The best restaurants Liguria

Recently renovated and situated far from the hustle and bustle of the noise, Ulisse is a restaurant with a nice view of San Remo golf. Chef Fabio Lelli offers a cuisine mainly drawn up by fish with traditional dishes from Ligurian cuisine. To discover: the insalata di Mare, gamberi con pasta, kadaif e crema al gorgonzola, tagliolini alla bottarga di muggine, ravioli di pesce al pomodoro, gnocchi di potato al formaggio Castelmagno, nodino di "alla griglia… Desserts are both greedy and very well realised: semifreddo al gianduia, semifreddo al torroncino or still terracotta con con. Enjoy the panorama on the sea from the beautiful terrace of the restaurant in the season.

The Bisso family's reputation as focaccia wizards has spread far beyond Italy's borders. Two twins, Vittorio and Giovanni, inherited the business from their parents before the war and passed it on to their children. The address was once a post house, now transformed into a restaurant with rooftop terrace and winter garden. The cheese focaccia here is a true work of art; the other dishes are not to be outdone, with regional cuisine (fish, pesto, etc.) tinged with finesse. Also 29 comfortable rooms.

The restaurant is located on the beautiful promenade of Porto Maurizio and is one of the best addresses in Liguria. The room has high ceilings and a patio that is very popular in the summer months. The setting is contemporary, very comfortable, beautiful without being luxurious or ostentatious. The service is professional and the cuisine is its equal: red mullet with panisses, warm asparagus, black tagliolini with novellame and preserved lemons, passion fruit yoghurt and pinacolada cream make up the menu. Not to be missed!

Close to the station, it's one of the city's top restaurants, with a terrace overlooking a pleasant little square, a cosy interior and a beautiful, sober neo-rustic decor. In the kitchen, the emphasis is on seafood, fish and shellfish. And since we don't use frozen foods, it's easy to accept the vagaries of the catch. The fish on your plate are caught between San Remo and Ventimiglia. A very popular restaurant in Ventimiglia these days. Refined atmosphere and quality cuisine at prices that are sometimes a little high.

Dining by the pool or on the terrace, barbecuing in summer or sampling fresh fish dishes (seafood platters, crudités, grilled fish, fresh pasta, homemade focaccia...), the options here are many! The restaurant also offers interesting formulas with complete meals or dishes of the day with a glass of wine and dessert. In July and August, for weekends only, you can enjoy lunch with seafood sandwiches (e.g. with burrata and salted anchovies), salads or fried fish.

You have to climb to the very top of the village to discover this Manarola address, opened in 2016. But it's worth it. The food is impeccable and the service is fast, just the thing for those who want to go hiking in the Cinque Terre afterwards. To try the cappun magru, remember to call in the morning to reserve a portion! And for those who don't know, it's a Genoese specialty: a sort of vegetable and fish terrine, topped with a parsley sauce. Delicious, and worth trying at least once!

Speciality: pizza! And what originality in the recipes! The dough is thin and crunchy, with generous and original toppings. You will find pesto, breaded eggplant, ham, eggs, asparagus, anchovies, cheeses... And to complete the meal, homemade tarts or fresh fruit cups with gelato. That said, everything here is excellent. Gourmet as one could wish! The prices are quite average. On the spot or to take away.

It is more prudent to leave his car on the parking lot that is 200 m from the restaurant: It is then accessed by a hidden staircase, as a secret. The hotel consists of two rooms with a capacity of 30 seats. Stone walls, tiled floors, cosy chandeliers with small drops and white orchid on every table. Here, there is no map: Chief Ivo comes to your meeting and announces the products of the moment that make up his dishes and menus, all with infinite kindness and great availability: local bresaola, sweet potato cake, Russian salad, "" tonnato "or stockfish. Not forgetting the ravioles in butter and sage, the gnocchis to the tomato, the rabbit in the pot and to finish the cheese is worth a dessert. Most of the ingredients used come directly from their farms or selected local producers. An excellent address where it is best to book in advance of your passage in the village.

