t bad for the body… maybe not but they fed me sand which wasn’t on the menu! He offered a free beer which I don’t think was enough to help me feel redeemed. Perhaps sharing my experience here will. Seeing here that the place is a 3 star makes me feel better lol, I’m not the only one who had a bad experience here

Very good Italian lunch. Seafood spaghetti. Calamari. Tiramisu. Friendly service by Kristine. Spacious outdoor seats. I recommend.

This restaurant is the gem in Monterosso. We tried on our first night and third night and still can’t get over the deliciousness. We love how passionate the Chef Luigi (better known as Ciak) working non stop to ensure everything is best for their customers. It was also nice to know the story of the hat on his logo relates to Vietnam back in 1970s. We wish Luigi and the crew at Ciak all the best health and success. We will be back.

Nice restaurant serving mainly seafood. Ravioli was fine, not very generous servings, and all too efficient. Waiters/ waitresses obviously not enjoying themselves. One toilet for a big place so queuing. Wouldn’t rush back frankly.

We were twice at this restaurant, and each time were pleased with the dishes and service. The tapas was surprisingly delicious and consisted of a mix of sea fruits (anchovies, octopus, cod, stuffed mussels, and fish), both warm and cold. The main courses were plentiful and tasty. The staff was helpful and attentive. I have read the other reviews, both positive and negative, but our experience at Ciak was great.

Gnocchi was great. Everything was cooked well and tasted lovely. Be forewarned all the shellfish is cooked shell on and you'll need to do all the removal. Staff was very attentive even though they were super busy. They couldn't have been better. Drinks were lovely as well. If you can enjoy the outdoor seating, there's a peak of the water and your in the beautiful town.

Nice view, decent place, very nice service. The food for the meal, though very good and tasty was a very small portion, especially after hiking the whole day. I'd recommend taking atleast 2 meal on the menu (outside dessert). Now... let's talk about dessert, tldr it was awful. I was expecting to finish dinner on a good note but the dessert was very tiny and not tasty at all. Felt like eating air, nothing sophisticated in it, worst dessert ever actually. 45 each for meal+dessert

Perfect spot in Monterosso, we stopped by for wine and desserts but we saw the rest of the tables servings of mains, they looked so good. Its unfortunate that we did not get to try but basing on their quality of desserts and good service, im sure their food is to die for. The service staffs are fun and helpful too! They were having some troubles with some patrons but handled it with a smile and alot of patience.

2 words…. THE BEST! We went 2 days in a row because the food was incredible. The waiter is such a nice guy and he’s not a waiter that puts on a fake smile and try to be nice he was from himself a very polite, kind and respectful person. I ordered “pasta pesto” and it was so delicious! Wine I ordered local white wine, it was 9/10. The day after local rosé wine and it was 10/10 With everything it’s a 10/10

The server Stephen(not sure if that’s how your spell) was fantastic! He was very friendly and conversational. This was our first dinner in Cinque Terre without a reservation at 4pm and it did not disappoint. The pesto pasta, anchovy tasting, and creme brûlée was delicious 😋 Also- my fiancé was in love with their Americano, that he ordered twice!

We went to Cantina di Miky twice over two days in Monterosso, and it (along with Radici, also by owner Miky) were our favorite restaurants in Monterosso! The food is fabulous — after endless pasta & pizza in Italy, their salad was a delicious & necessary injection of some vegetables in our diet, and their special blue crab sauce with homemade pasta, calamari & fusilli with ragú were INCREDIBLE. Their Aperol Spritzes were also way better than any other we’ve had in Italy. Anything you order at this place will be outstanding. But the best part about La Cantina di Miky is the service — the wait staff make the experience. They were the reason we came back and will remember this place long after our honeymoon ends. Steve has the BEST energy and attitude! You’ll love your meal there - get a table by the water, and enjoy enjoy!

Beautiful waterfront restaurant with delicious food, great service with a detailed explanation of every item ordered and also wonderful humour, and a wide selection of items. We tried the anchovy sampler (i love anchovies!) and it was delicious. Make a reservation because it can get busy. It is affiliated with their Michelin rated restaurant down the street.

We turned up for lunch without a reservation but thankfully were offered a table. Indoor tables are in the basement so if that bugs you, make a reservation! As people that love anchovies this was absolutely one of the best meals of our trip. The anchovies in the various preparations ranged from traditional to completely new to us; the anchovy stuffed with mortadella was really memorable. The pesto was really different from what we had at other places; lighter, with a cleaner basil flavour. Different but still very good. Personally I liked it more than stronger flavoured pesto we had along the coast. We also thoroughly enjoyed the other pasta we ordered which featured tomatoes, olives, anchovies, and pine nuts. Very umami, not too salty, and very appetising. I'd come back to Monterosso just to dine here.

Stopped quickly for an aperitivo and got 2 Bellini. The lady was very friendly and explained us the typical cappers flowers we got as a complimentary snacks along with peanuts and olives. Overall great service and good value for money. We paid 12 euros in total.

I had a delicious limon spritz. The staff was very kind and helpful. The view and the atmosphere were beautiful as well.

Stayed up the road at Locanda il Mastrale. We Walked past this place looking for a cocktail. Wow. Just so lovely. Had the best gin and tonics ever. The 2 women working were phenomenal. We returned the next night! Our server told me to go to the police about my stolen iPhone. So we did. And they found it in a close town so I got it back!! Thank you from your Canadian fans 🥰.

We stumbled upon this place by chance and we’re so glad we did! The staff were absolutely lovely and the sangria was incredible – we couldn’t stop at just one glass! The peanuts and olives were a nice touch and it turned out to be the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy a bit of people watching. Such a great find!

