We visited La Spezia several years ago and had such an amazing steak and didn't think we could ever…read morehave a better one and we did! The filet, potatoes, and sauce were awesome! We loved the decor with mini air balloons hanging throughout. The cocktail menu was very diverse and the service was great.

A fun Michelin experience in La spezia! Two of us shared the cappun Magro appetizer which was a…read moredelicious seafood salad. It was nice as they split it up into two small servings rather than providing us with the dish on one plate. We also tried the gnocchi with saffron cream, shrimps, and cuttlefish which was a warm and cozy dish. We each got this and looking back I would've just shared it. Lastly, we got the turbot and the duck breast. The turbot was light and fresh but lacked in flavor a bit for me. The duck dish was not mine but I have to say that the carmelized red onions on it were incredible. Also their complimentary bread and olive oil was addicting, their olive oil was top tier. Going into this meal, we thought we would need more food! Fun to taste test a handful of different options. The only reservation we could make that day was at 6:30 so it was empty the entire time we were there and service was very attentive.

I am so excited about this new discovery! Serving up fresh soups, quiches, and local farinata,…read moreSoup's On is a great place to get a quick quality meal. Lucca is known for its food, and this little eatery doesn't disappoint. The wait staff is friendly and helpful, and the spot itself is cute and tastefully decorated. There is both indoor and outdoor seating looking out on the bustling piazza. I got spinach quiche served with couscous which were delicious. There is a display where all the foods they've made that day are on display so you can choose what looks best. The staff is good about explaining each dish and helping you make your choice. Will definitely be coming back on my next stop in Lucca.

This is a great spot for a cozy lunch in the winter. Full of happy locals. The menu changes daily…read moreso ask for a recommendation and trust what they tell you is good! We really enjoyed our Buddha Bowl as well as the soup of the day. It was served with AMAZING warmed bread slices. The prices were a tad higher than expected. We spent about 30 euro between two people (without getting any wine or additional sides - just a bottle of water.) It was worth the money to introduce a little flavor variety in a town otherwise offering a lot of classic Italian fare. The portion sizes were also very generous. I will be going back on the next trip to Lucca! Thanks to our waitress for being so helpful and patient with our language barrier and explaining the menu to us in English.

We were visiting the beautiful peaceful town of Riomaggiore Italy today. We stopped in this little…read morecafe unaware of what to expect because as travelers we have no WiFi. Seeing they had an open table we sat down checked out the menu to my surprise they listed an American hamburger. I inquired what is all on the burger? The waitress described a bacon cheeseburger deluxe, with tomato, lettuce, mayonnaise, on a seeded bun with a pickle and French fries. I said sounds good. After eating Italian noodles and pizza for the last three weeks a good old fashioned Deluxe bacon cheese Burger is what I needed. I kid you not. I don't remember having a burger this good in the last 60 years! OMGGGG it was that GOOD! I told the waitress that when someone ask tell them it's a bacon cheeseburger burger deluxe. Every American will know exactly what it is. I even told the owner that she needs to change the description on the menu to read. Juicy Bacon Cheeseburger Deluxe American style with Tomato, lettuce mayonnaise pickle on seeded buy with fry's! Delicious. Bon appétit You will enjoy it

This place is seriously overrated... and maybe it's because there is a scarcity of good restaurants…read morein Riomaggiore, but there is usually a line to get a table, but I can tell you it is very likely not worth the wait (we waited around 30 min). Beef ravioli (€15) - Really really disappointing. It clearly tasted just like frozen ravioli with sauce likely from a can. In fact, I think most frozen ravioli I've gotten from grocery stores tastes better than this. What a shame. Steak (€36 for 260g) - It seemed like steak was this place's specialty, so I was hopefully this could redeem it from the ravioli... but I was wrong. For €36, I would have expected a high quality steak, but instead I got a very mediocre, kinda chewy steak that was of no higher quality than the cuts that I can buy from the grocery store. The owner is American (maybe with Italian heritage), but I still expected better from a place like this with the popularity and reviews that I saw. The interior of the restaurant is cozy without many tables (hence the line to get in). Bottom line is I think you are better off finding a different place to eat in Cinque Terre / Riomaggiore with actual good quality authentic Italian food.

Excellent experience here…read more Food excellent and fresh - this place is all about the seafood they serve and they execute it exceptionally well. Servers were attentive and helpful and really ensured everything was perfect. House wine was excellent and reasonable. We tried the mixed appetizer which was excellent. The fried anchovy and prawn main dishes were great and all sides were excellent. All tables around us had similarly beautiful dishes and every one around us loved their dishes. Sitting at a sidewalk table here added to the ambiance of dinner and the wonderful town of Monterosso al Mare.

Splendid Italian meal and wonderful ambiance. We got lucky and were able to get a table for 4…read moreright away but the food and service were great. Food quality here is high and well made. Waitress spoke English and helped us with ordering and was very kind. It is a slow paced meal but the experience was fantastic. 5 stars!

