From the owner: Un magnifico giardino all'italiana a picco sul mare, un glicine centenario e una collezione di…read moreagrumi rari. Una preziosa chiesa ed un magnifico chiostro in cui si ode solo lo zampillo dell'acqua. La Cervara è uno dei posti più belli al mondo. Oggi, dopo un importante lavoro di recupero, vi si organizzano concerti ed eventi.

This was one of my favorite hotels in Italy. It's perfectly situated near the water and close to…read moreall of the attractions of Portovenere in the Cinque Terre. The restaurant was great and staff were professional and friendly. The ocean view rooms were nicely decorated and clean.

Loved this place. A family owned business that is welcoming and quite cozy. It's slightly off the…read moremain ocean view road and it was described to us as a 'local' spot. They brought us a free polenta appetizer upon our ordering drinks. It was delicious. We followed that with a Caprese salad which we split. More than enough for two. Fresh cheese and tomatoes covered by a light dusting of olive oil. For my entree, I chose grilled prawns. I could not have received a more perfect meal for me. The shrimp was delicious and it was accompanied by a light lettuce salad. I loved everything about my meal. We finished with a piece of chocolate cake which we asked them to add a scoop of gelato. Not only did hey add the gelato, they also added a second piece of lemon cake. Everything was so good. Loved this stop.

The best Tiramisu in the world. The owner makes it. Also, the best pesto. What can I say, it's…read morethe best.

Such a wonderful dinner in Zoagli. The location and views here are so spectacular and the seafood…read morewas unbeatable

My sister married at Bucciano and it was amazing with idyllic views and an amazing staff. The food…read morewas incredible and the experience so romantic!

From the owner: Borgo Bucciano is a Venue for Weddings and Events in Tuscany Italy with 10 beautiful apartments to…read morerent. Borgo Bucciano is the ideal choice for your destination wedding, thanks to its timeless elegance: the jewels of the property are the swimming pool with Jacuzzi, the courtyard with tables and chairs, the terrace and the Italian garden with a little neo-Gothic chapel. Say "I do" at Borgo Bucciano and make your dream come true!

The Abbey and the Church of St Francis are found on the hill of San Cristoforo next to the ruins of…read morethe Castle of Monterosso. Gayle and I walked up here from our Hotel on the morning of our last day here. We were immediately put into the right spiritual mood walking into a small and peaceful sanctuary and the sound of piped in Gregorian-like chants.

This is a cool sight to see! I wandered down a path and followed a sign while walking around on my…read moreown. There are a lot of steps but it is worth it! If you take the route from the seaside, the first thing you will come across is a giant statue of st Francis asisi feeding a dog/wolf, which is pretty cool. And has some great views. Then you will come across a small church, which is cute but nothing too special. There are little information brochures that you can buy in there, by where you light the candles. Attached to the church is where the real monks still live, from what I gathered. You can't go in there. If you keep climbing upwards, you will reach a cemetery. This was my favourite part. You might think it's creepy, but it's so beautiful! On almost every gravestone, there's a photo of the person who is buried there, which is neat. In the corners, there are some family crypts. I found this interesting, there's a lot of people who died in the 1940s, particularly 1942. If you keep going up wherever you can, you will eventually reach the top. In this section, the priests are buried and there are a few more traditional style graves. The whole thing is very well tended to and the gardens around it are lovely. Once you are here you can see an absolutely magnificent view of the ocean and the coast on one side and the towns on the other. It is panoramic and incredible.

The new ownership (6th day being open) is under Piero 21. We ate here April 24, 2016. AMAZING…read moreFOOD. The service was excellent. We did not have a reservation and just walked up at 7:45PM and waited for a seat. They offered wine and water while we waited. The owner was greeting everyone as well as serving. Cannot say enough good things about the service and the quality of the food, including the desserts. This is a MUST if you're in Genoa.

There are no words to describe how incredible Chef Laura is. We spent a month with her and each…read moredinner was something absolutely divine and new to us. At first, I thought we would choose our menus (as she offered and suggested) but as the first couple dinners passed, each one better than the previous, we just decided to let her choose. I really would suggest that; it allows you to 'step out of the box' and allow the creative to be creative. There were a variety of types of eaters in our crew and everyone was taken aback by how delicious, hearty (yet refined) and satisfying her meals were. She is very kind natured and even allowed our children to "assist" her at times. We can't wait to see her again. Honestly, if you are considering hiring a personal chef, look no further. I would also note that her prices are very competitive so let that not be a concern. 100 stars!!

From the owner: Il Mezzo Pane is a private chef service, customers can choose from our services, informal or…read moreelegant dinners, brunch and cooking classes... You will have the opportunity to enjoy breakfasts, lunches or dinners directly at your home or in the villa where you are staying, or in any location you desire. Contact me and pick the menu you like most!