We absolutely loved this little wine bar tucked away in a square off the main strip. The staff were super friendly and informative about wines of the area and very accommodating for seating. Only criticism would be that even though it's only an enoteca, not a restaurant or cafe, only nuts and olives were served with wine. It would have had nice to have had a small cheese plate.

This was easily our favourite place for apertivi in Italy. Everything we drank here was top notch. Every single glass of wine was delicious. The mixed drinks like the spritz were the best we had. Caper berries, olives, and peanuts to snack on made the spot that much more enjoyable. The staff were the best part. They were all lovely and had great recommendations.

The atmosphere drags you, you wont leave in a hurry. So knowledgeable and friendly, accompanied by opera and orchestral background. Omg, a must for wine lovers

Went in the middle of lunch rush so we had to wait. Place is popular. My dish was the anchovies with Linguini...was a little on the salty side (olives, garlic and anchovies itself have high salt content) but sauce and pasta was good. Would skip the mixed seafood plate, spaghetti with clams and mussels was good. Pro tip: clean, modern WC. Paid 77 euros for party of 4, no wine.

This small restaurant was a great find thanks to Google reviews. It's clearly very good and highly rated as it was the only restaurant in the area to still have a queue for a table at 9:00 p.m. I highly recommend booking as we had no wait for our table. The food was delicious. The homemade bread outstanding. The vegetable platter, the seafood soup and the stuffed anchovies were amazing. They were easily able to accommodate gluten-free and there were plenty of vegetarian options if you required. The waitress we had on the night was outstanding. She was particularly good at listening to our wine style preferences then making local recommendations. She was spot on every time, incredibly friendly and very efficient.

We tried the vegetarian dishes - lasagna with pesto and trofi with pesto. Both of them were delicious. The location is quiet and beautiful. The toilet is clean. We got a seat immediately, but there might be a bit of a wait. It is worth it!

Amazing food. They don't take bookings, so make sure to queue up early. They had really great prices compared to some of the other restaurants around.

Lovely little restaurant in the old city center. Great food for a good price. The swordfish was excellent. You can not reserve tables so be prepared to wait a couple of minutes before something frees up (or come early).

Saw Google reviews and had to try the seafood spaghetti. It was excellent! If coming here for dinner, be sure to get here right as they open as we got the last table and saw so many people who had to turn around and find another place or choose to eat inside. Reasonable prices.

Visited this cozy Lingurian restaurant stone's throw away from the Monterosso train station. It is a highly rated, family run establishment and they did not disappoint. Do note that they only serve main course and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). We went there around 6:30pm for dinner as a party of four. We each had a main course - trofie al pesto (trofie is a handmade twisted shaped pasta), mixed seafood spaghetti, linguine with fresh anchovies and linguine with swordfish (that is perfect shredded into small bite sized pieces). Our server was friendly and gladly assisted us to a crisp, fruity, semi dry white wine bottle from the region of Cinque Terre, which was the perfect combination with each of our dishes. One bottle served each of us around 1.5 glass of white wine. Definitely a must-visit for fresh seafood in Cinque Terre, and the prices are surprisingly quite affordable. The busy hours are generally between 6pm to 8pm, so be prepared to wait for a while until you get seated. We preferred the outdoor seating as the weather was pleasant.

This place was a great experience. Everywhere said to book a reservation but when we went late May we walked in at 6:30 no reservation and got a great table for 2. The views were really immaculate of the ocean and the town of Monterosso. Really stunning. The restaurant itself is in old ruins and the staff was very professional. We were treated with complimentary prosecco and a small bread appetizer with a small greens salad on top. Then a bread basket. We ordered the cod dish and the octopus pasta. The cod dish was very tender and good but did lack a little flavor. The octopus pasta on the other hand was very good and flavorful. Was a great dish. Service was great, food was pretty good, and the views were unbeatabale. We spent about 100 euro for two with a bottle of wine in that price.

My wife and I ate here on our stay in Monterosso during our honeymoon. The views from this restaurant are amazing! The food was excellent, the staff treated us well, and the overall experience was great. We highly recommend eating here during your stay in Monterosso.

We went to have dinner in what should have been one of the most beautiful spots in Monterosso, at the top of the hill with stunning views. Unfortunately, what began as a promising meal quickly turned into one of the worst dining experiences of my life. The restaurant was absolutely infested with mosquitoes. It wasn’t just one or two. It was an invasion!! A mosquito even landed in my glass of water, and I had to constantly protect my wine from them. I personally killed several mosquitoes at the table, and still ended up with multiple bites. Every single table around us was struggling, and another couple even told us they had already killed around 50. What makes this worse is that the staff did absolutely nothing about it. No apology, no attempt to help, no acknowledgement — just complete indifference, as if this was normal. For a fine dining restaurant (with prices to match), this is unacceptable. The location is undeniably beautiful, but never in my life have I had to fight off so many bugs while trying to enjoy a meal. It was not just unpleasant — it was truly disgusting, and it completely ruined what should have been a memorable dinner in my travel in Italy.

Oh my goodness the most incredible view of my lifetime and I am now 66 years old. Received the recommendation from a friend and made it a point to spend our afternoon at this incredible restaurant. Just soaked it in good food, friendly service and enjoyed soaking in God’s creation. If you’re on the fence of where to go in this town, you would be mistaken if you don’t choose this place for lunch or dinner!

