A very small restaurant in the old part of Genova. To be honest, I'm sure I would have passed this…read moreplace, if it wasn't for a local friend of my. Forget about fancy designs or similar - this is only about taste and most important local tasts. I really enjoyed my meal, and did discover new tasts, that I never had tried before. Yes I would visit this again, if I get the chance. Do forget to try the chickpea pie - and have cash (they don't accept cards)...

Everything was perfect... food was delicious. Tried the focaccia, lasagna, panacotta and cannoli…read morefor dinner. Came back for great breakfast with some eggs and fresh fruit tarts. Service was exceptional and the owner and all the staff loved to interact with customers, so be open to chatting a bit

We were only in Vernazza for 2 days, but visited Il Pirata multiple times. The main guy running the…read morecafe is very chatty and runs the pastry side of the business, while his brother apparently runs the rest of the food menu. Everything we tried was delicious, and appealed to me more than the super-touristy spots further down the road (though obviously most of the clientele here are also tourists). Prices seemed reasonable for the amount/quantity of food. Most importantly, Il Parata sells toilet paper, which proved hard to come by in Vernazza. Be sure to arrive before 5pm if you want food (outside of cannolis, which were available later).

We already were seated when I read the Yelp and Tripadvisor reviews. Do not know what was going on…read morewhen people gave just 1 star. But when we were here it was good from the beginning: friendly reception, good food. Al primi platti came at the same time as the secondi's. Nice outside terrace. Rcommended!

If you are in Cinqueterre area you should go at La Tavernetta!!!!!…read moreIf you want to try all you need to go there a couple of time because pizza is great and the pasta amazing. They make also "Panigacci" (kind of tortilla) with the best prosciutto and stracchino.

Great place with their own craft beer that is great. There are some phenomenal experimental…read moreoptions. Unfortunately, they don't have flights/paddles so be ready to drink or go with buddies to share more options. Friendly staff that can help you in English.

Really interesting IPA. I appreciated the bartender (very good with English) and the different…read morestyles of beers. I rarely here a person that loves stouts, and that was refreshing!