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The food and service were the best we had in Europe. It is slow dining but in a 5 star way. Presentation was A+. Told my husband it was the best meal I've ever had. I got the turbo out of recommendation from our server. My husband got the sardine pasta the they light table side with a pastry top. He's not huge on sardines but he did like his meal.
Came here for dinner when my husband and I visited cinque terre for the day. We had high expectations given the number of awards and Michelin recognitions, but after having the meal, we weren't as impressed. Thankfully, we were able to get a reservation same day, which was nice, but it explained a lot. We started out with the mixed seafood appetizer, which, if based on its presentation only, would get 5/5 stars. However, based on taste, it dropped down to a 3/5. I wouldn't say it was "bad" by any means, but it had too many flavors and textures that just didn't mix well together. If each item was separate, or even just less items on each plate, I think it would have been better. We also got pumpkin gnocchi with fish. We thought we were going to get pieces of fish, or fish flavor. Instead, we got mushed up, chorizo style pieces of fish that were mixed in with the rest of the pumpkin and tomatoes. Again, each individual item of food was outstanding. However, when all mixed together, the textures and flavors did not go well. Lastly, for our entree, we got the turbot. Once again, no cohesiveness with the flavors and textures and not worth the price tag. We had to head back to our hotel out of town so we didn't stay for dessert as that road to get out of cinque terre is small and windy and scary. Additionally, for such a highly reviewed and regarding restaurant, I was expecting MUCH better service. We were only attended to when our food would come out with a short explanation for the food. No one bothered to come in between to check in on us or ask how everything is going. Overall, I was not impressed with my experience and would likely not recommend this restaurant to others.
After a rewarding, but long trek and a short nap - we popped out of our hotel and walked around Monteresso where we ran into this gem. They welcomed us with open arms close to closing time and spent time talking with us throughout our meal. We learned of so many great stories of Miky from his family while we were there. I carry a keepsake of this place in my memory box not only to remember the great memories made and histories between families that were shared, but also because it was incredible food. Three years later, we still think about that meal and the intentional, clean ingredients and preparation that went into it. From our series of pasta dishes to our full dessert spread it felt like we'd walked into a Michelin experience made just for us. If we ever end up in Cinque Terre again, we will be making the trek here.
My girlfriend and I came here right at opening without a reservation but were able to be sat outside. It seemed most people who sat inside had reservations. It was a beautiful evening and we actually felt as though we lucked out sitting on the patio. In passing my girlfriend mentioned I was vegetarian while we were trying to figure out what I could eat. The waitstaff offered a starter of roasted vegetables which wasn't on the menu. They also changed one of the amuse bouche trios to be vegetarian so I could eat it. Both were delicious and unexpected. I really appreciated the effort. In general the servers were very thoughtful and attentive the entire meal. I had the pesto pasta and roasted vegetables and my girlfriend had several seafood dishes. We both thought it was the best meal we've had so far in Italy! When we visit Cinque Terre again we will be back!!
I have to unfortunately say it's underwhelming and not loving the food or the wine.. Let me break down my opinion as a food lover from SF. The chef and owner are sweet and the actual mother came out from the kitchen. This was towards the end and Grammies didn't want to stop by. The anchovies spaghetti was good and very local fresh tasting I would recommend this solely if you love anchovies. The tiramisu dessert had an interesting custard flavor with fresh chocolate chips and wonderful. Other than that I thought the place was lacking in so many ways. The sea bass was not available and so just the sea bream was available but did not have lemon and acidity. The salad was average with basic wilted produce. For $181 euros I would expect a better meal and service. I have travelled Italy several times recently and there's no reason to be mediocre in Monterossa in food, wine and lackluster service.
We made a reservation about a month in advance because this restaurant was highly recommended by a friend and it didn't disappoint! We opted for the classic prix fixed meal with some local white wine that the server suggested. Every course was delicious and tasted fresh. Monterosso is known for their pesto and sardines so it was no wonder Miky's classic choices for the area featured these items. We were stuffed and happy by the end. I also loved that although it is a Michelin starred restaurant, it didn't feel too stuffy. Sitting outdoors and watching people walk by was a relaxing experience that we'll never forget. The pesto and the mussels were my favorite dishes here and we hope to return one day!