The staff was very attentive and friendly. It was a wonderful evening with an excellent vegetable dish — perfectly cooked and I absolutely loved the sauce. I couldn’t stop dipping bread into it! The fish we had was incredibly tasty and cooked to perfection. The skin was crisped just right, and the mashed potatoes on the side paired beautifully with it. I highly recommend this place to everyone. Stay well and with love

Must go to in Monterosso. Absolutely beautiful views and exquisite food. Serviced from staff was impeccable. We’ve just come off a food and wine tour in Sardinia and Corsica and this place trumps it.

We had an excellent experience having dinner here. The food was outstanding, with very good flavours and good prepared. Excellent service from the waiters. And the view overlooking Monterosso made the evening to something to remember.

Great food experience. Each dish was fresh and delicious. The staff was attentive and helpful in our ordering. Not pictured was a third dish of calms and pasta in white sauce. Great place to eat and spend the evening.

Recommended by a local we had a great meal including calamari fritti and pasta seafood with salad and bread. The meals feed 2 so you don’t order your own - you share. Meal for 2 with 3 beers, water and side salad was E 76$

Simply 5 star food, we tried sea food salad, spagetti al vongole, fresh white wine and limancello at the end. The service and welcome and the entire experience has been wonderful. Highly recommend.

Best place we have eaten on our trip thus far! Super kind owner offered us wine for waiting. Delicious food, we ordered the pesto gnocchi, calamari, and the special which was a gnocchi scampi. 10/10 recommend!!!

We went here our first night after a very stressful day of travel.The food was just Okay. My husband who is not fussy thought it was kinda a tourist trap. Maybe my least favorite meal In Monterosso. There are so many options available so don’t bother.

Pretty good food. Not glamorous, but not bad either. No complaints here.

Good food here! We did the seafood pasta mix. It was AMAZING. That sause should be bottled.

Torta Monterossina was perfection. The apple pastry I could take or leave but this chocolate cream pie, whilst still hot was utterly delicious. I had one the second day when it wasn’t warm out of the oven so I definitely recommend going early as the taste was superior. Naturally I went back the third day just to be sure. It’s pretty much the only bakery around and it opens super early. In fact staying across the street all the baking woke me super early but I’ll forgive them for that gooey delicious cake

Nice little cafe located in Monterosso. All the food looks to be baked directly across the street. If you’re lucky you can see the people making the pasta and pastries. One thing not to kiss here is the famous Monterosso Pie. A delicious mix of custard with some chocolate. Pairs perfectly with an espresso. Have a seat oit the front and people watch.

We loved this place for caffe in the morning and spritz pre-dinner. Easy to grab and go, or sit and chill. Great for l’appertivo! We came every day we were in Monterrosso. They also have yummy looking baked goods but we didn’t try those. Many people did and it looked good! We highly recommend this for a super chill spot.

This place is really beautiful, accessible through a small street. I went there in morning for coffee and it was buzzing and took me 10 minutes in queue which shows the quality and the popularity of this place.

Delicious chocolate pie, raspberry linzer and hot chocolate! My dad went back for multiple pieces of pie! We highly recommend visiting if you are in Monterosso!

lovely!! delicious, I get breakfast from here every day of my stay in Monterosso. must try!!!

Reasonable prices and delicious monterossina cake. Loved it! 8€ 2 capuchinos and the slice.

We did not have a reservation during the dinner rush and in just a few minutes we had a table on the upper level with the most magical view. The mussles, the pesto pasta, and the whole fish with potatoes was one of my favorite meals of all time! The service was responsive ans not pushy. They were very polite and supportive as well!

Amazing experience after 3 years! We promised to come back and we came! Kelvin and Gigi super amazing service! Full of positive vibes and the food? OMG! Fresh, full of taste! Well done guys! This time we will come sooner!

The location is very good with spectacular view of sunset. The service is very nice and friendly. The food is OK for me. Baked fish is a bit bland. Pesto pasta is delicious. Squid salad is good.

Five of us ate here yesterday on October 2, 2025. I made the reservation the day before on their website and I got an email identifying that a deposit of €15 per person was required before it could be confirmed. It also said that a separate email would be sent along with a bill so that I could pay the deposit. Unfortunately, I never got that billing email, but I had hoped that the reservation was still in place because the reservation was made on such short notice. As you may have guessed already, when we got there they did not have a table reserved for us. I showed them the email I received with all of the details listed, but she told me that it was simply a request and that it was not a real confirmation until the deposit was made. I told her that I never got an email asking for the deposit and she just shrugged and told me that she would see what she could do. Thankfully, they managed to get us a table with a nice view, so I am only providing this information as a caution to others to ensure that they reach out to them if the billing email never arrives. Please know that this deposit is only required for groups larger than four people. In order to get to the restaurant you have to climb a steep set of stairs that should not be too difficult unless you have mobility issues. The service and views are wonderful, and the food was good, but not great. It is also a bit more expensive than other restaurants in Italy for what you get, but I think that it is inherent when dining in such a tourist area. As an example, we got a Bruschette starter and it has three fairly large pieces of bruschette and I believe the price was €18. All of the seating is outside and has some sort of view of the water or harbor. They do have an indoor dining area, but it does not look like they seat people there as there is zero view of the sea. Overall, it was a good experience and I would say it is worth the visit!

Perfect. Not a tourist trap. You may fear that, given the perfect location. It is a fine restaurant. Delicious food. Great wine. Charming service. The location and view are spectacular. Take the standard staircase with steps up. Not the ramp. Once up at the dining level, you then walk around and then down one flight to a meaningfully sized interior room. This is where you will find the host with the reservation list. Reservations are highly recommended and they are only taken over the phone. If you don’t speak Italian, you can rehearse a simple script ahead of time. I spelled it out phonetically. Easy. If you are lucky, you will get Andrea as your waiter. He is extremely knowledgable and charming. We were given a very special table. We enjoyed a leisurely two hour lunch of three courses with an amazing view and cooling breezes. Highly recommended.

