An excellent choice when in Chiavari. We stopped here a few times during or visit. They have…read morefantastic gelato, a very nice apertif, a lovely menu and cafe items. Inside they also have high quality liquor available for purchase, bakery items and candies.

We were in Chiavari for a few days and went to Caffe Defilla a lot. The location is central. They…read moreare open all day and have all sorts of food. From pastries to lunch, aperitif and light dinner fare. The tables outside are very nice and surrounded by planters and covered by umbrellas. The internet works very well and we needed it. They also have ice creams and sweets and everybody was kind and helpful. The price is right and every time you order they bring you extra things like chocolate or pieces of coconut. One of their pastries is called tartufella and it is a delicious pastry with a nut based chocolate.

Lord Nelson is a throw back from the 1980s, when that kind of nautical look was cool, posh and…read moreexpensive - the dark woods, the brass, the nautical paintings of tall mast war ships etc. Still works, and they sure play the part, with white jacketed, bow tie wearing waiters, and prices to go with it. The bar is well stocked, and one of the rare places in Italy where bartenders can mix a decent cocktail.