The restaurant opens onto the promenade through a quiet patio. This elegant environment and the excellent food make La Conchiglia one of the best restaurants in the area. In the kitchen, two chefs, Manti Claudio and Parisi Annina, change the menu according to the catch of the day and the market and work especially on seafood, grilled meats and pasta. The wine list is a hymn to Bacchus, at moderate prices, as are the menus, which remain affordable. A culinary stage to be discovered during your passage in the corner..

In an alleyway of the historic town, this establishment has retained its ^17th-century vaulted ceilings and rustic decor. The outdoor terrace is just as inviting. Stefano Biancheri, the owner, who is also the chef, concocts a cuisine that focuses on seafood products sourced exclusively from local fisheries. He selects his fish and seafood from the catch of the day. If the weather's bad, there's no fish, but you'll find excellent alternatives with pasta and gnocchi.

At Groove Burger, you'll find burgers, of course, but also hot dogs and other fast-food snacks in a totally hipster setting, where Italian quality and craftsmanship come first. So you won't be disappointed if you suddenly feel like biting into a burger (even in Italy, it can still happen!). The vegetarian burgers are excellent. A few tasty craft beers are the perfect accompaniment to your little break. And downstairs is the Malkovich, the best "secret" bar in town!

Tables are set up on both sides of the building: facing the sea a few meters from the beach, but also on the piazzetta next to the Grand Hotel and the Thalassio spa center in the pedestrian zone. You can order from the à la carte menu: fish tartare, pasta with all kinds of sauces, fritto misto, local cuisine, as well as pizzas... Friendly staff. The place also has some pleasant surprises in store throughout the year, such as cabaret and one-man-show evenings, the schedule of which is announced as they happen on the Instagram page.

Translation: La Cave du Roi Artichaut, where you can enjoy, on the terrace or in the dining room, in a very green setting, with climbing vines, olive trees and aromatic plants, hearty antipasti and hot dishes, platters of Norcia charcuterie, cheeses, pasta in sauces sautéed in large frying pans, all accompanied by homemade bread, served hot with cold-pressed virgin olive oil, and a fine selection of wines. A very convivial address.

A culinary reference on the Riviera, this gourmet restaurant is for those who want to treat themselves to a real taste experience (on a budget!). On the menu, fresh fish and shellfish specialties prepared to a high standard (legendary antipasto of the sea, as well as fried anchovies), graphic plates, impeccably laid out, a cart of simple and tasty desserts, including a chocolate cake to die for. A nice gastronomic stop where to take a break and relax while heading towards the buckwheat village.

The atmosphere here is very convivial, thanks to the music, but also to the fact that the tables are close together and the service is very friendly. The Mediterranean cuisine is delicious, based on fresh fish and local produce. On the menu, for example, a choice of salads, pastas - pesto, tomato and basil, Bolognese, ravioli... -meat tartars, fish, Milanese escalopes... Excellent choice of beers and wines. Everything here is good and affordable.

Right in the middle of Sarzana, this is a friendly, relaxed address where focaccia and pizza are king, as is farinata. For those who don't know, farinata is a local specialty, a sort of salted cake made from chickpea flour, water, salt and extra virgin olive oil. Go and try it, you'll tell us all about it! On the spot or to take away, it's up to you. Tables are available under the arcades as soon as the weather warms up.

In the heart of Sanremo, Spaccanapoli guarantees you the taste of Neapolitan pizza made according to the rules of the art. Everything in the dining room is reminiscent of Napoli, right down to the triumphant Maradona on the wall! The dough and toppings of local pizzas are not easily forgotten... Other local specialties include fried foods and cheeses - Neapolitan, needless to say. And finish your meal with a sfogliatella or rum baba, just like in Campania! A truly gourmet meal, but with a very small bill!