A fantastic restaurant, and probably the best we dined at during our trip to Italy. The food was fantastic, the wines were very good (I recommend trying the local Cinque Terre wine), and the staff were brilliant and could not do enough for us. I highly recommend sitting outside, if the weather permits - the view over Vernazza's harbour is second to none. Note that I'd recommend booking in advance, and a 15-EUR pp deposit is required for this, but it's worth it without a doubt.

I had the warm seafood salad as a starter and the tuna with grilled vegetables for the main course. For dessert, I chose tiramisu – and it was absolutely the best I’ve ever had, and I’ve tasted many tiramisus around the world. We enjoyed both the house white and red wines, and they were a perfect match for the meal. The whole experience was exquisite – from the flavors to the atmosphere. Definitely book a table in advance if you want to discover tastes you’ve never experienced before.

Best food and peaceful location! A few steps after the train station, away from the crazy tourist crowds in Vernazza you will find an amazing spot for breakfast, snacks or a special sweet treat! These Granitas were an absolute hit with real ingredients and fresh fruits, no added flavours - we could have eaten dozens of them! The people were also extremely warm and welcoming, very fair prices! A definite must when in Vernazza!!

Chef Max was welcoming and knowledgeable. They make scrambled eggs to order with many options for additions. They are very accommodating to what you want unlike many other places. I highly recommended the croissant with mortadella and mozzarella as well!

Pick and choose pasta &sauce. I got ravioli and walnut cream sauce. Wonderful and fresh, with great filling. Having read the reviews about the panna cotta and because the strawberries ordered by the next table (in a cannoli) looked ripe and juicy, I had to try it. It was drizzled with chocolate and scattered with tiny chocolate chips. Lovely combination. Just as a personal note, I would love to just have the chocolate sauce, the crunchy chips distracted from the silky texture but that doesn’t make it less delicious

Great location! Just steps from the train station, with convenient parking if you’re driving. It’s a bit of a walk away from the center, but totally worth it — the staff are super friendly, the food is delicious, and the prices are very reasonable for the area.

One of our favourite places we found on our tour of Italy. Unmatched customer service and amazing food. We went back the next day too. I wish it was open later! We really hope we get to visit again, this is the top of the list to come back to. If you're in 5 terre, definitely stop here If you can't decide what to have, ask for whatever they recommend

Delicious pastries. Breakfast here was yummy simple scrambled eggs w spicy salami and mortadella. Great friendly service and good coffee.

Chef and servers were all very polite and warm, got a free pastry from the chef after we had some discussion 🫶🏼 Best focaccia in Vernazza

I went for lunch and had the pasta al pesto con fagiolini. So fresh, fragrant with the pesto, and perfectly crisp. The white wine was delicious as well. I bought a bottle to take back home with me!

Wish I could rate this place higher, the food was AMAZING. We had the lobster pasta, local white fish with lemon sauce and the chicken with mushroom sauce, and the tuna tartar appetizer. Everything tasted so fresh. It took a little while to get the food but between the drinks and the view, we were in no rush. The owner was so friendly and welcoming. 100% recommend!!

Lunch at a beautiful location overlooking beach and sea. Starters were stuffed sardines and stuffed mussels. Nice! But the star of the show was the tortellini polpo, with a very very tasty rich sauce with perfectly cookes squid. What a fantastic taste. Nice rose went very well with our dishes.

We stopped in for a dinner while in Monterosso. They seated us without a reservation outside with a beautiful view. The food was delicious, sea bream , pesto pasta and lemon fish, all excellent. However our server, Innaury, made the meal outstanding. He was so attentive and worked thru our questions, all with a smile. Very rare to find someone who is willing to go the extra mile to help others have a good time. Well done Innaury!! Highly recommend this restaurant.

The food was SO GOOD here we ate here TWICE! Everything was homemade and fresh. The owners were so kind and welcoming. It was the perfect experience.

We enjoyed a very nice lunch here. The location is great, overlooking the sea. The patio has umbrellas, but they don't tilt so we had full sun on us, which impacted how long we could linger. The salmon salad was very good, and my husband's grilled shrimp were pretty good. This restaurant is away from the main strip so it was a little harder to find, but that also made it nicer.

We had 2 glasses od rose here, but the scenery was incredible.

It was fine. The service was good. It was quick. The pizza tasted good. But they need to work on their presentation. I ordered a pie with black olives, artichokes, ham, and mushrooms and they literally put individual piles of the ingredients onto the pizza. So, I had about two slices each with individual toppings. Two slices each of black olives, artichokes, ham, and mushrooms. It’s like the person making the pizza either was deliberately trying to screw with me or he/she wasn’t thinking at all and just put their handful of toppings in separate piles neglecting to spread them across the face of the pie for an all inclusive tasting experience. Either way, what a horrible presentation and poor eating experience for the customer. I ordered take out so I didn’t see the pizza pie with the individual clumps of toppings till after I retired to my room to eat my dinner. There was no sense in going back at that point. The food was edible.