Everything here on paper was outstanding. However the execution lacked something when considering the price and hype. Each dish was light and complex, even creative and uniquely developed, but the balance each time just seemed to be off. In the gnocchi, the pumpkin and sun dried tomatoes were fantastic but proportionately lacking in the dish making it feel bland and texturally not complete. The fish was fantastically cooked but there were so many side items on the plate (looked beautiful) that I couldn't figure out what would make the intended bite or flavor profile. I get the whole choose your own adventure and art idea of it, but I felt like this aimed for the moon and overshot it a bit. Keep in mind each bite here was delicious, but so are most bites in the area. The chef executed beautifully on each dish, but I think some of the concepts didn't land for me at this price point.
English: Worst experience of ANY restaurant I have ever been too. It is outrageous to even have this restaurant posted being in a Michelin publication. It took 44 minutes between the time the appetizers were served and the entree being served. By the time we got our entrees one was cold and not edible, and the other entree/fish was extremely over cooked. Probably because it was sitting for so long under a heat lamp/warmer. We sent back both entrees, and we were so tired of waiting (20:02 by the time we got the entrees) we chose not to order anything else. We asked for the check and they refused to remove the entrees that we sent back. We walked outside to the patio and the female manager and a male staff member forcibly put their hands on my wife and I. We have pictures and a partial video (not expecting anything like this to happen) to prove all of this. The female manager (no one has name badges on) was only concerned about us deleting the picture and video. It took a 3rd person that claimed to be police officer in plain clothes, but would not take a report, to negotiate and settle at the amount for the bill that was not sent back. Unbelievable poor customer service and food! Do not waste your time or money! La manager donna (nessuno ha i badge con il nome) era preoccupata solo per noi che cancellavamo la foto e il video. C'è voluta una terza persona che sosteneva di essere un agente di polizia in borghese, ma non accettava un rapporto, per negoziare e saldare l'importo del conto che non è stato restituito. Incredibile servizio clienti scadente e cibo! Non sprecare il tuo tempo o denaro!
One of the best meals we've had in our 3 week holiday. The food is innovative and outstanding. We had dishes beautifully done like. I thing else we've had before. Not to be outdone by the food, the service was also unlike anything else I've experienced before. I went to the bathroom between courses and the server took the dish back and re-did it as he didn't want it to sit while waiting for my return. Incredible.
We really enjoyed restaurant Miky in Monterosso. Firstly, it's perfectly situated with great views of the beach and ocean. Meanwhile it's right in the middle of the main strip. I was concerned that this place would be a horrible tourist trap but the waiters were friendly, the food was delicious and the place was packed due to its location. I had the seafood pot and it was more seafood than I expected. The clams were smaller but there were lots of them. There were a lot of mussels and also a meaty octupus tentacle. They were all prepared in a great tomato based sauce and came with a toast loaf of bread. It was excellent!!! My wife had the seabass and also enjoyed the meal. The waiters were friendly and not pushy. We really enjoyed the views. Definitely, this was a good dinner location in Monterosso! Enjoy! read more
We had a reservation for 4 people at 7pm on the Saturday night and were promptly seated upon arrival. The restaurant felt cozy on the rainy May night, but I can see in Summer it would also be a perfect spot for a long dinner with the windows open and the fresh sea breeze. They have an extensive wine list with a lot of great options available from the surrounding Cinque Terre wineries, we chose a Vermentino (to sip on once we'd finished our delicious Negroni's to start). Before the meal arrived we were served complimentary snacks, the fried fish ball was INCREDIBLE. To start we shared the local anchovies that came six ways - 3 cold followed by 3 warm - the stuffed anchovies and lemon marinated ones were the tables favorite, we also shared the scallops which were cooked to perfection. For mains, I went with the local catch of the day which was a delicious white fish, my brother had the tuna and I was extremely jealous after trying, it was full of flavor and melted in your mouth. For dessert, I highly recommend the lemon dessert with meringue, our whole table fell in love with this. The service throughout the evening was excellent and attentive and we all enjoyed our night here. I highly recommend a visit to Miky if you're in Cinque Terre read more
