Focaccia is one of the local specialities of Cinque Terre, so we definitely planned to indulge in…read moresome when visiting. Panificio Rosi is a small shop in Riomaggiore that specializes in focaccia. While we stayed in Manarola, it was a short 10 min train ride from that town and we had planned to hike back to Manarola via the Via dell'Amore. Since it was an early morning we were the first customers, so they had plenty of fresh focaccia ready to eat. They have a large variety of focaccia with toppings to choose from, I picked the pesto and tomato focaccia and it was delicious! I would definitely recommend giving this shop a try for focaccia.

4.5 stars If you think focaccia is a plain, boring…read moreflatbread, then think again! The varieties at Panificio Rosi include everything from focaccia with rosemary, anchovies, mushrooms, potatoes, onions, and even chocolate! My pick was the focaccia with artichokes, pesto, and stracchino cheese, and eating this was a revelation. The bread itself was perfectly crusty on the outside, and soft and pleasantly crumbly on the inside. The artichokes added a surprising textural contrast, and the creamy stracchino cheese and the herbaceous basil pesto added great flavor to every bite! I also tried the focaccia with anchovies and capers, and while this version was on the salty side, it was full of umami goodness. All the breads here were sold by weight, and the friendly server heated up our focaccia before we enjoyed this delicious snack!

I have no idea what's up with this place. The reviews were all from years ago, so I wasn't sure it…read morestill existed. We walked over around 8:30 AM and found that it was still there, but it was closed and had a sign that said they opened at 9:00 AM. We walked by again around 9:15 AM and the place was still closed, completely dark, and with no signs of activity. I figured the business had gone away. We found baked goods elsewhere and went on with our day. Later that afternoon we happened to pass by again, and the store was open with a small selection of cannoli and some other sweets. So it seems like in its current state, this is a mid-afternoon bakery of confections. Or something. If you want bread, go to Crai.

Delicious fresh pastries and bread tucked in a cute alleyway in Monterosso. Service is friendly as…read morewell. The older lady behind the counter noticed my daughter couldn't figure out what she wanted and so she made some recommendations for us and gave her a piece of focaccia bread that she enjoyed on the house. I also noticed local cafes get their bread from this bakery. Highly recommend.

Nice cafe in center. Moderen in the inside. Got busy after we sat…read more Had 2 cappuccino, pistachio croissant, and a sweat croissant. Good quality!

Great food, great service and great atmosphere! Enjoyed a morning cappuccino and pastry outside in…read morethe sun. Reasonably priced and quick.

Adorable spot in a tourist spot. Slices are $5 a clip…read moreVery good Wished it would have been hotter Pesto was the best one and the picante was very good.

Every once in a while, you discover a simple, street-side food location that simply rocks your…read moreworld. I'm talking about the kind of food that elicits an audible response moments after your first bite. The focaccia bread at Pacifico Focacceria is like taking a bite out of heaven. Crisp, yet soft and chewy, these breads are the perfect handheld bites to take with you on the go, or stand at a nearby table and indulge in. My wife and I enjoyed two varieties - pesto and mozzarella and one with onions and sausage. Both of them were absolutely fantastic! In fact, if I didn't have to catch a ferry, I easily could've ordered two more and sat down and enjoyed them with a bottle of wine. I've enjoyed many great focaccia breads in Italy, but these easily rank among the best for me.

Great selection of breads, and small.desserts. came here once and hadnto go out of.my way to come…read moreback. I have patroned several bakeries/bread shops all over northern and central italy. This by far was the best.

Had the plain Focaccia. A bit stale tasting. It was cut up, no longer in the pan when I ordered…read moreit. Look elsewhere. Also, more expensive than I've had elsewhere. The best place so far has been in Monterossa -- red building far up the hill (I will try to relocate and post).

What an absolute treat! From cookies to gelato, and featuring a variety of coffee options,…read morePasticceria Giovannini is worth the stop. The cookies are all crumble in your mouth fresh, with an attention to quality that is immediately apparent. Each offering has a unique style and flavor, and everything is very reasonably priced. The staff is super friendly, especially if you're making an effort to communicate in Italian. And as you'd expect, this cafe has a neighborhood, local feel. It's stylish and lively, but not overwhelming. One of our favorite spots in Montecatini.

Words don't do this place justice! Amazing pasticceria!!! Friendly staff, super affordable, amazing…read moreespresso and the desserts are out of this world. My mother and I were on vacation in Montecatini at a hotel that was a 1 minute walk away (dangerous). Our morning routine was to get a cappuccino and un caffe. The espresso was strong and full of flavor. Most days we came back later in the day and tried other varieties - all great. Now about the desserts....nothing like I've ever tasted in America! Everything was so clean, had unique tastes with a perfect amount of sweetness - just mouthwatering. The prices were super low too. One visit we got 5 pastries for 8 euros. Giovannini makes me want to vacation there again ASAP!!

We didn't eat so I can't address that. Service is quick and friendly. Covered outdoor seating on…read morethe sidewalks. People watch or waste time. In our case, we were waiting for our laundry to finish near by.

It was drizzling out with thunder claps echoing and reverberating through the archways and alleys…read moreof Monterosso. This pasticceria is a hidden gem underneath an awning of grapes. The cappuccino, fresh squeezed OJ and smoothies were perfetto. The avocado toast with egg melded beautifully with buttery undertones and specks of pistachio for texture. A small side insalata was bright and tasty. The pancakes with Nutella and berries were dense but well conceived and satisfying.

Se sei a Monterosso e non di fermi al Fornaio di Monterosso sei veramente stato a Monterosso?…read moreAllora ti devi assolutamente fermare qui o per colazione o una focaccia al volo o anche da mangiare lì. Ci sono dei piccoli tavolini per fermarti e mangiare qualcosina. Le focacce sono OTTIME. Assolutamente dovete prendere qualsiasi cosa al pesto perché ovviamente il pesto qui è come da nessun altro posto. Abbiamo preso delle focacce al volo e ce le siamo godute al mare. Erano buonissime, freschissime e l'impatto molto digeribile. Tornerei subito!

100% recommend!! The food was absolutely delicious! I would get the salami Milanese again. The…read morebread was so soft and buttery. The patio seating was nice. Not many cars drove by and it had a great view of the mountains and water. The server was very nice and the menus were in English, Italian and French.

Great restaurant! Food and wait staff were excellent. This restaurant enhanced our Cinque Terrre…read moreexperience!

More of a nicer resturant to dine in and if you get an outside seat it has a glimpse of the harbor…read more The crudo platter and fish of the day were quite excellent.