Wonderful food. Had the polio which is hard to keep tender and it was perfect. The house wine is…read morevery good. Prices are beyond reasonable.

Great selection of not only pasta but other dishes like grilled fish, vegetables, focaccia, etc…read more and food was delicious. Fast, friendly service. It's tucked away in an alley but still very close to the main drag. Such a hidden gem. And prices are very reasonable.

Our party of 5 had a reservation which they asked for when we walked in, even tho we were early and…read morethe restaurant was empty. The menu is printed in Italian on one page and English on the other sinus easy to follow We ordered the burrata salad made from heirloom tomatoes and it was delicious with oil and balsamic vinegar. The soup had mixed reviews: one of us loved it while the other didn't. The eggplant Parmesan was flavorful as was the lasagne bolognese. Vermentino wine and house red were very drinkable. Service was excellent.

best dining experience in Santa Margherita . excellent food, friendly service. highly recommend…read more deconstructed pesto lasagna and the grilled fish, excellent

A nice trattoria off the touristy beaten path located in an alleyway. What a refreshing find. Most…read morerestaurants in SML are not reviewed too much as many Yelpers have not been to the area. My bro & I were promptly seated w/o a reservation. Reservations are not stressed too much unless you're dining in exclusivity. We split an octopus salad with softened potatoes and parsley, excellent, 12€. I ordered Bronzino alla Genovese with pine nuts, and olives. Excellent +. 18,50€. Staff was very friendly and spoke English quite well. The nicest restaurant we've been to in three days here in SML.

We were in Italy on a tour with 22 others and having a free night for dinner, staying just down the…read moreroad I checked Yelp for something not so touristy and off the main road. This was a delight to find. I and my 4 tour pals took a cab and walked a few doors up to the most quaint restaurant with outdoor seating. As Americans, we were excited to find meatballs and french fries, and several ordered just that. I went for the meatballs as well, with a side of roasted vegetables that were tender and full of flavor. The meatballs were seasoned well and perfectly cooked with a rich tomato sauce that reminded me of my late gramma's. Our waiter was a delight, full of humor, good conversation and recommendations. We all had gelato at the end of the meal which was also delicious. The quiet alleyway was enjoyable even though we were likely the biggest noise as we ate and laughed and talked as if we were family, despite having met mere days before. Wonderful place to eat! If I find my photos I will post them.

The most delicious scampi I've ever tried. A local sparkling white was a perfect accompaniment.read more

Great food on the marina. Fresh fish dishes and homemade pasta. Tasty local wines and good…read moreservice.

You need a reservation! We got lucky came right when they opened and squeezed in before their first…read morereservation. Service is very good. Food was very salty. Not sure why the food in play is so salty. Maybe to preserve the food? Started with mussels and prosciutto and melon. Not were very good. The broth was salty. Next we ordered the tagliatelle special with octopus. Was very good flavor and pasta was perfectly cooked but again very salty. Overall ok. Best thing was the view.

Great food great location great ambiance great service right on the harbor. Great truffle pasta…read moredish huge shaved portions. This restaurant is one of the best and decent price. Can't ask for more.

My bf and I were wandering around town and hungry so we stopped here. We sat outside with a…read morebeautiful view and for €35 each we had a giant lunch full of all kinds of seafood, as well as wine, water, dessert, and coffee. Everything was really delicious and I just couldn't believe the food kept coming and coming. Definitely recommend!

Small family run Trattoria. All the pastas are so good. Fresh seafood cooked perfectly. We…read morecertainly will be back.

Lovely waterfront outdoor dining with very good pizza and pasta selections. Service was excellent…read more Our experience was hampered by someone smoking on both sides of us . Would highly recommend otherwise for the food and people watching .

This restaurant is the REAL DEAL! My family and I were visiting Genoa for the day and decided to…read moretake a trip over to Portofino via cab. As we discussed food plans, our driver suggested eating in Santa Margherita as the food was better quality and better priced. We took his advice and stopped by a row of restaurants. When we asked for recommendations, he simply said "all are good." Pressed for time My brother made the quick decision for this place and we crossed our fingers and hoped it would be good. BOY, was the food BETTER than GOOD!! We tried the gnocchi w/ pesto, another pasta with pesto, two different spaghetti dishes, and the ravioli. Some of my family is vegan and vegetarian, and the food fit their needs. The ingredients were simple, yet fresh and flavorful. We ordered the house wine, and beer for my dad. We walked away paying 20€ a piece (4 people) and I was very pleased. Customer service was great. Although their was a language barrier, our server spoke English, and was very personable. He was even kind enough to give me a mini lesson on Speaking Italian. We dined al fresco and the view of the parks and ocean was beautiful. I've been home for weeks now, and we still have not stopped talking about this dining experience. Definitely one of the best food experiences of my trip. I would definitely recommend.

I am totally charmed by this place! Our guide recommended it and it is well worth a stop! Menu in…read moreEnglish. Little flowers on the corks and windows. We ordered a bottle of Pigato as it's local and others recommended it--very nice white wine. I had onion pancake with fish and hubby had the carrot ginger soup -- yum! As an entree I had spaghettoni and hubby had saffron lasagnette and both were delicious. The chef came to our table to ask about our satisfaction with the food which was delightful.The servers are funny and friendly and really make the experiencWe totally enjoyed this place! It's hard to give a higher recommendation!

Unbelievably poor hospitality. After seeing that we were with a child, we were refused a table…read moreoutdoors, even though there were many available. Horrible business

Loved our lunch. The owner was so great and passionate about his food. Great experience.read more

Very quaint little restaurant. Service was excellent . Friendly, server and great owner. Had the…read moreclams with pasta and was awesome. Prices were very fair. Would highly recommend if in Saint Margherita check it out. You will not be disappointed .