There are other Geco Supermarkets in the neighboring towns of Corniglia, Manarola and Monterossa…read more The one here in Vernazza is smallish, but it shares with the rest the unique qualities of fair prices (cheap really), excellent quality products and great service with a smile. Having a place in town for a couple weeks, I was happily surprised on my first visit as to how reasonable the grocery prices are. The main reason is that the locals shop here too and having the advantage of it being a co-op, the prices of everything are kept reasonably low. The dry goods, fresh meats, cheeses, local produce are all top notch. Open everyday, but closed between 1100 and 1600.

'With great power comes great responsibility.' - Uncle Ben or Voltaire, depending on whom you ask…read more ----- A Butiega is, as far as we could tell, the sole general store to be found in the most central of the Cinque Terre villages. Located not far from the town square, it's right along the footpath leading from the main road into the heart of the municipality. You'll find plenty of your basic staples here: meats, cheeses, olives, oils, vinegars, and wines. Similarly, must-haves like soap, shampoo, and sunscreen can be purchased here. Note that the prices on the last bits can be unexpectedly exorbitant. Whether or not that's due to the import costs or to gouge tourists is an open question. This is probably your best bet to stock up on bottled water, particularly if you're staying in Corniglia and don't have far to carry the giant-sized ones. The wines are generally affordable, with a few bottles costing a mere €5. Don't have high expectations, though - even though they're labelled as Italian wines, I was nonplussed, and I'm no oenophile. As far as monopolies go, the proprietor here seems to be generally benevolent, and could readily jack up prices beyond what we experienced during our visit. It's certainly a mainstay in this hamlet, and has a certain timeless charm that's worth experiencing first-hand.

We stayed in Corniglia for 4 nights and had a wonderful experience with this shop. We stopped in…read moremost mornings before heading out for our hikes and was met with smiling faces and warm salutations. Fresh veggies can be found here as well as toiletry necessities. *Not Advertised (at least in english)* but ask about their sandwiches, you won't be disappointed. We ordered one every morning with meat, cheese, fresh pesto and sun dried tomatoes for €4.50 each! A hard rate to argue with.

Well-organized store carrying fresh food as well as a good selection of canned and dry goods. It is…read morea clean store with a good wine selection to meet your needs during your stay in the Cinque Terre region.

Fully stocked grocery store carrying fresh produce (much of it local, all the produce is labeled…read morewith country of origin) and a large variety of dry goods. They also have a bakery counter with fresh bread, deli, and butcher. Come here and grab provisions for a long stay, picnic, or whatever. They also have some toiletry items in case you forgot something, and a nice beer and wine selection. Prices are very reasonable, store is clean and well organized. We spoke Italian, but from what I could tell the staff was at least bilingual (Italian-English).

5* Alimentari Franca At the bottom of Via Colombo, the main…read morestreet Riomaggiore This small grocery store/salumeria has a wonderful selection of foods and wines e.g., great cheeses, cold cuts, olives, bottled water. Open all day [compared to the Coops which are closed three hours each afternoon] The manager is super helpful, as is his wife Franca, daughter Giulia, and the other super cool workers. We bought our daily groceries. High quality foods at reasonable prices. The best is the fruit that is displayed in front of the store. You select what you want. Yummy!

This is a decent local shop, with some interesting stuff! It's somewhere between a small mini…read moremarket and a local specialties place, so perhaps best to avoid getting the basics here as you will likely find them cheaper at one of the co-ops in town. Worth a perusal though!

They have a really cute back patio to sit outside and eat your gelato. This place is kind of…read morehidden, as it is off the side of the VERY small main street with shops and restaurants. Got the honey walnut with melon flavor gelato for 2 euros; was good but not the best I've had! The server also added a little wafer to my cup. Not many flavors out of the ordinary. Sampled the ricotta and fig which I feel like would be a good flavor to get if you want something different. I thought it was funny when the worker was also eating a cone of gelato herself. Hmm.

We ate gelato here after hiking into Corniglia from Manarola. We ate a cone with the vaniglia and…read morecrema Cinque Terre flavors. I really hate to rate any gelateria less than five stars, but the Un Mare di Yogurt gelato had a tiny bit of a gritty texture to it! We much preferred the texture and flavor of 5 Cinque Terre Gelateria in Manarola. Still, our gelato here was a great snack.

Poche Musse Gelateria is one of those blink-and-you'll-miss-it spots tucked off to the side of the…read moreramp leading up toward Manarola's main square from the harbor. It's hidden just enough that most tourists walk right past it, which makes finding it feel like discovering a local secret. The tiny storefront has a cozy, handmade vibe -- the kind of place where you instantly know the gelato is going to be good. The flavors are excellent across the board, with a nice mix of creamy classics and bright, refreshing fruit options. Every scoop comes with a little wafer cookie, which sounds small but adds the perfect crunchy touch. There are only a few tables outside, so if you snag one, you get this quiet little corner to enjoy your gelato while the village flows around you. And on hot days, their fresh lemonade and slushy-style drinks hit just as hard as the gelato itself. It's not flashy, it's not huge, and it's easy to miss -- but that's exactly why Poche Musse stands out. It feels authentic, unfussy, and genuinely delicious. If you're wandering through Manarola and want a sweet break away from the crowds, this is the gelateria you don't want to overlook.

Fantastic grocery. We are renting a house 1/2 hour away and wanted to take a drive. Got several…read morekinds of grapes, escarole and other vegetables for salad, fresh porcinis, several other vegetables for soup, a pomegranate, chestnuts, Brussels sprouts, greens and a hot pepper, passionfruit, pine nuts, olive oil, pesto, marinara, several kinds of focaccia, water, a couple things from the deli, bread and more. Great selections in two floors with a parking lot. Bathroom is in the bar/cafe just outside front door.

Excellent supermarket on 2 levels with lots of choices of fresh fruits and veggies, prepared foods,…read morebread, etc. A great place to go if you are looking to stock up for a short stay when visiting La Spezia and surrounding areas.

Had a very positive reviews and it led me to this place. Indeed from the food, the service and the…read moreatmosphere (we were seated outside by the street, everything is perfect. Got myself Linguine with fresh anchovies and my wife got crepes ricotia e spinach. Both are perfectly prepared and delicious. A gem to stop by while in Monterosso, Cinque Terre

Just a good place to have a meal and drink! The service is good and so is the atmosphere!…read more Everything was good, no complaints!