Great place! My wife & I were traveling through Italy & found ourselves arriving in Laspezia very…read morelate- so late that nowhere was open to get something to eat. Hungry & weary, we opted for the only tho f we could find open at 12:30am - a Viking/heavy metal bar with food- sigh. Surprise - the food is excellent, the beer is excellent, the service is excellent. My wife & I both had the wild boar stew served on a bed of polenta- it was fantastic. If you are not very adventurous or if you are too old at heart to handle heavy metal music (I grew up on it in the 90's so it was like a trip back to my 20's) maybe it's not for you, but if like having fun & tend to find it wherever you are you will probably think it's very cool like I

If you have to pick one place to eat in La Spezia, make it this one. I'd go so far as say you…read moreshould venture out of Cinque Terre just to eat here. Don't let the metal music theme scare you off. This restaurant is filled with personality and served us the most satisfying dinner we had in Italy. We ordered: - Testaroli with pesto: So unique and tasty. The testaroli were perfectly chewy and perfect for soaking up their delicious pesto. When in Liguria, you have to eat pesto! - Pork shank with caramelized onions and porcini mashed potatoes: Oh my God. This was spectacular. Magical. Phenomenal. You need to try this. - Braised wild boar in barolo sauce with polenta: Also delicious, but overshadowed by the pork shank. - Panna cotta with strawberry sauce: Tasty but I wish they wouldn't serve it in a jar. Half the fun of panna cotta is watching it jiggle on the plate. Portions are huge; the pork shank alone could've fed two people easily. Prices are very reasonable. Instead of wine, they have a great beer selection on tap. My husband enjoyed two wonderful beers excellently recommended by our waiter. Between the warm welcoming vibe, medieval decor, friendly staff, and unique metal ambiance, my husband was ready to move in immediately! Looking around, everyone was so happy with their meals, and the energy was infectious. It's very popular with tourists and locals alike, so you need to make a reservation! We made ours by emailing them months before our trip, and they were very responsive. In short, eat here and get ready to enjoy one of the best meals of your life!

We went to Accanto based on reading the two reviews posted here. It was quite busy and we had no…read morereservation so we sat at the bar (which we like to do anyway). Nico, the bartender, is a master mixologist whose creativity and execution of the cocktails were only surpassed by his friendliness. (Try the Ernesto!) Being vegetarians, it can sometimes be a challenge to find something beyond the typical Trophie al Pesto, but Accanto had no problem making us happy. The Magliatta and the Raviolis were amazing! The wine list was quite reasonable and they were very helpful in assisting us in our choice. We were back for lunch a couple of days later and had wonderful crepes with asparagus. Alessandro, our waiter, was always right there to recommend something and answered all of our questions. He gave us a tour of the wine cellar and showed us the patio in the back which would have been great if we were there in the summer. The next day, colleagues had arrived and after dinner at another restaurant of their choice, we took them to Accanto for desserts (and Ernestos!) They were all great but the Tirami Piu was the favorite of the group. They loved it so much we were back for dessert 2 nights later with even more people. Finally, our last night in La Spezia, we had dinner there again. We started with the cheese plate called "Not the Usual Cheeses" and they meant it! The flavors were amazing and the owner, Andrea, provided us with a list and description of the 8 cheeses in Italian and English. After dinner, he brought his wife, the chef, over from the main restaurant next door where the food is prepared to say hello. We love this place and will be sure to go back the next time we make it to La Spezia!

Beautiful place to have a dinner, fancy food and the cocktails are superlative!…read moreThe prices are reasonable! Try it !!! The ambiance is very charming!

The venue is spectacular. Very little can compare To the…read moreview of Porto Venere and the La Spezia harbor. And the food is as good!!! Fresh fish, lobster and shellfish were unbelievable. Wine list is spectacular and the staff could t be any better. Can't wait to go back!

When I look back on my time here in Portovenere I will certainly never forget the experience at…read moreTorre. The people here care about your experience and they go all the way to make sure you have the best meal and experience possible. Then there is the fact that you are dinning in a 13th century building in a town that dates back to the year 100 b.c. when it was a Roman fishing village. Now it is home to colorful buildings and fine dining at Torre. The food was amazing, and seriously...THE BEST Tiramisu of my life. The guys that run this place are super nice as long as you follow one easy rule...be chill and take the time to slow down and live the way the Italians do. Viva la Vita is the way to go. The seafood...fresh and delicious. The wine...Italian and delicious. The views...breath taking. The sounds...soothing. The rest is up to you. I Love you Italy...grazie mille!

This is a terrific neighborhood bar. Gabriel could not have been nicer and more welcoming to us…read moretraveling Americans. Excellent drinks and delicious food. We went every night we were in town. Highly recommend a stop here.

This place is a true gem in La Spezia! While in this beautiful city my husband and I stumbled on…read morethis adorable cafe and it was the highlight of our visit! The owner Andrea is fabulous and vibrant and the bartender Francesca a complete delight! Definitely a must go if you are in the area!

Fantastic breakfast spot. Worth the walk (which is very direct from the train). I've never NOT…read morewanted to drink my coffee so much!

Tiny, but unassuming spot in Riomaggiore, Italy. Their cocktail menu is extensive for a place that…read moreonly has 14 seats or so. The food is very good as well.

Very cool atmosphere and delicious food!! It was our first night here and we were just wandering…read morearound when we found this place. We got the house red wine, the three of a kind bruscetta, cheese and cold cuts plate, and the anchovies plate, and everything was so tasty! We were especially surprised about the anchovies, as neither of us likes them, but we liked these so much we got more. Most notably, the owner (and bar tender, and chef) was incredibly fun to talk to! He recommended really good things and kept us company. The breakfast menu also looks great, so we'll definitely be back.

We hiked...they took the ferry to Portovennere…read more.. We met at Bar Moon. Awesome restaurant ( albeit spendy) for extravagant gelato desserts. Great location with a chill vibe. Busy but good service and excellent food.

Cool spot for a drink and time to people watch. Had a great Mojito and some snacks for happy hour…read more They have free wifi...the password is on the back of the menu.

Food and service was fantastic. It was a nice location off the main areas. Outside and inside…read moredining is good. Recommended!

The dishes that impressed us were surprisingly the appetizers. Tartare mixed (raw mixed fish) and…read moretartare di tonna (tuna raw). Tasted like sashimi with an Italian twist. Could've eaten the mixed fish dish as a salad dish (it was decorated with some veggies). The swine fillet was surprisingly not dry with generous portion. The rabbit was nothing special, but worth a try. Acomando dish was quite salty but can be balanced with the roasted potatoes that came with it. The seafood risotto (minimum 2 people requirement imposed by restaurant) stole the show really. It was really good with large portion. The ravioli was great. We also ordered pannacotta and tiramisu, which were good as well. Bonus: they have English menus!

Cute little bar. We passed by this place our first night in Cinque Terre and it was packed, so we…read moredecided to stop by the next night for a drink. They brought out little snack with our drink. The snacks were great and the drinks were good