Pizza is great! We took 2 pizzas to go and 2 small beers to drink while we wait. The waitress asked us if we would agree to standing up if needed, which we agreed to, expecting that we would only be asked to do so if there are no free tables. 2 minutes later after brining the beer the waitress is asking us to stand up to drink the beer standing on the street, while 2/3 of tables inside were free. I asked her if we could sit inside and said nevermind, stay where you are. 2 minutes later she comes back asking us to leave the table, I asked her if we could stay inside, she finally agreed, very disappointed in us. We paid for 2 beers and 2 pizzas, just like any other customer and I see no reasons for us to stand up to drink our beers when there are free tables inside. There are plenty of nice places in Monterosso, I would recommend avoiding this one, especially if you need takeaway.

I ordered Pizza Vegetale with Buffalo-Mozzarella and it was very delicious!! With buffalo-mozzarella it tastes better! I had to wait long for the pizza as it was crowded plus many takeaways but it was worth it. And they also have an offer from 17:00-19:00: Pizza + Aperol for 10€. I’m not sure how long this will last but use it! 😄

The best pizza I’ve ever had (coming from an Italian)! It was so good that we went back the next day for lunch to get a pizza to eat by the water. It was unbelievable! Would recommend making reservations as it gets busy!

We've been in Italy for two weeks and have eaten lots of pizza, but this is by far the best. It's so good that I ate myself sick, but it was worth it. This is crazy good pizza, and I'm a pizza snob!!

Went to this restaurant with my family (party of 3). We were told it was a 20 minute wait, which was somewhat accurate. However, when we got seated we were sat at a table for 2. Immediately I was questioning how this was going to work as the restaurant was quite cramped. As I was standing wondering where I was going to sit as there was only two seats, the waitress brought out a stool which we later found out was from the bathroom. I found it a little embarrassing that I had to ask for a proper chair with back support (which all other customers had). The small table eventually became a problem when our pizzas came out as they took up quite a bit of space. We had to put our drinks on the floor just to make room for our food. The worst part is that I could put all of these inconveniences aside if the service was half decent. Our waitress came across as rude and at some points straight up ignored us. I would not recommend this place to anyone visiting Monterosso as it left me hungry and with a bad impression. I'm sure you can find a better spot.

Ordered pizza with fior di latte, prosciutto and ruccola. This thing is supposed to be what I described. We paid as normal customers and I left a tip for waitress after the payment. In 5 min she asked me to wait near the wall, standing up. Yes, didn’t check it when she gave it to me, but anyway seems like fraud to me 😕

Walk past this restaurant every day and figured we would stop in for dinner. Just average food, great service, very loud inside. I ordered a Margherita Pizza, which was average. The crust was thin and crispy on the edges, very wet in the middle. The tomato sauce was fresh, very thin and a bit watery for pizza and the cheese was fresh. The cheese tasted better as the pizza cooled off a bit. My partner ordered a salad with greens, tomato and feta cheese, he said the salad was fine. Overall, the food is just average, surprising for Italy, since Italians know how to cook.

We loved La Barcaccia so much that we ended up eating there every single day during our time in Cinque Terre! Tucked just a few steps off the main path, this gem is easy to miss—so keep your eyes open, because it’s absolutely worth it. The food was outstanding. The pesto pasta was fresh and flavorful (truly some of the best we’ve ever had), the hamburgers hit the spot after long days of exploring, and the wine selection made every meal feel special. The service was warm, welcoming, and refreshingly genuine. It felt like dining with friends who take real pride in what they do. If you’re looking for authentic flavors, friendly faces, and a spot you’ll want to return to again and again—this is it. Highly, highly recommend! 🍷🍝🍔

Authentic italian design, many options of pizza, a nice waitress, but she doesn't speak english well 😁. At 6PM when we came, there were no people. Unfortunately, service pays 3€ per person.

It was one of two restaurants recommended to us from our Hotel (Baia) and I dare say it's probably the best food I had in Italy (as a frequent visitor) and easily one of the top 3 most memorable meals! It was so good! I was a little iffy about the rating at first but later understood that the wait staff are just overwhelmed/understaffed especially when things get busy (we were here for dinner). They might even appear prickly at first but honestly they warmed up to us eventually giving us great service and even gave us free limoncello (not pictured here)! Also, coperto (cover charge per person) is absolutely normal and expected in many restaurants in Italy. Every food we had was memorable- the steak had a hint of coffee (so unique and delicious!) and the pizza and tiramisu easily one of top 5 I had! Would love to return some day!

OK FOOD WAS GOOD. NO COMPLAINTS. HOWEVER THE ONE STAFF WAS VERY RUDE AND I FOUND SHE TREATED US VERY RUDE BC WE WERE TOURISTS... WE ASKED HER IF WE COULD HAVE SOMETHING, THAT THEY SOLD (WE SHOWED A PIC FROM REVIEWS) AND SHE SAID NO!!!! WE DO NOT HAVE !!! AND THEN CONTINUED TO WATCH US AFTER!!!

Pizza was incredibly disappointing to say it's labelled a pizzeria. Oily, watery mush at the centre. The dough wasn't fluffy. It didn't feel like it was from Italy. The best bit was the chips.

We ate here and absolutely loved everything about this place. From the moment we stepped into the door, the waitstaff was super accommodating and took excellent care of us. We ordered a pizza with a couple of extra toppings and it was hands down the best pizza we have eaten in Italy - and we have eaten a lot of pizza here! The house red wine was delicious and the lemon cake at the end....wow....worth every bite. If you are anywhere near Monterosso on your trip to Cinque Terre, try this place out. You will love it!

Great gluten free option! The server offered gluten free focaccia sandwiches. I enjoyed a delicious sandwich with an iced latte and a glass of local wine. They did warn me that there could be cross contamination. My dad had regular bruschetta and really enjoyed it.

