We were looking for a nice, romantic place for a date night on our last night in Cinque Terre, and…read moreTorre Aurora turned out to be the perfect setting. Located inside an ancient tower and ruins overlooking the sea, the atmosphere and views are absolutely beautiful--especially during sunset. The service was wonderful from the moment we arrived. Everyone was very friendly, attentive and welcoming, which made the experience even more enjoyable. As for the food, I'd say it was good, but necessarily the best meal we had in Cinque Terre. The appetizers were just average and didn't really impress us, but my anchovy pasta was surprisingly delicious and definitely the highlight of the meal for me. The cocktails were also really nice and paired perfectly with the setting. Overall, I'd come back for the beautiful atmosphere, incredible views, cocktails and a romantic night out. The food was good, but the settings and experience are what really make Torre Aurora special.

The atmosphere is awesome with great views over the harbor at Monterosso. The food and service…read morewere fantastic. Just an awesome experience in Cinque Terre. I strongly recommend.

Awesome spot. Stopped here after a day of sun and hiking…read more My partner and I where hungry not during "usual" dinner time, so before 7. We had a awesome meal here. Everything was well seasoned and our server was really sweet. We shared a pesto pasta dish and beef carpaccio.

Great customer service! Waitress's very friendly unlike other restaurants in Cinque Terre…read more Food was very good and creative. If your tired of traditional cuisine this is the place for you. Enjoyed the octopus with potatoes and the spaghetti which was very simple a delicious. Also tried the salmon tartar and swordfish that was seared on one side. I would go with the salmon burger which I saw someone else order over the tarter . The burger looked great. The coconut flan was also very tasty. Really Enjoyed the Vino Rossi from Montalcino (only $20E) Overall a very nice restaurant with cool atmosphere and great food. Highly recommend .

The food...unparalleled, the service excellent and the View...gorgeous!…read moreWe had the pasta with pumpkin, the anchovie pasta, crème brûlée and tiramisu. Steven was our waiter and his infectious laugh, quick service and overall upbeat attitude made the evening all that much sweeter! We are here TWICE!

Well.... The waiter when asked if there was seating…read moreavailable said "yes there is but I will not seat you". Ok.... I believe he thought we interrupted his conversation with his friends however we waited a good 5 minutes before asking the question thinking maybe he didn't see us standing there. Anyway, it went down hill from there as we took a picture of the entryway to remember the name as we thought we might review this incident later. The waiter then started yelling at us that it was illegal to take pictures... Wow... super good service and a boxing match threat... Ok so we went next door and ordered... The wait staff at the restaurant we settled on said "dont worry about that waiter next door he gets in arguments all the time with people." And so he did... as he approached us again with the woman manager saying stuff about illegal photography... once again way to aggressive and way to unprofessional.. Actually 1 STAR is to high.... I would recommend you avoid this one...

Excellent beach bar on the beach. Away from the tourists - you get to see how the locals celebrate…read morethe beach. Great wine and beer list. Waiter was awesome !

Eliseo is a wonderful host at his wine bar! We came in around 6 pm off season on a comfortably cool…read morelate November evening. His shop was full of locals enjoying apertivo outside. The sangria was delicious and Eliseo gave us an awesome dinning suggestion.

Cute place for drinks! They have seating inside and out. Everyone was very nice with a large…read moreselection of options. They weren't serving food but did give us some snacks

Nessun Dorma is definitely worth going to for a fun time and that iconic Manarola view -- just not…read morenecessarily for the food itself. We decided to do their famous pesto-making class, and honestly, this ended up being such a fun, enjoyable, and entertaining experience. The owner, who leads the class, was so approachable and eloquent, and I really loved that it wasn't just about making pesto. He actually took the time to explain the ingredients, the tradition, and the proper way to make it, so the whole thing felt surprisingly educational while still being very relaxed and fun. Music was great, lots of energy, beautiful views, and just a really happy, social vibe, that was the atmosphere. You're basically making pesto while overlooking one of the most picturesque views in Cinque Terre, so it's hard not to have a good time. At the end, you get to enjoy the pesto you made completely from scratch with a really good-size charcuterie board with fruits, cheeses, cold cuts, bread... Would I come here expecting a Michelin-worthy meal? No. But would I recommend it for the experience, the view, the ambience, and a fun afternoon in Manarola? Absolutely. Sometimes it's not just about teh food-- and Nessun Dorma is definitely one of those places.

This pesto class is an absolute must if you are visiting Cinque Terra! We had the best time! The…read moreview is amazing and the instructor was so kind and so helpful even in a packed class he made sure to come see all of us and help. There was lively music and dancing while we made pesto and just overall had the best time. Every person there was smiling! Special shoutout for gluten free (senza glutine) they have you covered with your own board and bread at the end of class you just have to tell them before class! I want to come back to cinque Terra cause it is beautiful and I will be doing this class again and recommending to all of my friends.

We didn't know what to expect since the address led us to a quiet street with no one in sight…read more After pushing the right button on the sign, the door creaked open. The rest of the night goes down in history as one of the best adventures ever. Specialty cocktails by the owner/ bartender better than mixologists we've tried in Manhattan. The menus are beautifully designed and the atmosphere gets better and better as the night grows later. Thank you for the hospitality and memories. We hope we can make a return trip someday.

Don't waste your time or money here. Bruno (the staff/owner) was rude and unfriendly.read more

A Great find with an amazing bartender that has been the topic of multiple conversations about…read moremaking it a point to return! Great Bar with a Great Vibe!

Great service and food was amazing!! Would definitely recommend…read more Staff also spoke good English

Don't go here if you are LGBTQ or care at all about human rights. This place discriminates…read more Perfect example was tonight when we (polite, well dressed couple of guys) were told that the bar was closing at 10pm even though it's open until 3am. One look up and down at us, a snickered whisper from the owner to the doorman, and we were turned away. This dump barely had any patrons inside, and yet they turned us away without any explanation, only a lie. Don't go!

This is a great location, but you can't just go for a quick bite while you enjoy the view. I…read moreordered a cornetti and capuccino; my son attempted to just order a slice of focaccia. The waitress pointed out a notice *at the very back of the menu* (in other words, you have no notice when you arrive at the cafe and ask for a table) that says: "Drinking at the table is mandatory for each seat." It's not the end of the world, and maybe the proprietor has to have a rule like that so people don't occupy tables without buying anything. My quibble is that rules like that should be visible to customers ahead of time.

Fabulous place for a cocktail and panoramic ocean views. Our waitress was extremely friendly and…read morehospitable. Definitely enjoyed my experience more because of the owners dog :))