Really nice place with magnificent view but 2 beers 18€ I mean common.... It's not Swissread more

Nice reward at the end of a long hike up the mountain. The views are stunning and the ambiance is…read moreperfect. Light music and good drinks, although pricey, makes the walk worth it. It is a quintessential Italian experience.

What an amazing place! Outstanding service, the people are warm and hospitable, always going out of…read moretheir way to make you feel special!

The owner is so friendly and funny! You have to visit him…read more We wandered in here after walking the streets of Monterosso for a while; just to take a glance at what was being sold/offered here. The owner immediately struck up conversation and started us on a tasting spree of his delicious limoncello varieties! Between 'shots' of his homemade limoncello, we sampled some of his fresh jams & preserves as well. So tasty! He was SOO friendly and gave us so many great recommendations, we definitely did not walk out empty-handed! So whilst in town, you must make sure you stop by this adorable little shop that's filled with so many Italian treats! I promise, you won't regret it! :)

What a great find! Walking down the street, saw the sign and was curious so went further into the…read morealley where the entrance was. We opened the door and it was a cute dining set in front of us and then some stairs that led down to the restaurant. As soon as we walked down we felt we were in a different world. Restaurant looks to be within a cave with a long bookcase in the back. I love books! Bar was super pretty and they also had an area for the band that was playing some great music. They had a good selection but you do have to use google photo/translate to see the menu in English. The customer service was amazing and they tried to help anyway they could! They were also pretty quick. Food was delicious! We got a board, pasta and duck. I would go again!

awesome place hidden off a main street and located underground in a library. drink list is lengthy…read moreand apertivo was delicious. bar is small and table service was good. hidden gem for sure.

One of the best wine bars in Santa! Great views, and you get free snack service with drinks you…read morebuy-- and they don't disappoint! An amazing selection of cocktails and wines, plus a fun local vibe

I LOVE this place!! Every time my husband and I come to Santa Margherita We have to come here. Sip…read moreon a Wonderful Rosè with a few little apps they give you while sitting on a pillow over looking the port, next to an old little castle.

This place is a rip off and they take advantage of a bustling tourist port. They overcharge for…read moremediocre drinks due to their location. They are rude on top of it. Skip the Bellini as it is awful. Actually skip this place and try any of the others that surround it if you find yourself in this lovely destination. Head off the beaten path for better service and prices.

I can't recall when I've written a scathing review here, but I also can't recall when I've ever…read morebeen so angry while traveling. The folks at this restaurant - chosen because of it's lovely location right on the water's edge - utterly ruined my short visit to Portofino and have left me seething. I see there's only one other review of the place in any case. I've traveled frequently in Italy and if it's one thing I know, it's how to make a Bellini, invented decades back at Harry's Bar in Venice. Peach puree and Prosecco (the less-costly Italian alternative to Champagne). That's all: pour in the peach, then add the Prosecco, served in a thin Champagne flute. Finito. It's a very specific, utterly delicious taste and hard to wreck if made correctly. At Bar Mariuccia, two family members ordered Bellinis, their only one on our vacation. They're not cheap, generally cost 10 - 12 euros. At Harry's Bar, the current charge is more, around 16 euros. But what my family was served were akin to frozen margaritas: blended, icy, disgusting-looking mush, embedded with small seeds that turned out to be from raspberries. Ugh! It was frothy and foul and nothing to do with a Bellini. My folks refused to make a scene by sending these concoctions back. They took two sips and left them on the table. When we discovered they cost 20 euros each ($23 at this moment) I was flabbergasted. I had a testy conversation with several waiters who insisted it was a Bellini and proudly showed me their blender, as though would convince me. They also insisted it was made with peaches even though the raspberries were in plain view. Yes, I should have sent them back immediately, and yes, I should have asked the price first, since it wasn't on the menu. I admit that. And I would have overlooked the whole unpleasant episode except that the waiters decided to make fun of me (a single, middle-aged American lady...), pointing and laughing, even engaging two local policemen in whatever their joke was. They waved me off with laughter and a "grazie" and "bon giorno" - smiling all the while. There are many, MANY other lovely cafes lining Portofino's gorgeous waterfront. The food at Mariuccia is average, the service below that. So the best thing it has going is location, which is identical to ALL the others. So please - I beg you - patronize one of those: this place doesn't deserve your business, and I wish I'd sat down elsewhere. There. Now it's off my chest. On to TripAdvisor!