Amazing breakfast sandwiches and coffee! Lots of cool wines and food for sale also! Came back twice during my stay!

I took the tartufata foccacia and my friend some bruschetta. It was the best stuffed foccacia I've ever had ! Ingredients are really fresh and the staff friendly.

Went here for breakfast every day, the food took about 5-10 min to come out and prices were cheap, the place was not too busy either like some of the spots on the main road, would suggest going here for a quick delicious meal. Service was very good and the people were very nice.

Amazing experience! Service was great! Good and drinks were delicious. Would recommend over most restaurants here! Prices were very fair.

Fantastic shop and restaurant in Monterosso! Simone and Veronica are absolutely wonderful shop owners. Their lemonade slushy is hands down the best I’ve ever had—so refreshing and flavorful! They also take great care in wrapping all products in bubble wrap to ensure they travel safely. Highly recommended for both the experience and the service!

This is a proper restaurant and wine bar! You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The stuffed focaccia sandwiches are scrumptious when toasted. The brushetta is smooth and fresh. The spritzes are so so strong that one or two should get you buzzed. Prices are more than reasonable, and it helps that they aren't on the direct main road. Staff is super nice and does speak English. Try to buy a bottle and enjoy it at your home or open it in the restaurant.

I rarely leave negative reviews, but our experience at Enoteca Internazionale in Monterosso al Mare was truly unpleasant. We were excited to enjoy a glass of wine and some local food, but the owner and staff were shockingly rude. We politely asked for a table and were told no without any explanation, even though several tables were visibly free. The dismissive attitude and lack of basic hospitality were disappointing, especially in a place known for warm Italian welcomes. I would not recommend this establishment — there are plenty of other wonderful spots in Monterosso with great service and atmosphere.

We very much enjoyed our visit to Enoteca Internazionale. Amazing selection of wines - bought some y the glass and also got a white wine flight. Loved their bruschetta - tomatoes and anchovies was my favourite. I can see why reviews are somewhat mixed. Some waiters are amazing. Some - not so much. We walked up to the place around 12:05. It was open. A male waiter said “service will start in 30 minutes”. We were about to walk away. A female waiter came out and asked if we wanted a table and sat us down straight away. She (Gioia) and another female waitress were lovely. I guess we were lucky we didn’t get the male waiter. Lovely ambiance. Very much what we were after in Monterosso.

We booked the 5 wine tasting with food for each wine. Our host Susy was very welcoming and knowledgeable. The experience was informative, unhurried and extremely enjoyable. We were given an interesting history of the wine growing of the area and how this ties in with the wines we tasted. Food that was served with each wine was very tasty, some slightly unusual but all good quality and well presented. Lovely ambience to the venue. Very good value for money. A highly enjoyable 2-3hours. Would highly recommend.

My dad got a beer here while I did a tasting flight of 5 wines (white/red/dessert). We are from Sonoma County, so the wines were sub-par. They did give healthy pours for the tasting which was nice. The dessert wine was delicious and we got two bottles to take home. This is their most expensive wine, as I imagine that the majority of what they sell. We got another wine to take back to our AirBnB and ended up pouring it down the drain. The beer my dad drank was okay. The charcuterie and cheese was delicious. We would recommend dining here for their charcuterie and sipping on their dessert wine. We were sat down rather quickly but the service was slow. The waitress was very friendly, but took a long time to help us (as she was very busy). It looked like a family-run business. There was one woman at the check out register sitting there chatting it up with a customer sitting nearby, another man in the back who eventually helped us at the register (also very nice), and the poor waitress doing everything imaginable. For the price per person I am choosing a more expensive option, as the dessert wine we chose was 75€ apiece. The charcuterie was reasonably priced.

We ordered the meat and cheese board for one, desert wine and a beer. They were all okay but the service left a lot to be desired! The most interesting thing was to observe the staff sample multiple plates before dropping them to tables... I have not seen that anywhere before!

Definitely have lunch/early dinner here! I’ve been in Italy for 8 days, eating bruschetta every day, and this is the best bruschetta I’ve had. Dozens of options including gluten free. Pair it with a glass of local wine (€5-8) exclusive to cinque terra and it’s perfect for your trip here. Small, quaint, doesn’t feel too touristy, perfect for lunch or an apperitivo, great for an early dinner as well. They also sell ALL of the local wines and you can tell they have a personal relationship with the local vineyards food makers.

We set inside for almost 2 hours while it was raining and we loved every minute of it! The food was so tasty and Italian just what you can expect from a place called a nouteca. The house white wine is a great value for money and we recommend shearing the plants:)

This place was recommended by our tour guide. They had a wide variety to choose from and everything we tried was delicious! The service here was also very fast and friendly. Overall great spot!

Best food for the beach. Very good reasonable prices. Service excellent. They take cash and credit card. We really like the potato and rosemary plus the margarita.

For $3.80 score! Very tasty piece of foccacia! I'm a suckered for cheap eats, and this hits on all cylinders. This part of Italy can be quite expensive. Definitely, some dishes are a better value, and this is one! I enjoyed this, with its price more than the more expensive thing I ate later that evening. If you want an affordable bit by the beach in Cinque Terre, this is it!!! Take away only! I got the cream cheese, tomato, and basil foccacia!

It's a pretty basic focaccia shop. The flavors are pretty standard and the saltiness is nice but dull. The pesto is more oily than paste like. It kind of runs. You'll very easily find better bread and pesto on the inside of town. Remember, you're in a tourist hot spot. The prices are cheap which is great considering they're in the main tourist area. Staff is nice and speaks English plus the line is very quick if there is one.

