ULISSE
Read moreRecently 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.
DA Ö VITTORIO
Read moreThe 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.
SARRI
Read moreThe 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!
HANBURY
Read moreClose 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.
CLELIA RESTAURANT
Read moreDining 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.
CAPPUN MAGRU
Read moreYou 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!
LA PIAZZETTA DEL PISACANE
Read moreSpeciality: 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.
OSTERIA CIAN DE BIA
Read moreIt 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.
LA CONCHIGLIA
Read moreThe 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..
LA BUCA DI SAN MATTEO
A timeless place in Genoa, in one of its most picturesque squares, for an ...Read more
CHICCO E ROSA
Read moreIn this busy downtown area, this establishment is simple and authentic. The vaulted interior room is decorated with care (tablecloths, bouquets of flowers..). You can have lunch on the terrace during the summer. Rosa, at the service, very friendly, likes to advise the customers. Chicco prepares a traditional family cuisine with fresh products of the day and thus according to the market. Fish and seafood are given pride of place. The pasta is also excellent! Very good value for money.
RISTORANTE LE CHAUDRON
Read moreIn 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.
LOCANDA BELLAVISTA
Read moreThe restaurant is located on the highest point of the medieval village, just in front of the main gate of the village. From here, the view extends to the sea and the terrace surrounded by olive trees allows you to admire the panorama! An address to discover the traditional recipes of the place; the freshness of the products used can be felt in each dish. The specialties of the house are trofie al pesto, cappon magro, spaghetti allo scoglio, risotto alla marinara, fried anchovies... A know-how that honors the culinary tradition of this land.
LA MURAGLIA
Read moreA 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.
TRATTORIA UGO
Rusticity, simplicity, authenticity, these are the three watchwords of an ...Read more
DALLA PADELLA ALLA BRACE
Read moreLocated on the charming little croisette, the restaurant's seafront position offers an elegant, privileged setting, and its terrace lets you take full advantage of the romanticism of the place. The restaurant's cuisine highlights the freshness of its produce while respecting culinary tradition. The specialities on offer, typically Ligurian, are based on the catch of the day, with grilled and fried meats, where the balance of aromas and flavours is the strong point. And let's not forget the homemade pasta and cakes. It's hard not to be tempted!
LAGO TANA
Read moreA small, young and friendly neighborhood bistro halfway between pub and restaurant, a little removed from the hustle and bustle of the seafront. Highly appreciated for its pizzas, which can be enjoyed on the terrace in fine weather, and above all sold at unbeatable prices. Every Wednesday, the menu features a different regional dish, the most popular of which is tripe in sauce. At the bar, the cocktails are equally renowned: ask for a mezza carolina, for example, or a full-bodied mojito, to be sipped accompanied by generous boards of focaccia and cold meats.
LA FUNICOLARE
A pizzeria on the heights of Castelletto cooking great pizzas with original ...Read more
SAIL-INN
Read moreAt the entrance to the caruggio, with a pretty veranda overlooking the sea, this quality restaurant offers a good choice of fish dishes as well as regional specialties: capon maigre, fresh pasta with pistou, clam pasta, fish from local fishermen and, in season, the famous Albenga artichokes. Excellent Italian wine list, as well as a good selection of French wines, the owner's favorite. Evenings are organized all year round, accompanied by the finest champagnes from Louis Roederer, Laurent-Perrier and Ruinart.
IL CADRAIO
Read moreA business tradition that goes back a long way: a former carriage and horse depot, then a wine cellar for aperitifs, and finally today's restaurant. Il Cadraio is one of the city's most popular restaurants, a warm, family-run place offering simple, authentic dishes typical of Liguria and Genoa, enriched by more refined dishes that are always faithful to tradition. One of the house specialties is cappon magro. Centrally located, the restaurant is welcoming and friendly. Excellent service.