Top notch seafood and service. We highly recommend and would definately return if we are fortunate…read moreto be in the area.

My husband, my parents and I were visiting from the states. Found the restaurant on yelp. We were…read moregreeted by the one of the brothers and the our her helped to serve us. Food was fast and amazing. Family owned atmosphere was a lot of fun and they made sure that we were fed well!!

Good value seafood dinner! This is a great option for a…read morecheap and cheerful seafood dinner near the harbour in La Spezia. It's not a fine dining thing - it's self service, disposable crockery and cutlery. You choose your food from the blackboard at the front of the entrance (and you can see what you'll get in the bain marie inside). We loved our salmone al forno and lasagne al salmone with peperoni and cavolo. We were there in early February so there was no queue - the service was fast and friendly!

If you're ever in La Spezia, come try Dai Pescatori! There was a short line out front, but got to…read moreknow the system while waiting. The menu is listed as a pictoral on the side of the entrance, with specials written on a chalkboard on the other side. We were a little nervous because other reviews said the servers would get annoyed if you didn't know what to order. But, the lady at the front seemed to appreciate that we attempted to pronunciate the foods correctly, even grinning at times. You basically order your food and are served on the spot. Then you look for an available table. What we got was delicious, fresh seafood! The Seafood Insalata was an aaaortment of clams, calamari and shrimp in a light olive oil dressing. We also had the Misto Frito, fried little fish, shrimp, scallops and calamari! and finally the linguine with fish (ricciola), so good... Oh, there's a refrigerator on the side that you can chose a beverage of choice from. We opted to share a ltr of Chianti for $4 euro!! Overall, an terrific and reasonable seafood dinner on the wharf!!

Just arrived and was looking for a place to have lunch. This was close to where we are staying and…read morea parking garage. We were greeted with friendly service and the food we ordered was delicious.

If you don't have a reservation, would advise you to get here before opening as the line gets quite…read morelong. We ate here on a weekday and it was packed! The food was great. Our table liked all the pastas, especially the carbonara. We also tried some local specialities such as the pork cheek at our servers suggestion and really enjoyed that as well. Only the octopus salad wasn't so-so, would suggest passing on that. Service was excellent 5/5.

Amazing food. Loved the Gnocchi in cream saffron sauce. The service is very good and the garden…read moresetting makes it a very special place.

This was an amazing meal. The best lunch we had on vacation (we only went out for lunch)!! This is…read morea beautiful restaurant in an old building. They do have outdoor seating but we loved eating indoors with the cooling effect of the stone building. The service was outstanding!! They had a pre fixed meal but we opted for a la carte. We loved the sparkling wine we started with. It was a brut nature. There were 4 of us so we just shared everything. We started with the prawn carpaccio, it was amazing!! Everything we ordered was delicious but our hands down favorite was the black truffle ravioli. The rabbit tortellini had a lovely red sauce and I don't even like red sauce! It was so good!! That was our second favorite. The pappardella was the last to come out and it was also amazing. The gnocchi was tender and delicious as well. The seafood in it was tender and perfectly cooked. While we may have had favorites it did not decrease the deliciousness of every single thing we ate!! We only ordered one main, and it was the best duck breast we've ever had anywhere!! We also ordered two desserts, which were great. One was a deconstructed tiramisu and the other a pistachio semifreddo. Highly recommend this restaurant for service and food!!

The place is off the main walking streets of La Spezia. The space is cute and nicely decorated. Not…read morecatered for tourists but very welcoming. Several local Italians came in while we were there and no tourists which seemed like a good sign. The owner and chef were very friendly. The food was pretty good. Not mind blowing but good. I ordered the menu degustation (prix fixe) was enormous. If with two it could be easily shared and a good value either way. My wife ordered a pesto pasta dish that she thought was very well cooked and not too heavy.

Excellent find not far from the market. Outstanding house Vermentino. Dined alone so didn't get to…read moretry much, but would definitely come back for more.

We stayed for a month in La Spezia at an Airbnb that we found. We must've eaten at this restaurant…read moreat least half a dozen times as we kept coming back for it was so good. Obviously a family run restaurant with utmost care taken in the presentation of every dish they serve. Friendly, family service. Everything that we ate there was absolutely Delicioso. We kept finding excuses to come back to town in time to make sure that we were able to eat there again it was that good. We never had a thing we didn't like from the menu. And the family and the locals, as well as the other patrons were absolutely wonderful towards us. We may make an excuse to return just to go back here again! #stevensleavin

My husband and I had a late night alfresco dinner here and enjoyed it. They offer indoor and…read moreoutdoor dining, when in Italy though - dine outdoor if it's not scorching hot. We shared the sorrentina pizza and trofie pesto. I enjoyed how fresh the ingredients were for both entrees. Since la spezia is known for their pesto we had to try their pesto pasta option and it did not disappoint. I highly recommend this dish. The quality of the food is beyond excellent. The 1 thing I didn't care for were the potato pieces in the pasta. I'm guessing it was meant to add texture however I could have gone without it. We also ordered their house red wine to drink and thought it was just OK. Service here was pretty typical compared to other establishments in Italy. You'll have to make it known that you are ready to pay or they won't approach you lol.