We ate chocolate cornetto and foccacia al pesto. Cornetto was okay but foccacia was amazing. Coffees were average. Recommended with the amazing view.

nice focaccia. definitely try the pesto one. that pesto is sublime. the ingredients are fresh and tasty. there was a queue and i had to wait 30 minutes to get the focaccia. it was a good focaccia but was it worth a 30 minutes wait under the scorching heat? i dont know.

Went there just to drop a parcel for Irene, but the smell of fresh bread and the long queue pulled me in. Waited 30 minutes and ordered a panini and pesto focaccia, hands down the best I’ve had. Still craving it. Totally worth the detour. 🌿🍞

A really good place to eat great pizza and focaccia. There is a lot to choose from and you can just taste quality. And at good prices, especially compared to everything else in the whole Cinque Terre it feels like it's a bargain. Also the place is nicely situated so you can rest from the tourist noise from the town. All this along with really nice and kind stuff it makes a great experience.

Pizza was AMAZING. Chef had a great personality, he cracked us up. He let us try some chickpea crust, and it was so good. Best pizza we’ve had in Italy so far!

The focaccia was incredible. Herbed with olive oil was my favorite, though anchovies and olives was dank and delicious as hell. We also had margherita and pomodoro pesto and it was all great. It's a little hidden, so keep your eyes open.

Delicious, freshly baked Focaccia, with many different flavors to chose from! And very cheap also! Only cost around €6 for 2 big slices and a bottle of water

This is a cute little pizza and focaccia restaurant that is run by the nicest man in the world. We brought our toddler here and he was incredibly friendly and patient with us. The food is great, the prices are excellent, the atmosphere is nice, and the service is second to none. Highly recommend, especially if you have children. Thank you, kind Italian man!

Best focaccia in town, the crispy edge was just to the point ✨ pizza and chickpea pastry were also really delicious 😋 the ingredients were fresh and they warmed the food up. The staff were very kind too. Highly recommend 👍🏼

This was my favorite focaccia in Monterosso and one of the best I had during our week in Cinque terre. The staff was very friendly, the price incredibly fair and a large selection of flavors was available! Totally recommended!

It was in a center of Monterosso so it’s easy to find which is I feel it’s kinda tourist trap. The food servings was small and it cost more. Like the bruschetta it cost €7 and I think it’s kinda expensive for the amount of food and the taste. The bacon, egg and break was €9. Not very satisfying for me. But sitting outside is nice.

We were here for drinks when a thunderstorm struck so we all had to take shelter inside. Decent atmosphere inside and chatting to other folk. Decent prices

The pasta spaghetti was so good that I almost cried. The olive oil and the amazing fresh bread too amazing to talk about. The espresso was superb and the service was 10 Stars. My compliments to the chef and the owners and the manager and staff! This is my second visit to Italy and I am back to breath taking view and food to match. Chow!

We spent four weeks in Monterosso and had drinks in the afternoons at this bar about 10 times. The young man that runs the bar in the afternoons is amazing. Friendly, prompt and great memory for you everything you ordered. It’s really the only place in Monterosso that is more like a pub or bar, rather than a restaurant serving you drinks. They provide great complimentary snacks too

If I could give this more than 5 stars, I would!! We came for drinks at this bar every night we were there. The waiter, Nicholas is super friendly, funny and overall brings a great vibe to the bar! Our drinks always came super fast and were accompanied by a variety of snacks (for free with the drinks). It was also a bonus that it’s right by the ocean. I’d recommend to all my friends and family. If you are looking for a place to have a couple drinks with great service and vibes, don’t skip out on this place! PS, the service is so incredible that if you forget anything, Nicholas will literally run with your item (sunglasses, purse, etc.) to give it to you! We saw this happen twice in the three nights we were there! He’s amazing!

Great atmosphere, servers were prompt and friendly. We enjoyed drinks, focaccia, and brushetta after an awful experience at another place in Monterosso. We came back to Midi bar twice in our stay.

A good place to have breakfast in Monterosso. The coffee, focaccia and croissant were all good. Service was friendly and the crew can speak English. Ambiance is nice.

For starters, the people who are working are nice and hospitable. Seating is nice with both outdoor and indoor options. The food isn’t anything crazy but it was pretty good. The downsides are the extremely long wait times for the food and then when it finally is brought out, the food is practically nonexistent. The serving size of the chicken I ordered was very small and, although it tasted good, it wasn’t there for long. Overall it’s an okay spot to eat at if you’re visiting the area but I would definitely try somewhere else next time.

I came here because of my tour and it was evident after my experience our tour guides wanted to help their friends out in their trying restaurant. I ordered a pasta dish with shrimp and it took me at least ten minutes to pull apart the shells from the actual fish. The pasta was alright but I was sick in bed later because something about the shrimp was off. The staff kept watching us and I felt uncomfortable. The bread was hard as a rock and the dessert was very sketchy. Considering there are Michelin rated restaurants just a few minutes away literally on the sea coast, and only for max 10€ more, I do not recommend at all. There are much better options to spend with your time and appetite.

So I read the reviews before coming here and my tour guy recommended the place. I decided because a lot of the reviews look like people were being unfair as they were a bit bent out of shape thay i would give it a go none the less. And look, dont expect a 10/10 meal. It was okay, and most importantly put food in our bellys. I've tried many pesto pastas and honestly it was maybe a 5.5/6 out of 10 so like, not awful. The panna cotta was delicious albeit small. The bread tasted a bit stale, the mixed fish entre was bland and the wine was very acidic. Again, if you just want something to eat, its a fine place to go and the staff were friendly enough but if you want to experience food then id suggest going elsewhere. It was a solid 6/10 overall. Not bad and pretty okay priced considering what you get and it compared to everywhere elses prices! This is not a knock at all to the venue.

