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    Il Casello

    4.3 (31 reviews)
    PriceySeafood, Italian

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    Seared tuna with black sesame seed
    Andrew R.

    Excellent service and a great view. Nice list of local wines to try. We had a table of 10 and they were quite attentive. The mussels appetizer was a fave of th me table and our server suggested we try stuffed anchovies, which we were nervous about but they were delicious. We tried a variety of dishes - the fish filet was fresh and delicate, and one of us had a seared tuna steak which was also quite good...and a surprisingly large portion of fish. The owner came and spoke about how we're supposed to taste various flavors together and seemed to give a lot of care to making good food.

    The amazing salmon gnocchi I dream about to this day.
    Cassandra T.

    Even though this meal was only in my second weekend in Italy, this was probably the most memorable. It might've been because I was having a streak of really bad meals, from horrible and cold paninis at train stations to a bad Italian attempt at an eggs benedict... but I digress. We were walking along the shore in Monterosso, passed through the tunnel, walked by another beach, and decided we were hungry. There were a couple of restaurants that all looked equally good but we noticed the yellow umbrellas from a distance, and wanted to sit in a place where we can enjoy the beautiful scenery. Why I love this place: -Great view; outdoor seating overlooking the beautiful beach and Mediterranean waters. -Fresh seafood, though you'll get that at pretty much any restaurant in Monterosso But really, the reason I love (and still dream about..) this place is their salmon gnocchi. Peep the photo I uploaded. At first, however, you could say I was more than disappointed when my dish came. First of all, it was GREEN. And second, I was expecting a big slab of salmon on top of my gnocchi, not the few bits and pieces they scattered across my plate. I thought this was going to continue my streak of train wreck meals. But when I took a bite, I was utterly surprised. As I took more bites, my eyes got wider and wider. This salmon gnocchi.. is amazing. Even though there didn't seem to be much salmon, I felt like I was eating some in every bite because the sauce captured the flavor of salmon so incredibly well. Words could not describe. When I was done, I had gotten every sauce with bread. Seriously, amazingly done. My friends applauded me for finally having a great meal.

    Rachel A.

    Our goal was to eat dinner in Monterosso Al Mare after our walk through Old Town. We found Il Casello at the top and decided to give it a chance. The restaurant was empty when we arrived but we felt lucky to get a table on the patio overlooking the beach. Most of the tables were reserved. Our night at Il Casello was very relaxing and quite entertaining. The weather was perfect and the sound of the ocean was like a lullaby. We got the Trofie al pesto and Filetto di pesce del giorno al limone. I chose the pesto pasta because the region invented pesto. The pasta was spiral and is made with a little potato. It's hefty and soaks up the pesto real well. It was yummy. Think of this dish like a pesto mac and cheese. It's creamy and cheesy and the pesto is different from the pesto in the states. Loved it! As for the fish, I didn't expect it to be served raw. Nonetheless, it was still delicious and a nice alternative to the typical grilled fish we had been eating. Throughout dinner, everyone watched these two guys on the beach climbing the rocks. They seemed oblivious to the dinner crowd and peed full frontal view. The crowd burst into laughter and gave an applause. It was pretty funny. People, watch out for the crowd if you plan on doing something on the beach. Dinner and a show at Il Casello. I'd give this restaurant a 3.5 in comparison to other meals I've had. Rounded it up to 4 based on the ambiance and hospitality.

    Salmon gnocchi. Awesome
    Daniel B.

    Definitely a fan of this place. The guys are so friendly and the food is to die for. Ask for the table up on the balcony if you want the absolute best view, that's we're we sat! The must haves are the stuffed mussels - amazing, we went to Arzak a couple of weeks earlier and these are up there with that quality of taste but much more homely presentation (obviously). Also try the pesto pasta. Delicious. Great place great spot

    Yummy!!
    Laurel H.

    We came here for only dessert and a bottle wine. The wine was super and I had Tiramisu which was over the top fabulous!!! Couple reasons why I didn't give them five stars... first off and mostly the service was not great. This was for everyone, not just us..... had to ask for my dessert which might just be a customs issue but boy was it worth the wait. However, service basically sucked for everyone Around... though I would try it again for dinner just to see.

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    The fish with limone was amazing. Everything was fantastic. Would eat there again if we didn't want to try different things.

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    This place was on the Michelins guide and it didn't disappoint. It had very good prices and the food was fantastic! Highly recommend.

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    9 years ago

    Best seafood salad and pasta that we've ever had. Plus an incredible view. One of the best meals we've had in Italy thus far!

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    Great selection and we loved our wine so much we bought bottles to go

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    Delicious fish ravioli with shrimp. Great view. Reasonable prices for the location.

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    We knew Cinque Terre was famous for seafood, pesto and white wine, but each one of these at this place exceeded our expectations.

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    Trattoria da Oscar - Mussels

    Trattoria da Oscar

    4.3(18 reviews)
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    Excellent Choice For Dinner…read more.. My wife and I arrived in Monterosso al Mare for the first week of our vacation around Cinque Terre. Where to eat? Our hotel - Villa Steno.....a wonderful place - plotted several recommendations on a map. The first place we tried was Oscar. Our impressions were as follows: Pros: - Most of the seating was on the patio out front which was delightful - We shared the Seafood Salad and Pasta with Seafood. Both were great! The second dish was among the best I've ever tried. - Dark bread accompanying dinner was amazing - A bottle of local Sauvignon Blanc went perfectly with the meal - It seemed the owner or one of the owners served all the customers. She was friendly, efficient and how she did it I'll never know. - Prices were very reasonable for everything we ordered Cons: - Only one: Oscar, like most restaurants in town, opened at 7 PM which was a bit late for us Americans. Both my wife and I heartily suggest trying Oscar.

    It's good clean food for a fair price don't get me wrong. But this as the same menu and same…read moretasting food as like 75% of restaurants on cinque terre. Pesto pasta, seafood pasta, calamari, mussels... pretty much the only thing a great handful of restaurants around here serve (usually pizza too) Overall it's fine it just won't be a memorable meal. Service is mediocre.

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    Trattoria da Oscar - Spaghetti, olive oil, a little white wine, butter, parsley, and clams. Simple and delicious!

    Spaghetti, olive oil, a little white wine, butter, parsley, and clams. Simple and delicious!

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