The best restaurants Santa Margherita Ligure

In a pleasant setting to eat, especially in the pretty garden where flowers and herbs grow, you are in the hinterland, far from the hustle and bustle of the coast. This restaurant strives to rethink traditional regional cuisine with inventiveness. Hearty soups, the flavors of the mountain willingly mixed with the products of the sea, fresh pasta, tasty gratins, vegetarian dishes. Very good desserts. Prices are a bit high but within the average for this part of the Ligurian coast that is so touristy.

Santa Margherita's oldest brasserie, open since 1910, has managed to retain its identity and stand up to the trendy establishments in the area. Well-known for its rich menu and variety of dishes. Its cuisine is based on regional tradition, with a few Italian classics and an interpretation of authentic recipes, using local produce to ensure the quality and freshness of the raw materials. The wine list complements the dishes on offer, and the friendly atmosphere makes for an enjoyable dining experience.

It may not look like much, but this little trattoria is a favourite haunt of the locals, who flock here in droves to feast on famous regional specialities: focaccia al formaggio, minestrone alla genovese, fried anchovies, stuffed vegetables... These are just a few of the many local traditions cooked up with no fuss and plenty of flavour. At the entrance, there's a takeaway counter, and if you'd like to sit down at the table, you can do so in the back room. Ideal for a 100% local lunchtime break. An authentic address.