This was the best seafood pasta (and pasta in general) that I've had here in Italy. Spaghettoni…read morewith Shrimp/Zucchini. Great noodles, great seafood, and the touch of zucchini was over the top. The service was great, we got right in. I think a lot of people are tired when they come to this place. The vibes are amazing once you make the 225 step hike, it's worth it. We had many different dishes here but they were all great. The one that was iffy was the pesto one someone in our group ordered.

Amazing views, wonderful dessert and one of the very few places in town that makes steak in Cinque…read moreTerre! The desserts are to die for! The cheesecake... wow wow wow! The walk although all uphill is quite easy to do and takes only 7 mins and the views walking up makes it totally worth it. One of the better restaurants in Varnezzq and surprisingly cost is very similar places without view.

Great customer service! Waitress's very friendly unlike other restaurants in Cinque Terre…read more Food was very good and creative. If your tired of traditional cuisine this is the place for you. Enjoyed the octopus with potatoes and the spaghetti which was very simple a delicious. Also tried the salmon tartar and swordfish that was seared on one side. I would go with the salmon burger which I saw someone else order over the tarter . The burger looked great. The coconut flan was also very tasty. Really Enjoyed the Vino Rossi from Montalcino (only $20E) Overall a very nice restaurant with cool atmosphere and great food. Highly recommend .

Sign in front of the door said "fresh homemade pasta." My friend ordered the pasta for 20 euros. I…read moresaw 2 boxes of Barilla pasta behind the counter and asked if this is what they would be serving us - they told us that this was just for emergencies. What came was pasta that looked like boxed pasta. Had the consistency and flavor of boxed pasta as well. When we asked the waiter, he was adamant that the pasta was fresh and even brought us 2 separate bowls to show us what their pasta looked like vs barilla.... they totally did not serve us the fresh pasta! It would have been better if they just admitted it.

This restaurant has such a charming little look and it is tucked up on the hill out of the way,…read morejust past the train station. The view here is amazing! Almost certainly the best you'll get in Riomaggiore while eating. There are 10 tables on the rail with a perfect view to the sea. The sad news is that they don't do reservations anymore so planners don't get a leg up on setting a table aside. The service here was sub-par, but the server was very nice. We started with the cheese plate and some moscato. I didn't like a couple of the cheeses but the wine was great. For dinner, I ended up with the classic lasagna and I thought it was just ho hum. I got to try some of my daughter's pesto and that I found to be better than the lasagna.

It started out as the perfect venue. We arrived at Riomaggiore and couldn't belive our eyes. What…read morea magical place. Ambiance was perfect. We'd been traveling through northern Italy for 7 days. We unpacked and went straigh to A pie for dinner. We didn't mind a wait because the location was amazing. Things went south from there. Please understand that we hadn't had one bad meal in Italy (3 meals a day for 7 days). The seafood apetizer was a scrawny pile of tiny veggies and tiny seafood. The staff were rude. We waited an hour for the meal and it took us almost half an hour to get a drink and then they ignored us for an hour after that. Others around us, locals, were being charmed and served quickly and professionally. We were treated as if we were nothing of value. Dinner was the worst pasta I'd had in Italy. By the time we left I'd had it. I'm sure some people get good meals there. We are very respectful and kind to all servers wherever we go so there was not call for this. Looking forward to another meal elsewhere to change our opinoin.

Let me start with saying Cinque Terra is purely Touristy and Vernazza is the Mecca for tourism…read morehere. So our objective wasn't to find a great locals restaurant but one with a great view and excellent seafood. We loved the buffet selection and everything look mouth watering delicious. We picked up a tray and worked our way down the buffet making selections the server happily piled onto our dish. Of course we had to have a generously poured glass of wine to accompany. We took our trays and snagged a table under cover and savored both the food and the beauty all around us.

Solid Italian seafood restaurant in the middle of many others by the water in vernazza. Food was…read moreGood not great but adequate. Service was weak (long wait for drinks) but I walked up to internal bar, made friends with bartender and took care of my drink orders on my own. Good in a pinch.