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Great service good wine and food must try! Amazing and very kind people you need to avoid tourist traps and go to Michelin Star read more
11 months ago
The food and service were the best we had in Europe. It is slow dining but in a 5 star way. Presentation was A+. Told my husband it was the best meal I've ever had. I got the turbo out of recommendation from our server. My husband got the sardine pasta the they light table side with a pastry top. He's not huge on sardines but he did like his meal. read more
4 years ago
Came here for dinner when my husband and I visited cinque terre for the day. We had high expectations given the number of awards and Michelin recognitions, but after having the meal, we weren't as impressed. Thankfully, we were able to get a reservation same day, which was nice, but it explained a lot. We started out with the mixed seafood appetizer, which, if based on its presentation only, would get 5/5 stars. However, based on taste, it dropped down to a 3/5. I wouldn't say it was "bad" by any means, but it had too many flavors and textures that just didn't mix well together. If each item was separate, or even just less items on each plate, I think it would have been better. We also got pumpkin gnocchi with fish. We thought we were going to get pieces of fish, or fish flavor. Instead, we got mushed up, chorizo style pieces of fish that were mixed in with the rest of the pumpkin and tomatoes. Again, each individual item of food was outstanding. However, when all mixed together, the textures and flavors did not go well. Lastly, for our entree, we got the turbot. Once again, no cohesiveness with the flavors and textures and not worth the price tag. We had to head back to our hotel out of town so we didn't stay for dessert as that road to get out of cinque terre is small and windy and scary. Additionally, for such a highly reviewed and regarding restaurant, I was expecting MUCH better service. We were only attended to when our food would come out with a short explanation for the food. No one bothered to come in between to check in on us or ask how everything is going. Overall, I was not impressed with my experience and would likely not recommend this restaurant to others. read more
3 years ago
2 years ago
Just go. Don't think twice. Service top notch. Everything cooked to perfection. Every dish was spot on from pasta to the seafood. For 6 people we paid around $300 USD including wine, appetizers, entrees, and dessert. My favorite meal in Cinque terre. read more
2 years ago
After a rewarding, but long trek and a short nap - we popped out of our hotel and walked around Monteresso where we ran into this gem. They welcomed us with open arms close to closing time and spent time talking with us throughout our meal. We learned of so many great stories of Miky from his family while we were there. I carry a keepsake of this place in my memory box not only to remember the great memories made and histories between families that were shared, but also because it was incredible food. Three years later, we still think about that meal and the intentional, clean ingredients and preparation that went into it. From our series of pasta dishes to our full dessert spread it felt like we'd walked into a Michelin experience made just for us. If we ever end up in Cinque Terre again, we will be making the trek here. read more
3 years ago
My girlfriend and I came here right at opening without a reservation but were able to be sat outside. It seemed most people who sat inside had reservations. It was a beautiful evening and we actually felt as though we lucked out sitting on the patio. In passing my girlfriend mentioned I was vegetarian while we were trying to figure out what I could eat. The waitstaff offered a starter of roasted vegetables which wasn't on the menu. They also changed one of the amuse bouche trios to be vegetarian so I could eat it. Both were delicious and unexpected. I really appreciated the effort. In general the servers were very thoughtful and attentive the entire meal. I had the pesto pasta and roasted vegetables and my girlfriend had several seafood dishes. We both thought it was the best meal we've had so far in Italy! When we visit Cinque Terre again we will be back!! read more
3 years ago
Great food , service ! My fave restaurant in Monterosso Al mare Top notch dinner service starting with the free appetizers and capping the meal with a complimentary cookie and meringue read more
4 years ago
