The Italian Riviera Restaurants
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21. La Pia Centenaria
$ | |Considered an institution, this white-walled, simply decorated farinateria and pizzeria dates back to 1887. It gets quite busy at lunchtime, with locals inside or, in summer, on the patio munching happily on farinata (a chickpea pancake and a Ligurian delicacy) and thick-crust pizza served hot out of the wood-burning oven.
Via Magenta 12, La Spezia, Liguria, 19121, Italy0187-739999Known For
- Affordable lunch menu
- Traditional Ligurian recipes
- Variety of pizza toppings
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations not accepted, Closed Sun. -
22. Locanda Lorena
$$$ | |Across the small bay of Portovenere lies the rugged island of Palmaria, where there are only a few restaurants (making for high prices), including this place with lovely seafront views and headliners like fresh pasta and local fish. To get here, take the restaurant's free Riva boat from the Portovenere jetty.
Palmaria Island, Portovenere, Liguria, 19025, Italy0187-792370Known For
- Quaint seaside setting
- Catch-of-the-day specials
- Incredible Portovenere views
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Nov. -
23. Magiargè
$$ | |A mix of great charm and great food make this small, bustling osteria in the historic center an absolute dining delight. Dishes are Ligurian with a focus on local fish, and the list of local wines, including organic selections, is excellent.
Via Dritta 2, Bordighera, Liguria, 18012, Italy0184-262946Known For
- Cozy dining room with curved archways
- Salt cod with chickpea polenta
- Multicourse set menus of Ligurian specialties
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues., Reservations essential -
24. Nuovo Piccolo Mondo
$$ | |Vintage wooden furniture and peach-colored walls evoke the homey charm of this small family-run trattoria in a pedestrians-only alley. A faithful clientele keeps the kitchen busy, so get here early to grab a table and order Ligurian specialties—fresh pasta, pesto, and vegetable and seafood dishes.
Via Piave 7, San Remo, Liguria, 18038, Italy0184-509012Known For
- Warm and friendly service
- Reasonable prices
- Polpo e patate (stewed octopus with potatoes)
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and 2 wks in June–July. No dinner Mon. -
25. Oca Bianca
$$ | |In a departure from the local norm, meat dishes, not seafood, are the specialty on the menu at Oca Bianca. Choices include tasty pastas as well as mouthwatering preparations of beef, lamb, pork, and octopus. There's also an extensive wine list from its next-door cantina, and attentive service adds to the experience. The decor is a bit dated, with wood columns and upholstered chairs, but the food makes up for it.
Via XXV Aprile 21, Santa Margherita Ligure, Liguria, 16038, Italy0185-288411Known For
- Lively outdoor seating in summer
- Multiple steak preparations
- Classic sauces for meat dishes
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No lunch Tues.–Sat., Reservations essential -
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26. Pesciolino
$$ | |With its slightly quirky but quality cuisine, attentive staff, moderate prices, and central position near Via Roma, this place ticks all the boxes for a satisfying lunchtime or evening meal-stop. The accent is firmly on seafood, often with an unusual twist, evident in such dishes as lobster salad, fish soup, prawns with almond flakes, and roast octopus with rosemary on a bed of lentils. Non-seafood choices are available, too. The restaurant is accessed through the Best Western City Hotel, though it has no other connection to it. You can eat alfresco in summer.
Piazzetta S. Sebastiano, Genoa, Liguria, 16123, Italy010-5532131Known For
- Quirky seafood dishes
- Attentive service
- Good and affordable wine list
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No lunch weekends -
27. Revello
$ | |You'll know this focacceria and pasticceria by the line out the door, as you walk along the beach before entering the archway to the old port. This tiny spot—where you can see focaccia being baked through a window into its kitchen—specializes in Liguria’s favorite bread, farinata or chickpea flatbread (baked late afternoons from October to March) and several flavors of camogliesi (rum-filled is the original), a sweet that the shop's owner, Giacomo, invented in 1970.
Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 183, Camogli, Liguria, 16032, Italy0185-770777Known For
- Camogliesi sweets
- Wide variety of focaccia flavors
- No seating, so take your treats away
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed 3 wks in Jan., 2 wks in mid-Sept. -
28. Ristorante Puny
$$$ | |If you want to be in the middle of everything and dine well, and don't mind spending a small fortune, then you'll want (and need) a reservation at this waterfront restaurant in Portofino. Quite simply, it's the place to be seen while dining on baked fish and homemade pasta dishes. The covered patio on the port is great for people-watching.
Piazza Martiri dell'Olivetta 4–5, Portofino, Liguria, 16034, Italy0185-269037Known For
- Pappardelle al portofino (with tomato and pesto sauce)
- Baked mini octopus
- Dining right on the port
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Thurs. and Dec.–Feb., Reservations essential -
29. Spin Ristorante-Enoteca
$$ | Foce |Dishes are created specifically to complement wines at this casually elegant enoteca with dark wood tables and bottle-lined walls in the heart of the modern town. The Ligurian menu varies daily, but the real draws are the excellent antipasti and the vast wine list, which includes many organic selections.
Via C. Barabino 120r, Genoa, Liguria, 16129, Italy010-594513Known For
- Wines take precedence
- Elegant setting in an otherwise brash part of town
- Delicious antipasti
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
30. Taverna al 29
$$$ | |At the entrance of the old town is this intimate and comfortable restaurant that focuses on traditional seafood recipes, such as a soup featuring anchovies. The tavern's cuisine is typical of the Riviera di Ponente, and they also serve a good variety of gluten-free dishes.
Piazza Cassini 5, San Remo, Liguria, 18038, Italy0184-570034Known For
- Cozy old-world atmosphere
- Desserts paired with a digestif
- Traditional yet varied menu
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun., Wed., and Oct.–May. No lunch, Reservations essential -
31. Trattoria Ugo
$ | Maddalena |Wood paneling, lanterns hanging from the ceiling, and communal tables, as well as delicious dishes, add to the old-world Genovese charm of this unassuming trattoria. It's particularly popular at lunchtime for the small menu that changes daily and includes homemade pastas, a variety of fresh seafood offerings, and perfectly baked desserts.
Via dei Gustiniani 86/r, Genoa, Liguria, 16123, Italy010-2469302Known For
- Local, friendly atmosphere
- Affordable prices
- Excellent octopus dishes and pesto
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
32. Vento Ariel
$$ | |This friendly restaurant serves some of the best seafood in town on the covered terrace or the indoor patio with wicker chairs, where you can watch the bustling activity in the old port. Only the freshest catches are presented; try the "Bagnun" anchovy soup or any of the pastas.
Calata Porticciolo 1, Camogli, Liguria, 16032, Italy0185-771080Known For
- Outdoor seating with views
- Fresh seafood
- Relaxed atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed., 10 days in Dec., and weekdays Jan.–mid-Feb. in bad weather
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