We had heard that this was a great place to visit in Monterosso for the torta monterossina, a…read morechocolate sponge cake, which is a local specialty. Therefore, we made sure to stop by here for some food after completing the Blue trail hike. The bar has plenty of seating inside and outside and the staff were friendly. It was easy to place one order, the cake was delicious! It had a beautiful cross section and each bite was so tasty. After hiking for 2 hours, you can bet that we were hungry, so we easily gobbled up the cake. If you're looking for some food options in Monterosso, I would certainly recommend this shop!

First rate baked goods recommended by locals. The panini sandwiches are top tier and the desserts…read moreeven better!

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.

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.

The best lemon granita ever. We went back multiple times for this refreshing drink. It had little…read morebits of lemon rind in it and it was super delicious. Perfect for a hot day.

Well, the cheese platter is massive. We just wanted a snack. This one was likely enough for two…read morepeople to have as a meal. The bruschetta was excellent. We ate outside. The street is a thoroughfare and some daytrippers/cruisers walked by and asked whether they could take a photo it, lol! We said yes. The prices were reasonable. I would certainly eat here again and I wouldn't eat for many hours after.

Great restaurant. We had a raw fish sampler as an appetizer which was excellent. My wife ordered…read morethe swordfish and it was cooked perfectly. Highly recommend this place.

Good reviews so we decided to try it. Bread was weird more like a biscuit than bread. I had gnocchi…read morewith meat sauce and my husband had the spaghetti with clams, white wine and chilis. Gnocchi was okay. Huge portions - I couldn't eat a third of it. My husband's pasta was okay but pretty bland and didn't have much sauce or spice to it. Portions are huge, location is good, food is mediocre. Prices are readable. $49 euros included a bottle of wine.

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.

This was the best restaurant I ate at on this trip to Italy that included time in Rome, Florence,…read moreTuscany, and the Cinque Terre. Friendly, beautiful cafe near the sea with freshly caught fish, pesto, vegetables, and wine. What more can I ask for? Recommended wholeheartedly.

We stayed at La Spezia Hotel and were recommended to stop by for an early dinner and were seated at…read morethe patio facing the water. Drinks were excellent - KM zero and Mule Delightful. View was gorgeous, servers were helpful, food was amazing! Grilled octopus had crunchy suckers, perfectly seared on a local green veggie like spinach but tastier along with mashed potatoes. Wow, the pesto pasta was the best we have had, just so light and refreshing. Grilled anberjack great portion and the best prepared grilled artichoke I have had they put something crunchy on it. Dessert was local spooner cake and we tried the local but priciest dessert wine, which was a little sweet to us. Highly recommended and great value given the location by the water!

Deliciousness between crispy soft bread. Loved everything about our sandwich and fries. Lots of…read moreoutdoor seating. Busy waitress. Clean bathroom. Sorry no photo...we ate it all up! lol

This little sandwich shop has some delicious sandwich combinations and makes the perfect lunch…read morespot. Our Airbnb was directly across from it, and we could see the lines at all hours with mostly locals, which was a good sign. I got the prosciutto and truffle sandwich, and it was dreamy truffle bliss. It is amazing that something as simple as bread, prosciutto, and truffle spread can taste so good. My husband got a salami and pecorino sandwich which was more his speed. He really enjoyed his sandwich and finished it in no time. Prices are cheap enough that we could've split another sandwich if we had had the room, but there was no need. The only downside to this place is the lack of seating. The seating in front of the sandwich shop actually belongs to the bar next door so we weren't able to sit there. We were able to find a public bench on the street to enjoy our sandwiches, but be prepared if you're carrying a lot of luggage around with you like we were.

Our first Italian sandwich, and it was a pleasant surprise. The raw sausage was surprisingly tasty…read more Very good filling choice for the sandwich. It reminded me of the taste of pate. The raw sausage also had a juicy texture to boost The sundried tomato caprese sandwich was also delicious! Adding the Aperol Spritz on a hot steaming day was a nice touch. CASH ONLY

This was a planned stop for our itinerary to Pisa. When you are in Pisa, there are tower of Pisa,…read morePisa cathedral, city wall, Jewish cemetery and a few other places to visit. But your trip will not be complete unless you make a stop and enjoy a meal of sandwich at this famous but guaranteed deliciousness at I Porci Comodi.

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.