This has been the best pizza we have had in Italy so far The waitress And waiters were all very…read morenice. There is eating on the sidewalk but inside is very nice with a modern design. Pizza was very reasonably priced we shared one for 2 people.

Il Porticciolo Ristorante Pizzeria isn't going to blow your mind with the best pizza or pasta…read moreyou've ever had, but it's still a solid choice. The food is good, comforting, and hits the spot after a long day of walking or swimming -- just don't come in expecting a life-changing meal. The real win here is the location. It has that cool semi-indoor, semi-outdoor setup where you feel tucked in but still part of the street energy (check the pics -- you'll get it). Service was decent and relaxed, and honestly, it's way better than the restaurant across the aisle nearby, which feels like more hype than substance. Not a must-visit, but a dependable, good-vibes spot when you want an easy meal in a great setting.

I thoroughly enjoyed my Calamari Cone at Il Porticciolo in Manarola. Calamari is my family's go-to…read moreappetizer at restaurants in the States, and I can say that this was one of my all-time favorites. It was fried perfectly as each piece was so crispy. Good calamari doesn't need additional seasonings like this one; it had the right amount of salt. A squeeze of lemon was all the calamari needed and it elevated the dish. One of my favorite meals in Cinque Terre!

Trattoria Billy might have been one of the best meals we had in Cinque Terre…read more We were staying in Manarola, just a few minutes walking away from the restaurant, so this ended up being our very first food experience in Cinque Terre-- and what a way to start our stay. It honestly felt magical. The views are spectacular, with that elevated perspective overlooking the colorful village of Manarola, the vineyards, and the Ligurian Sea. But as beautiful as the setting is, the food really stood on its own. The menu is mainly seafood, and we decided to go all in with an appetizer made up of lots little plates, each offering a different seafood preparation and flavor. There were so many tings to try, and for two serious foodies like us, it was such a fun and enjoyable way to start the meal. Everything felt fresh, interesting, and beautifully prepared. Service was equally impressive: attentive and genuinely friendly, but also knowledgeable. Our server was able to guide us through the menu, making the experience feel casual and easy going. We had such a great time here. Between the incredible views, the atmosphere , and the genuinely outstanding food, Trattoria Billy gave us the very first taste of Cinque Terre and set the tone for what turned out to be a very special stay.

Overall, we had a mixed experience. The servers were excellent--friendly, welcoming, and attentive…read more They spoke English, Italian, and Spanish fluently, which made communication very easy and enjoyable. They were definitely the highlight of our visit. The food was good, but not outstanding. The view is beautiful, although after dining at another restaurant in Vernazza, we felt that both the food and the scenery there were even better in Vernazza. Unfortunately, our experience started on a negative note. The person who handled our reservation over the phone made a mistake with our booking. Instead of acknowledging the error, he blamed us, argued with us, and never apologized. After a long, steep climb on a very hot day, this was not the welcoming experience we were hoping for.

Wonderful four course meal, exquisitely presented with a fantastic optional wine pairing. Helpful…read moreand enthusiastic service as well.

I had an amazing, amazing dinner at this place. I'm glad I added it to yelp, because it's a must…read moresee. This is one of the regions of Italy that people tend to go straight to Bologna for and easily skip. I'm not sure I understand why, because Portovenere by itself is a beautiful port and definitely has some of the best pesto and limoncello of the region. Why would you be on yelp and not want great food? Forget Milan and Bologna, Cinque Terre and Portovenere are where it's at. They are well featured on everything except yelp, which is why I felt compelled to have this added. Enough about that, lets get on to the unique foods and drinks of the area. Porivene is basically down a back alley which is how the streets are in Portovenere, so it's easy to miss. They had a dish called a porridge pot, and I'm not really sure how to describe it. It's a mixture of bread that includes a unique soft cheese that is almost like a sour cream (tasty, not bitter), and a plentiful helping of pesto to go alongside it. We also got a Pesto pizza and Pesto pasta - notice a theme here? These guys do not mess around when it comes to Pesto. When I say best in the world, Italy should always come to mind. Whereas sobou charges an arm and a leg for pretty decent stuff, these guys charge very little for amazing food. The Pesto pasta was mixed with a very plentiful amount of fresh pesto, and was absolutely delicious. Likewise the Pesto Pizza was pretty good sized - remember, in Italy a pizza is considered a single person food item and each of these easily fit as a meal for me and my wife. Also, don't forget to try to the vin santo! Vin Santo is like a strong amaretto, which you dip cookies into. Apparently it's a big thing in the region and very much not to be underestimated. Portivene un mare di sapori was one of the best places we had eaten in all of Italy. Not only that, but it's right near the awesome pesto shop I mentioned in another review. This is a must find/must review/must eat for anyone in the region - although keep in mind that the bus from La Spezia takes about 25 minutes to get there and only stops at Portovenere every hour or so to take you back.