I have to unfortunately say it's underwhelming and not loving the food or the wine.. Let me break down my opinion as a food lover from SF. The chef and owner are sweet and the actual mother came out from the kitchen. This was towards the end and Grammies didn't want to stop by. The anchovies spaghetti was good and very local fresh tasting I would recommend this solely if you love anchovies. The tiramisu dessert had an interesting custard flavor with fresh chocolate chips and wonderful. Other than that I thought the place was lacking in so many ways. The sea bass was not available and so just the sea bream was available but did not have lemon and acidity. The salad was average with basic wilted produce. For $181 euros I would expect a better meal and service. I have travelled Italy several times recently and there's no reason to be mediocre in Monterossa in food, wine and lackluster service. read more
1 year ago
We made a reservation about a month in advance because this restaurant was highly recommended by a friend and it didn't disappoint! We opted for the classic prix fixed meal with some local white wine that the server suggested. Every course was delicious and tasted fresh. Monterosso is known for their pesto and sardines so it was no wonder Miky's classic choices for the area featured these items. We were stuffed and happy by the end. I also loved that although it is a Michelin starred restaurant, it didn't feel too stuffy. Sitting outdoors and watching people walk by was a relaxing experience that we'll never forget. The pesto and the mussels were my favorite dishes here and we hope to return one day! read more
Everything here on paper was outstanding. However the execution lacked something when considering the price and hype. Each dish was light and complex, even creative and uniquely developed, but the balance each time just seemed to be off. In the gnocchi, the pumpkin and sun dried tomatoes were fantastic but proportionately lacking in the dish making it feel bland and texturally not complete. The fish was fantastically cooked but there were so many side items on the plate (looked beautiful) that I couldn't figure out what would make the intended bite or flavor profile. I get the whole choose your own adventure and art idea of it, but I felt like this aimed for the moon and overshot it a bit. Keep in mind each bite here was delicious, but so are most bites in the area. The chef executed beautifully on each dish, but I think some of the concepts didn't land for me at this price point. read more
3 years ago
English: Worst experience of ANY restaurant I have ever been too. It is outrageous to even have this restaurant posted being in a Michelin publication. It took 44 minutes between the time the appetizers were served and the entree being served. By the time we got our entrees one was cold and not edible, and the other entree/fish was extremely over cooked. Probably because it was sitting for so long under a heat lamp/warmer. We sent back both entrees, and we were so tired of waiting (20:02 by the time we got the entrees) we chose not to order anything else. We asked for the check and they refused to remove the entrees that we sent back. We walked outside to the patio and the female manager and a male staff member forcibly put their hands on my wife and I. We have pictures and a partial video (not expecting anything like this to happen) to prove all of this. The female manager (no one has name badges on) was only concerned about us deleting the picture and video. It took a 3rd person that claimed to be police officer in plain clothes, but would not take a report, to negotiate and settle at the amount for the bill that was not sent back. Unbelievable poor customer service and food! Do not waste your time or money! La manager donna (nessuno ha i badge con il nome) era preoccupata solo per noi che cancellavamo la foto e il video. C'è voluta una terza persona che sosteneva di essere un agente di polizia in borghese, ma non accettava un rapporto, per negoziare e saldare l'importo del conto che non è stato restituito. Incredibile servizio clienti scadente e cibo! Non sprecare il tuo tempo o denaro! read more
2 years ago
5 years ago
One of the best meals we've had in our 3 week holiday. The food is innovative and outstanding. We had dishes beautifully done like. I thing else we've had before. Not to be outdone by the food, the service was also unlike anything else I've experienced before. I went to the bathroom between courses and the server took the dish back and re-did it as he didn't want it to sit while waiting for my return. Incredible. read more
4 years ago
A night at Miky is a culinary experience. The service is so friendly and attentive. The dishes are exactingly presented. We had the appetizer sampler. The dish lets the taste of the seafood shine. Everything was prepared with precision and perfection and delivered in stages to let us enjoy with leisure. For a main I had the mixed seafood grill. It was sublime. So many flavors and textures to please the senses, I was taken to another plane. I won't soon forget Miky. read more