Our visit to Nessun Dorma for their pesto-making class ended up being the highlight of our entire…read moretrip to Cinque Terre. We came in not knowing what to expect--whether it would feel overly touristy or genuinely authentic--but it exceeded every expectation. From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel incredibly welcome, especially traveling with our young daughter. The class itself was both fun and informative. The owner took the time to explain the history and importance of each fresh ingredient, which made the experience feel meaningful rather than just a cooking demo. What really set this apart was the atmosphere. It was interactive, relaxed, and genuinely joyful--we even found ourselves dancing with our daughter by the end. Enjoying freshly made pesto and burrata while overlooking one of the most stunning views in Cinque Terre made it unforgettable. A special thank you to Michael, who went above and beyond--answering all our questions and sharing great local recommendations, especially for swimming spots. If you're visiting Manarola, this is an absolute must-do experience.

We visited about two months ago and I'm just getting around to writing the review…read more Nessun Dorma is one of those places that hits you the second you walk in. The view alone is insane -- straight-up postcard-level Manarola cliffs and pastel houses glowing in the sun. And then there's the owner, whose energy could power half of Cinque Terre. He literally won this failing spot in a contest and turned it into a full-on experience. Locals may not love that he's a southerner who made it big, but honestly? He's built something incredible. The pesto class is a highlight. You learn exactly where every ingredient comes from, and you realize how tiny an amount of that super-strong garlic you actually need. And smashing basil by hand in a mortar and pestle? Way better than a blender -- you can taste the difference. After class, you're absolutely not leaving hungry. They load you up with wine and a charcuterie board that's basically a meal. And yes -- at some point, you will dance. It's just that kind of place. And the sign you pass on the way in? "Today is a good day to be happy." At Nessun Dorma, it really is.

Tiny, but unassuming spot in Riomaggiore, Italy. Their cocktail menu is extensive for a place that…read moreonly has 14 seats or so. The food is very good as well.

Very cool atmosphere and delicious food!! It was our first night here and we were just wandering…read morearound when we found this place. We got the house red wine, the three of a kind bruscetta, cheese and cold cuts plate, and the anchovies plate, and everything was so tasty! We were especially surprised about the anchovies, as neither of us likes them, but we liked these so much we got more. Most notably, the owner (and bar tender, and chef) was incredibly fun to talk to! He recommended really good things and kept us company. The breakfast menu also looks great, so we'll definitely be back.

Amazing food, amazing friendly service and very nice restaurant. The Pear Raviolis were outstanding.read more

Great Resturant food was great service was excellent & the best deserts my wife & I ever ateread more

This is the teeniest tiniest, blink and you'll miss it wine bar on a very rowdy square packed with…read moredrunk students (that make for excellent people watching). This place has the most amazing wine, beer, gin, whiskey and they do late night snacks until 2:30am. I wish this place was my local forever. The husband and wife who run it are passionate wine geeks. Tell him, in Italian, about your love for wine and ask him wine questions and you will get looked after. Craft beer, a list of wines from small young wine makers as well as the classic Brunello di Montecino. Love love love.

Eliseo is a wonderful host at his wine bar! We came in around 6 pm off season on a comfortably cool…read morelate November evening. His shop was full of locals enjoying apertivo outside. The sangria was delicious and Eliseo gave us an awesome dinning suggestion.

Cute place for drinks! They have seating inside and out. Everyone was very nice with a large…read moreselection of options. They weren't serving food but did give us some snacks