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.

Ricordi is an amazing cafe to go to during the day to enjoy a nice pastry/coffee. The atmosphere is…read morecozy and chill, perfect for when I need to catch up on homework. Ricordi in the evening is also amazing! I came here for dinner with friends and amazing service and the best rigatoni bolognese.

The kind of place you leave feeling better about yourself - great food and awesome friendly…read moreservice. The owner also filled our water bottle, and with a smile. The pizza pesto, pizza marinara, and vegetarian focaccia were all yummy! NOTE: it's called Da Paulino "best food".

Adorable spot in a tourist spot. Slices are $5 a clip…read moreVery good Wished it would have been hotter Pesto was the best one and the picante was very good.

Every once in a while, you discover a simple, street-side food location that simply rocks your…read moreworld. I'm talking about the kind of food that elicits an audible response moments after your first bite. The focaccia bread at Pacifico Focacceria is like taking a bite out of heaven. Crisp, yet soft and chewy, these breads are the perfect handheld bites to take with you on the go, or stand at a nearby table and indulge in. My wife and I enjoyed two varieties - pesto and mozzarella and one with onions and sausage. Both of them were absolutely fantastic! In fact, if I didn't have to catch a ferry, I easily could've ordered two more and sat down and enjoyed them with a bottle of wine. I've enjoyed many great focaccia breads in Italy, but these easily rank among the best for me.

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!!

Read misc reviews on the internet of this place and so happy I came by and tried it. I got the…read moregluten free farinata, a typical chickpea pancake that was delicious. Owner is friendly and polite. I will return when back in town .

Cute and cozy pizza place with delicious food, great service, and unbelievable prices!!…read more We tried their farinata and pizza, both were lovely! It was nice to take a break from neapolitan pizza and try something different. If you are in the area, definitely give this a try! Especially if you are back from Cinque Terre and super hungry!

Mamma mia pizza pia! The best pizza in the Cinque Terre! I love the fun special pizzas named after…read morethe 5 cinque Terre towns. The Manarola was chefs kiss with amazing prosciutto crudo and burrata. It's off the beaten path of "main street" Riomaggiore but well worth the walk. The service was friendly- made you feel like family! Excellent ambiance, but we took our pizzas away to eat in our Airbnb. Would highly recommend!

Tucked in the corner of street that connect Riomaggiore's train station (about 50 feet from the…read morestation), this place is a gem. The pizza menu is extensive and prepared well. Top that with a glass of birra or limoncello or local vino, you got yourself a good dinner (or lunch)

This is a great pizza place in Riomaggiore! They had a bunch of different pizza options, and we…read morewent with a more plain red sauce pizza and a goat cheese/prosciutto pizza. Both were really great! I have a tree nut allergy, and they were very nice and accommodating! The pizzas were made to order. Took about 10-15 minutes for it to come out. The restaurant is take away only. Each pizza was about 7 or 8 euros. I'd highly recommend coming here!

If you are looking for something simple and delicious, you might want to check this place out…read more Pizzas and calzones are their focus and they did a great job with our two pizzas. There is a small area to sit just outside the restaurant but it's more of a take away place. Staff was incredibly friendly!

We came to the restaurant as a group and couldn't be happier. As a vegetarian I wouldn't expect…read moremuch but the food was creative, flavorful, and beautifully presented. We had regional specialties that we've hoped to try and we're glad they did it as the chef's personality and energy were superb! I'd recommend them in a heartbeat!

We had a pleasant experience it was one of the closest restaurants open on a Monday night. They sat…read moreus quickly, and their menu was pretty diverse. We chose the tasting menu and we're so happy with our decision. Each dish surprised us with its different flavors and we definitely stepped out of our comfort zone and were met with lovely dishes , anchovies isn't our go to but the flavors were so good! My favorite were the pesto pancakes and the anchovies with oil and salt! Service was lovely and the restaurant was so beautifully decorated.

Focacceria IlFrantoio is kind of hiding: tucked in a narrow alley off the main drag, but you'll…read moresmell that fresh-baked focaccia the moment you walk nearby. Even if you don't see the sign, follow your nose. Inside the little place, there are only a handful of tables, so most people grab a slice and go. They do those classic Ligurian-style focacce: some round like pizzas (but no sauce) and some square or rectangular slabs. The difference is more than shape, focaccia isn't pizza. It uses dough with more leavening, so it stays thicker, softer, and airier than typical pizza crust, and it gets dimpled and drenched in olive oil before baking. Because of that, the focaccia from Il Frantoio feels pillowy inside but still crispy at the edges -- perfect base for whatever topping they throw on. Go for a classic plain‑olive-oil slice if you want something simple and salty. Or, if you're up for a punchier flavor, try their anchovy version: salty, briny, and made for a beach‑town afternoon. Honestly, it's the perfect snack to grab before hiking to Vernazza -- light, filling, and full of energy for the climb. Bottom line: Focacceria IlFrantoio isn't fancy. It's small, kind of hidden, and not Instagram-flashy. But if you want a genuinely good bite of Ligurian comfort food, warm focaccia, salty anchovies or olive-oil-rich crust, handheld and cheap, this spot hits exactly right.

The focaccia and pizzas were both delicious. The staff was incredibly friendly and shared a special…read morecheese bread with us. The prices were great, and I would stop by every day if I could. There was only indoor seating, but there was plenty of it.

A small local place with the best pizza in town. It's up the street from the Piazza Garibaldi, away…read morefrom the tourists. It has a small dining area or you can get it to go. It is without a doubt the best pizza we have had while in Lerici.