Beautiful views. Service: sat down and given a champagne or…read morepineapple juice and an appetizer. Always given as a welcome. Very kid and dog friendly. They have coloring for the kiddos. We had the burrata - just something light to keep on going with the train. We wanted (but didn't try) the gnocchi with pesto. Review the menu beforehand since it's a lot of seafood. Overall it was lovely. There is an enclosed clear tent for those that are too cold to be on the cliff with a view. 5/5 My Zia comments: 4/5 stairs and not too many choices to avoid seafood Very important - they charge a Coperto fee

We were looking for a nice, romantic place for a date night on our last night in Cinque Terre, and…read moreTorre Aurora turned out to be the perfect setting. Located inside an ancient tower and ruins overlooking the sea, the atmosphere and views are absolutely beautiful--especially during sunset. The service was wonderful from the moment we arrived. Everyone was very friendly, attentive and welcoming, which made the experience even more enjoyable. As for the food, I'd say it was good, but necessarily the best meal we had in Cinque Terre. The appetizers were just average and didn't really impress us, but my anchovy pasta was surprisingly delicious and definitely the highlight of the meal for me. The cocktails were also really nice and paired perfectly with the setting. Overall, I'd come back for the beautiful atmosphere, incredible views, cocktails and a romantic night out. The food was good, but the settings and experience are what really make Torre Aurora special.

Really great concept! It's so convenient, well packaged,…read moreeasy to take down to the water and eat out of the little boxes. Such a nice alternative to sandwiches for take away. The pasta itself was good, tasty and satisfying. I mean, it's not the best pasta we had in the area, but considering we ate it from a box with our feet in the water- the whole experience was great :). The family who runs the little shop is very kind and friendly. Also a good spot for breakfast croissants!!!

Small bistro style pasta place. We had the trofie pasta with pesto which was super fresh and tasty…read more The place also serves coffee. There's no bathroom, but there are several options nearby.

This was worth every single penny. Our waiter was beyond knowledgeable and made great…read morerecommendations for different courses and wine! Each course was beautifully prepared and the taste was phenomenal. The ambiance was well done and whether you sat inside or out the sunsets are amazing. If you're here just go. You will not be disappointed!

Gorgeous surprise dinner by my bf with the most stunning!!! view!!! of dinner I have ever seen!! we…read moregot the 5 course prix fix menu with wine pairings. tbh i didn't even know what i was eating half the time but it was all some sort of fish variation. everything was very beautifully plated and I also was super impressed by the service. bread to start was delicious - best bread of our trip - so light, doughy, airy, and well seasoned. fave dishes of the night were the spaghetti with anchovies & catfish, which was super tender and soo good in that tomato stew sauce!!! dessert was sorta mid, not something i would've personally ordered but i guess it's a local dish? this is definitely a seafood lovers dream of a dinner spot

The food and ambiance are wonderful at il Pirun. There is no view but you have a cozy feel of a…read morelocal owned restaurant which uses great care to deliver excellent food

During our 3 night stay in Manarola, we had lunch twice at Il Pirun in Corniglia…read more AMBIANCE: 4.5. Casual, unique and comfortable, reflecting the eccentricities of the owner. There are two floors; we lunched on the first floor both times.Bottles of wine and spirits line the walls. There are photos of the owner over the years posted here and there, and if one squints the face on the painting of Bacchus on the ceiling resembles him. Italian jazz/blues music at comfortable volume. FOOD: 4.5. - Insalata Marinara: 4.5 - Seafood tasting menu: 4.5 - Tagliolini Pesto: 4.5 - Taglioline Pomodoro Pesto: 4.0 - Spaghetti Polpa (Octopus) Riccio: 4.5 Plenty of wines to choose from, including the local white. A good beer ("Birra Media" on the receipt) available. SERVICE: 4.0. Prompt and direct.