We've been here quite a few times, usually we love it! I…read morereally like it here. Staff is always nice! G

I was surprised to see such bad review for this place…read more We had excellent service and staffs were very friendly. Ordered glass of the local wine, pasta with clam and one other dish with fish. Food was outstanding.. One of the best pasta with clam I've ever had.. I would definitely go back again and price was very reasonable.

I went to Bar Centrale twice during my stay in Riomaggiore. Last night (10/21/2024) during my…read moresecond visit there the owner's brother in law, who I had never met before (Fiorenzo, picture included), asked to join me at my table because I was traveling alone. He was very drunk, but the beginning of the conversation was friendly. He listed off the multiple restaurants his family owned in the village. About 10 minutes into the conversation he started attempting to feed me and hug me, making vulgar comments to me and offering me sex, so I told him he was making me uncomfortable. He became angry and left. I attempted to pay inside and the waiter told me the bill had already been taken care of. At this point Fiorenzo returned and started shouting at me that he never said anything inappropriate to me, he does not want me or need me for sex. A tourist couple who had seen and heard the entire exchange offered to walk me back to my room, which was not in the central part of town. We realized Fiorenzo was following us. He began yelling that I had to come back and pay, he does not appreciate me telling people bad things about him because he is a good man. I began crying out of fear and was in a complete panic. The tourist couple ran Fiorenzo off. I returned to the restaurant offering to pay again. I explained the circumstance to the owner and employees, asking them to please help me. They simply stared at me while I cried, then allowed Fiorenzo to hover over me and whisper into my ear, "you won this time, but there is something deeply sick inside of you that we must fix." I ran from him and finally the owner states he will take care of it, then calls a family member. I was able to make it to my room safely while the tourists made sure he did not follow me again. Within an hour I could see Fiorenzo from my balcony, circling the area he had last followed me to. Clearly the owner and family took care of nothing. I wish I had called police, but now I can at least share this warning with other visitors of the Cinque Terre. Do not engage with this man in the picture, and if you choose to visit Bar Centrale or the adjoining restaurants, be aware of the management you're supporting. Many other reviews have mentioned issues with the owner. I've even found reviews stating the owner ignored women reporting that a waiter groped them. Locals in town were able to identify Fiorenzo for me and provide a picture, and they did not seem surprised by his actions. The experience that occurred at Bar Centrale last night was extremely scary and I believe it would have become dangerous if these tourists had not stepped in to help. The owner simply watched and allowed it all to happen.

Stopped by here for a wine tasting while in Monterosso. I picked the cinque terre tasting: one wine…read morefrom each of the villages in the cinque terre. A server gave me a rundown of each wine and then left me to enjoy them at my own pace. Pours were large and they brought us some snacks as well! If you like wine, definitely a great stop!

Such a great, chill spot! We went here after doing a hike through Cinque Terre and it was the…read moreperfect way to unwind. There were so many options to choose from for wine! We ended up doing a flight and it did not disappoint. The employees were really helpful when we asked them which wines we should try. Definitely stop in here if you get the chance! We didn't get any food, but from what we saw, it looked good!

Great place! My wife & I were traveling through Italy & found ourselves arriving in Laspezia very…read morelate- so late that nowhere was open to get something to eat. Hungry & weary, we opted for the only tho f we could find open at 12:30am - a Viking/heavy metal bar with food- sigh. Surprise - the food is excellent, the beer is excellent, the service is excellent. My wife & I both had the wild boar stew served on a bed of polenta- it was fantastic. If you are not very adventurous or if you are too old at heart to handle heavy metal music (I grew up on it in the 90's so it was like a trip back to my 20's) maybe it's not for you, but if like having fun & tend to find it wherever you are you will probably think it's very cool like I

If you have to pick one place to eat in La Spezia, make it this one. I'd go so far as say you…read moreshould venture out of Cinque Terre just to eat here. Don't let the metal music theme scare you off. This restaurant is filled with personality and served us the most satisfying dinner we had in Italy. We ordered: - Testaroli with pesto: So unique and tasty. The testaroli were perfectly chewy and perfect for soaking up their delicious pesto. When in Liguria, you have to eat pesto! - Pork shank with caramelized onions and porcini mashed potatoes: Oh my God. This was spectacular. Magical. Phenomenal. You need to try this. - Braised wild boar in barolo sauce with polenta: Also delicious, but overshadowed by the pork shank. - Panna cotta with strawberry sauce: Tasty but I wish they wouldn't serve it in a jar. Half the fun of panna cotta is watching it jiggle on the plate. Portions are huge; the pork shank alone could've fed two people easily. Prices are very reasonable. Instead of wine, they have a great beer selection on tap. My husband enjoyed two wonderful beers excellently recommended by our waiter. Between the warm welcoming vibe, medieval decor, friendly staff, and unique metal ambiance, my husband was ready to move in immediately! Looking around, everyone was so happy with their meals, and the energy was infectious. It's very popular with tourists and locals alike, so you need to make a reservation! We made ours by emailing them months before our trip, and they were very responsive. In short, eat here and get ready to enjoy one of the best meals of your life!

My husband & I popped in here one late afternoon and were seated at the last table by the railing…read more We were VERY lucky as it was a spectacular view to watch as the sun was slowly setting. We had 2 rounds of cocktails that came with light bites served by the lovely & friendly waitstaff. The drinks were delicious & refreshing on a hot July day, the setting was superb, and the chill vibe was perfect. It was PERFECT!

After walking the cinque terre trails for 6 hours, this was a great spot for a beer and coke light…read more The outdoor tables are up on a small cliff overlooking the harbor. One thing to keep in mind, they have a very small food section. So a great spot for a drink, not ideal for eating.

Started out this morning with a "short" 2.2 mile hike from Vernazza to Monterossa on the "Blue…read moreTrail" along the rugged coast. The vertical gain is over 400 ft, stunning views and best suited for mountain goats. A definite MUST DO early in the morning and a great way to start the day. We arrived in Monterossa, tired, hungry, stinky and yet proud we had seen the breath taking views of the coast. We were meandering through town when a torrential downpour hit the streets. We quickly dove into the closest restaurant to escape the rain, dry off and get lunch. We had landed at Fast Bar. No research, no planning, just the first open restaurant with indoor seating! Fast Bar is an eclectic Germanish, bikers style bar with loud music and simple sandwiches and soups. Little did we know the sandwich combo hit the spot with great tastes and a safe refuge. It was a perfect spot to shelter from the rain. We ordered a fabulous Caesar salad that was nicely dressed and the Incubus sandwich on flatbread. The sandwich had ham, olive spread and mozzarella. The dishes were not fancy, but perfect for the situation. Fast Bar in Monterossa is simple, great value and has sandwiches with very good taste. It has a German punk biker bar feel, but it works and the staff is hustling to provide friendly and warm service with a smile. They are well worth the try.

This little dive makes a yummy sandwich. We popped in for a snack and to avoid the rain. We had two…read more#19s and some drinks. The sandwiches were delicious with perfectly cooked bread. Service was slow but we weren't in a rush and they were packed. There was a one stall bathroom that got a lot of use, so we staggered our turns based on the line. Music was fun. Sports were on tv. Sandwich names were funny. I'd recommend this place for sure.

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

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.