Once in a while, you have an experience at a restaurant that is truly magical and unforgettable and…read moreit makes you remember why you love dining out. On our honeymoon, Belforte was that place for us. We had the Lovers' Table at Belforte for dinner during our honeymoon, and it was truly an unforgettable experience. The view was absolutely gorgeous, and watching the sunset over the water while having dinner was truly magical. The service was outstanding. Unfortunately I can't recall our waiters name but he was so nice, warm & welcoming... a true professional that you can tell loves his job. The food was spectacular. We had the pink shrimp salad, tuna tartare, and whole baked sea bass, and everything was cooked to perfection. We finished with the tiramisu and limoncello, which were the perfect way to end the meal. Between the incredible food, excellent service, and one of the most beautiful views we experienced in Cinque Terre, Belforte made for a very special honeymoon dinner. Highly recommend!

You'd better show up with reservations. They turned away half a dozen couples despite having empty…read moretables because they didn't have reservations. I made sure we got reservations via emailing them during the week (they ignore weekend emails which they say on their website). Then we noticed that only Italian speakers were getting the tables with the best views. The rest of us were set back further despite empty tables with better views and having reservations. Our server spoke zero English and was cranky and annoyed about having to translate with his hands and gestures. We were in his country so we understood we should have had better Italian skills. The food was bland and lacked any depth of flavor. Prices were expensive but you pay for that stupendous view. Even with a table set back, the view was spectacular. I wouldn't choose to eat there again but I'm glad I got to experience it once since dining with that much beauty is a lifelong memory.

Arguably the Best Restaurant in San Terenzo/Lerici…read more San Terenzo and Lerici have several very good restaurants but this is arguably the best, and relatives who live several months in San Terenzo selected it for my wife's birthday dinner. The owner, Maurizio, is very welcoming and passionate about the seafood, which is especially fresh and well prepared. We just selected what he recommended, which was excellent. Appetizers, pasta, and dessert were wonderful. Our top meal in a two week trip in Italy.

Walking along Monterosso and towards the end we found this little spot with some nice views of the…read morewater. We sat and ordered some drinks- Coke Zero with a lime hit the spot We knew we wanted pasta and Cinque Terre is known for their pesto so we ordered one pesto pasta and one tomato pasta La "monterossina" pasta has capers, olives, and salted anchovies - salty and perfect al dente pasta. Delicious. The Pasta Al Pesto came with green beans and potatoes. Also very very good! Both pastas were a home run! Great meal in the Italian riviera

Best place I've eaten in Italy! The food is incredible, the service is always fast, attentive, and…read moreconsistent, and the ambiance is absolutely beautiful. The owners are so kind and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. What really sets this place apart is how reliable everything is--from the quality of the food to the speed of service, every visit has been outstanding. The seafood risotto is fantastic, but honestly, I've tried almost everything on the menu and every dish has been amazing. The stuffed anchovies and fried calamari are must-try appetizers! In a town full of dining options, this restaurant stands out by delivering an experience that keeps you coming back every time.

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.

The perfect stop in the middle of the most charming town of Cinque Terra…read more We stopped among the shops to sit outside on their patio. We cooled down with iced cocktails and enjoyed the "vegetable" avocado toast that was generously and deliciously prepared. The tomatoes were perfectly ripe from the garden. The service was hospitable with a friendly waitress who talk to us about her restaurant. My wife and daughter-in-law shopped in the quaint shops and there was the most beautiful garden on the balcony across from us. A life time memory for sure. Btw, they had a toilet to use

Simple food done extremely well. Please get the Melon with Parma ham and the fried calamari: simply…read moredelicious.

Cute little restaurant at the bottom of the hill. Everything was absolutely delicious and affordableread more

The house red wine was superb. Filet fish was fresh with pine nuts and well done. The salad was…read moremore than great - baby spinach off the soil. Dessert was ice cream with raisins and amazing. Owened by Rocci and his sister. Recommending this unequivocally.

We were immediately greeted and chose a table outside with a view. Everything else was closed on a…read morecold holiday afternoon in January, so despite the bad reviews, we chose to eat here. Staff were cordial, and no one was rude; however, there was only one other customer sitting outside with us. There wasn't a lot of choice on the menu, and the linguine with crab for €16 sounded good, so I ordered that and a glass of white wine for €6. We were given a brown paper bag with bread inside it (see pic), and because I'd read reviews, I asked whether the bread was extra, and was told that the bread was included in the cover charge of €2.50 per person. The reviews stating the bread is stale were correct; the dry bread was inedible, and we weren't given anything to go with it. I gave a little bit to the pigeons walking around our table, and they thoroughly enjoyed it. I was extremely disappointed when my meal arrived. A plate of pasta (I can't tell you the flavor of the sauce) with several small crabs on top and below, with nothing to crack open the shell! I asked the waiter how I was supposed to crack the crabs open, and he brought me a plate with 2 wipes and a seafood cracker, but no seafood pick. This would have worked if the crabs on my pasta were larger and not so rubbery, but I ended up having to use my fingers and fingernails to extract the crab meat and place it on my pasta (a seafood pick would have been nice.) My hands were absolutely filthy & cold, and my pasta was cold by the time I finished fighting with the crabs. My suggestion to the restaurant would be to serve only the crab meat on the pasta instead of serving the crabs whole, so the guest can enjoy their pasta. My pasta and wine were fine. They served the purpose of filling my stomach on a very cold day. The bathroom, however, was disgusting. I hope they clean it more often during high season!

Location, location, location! This place is on the lower square at bottom of Vernazza (Cinque…read moreTerre) just steps away from the water on Gulf of Genoa & Ligurian Sea. We had party of 6, and all but 1 liked our dishes a lot (shrimp/anchovies was not loved). The house red wine is a lighter style Cinque Terre DOC that pleased everyone. Since pasta with pesto is one of the regional specialties, 3 of us ordered this and we're not disappointed. The ravioli came in a walnut sauce that was fantastic! Despite having a reservation requested for outside, we had to sit inside. This was a bit disappointing on a beautiful afternoon, but not a big deal. The service was hurried and not friendly, hence my reduced rating.

1. Great service: we arrived 30 minutes before their closing time, and the waitress still seated us…read more2. Fresh seafood and ingredients: we had salted anchovies, octopus salad, lasagna, and spaghetti with mussels sauce. All delicious 3. View: looking out of the ocean, you can see Manarola from afar.

After seeing so many raving Yelp reviews of this restaurant, we decided to give it a shot on our…read morelast night in Corniglia. Right off the bat, a lil bit of a weird vibe from the hostess and the waiter that gave us nonstop stares as we sat down and then proceeded to bring us stale bread in a paper bag. At first I thought it was just a few stares because we're American and that's maybe understandable, but every time I would look over in their direction I was met with intense eye contact and it made us all feel very uncomfortable and almost unwelcome. The inside ambiance was also a little sterile but whatever, it was also colder out so their outside area was closed so that was a bummer but understandable. We ordered the Trofie Al Pesto and the Lasgana, as well as the grilled mixed seafood. The pesto came with prepackaged Parmesan (felt a lil weird for a restaurant in Italy) and was a lil too sauce heavy. The lasagna on the other hand was outstanding, probably the only win of the night. Grilled seafood was okay too but nothing special. Overall just a weird and off vibe from the service, nothing friendly or outstanding like the reviews said. Definitely will not be returning and left us with a bad taste in our mouth once we left.