4 years ago
I dined at Miky almost 20 years ago and the experience was so memorable, the first thing I did on returning to Monterosso was to book 2 nights of reservations there. I was especially interested to taste the seafood dish in a pie crust again & was not disappointed. It's so good, I didn't even know I was enjoying anchovies. Miky is well deserving of its awards--including its perennial Michelin rating. Thanks so much to Sara & the staff for making us feel welcome. read more
4 years ago
Good food. If you're looking for a place with a view then this isn't it. I recommend going here for a lunch or if you have awhile in Cinq Terre then dinner. We opted for Al a carte instead of the tasting menu. I liked my lobster pasta and my husband thoroughly enjoyed his anchovies one. Again, it's good food, in a semi-formal atmosphere. One of the most reasonable Michelin restaurants we've been to. read more
4 years ago
5 years ago
Epic meal. An experience that must be tried if you are staying in Cinque Terre. Make reservations though as it has been impossible to walk in every night we've been here. Started off with an apperatif on the house, a lovely prosecco with a sambuca flower and lemon and mint leaf. Excellent. Then we had the ligurean cheese plate. Excellent, and it rivals any cheese course you could have in France with all types of excellent cheese represented. Scallops were next. Very good as well. Cooked perfectly with truffle and bacon on top. Taste was great although the bacon overpowered the truffle. Still great. Next we had the squid ink pasta with burrata reduction. Perfectly Al dente and big flavor. Also had the pesto pasta, as good as this can get. Ate every drop. Also ordered the grilled seafood and veggie plate. All types of fish and shellfish represented: anchovy, tuna, swordfish, scampi, shrimps, razor clams, calamari, and more. Grilled to perfection, if you love seafood and aren't timid about it then this is for you. Dessert was the sampler. The whipped pistachio cream was the standout to me. Excellent! Wine was the Cinque Terre white selection, goes great with the seafood. Service was very friendly and helpful. Only beef I had was the pace. They seem to plan for each table to seat only once per night. So for an 8 pm seating we didn't leave until after 11. That's fine for a table of 8 say, but we were a 3 top. Excellent overall. read more
3 years ago
We came here for lunch in the middle of a beach day, and it was fantastic. We got the pasta with pesto and green beans, and the spaghetti with anchovies, olives and pine nuts. Both were excellent -- the best of each that we had in Cinque Terre. Wish we could have come here for dinner as well -- probably would be a stop we'd make next trip. read more
3 years ago
We were only going to get a drink and antipasto, but the dishes listed on the menu convinced us to stay for lunch. First, everyone was very attentive and kind. One of the owners came by a couple of times to check on us to make sure everything was fine. The food was absolutely deliciously inventive. I ordered pescato del giorno and got a nice presentation. We couldn't resist the wonderful inventive desserts. The sfera do cioccolato was beautiful and tasty. My 10 year old like it too. That's saying something. It was a nice surprise and we will definitely be telling friends about it. read more
4 years ago
Amazing spot in Cinque Terre. Honestly some of best pasta we ever had. The hole experience was ridiculously tasty. The pistachio dessert was maybe the best dessert I ever tasted. read more
3 years ago
Dinner for 2. - Ambiance (4/5) Fine dining environment. - Service (4/5) Courteous and friendly for the most part though a bit deceiving. Asked twice for tap water and finally given bottled water (and charged for it). - Bread, 8€ (2/5) Expensive and really not that special. The white bread in particular tastes a bit stale. - Breaded Seafood, 25€ (3/5) Lots of variety- scallop, clams, mussels, razor clams, shrimp, langoustines, fish. We felt it could have been baked a bit longer as the breading was a bit soggy. Good flavors though! - Pasta Sheets w/ Seafood, 19€ (4/5) Really good home made pasta. Felt the sheets could have been a bit thicker but all in all very, very good. The clams and tomatoes were also very flavorful, though the dish could've used a bit less oil. - Whole Baked Branzino, 28€ (4/5) Really fresh fish. Wood fire oven. Sounds great, right? It was! The waiter even helped to remove the meat off the carcass table side. I felt the olive flavor didn't quite permeate the meat of the fish, so that could have been a bit better. But the star of the fish was the potatoes! Thinly sliced, slightly crispy, copious rosemary... like the freshest potato chips! - Value (3/5) A tad on the expensive side but nothing egregious. - Final Word Good flavors, great pastas! A few minor things here and there but overall a really good meal. read more