Excellent food and service. The seafood is very fresh. The antipasto misto is 8 small plates to…read moreshare for two people. It had tuna, anchovies, and two styles of octopus.

Il Porticciolo Ristorante Pizzeria isn't going to blow your mind with the best pizza or pasta…read moreyou've ever had, but it's still a solid choice. The food is good, comforting, and hits the spot after a long day of walking or swimming -- just don't come in expecting a life-changing meal. The real win here is the location. It has that cool semi-indoor, semi-outdoor setup where you feel tucked in but still part of the street energy (check the pics -- you'll get it). Service was decent and relaxed, and honestly, it's way better than the restaurant across the aisle nearby, which feels like more hype than substance. Not a must-visit, but a dependable, good-vibes spot when you want an easy meal in a great setting.

After a long day at sea and sightseeing, we were starving. It was packed outside so we decided to…read morecheck out the inside. Thankfully there were three levels of seating inside and they were able to sit us on the bottom floor. Everything at others tables looked really good and smelled even better. We ordered... LEMON SPRITZ HUGO SPRITZ TAGLIOLINI MEZZ'ASTICE (LOBSTER PASTA) TROFIE AL PESTO (PASTA WITH GREEN BEANS AND PESTO) Both our drinks were very crisp and refreshing. But my husband and I loved Hugo Spritz more. My lobster pasta was incredible! My husband loved his pasta as well. It was definitely a great choice to eat here. There's a restroom for males and females in the basement. It was for one person at a time and led to long lines. The staff are very welcoming and pleasant. We were charged 6€ cover charge. If you end up here via boat or train, do yourself a favor and eat here.

We had amazing service and the mushroom risotto was incredibly creamy. The walnut cream ravioli…read morehome made pasta was delicious!

This was worth every single penny. Our waiter was beyond knowledgeable and made great…read morerecommendations for different courses and wine! Each course was beautifully prepared and the taste was phenomenal. The ambiance was well done and whether you sat inside or out the sunsets are amazing. If you're here just go. You will not be disappointed!

Gorgeous surprise dinner by my bf with the most stunning!!! view!!! of dinner I have ever seen!! we…read moregot the 5 course prix fix menu with wine pairings. tbh i didn't even know what i was eating half the time but it was all some sort of fish variation. everything was very beautifully plated and I also was super impressed by the service. bread to start was delicious - best bread of our trip - so light, doughy, airy, and well seasoned. fave dishes of the night were the spaghetti with anchovies & catfish, which was super tender and soo good in that tomato stew sauce!!! dessert was sorta mid, not something i would've personally ordered but i guess it's a local dish? this is definitely a seafood lovers dream of a dinner spot

We had four shared courses that were all delicious. Christoph' service was perfect. If you're…read morelooking for good tasty food, good atmosphere and great service this your place.

We ordered the 5 course Chef Surprise meal. Best meal we ever had. Each course was delicious and…read moreunique with excellent presentation. Wait staff was friendly and professional. When in Genoa you must stop here for dinner.

Dinner in a cave in Riomaggiore? Sure, why not?!…read more La Grotta is a really cool restaurant that is well lit to showcase all the historic pictures they have on the wall and the windows they have to expose the cave that exists and once was? before they built the restaurant. I'm not too sure on the history of the place but it's a very old, interesting, and casual place to have dinner. Service is as to be expected in Italy. Have patience and enjoy the ambiance as well as savor the food. We arrived late (well after the dinner crowd). The restaurant was pretty empty except for a few tables finishing up. For dinner, we went straight to the main dishes. We had wanted to start with minestrone soup but the kitchen was out. We ordered a grilled fish and the Cartocchio di spaghetti "alla Grotta" in bianco al tocco di crostacei. It would be an understatement to say they were outstanding. The fish, which was simply grilled, and flavored with nothing more than a sprig of rosemary and a lemon wedge was perfection. The pasta was wrapped in foil and lit on fire in front of your eyes. I've only seen that done once before in the Italian section of the Bronx. That's when I realized that this was how it was supposed to be done and how it is done in the "old country". When dessert rolled around, I was excited to get the cake I spied in the dessert case before we sat down for dinner. Since the desserts did not have labels on them in the glass case, we did our best to guess and got the honey walnut cake. We guessed wrong but were nonetheless happy with our selection. There are great restaurants in all of Cinque Terre. This is one that I will recommend to anyone who is stopping by Riomaggiore for a bite.

This restaurant had a nice little dining room tucked into the cliffs halfway up the Main Street in…read moreriomaggiore. The staff were all so helpful and friendly. For my meal I had the pesto pasta. It was just ok, probably my least favorite of my meals in Italy. I did taste my wife's shrimp risotto and that was pretty tasty though so I might have liked it a little better if I got that.

Been here twice in three weeks. I like the cannelloni bean soup as well as the veggie pasta.read more

The food was amazing. The atmosphere very old world Tuscan. Loved the service. Would recommend this…read moreplace.