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You will find this highly recommended fried seafood stand upon exiting the train station at Monterosso. What seems to be a like short queue with 10 or so people ahead of me, felt like an eternity of waiting. There is one line that takes your order and a separate one for pickup. The rationale for the queue is due to the lack of staff or an efficient system; the same staff that takes your order also has to tend to the end of the food making chain process. Everything is made to order, so your food comes out hot and fresh. Also, there is a signage at the window that advises patrons that there may be a wait and there is nothing they can do to speed up the process, so can't say I didn't get the warning. I ordered what seemed to be the most popular which was the "All in Mix" which comes with fried calamari, oysters, fish, anchovies, etc. and the local anchovies cups. I would say my palette is trained (maybe spoiled). I found the "All in Mix" to be nothing spectacular about and was glad I got a separate cup of local anchovies. The anchovies tasted good and fresh (not fishy nor too salty). If you are on a time crunch to visit other Cinque Terre villages (on a cruise itinerary) like I was, I would not recommend wasting time to queue up here.
This place is on the right once you exit the train on the Monterosso stop. It's a very small shop that's only take away. Once you exit the train onto the street you'll smell the seafood immediately! It was so delicious and there's such an amazing view to eat your food right across the street. Definitely great street food.
Such a good place for some fried seafood to go. The calamari is amazing especially with the tartar sauce. They're closed on Tuesdays, every other day there will be a line and even if it's not too long it will be a wait because they make everything right when you order it. So delicious and hits the spot!
The fried food stand of fried seafood in Cinque Terre - this is so so popular here! Right off the train station and head towards the beach and this fried fish stand is right around the corner. You see a bunch of people holding cones of it and you can definitely smell it walking by. We got back from a hike through some of the towns and decided to share the "All In Mix" as a light snack before dinner. Everything is made to order so it comes out hot and fresh. The All In Mix comes with fried anchovies, fried calamari, fried oysters, fried crab, and fried fish. You can get sauces for $0.50. I thought it was just ok.. not a fan of fried things in general but the seafood was fresh. I thought it tasted a bit greasy compared to other places so I'd have to say it was just ok. I tasted the anchovies better at another stand in Riomaggiore. Not my favorite but I can see the appeal. It's salted correctly and fried fresh!
So this place is absolutely amazing! We only wanted to get the calamari but ended up getting mozzarella bites and shrimp too. It was the first shrimp we've seen without heads and eyes so we jumped at the opportunity. Love their batter and the fish wasn't fishy at all. Fresh and meaty! Calamari was a bit chewy but it was so fresh it didn't even matter. Mozzarella bites were my favorite. Hot melted cheese everywhere! We got 2 tartar sauces and the spicy Mexicana sauce which is pretty much a salsa. It went well with the mozzarella bites. Also, I got their aloe drink which I haven't seen in the states and it was so good I went back and bought 2 more. Service was great You wait a few minutes but that's because it's made fresh in front of you right when you order. When I came back for more aloe drinks an employee asked me how I liked the food and sincerely thanked us. Honestly I'll be craving this place for a while. My only regret is that we didn't order another round :( So if you're in Monterosso, don't brush this place off especially since it's literally right next to the train station. Grab a little bit of everything and take a stroll by the beach!