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I was going to give only 3 1/2. the time between our secondi and mains was almost an hour it felt like,, we had reservations many weeks in advance. Im not sure if they were short staffed ? anyway ,, it was a nice last night in monterosso, perhaps they need a few more servers. read more
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4 years ago
Incredible service, food and wine. Highly recommend you visit Miky if your looking for best in class dining! The cuisine was fantastic! Everything we ordered was superb. read more
13 years ago
So good we ate here back-to-back nights. And not just because we were renting an apartment from the family that runs this place (you get a 10% discount if you stay at one of their lodgings!). Reservations recommended but walk in during shoulder season is possible. Atmosphere: Clean, simple, yet homey, dress up or down, The tables outside can get chilly so layer up! Service: Flawless Food: Seafood in its freshest, simplest form done right. - Grilled calamari - Amazing, amazing, amazing - Grilled seafood plate - Excellent - Baked seafood plate - Excellent - HUGE - Fish ravioli - Awesome - Baked in a dish covered with Pizza dough for that toasted doughy essence. - Seafood pasta of some sort - Average - Salad - Average - Dessert sampler - Good but forgettable - Pistachio semi freddo - Smooth and light This place REALLY deserves a have a Michelin Star. read more
12 years ago
One is tempted to blame Rick Steves (as other Yelpers have already done) for the discovery of Miky but that wouldn't be fair. Miky sits right at the edge of the beachside promenade leading to the new village of Monterosso al Mare from the rail station. It's high traffic location and reputation among locals (it was recommended by our host and even used as a landmark for our shuttle) along with the fact that it intentionally sets itself apart from the trattoria set with linen settings, rolling carts and table-side flourishes combine to make this a go-to spot for memorable evenings. We made sure to snag a reservation on a week night (they are closed on Tuesdays) and were glad as the walk-in wait was impressive. We were greater with typical Italian service and seated in an interior dining room near the live eel tank. There were Italians to our left, Francophones to our right and a party of Americans celebrating at a large table behind us. The wine and champaign selection was adequate without being daunting or stilted. Think baby bear, just right. We chose a local Cheo 2013 from Cinque Terre and decided to keep a local palate when approaching the menu. What followed was a scene ripped out of Forrest Gump, except instead of shrimp, we were treated to a parade of sardines prepared every imaginable way. Do yourself a favor and order this primo piatto. From there we each chose a pasti course. I had the spaghetti al mare while my wife opted for the ravioli. It's worth noting before Guy Fieri discovers this place, that all pasti courses are presented in casserole dishes table side by a server who then douses dish and ignites a fresh pizza dough which is stretched over the casserole. This is not only a fun schtick, but it cooks the dough to provide a nice accompaniment to your pasta. Then you dive in like Indiana Jones opening up monkey brains because it's impossible to know what lies under your crust. Fun suspense. We rounded off the meal with a secondi of fried seafood and typical aperitifs. The conte was the highest we paid during our stay in Monterosso but that's what this place is. As a local growing up in a beach town in New England, I wouldn't always eat at places like Miky, but when I was trying to impress a girl or celebrate a graduation i had one or two similar places as go-tos. If you are in Cinque Terre and want that experience you will be rewarded at Miky! read more
7 years ago
Very glad we went here! Everything we ordered was fantastic! We sampled the menu, but the tuna tartare is what we are still raving about. The combination of flavors was unexpected but exquisite. ORDER IT. We also had the burrata (Pomodori tartare) which was delicious, a pesto pasta, and of course a seafood pasta. This was an unexpected favorite in all of cinqueterre. Outdoor seating Oceanside was lovely, indoors is beautiful (and cozy) too! Service was prompt and pleasant. An absolute must try! read more
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