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!!

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

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.

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!!

Amazing food! We had the spaghetti with seafood and the octopus. Thus far, this is the best…read morerestaurant we've had in La Spezia.

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!

Everything was delicious, the server was attentive, the guests nearby were having a party, and the…read moreview was spectacular! My wife and I don't really enjoy fish, but we even liked the local-caught sea bass: Fresh, flaky, tender, and mild but with a nice flavor (most fish is too bland for me). Regarding the speed of service, it is an *Italian* restaurant (in Italy, obviously), so expect it to go more slowly and enjoy the leisurely pace. Also, the house wine (white and red) is delicious. Highly recommended!

Trattoria del Billy has a beautiful sunset view, even if we didn't get seated in a spot where we…read morecould actually enjoy it. Definitely make a reservation a couple of days ahead because they book up fast, and the place is popular with visitors who swear it's the best in Manarola. That said, the service was rough. The staff felt inattentive, and even when I was ready to pay, it took forever just to get the bill. They never came back to collect the payment, so I had to walk up to the register myself... and still wait for someone to take it. And honestly, they weren't even busy. The food itself was good, though not the best I've had in Manarola. The grilled sardines (five pieces) were tasty with bread. The seafood spaghetti, frutti di mare, was excellent with a solid portion size. The "giant" grilled prawns were flavorful but definitely not giant; you'll still be hungry unless you order something else. The grilled vegetables were a bit soggy and underwhelming. I kind of wish we'd gone for the lobster pasta special. I saw it at other tables and it looked incredible. Overall: good food, great views, but service that needs improvement. Not a bad meal, but not the must-visit some make it out to be.

This is the place to escape the crowds and have a wonderful lunch (or dinner) with a super nice…read moregroup of folks who serve you. Just a 45 minute or the last boat ride south from any one of the Cinque Terre towns...., Located on a small side street that runs through the middle of the town this tiny restaurant has no view but has inside and outside tables and you do not miss the ocean views because the food and service is so outstanding. Ilaria was our great and kind waitress at Portivene In Porto Venere. You can't miss her with her dyed red hair. Great clams & muscles, glasses of delicious red and cold white wine served with pesto pasta along With an unbelievable tasty local fish of some kind, (which we could not pronounce). The local wine we sipped at our table on the tiny street, was better than what we had in some of the finest restaurants in Rome. Our desserts work extremely tasteful and the perfect end of the meal. We didn't want to leave our little table. What a great little find!

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.

Great find, thanks Yelp. My wife and I shared this HUMONGOUS chicken Ceasars salad and shared 1…read moreeggplant pizza..EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS! We were stuffed and were dying to have dessert but couldn't put another drop 8n our mouths. With wine, an EXCELLENT choice. Btw..the service was incredibly fast and friendly. Prices very reasonable. What a find..HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

The food here is excellent! Truly out of this world! We had pizza, mushroom risotto, and a couple…read moreof other pasta dishes. All were so delicious! The table wine is excellent and abundant and the service is very good. The restaurant is very charming as well with a lovely back patio. Loved this place!!