Omg what an amazing experience. The food was phenomenal and the service was excellent. A soon as you jump off of the train in Monterosso this restaurant is right there waiting on you. The seafood is so fresh and so flavorful. You will not be disappointed when you dine here. read more
7 years ago
Crazy long line but I waited 45mins or so I think. I was tempted to leave but after waiting 30mins in line I was committed so I had to stay. So when you get to the front of the line you order and that's when your seafood hits the oil. 3-6 mins later you get your food. I ordered the All in 13 euro (which had anchovies salmon cod calamari shrimp and mussels) an order or salmon 9euro and a beer for a total of 27euro. All were great but the wait sucked. Oh they take credit cards read more
7 years ago
Great stop for street food right when you exit the train station in Monterosso. The line can get extremely long, but it is well worth it! We had the "All In" and it was soooo good! You pay extra for the dipping sauces too. The ladies working this little place are also very friendly despite how hectic and busy it gets. A must try if you're visiting Monterosso in Cinque Terre! read more
7 years ago
You will find this highly recommended fried seafood stand upon exiting the train station at Monterosso. What seems to be a like short queue with 10 or so people ahead of me, felt like an eternity of waiting. There is one line that takes your order and a separate one for pickup. The rationale for the queue is due to the lack of staff or an efficient system; the same staff that takes your order also has to tend to the end of the food making chain process. Everything is made to order, so your food comes out hot and fresh. Also, there is a signage at the window that advises patrons that there may be a wait and there is nothing they can do to speed up the process, so can't say I didn't get the warning. I ordered what seemed to be the most popular which was the "All in Mix" which comes with fried calamari, oysters, fish, anchovies, etc. and the local anchovies cups. I would say my palette is trained (maybe spoiled). I found the "All in Mix" to be nothing spectacular about and was glad I got a separate cup of local anchovies. The anchovies tasted good and fresh (not fishy nor too salty). If you are on a time crunch to visit other Cinque Terre villages (on a cruise itinerary) like I was, I would not recommend wasting time to queue up here. read more
This place is on the right once you exit the train on the Monterosso stop. It's a very small shop that's only take away. Once you exit the train onto the street you'll smell the seafood immediately! It was so delicious and there's such an amazing view to eat your food right across the street. Definitely great street food. read more
7 years ago
Such a good place for some fried seafood to go. The calamari is amazing especially with the tartar sauce. They're closed on Tuesdays, every other day there will be a line and even if it's not too long it will be a wait because they make everything right when you order it. So delicious and hits the spot! read more
8 years ago
Line up is terrible but the food is totally worth it. It's frozen but they make it right away read more
The fried food stand of fried seafood in Cinque Terre - this is so so popular here! Right off the train station and head towards the beach and this fried fish stand is right around the corner. You see a bunch of people holding cones of it and you can definitely smell it walking by. We got back from a hike through some of the towns and decided to share the "All In Mix" as a light snack before dinner. Everything is made to order so it comes out hot and fresh. The All In Mix comes with fried anchovies, fried calamari, fried oysters, fried crab, and fried fish. You can get sauces for $0.50. I thought it was just ok.. not a fan of fried things in general but the seafood was fresh. I thought it tasted a bit greasy compared to other places so I'd have to say it was just ok. I tasted the anchovies better at another stand in Riomaggiore. Not my favorite but I can see the appeal. It's salted correctly and fried fresh! read more
7 years ago
10 years ago
Amazing fried food/street food that is made fresh to order! We had the fish and chips (cod) and fried mozarella with French fries. Both were delicious! Excellent location right under the train station, with seating across the street to view the ocean. read more
So this place is absolutely amazing! We only wanted to get the calamari but ended up getting mozzarella bites and shrimp too. It was the first shrimp we've seen without heads and eyes so we jumped at the opportunity. Love their batter and the fish wasn't fishy at all. Fresh and meaty! Calamari was a bit chewy but it was so fresh it didn't even matter. Mozzarella bites were my favorite. Hot melted cheese everywhere! We got 2 tartar sauces and the spicy Mexicana sauce which is pretty much a salsa. It went well with the mozzarella bites. Also, I got their aloe drink which I haven't seen in the states and it was so good I went back and bought 2 more. Service was great You wait a few minutes but that's because it's made fresh in front of you right when you order. When I came back for more aloe drinks an employee asked me how I liked the food and sincerely thanked us. Honestly I'll be craving this place for a while. My only regret is that we didn't order another round :( So if you're in Monterosso, don't brush this place off especially since it's literally right next to the train station. Grab a little bit of everything and take a stroll by the beach! read more
9 years ago
9 years ago
This was our fav lunch spot to grab a quick bite to eat on the beach right by the sea. They have fried calamari, fried fish, frites, burgers- you name it. All made to order in 3-5 minutes. Portions were filling enough for lunch. Who wants to feel like a fat lard in a bikini on the beach anyway? The fried calamari was tasty with big pieces, much better than what I had ordered at a restaurant nearby. What irritates me about dining in Italy is the cover charge. You pay it even if you get the shittiest service and served the stalest bread which doesn't come with butter, oil, or balsamic. No cover charge at this food stand! This is located right when you exit the train station and signed "Italian Street Food" read more
7 years ago
10 years ago
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Strada Princiapale 50
19016 Monterosso al Mare
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