We have visited Cinque Terre, and while we are walking and exploring, we stopped to chat near a restaurant. Suddenly the women with the white shirt in the photo who works at the restaurant start to scream at us!! She said that we are not allowed to stand near her restaurant!! P.S we were standing on the public road!!. She was very aggressive, my two little daughters start crying and begging me to leave. People at the shops were staring at her!! I am not sure why she acts like this! I highly encourage people not to visit her restaurant, as this women is acting abnormal !!

Excellent service. The tourist menu for 20€ was perfect! It had three courses with coffee. Three choices for each course. Spaghetti dish with either pesto, tomato sauce or seafood. Second course either fried squid or swordfish fillet or chicken. Choice of two types of salad and coffee. Try this restaurant.

I didn't eat here, but getting on in age I found myself in the embarrassing situation of a desperate need to use a toilet. The restaurant was virtually empty when I made my request. A young girl turned me down , three times despite my pleas . 🥺 . Luckily I managed to get to the next restaurant. A very bad experience

“Turist” 3 course menu is not filling at all. Food quality if good but not to brag about. It is a “turist” menu for sure little quantity for high price. Be very weary of eating here.

Sell overpriced lemonade and don't have any trash bin for its used caps. Ridiculous, should collect own garbage with such margins

Recommended by the guide and it’s well worth it. I have pistachio (every gelateria in Italy I try this flavor) and it’s quite good. A bit pricey since 3.5 euro you get 1 flavor in a cone but here is cinque terre, just try it if you want.

Normal lemonade. Friendly staff. Its at a good location. I liked it but I feel its overhyped.

The homemade lemonades here are absolutely delicious, so refreshing and full of flavor! You can tell they are made with care and the best ingredients. On top of that, the owner is incredibly kind and welcoming, which makes the whole experience even better. A true hidden gem, highly recommended!

The flavor is incredible, and the price is justified given the quality of what you receive.

Lemon granita. Refreshing. 6 euros.

Delicious, tart, not so sugary lemon and strawberry granita. Perfect on a hot day!

We visited Restaurant La Torre twice during our 2-night stay in Vernazza, and it was fantastic both times. The food was excellent—we tried different main courses and desserts, and everything was delicious. The location is stunning, perched on a hill with panoramic views of the town and sea. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Highly recommended, and we’d love to return someday!

We had a fantastic evening together! We started by sharing a mixed seafood antipasto, which was delicious. I then had the lobster pasta – the flavor was absolutely amazing! – while my husband chose the grilled octopus. The only small remark is that the portions were so tasty we wished there had been just a little more (his octopus came with only three legs; with it being a secondi, four or five would have been perfect). Still, everything was cooked beautifully, and the view over Vernazza was simply breathtaking. Definitely worth a visit, even with the short hike up!

This place was recommended by our Airbnb host, and it did not disappoint! We enjoyed a beautiful sunset on our walk to the restaurant and caught the last of it right from our table. I had the Trofie al Pesto con Patate e Fagiolini, which was bursting with flavor, while my boyfriend had one of their fish pastas in marinara sauce, good, though it felt like it was missing a little something. The oysters here were our absolute favorite out of all the places we’ve tried! Must try the cinque terre white wine that's in my pictures! Best white wine I've had! Do note that the climb to the restaurant is quite steep and not accessible for those in wheelchairs, as there are many stairs leading up. The walk up might make you sweat a little, but the views, food, and atmosphere make it totally worth it. Highly recommend checking this spot out!

This is an amazing place. It’s a hidden gym. You find it when you start hiking from Vernazza towards Corneglia. The atmosphere is amazing with beautiful view to the sunset. The staff is very friendly and the service is excellent. Food tastes excellent. I think they deserve a Michelin star.

I’ll definitely come back here again! I can’t forget the food, the vibe, the breeze—everything.👍 I tried the “Polpo,” and I still can’t forget the taste. The octopus was tender, and I think the sauce was made with lemon. It was amazing—I almost licked the plate clean 😍 The staff was also great. They worked quickly, so I didn’t have to wait long, which is rare in Italy where waiting at restaurants is usually unavoidable.😂

Went after hiking from Corniglia This restaurant had Beautiful views and great food But the service was Not Friendly at all. They were not busy maybe only 5-6 tables full and you couldn’t get anyone to help you or wait on you once you were seated. Octopus was perfectly done, nice job to the chef! Fried seafood mix was also delicious!

This place was pretty cool. It was a neat hike up the mountain, not too terribly hard but will make you a little out of breath. Only like 10 minutes uphill and lots of steps. Gave a good view point though. The restaurant has great view of the ocean and if you’re lucky over the town as well. This was a small complaint of ours though as there were open tables with really great views they didn’t seat the whole time we were there even with our reservation. These saw the town and ocean while we couldn’t see the town where we were. Still beautiful though. We ordered the baked fish and the lobster pasta. Both were good but not amazing. The baked fish was flounder and the waitress deboned it table side which was cool. It was very tender and great but lacked flavor. After deboning it was just unseasoned fillets of flounder. The lobster pasta was good but most of the lobster shells were heads or empty so it ended up not being too much meat. For dessert the cornucopia and it was one of the best desserts we had in Italy. So good. Again these were good but not overly great. No reservation is needed when we went in end of May. Quite a few open tables. Overall a good experience with the location.