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    10 years ago

    Excellent food with Tuscan flair. Not your typical Parma restaurant. Fried Bacala is the best we have ever tasted.

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    Ristorante La Torre - Pesto Pasta

    Ristorante La Torre

    4.3(99 reviews)
    90.0 km
    €€

    The atmosphere (namely the view) gets 10 stars. You have one of the best views of the sunset,…read morewater, and sunset in Riomaggiore. Note, from town ground level, it is a climb - 225 steps to the restaurant. The food was great, we had the spaghetti alla mari and lasagna al ragu, plus a limoncello and a local sweet wine, Sciacchetrà, which reminded us of a port but less sweet. The service was fantastic - our waitress was friendly and checked in with us occasionally which was perfect. We didn't have reservations but they kindly sat us at a table with an amazing view.

    (Spring Italy Trip 2025) Remember when Frodo and Sam had to…read moreclimb the stairs of Cirith Ungol? Quite similar. I've heard about "earning your meal" by doing a workout but this was a bit extreme. First, just trying to find the bottom of the stairway was a task as every map app we used brought us to a dead end including literally a break in a wall where the tide was rolling in. So we used the Force. The Force worked. At least right up to the point where we found ourselves behind the restaurant supplier who, and I AM NOT MAKING THIS UP, is using a motorized push cart with TANK tracks to bring produce, meat, drinks etc, from the bottom to the restaurant. The good news was it forced us to slow down to catch our breath. The bad news is it forced us to slow down and catch our breath. Reminded me when I'm at the gym and I'm silently cursing my trainer to hurry the F-up and get this session over with. You come to Cinque Terre and you definitely want to combine some great food with some great views. Ristorante La Torre hits both of those at a price. That price was a "I'm lost" and "I'm going to die on this path" hike up winding stairs wondering if the restaurant is ever going to appear. But its worth it. The view of Vernazza and the neighboring towns and of course the glistening Ligurian Sea are just breathtaking. There is inside dining but thankfully the weather permitted us to sit on their multilevel patio. We did opt for some shade because by the time we got up there it was a little bit of sun and my buttery body was melting. I really could have used some wine but I was dehydrated enough so skip. Service was surprisingly attentive, perhaps a nod to understanding the American tourist. Is this a touristy place? For the quality of service and food I want to say no. It has been my experience that a tourist trap sacrifices one or both. Yes I was sweaty and wondering how much will a hospital stay in Italy cost me but this was a great visit. Food: sadly, no gnocchi (which is what I zeroed in on first) related dishes that day. Maybe the ingredients were stuck in the bottom of the hill. I'd normally dock off some love but given I literally witnessed the effort to get supplies I'm not going to complain for a shortage of a dish. Fritto misto : great lightly fried batter on sardines, calamari, shrimp. Spaghetti alla Mari (seafood spaghetti): perfectly cooked pasta with generous amount of shrimp, langostino, calamari in a simple olive oil and garlic sauce. Tagliolino all' Aragostella (taglino with lobster): again perfect al dente pasta in a pomodoro sauce Pasta (forget which style substituted for said absent gnocchi) in pesto. Simple and comforting. All the food was super fresh and tasty Oh and downhill was easy.

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    Grilled fish

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    Dal Pescatore

    Dal Pescatore

    4.9(12 reviews)
    41.3 km
    €€€€

    The night we stayed in Parma before going on to Milan, we ate at Dal Pescatore, a 3 star Michelin…read morerestaurant of many years. The meal was superb and one can see how the restaurant earns the three star honor each year. Early for once, we arrived before they were open and went for a short drive in the countryside where this lovely restaurant is nestled. Returning at the correct time, the gates were open and we parked and took the short walkway to the entrance. This is a family affair and you are made to feel like family from the time you enter. We were seated in their lovely dining room and then spent the next several hours enjoying a multi-course tasting menu. Some of the dishes of note--the parmesan crisps, the two terrines, the foie gras, the two pastas, the frog legs, roast duck, and then some lovely desserts. A large tray of mignardises was brought so we each could have one of each type. Service was exceptional and as I noted in the beginning, we were treated as if we were dining with family we knew for years. Before leaving, I went to get a photo of the chef and he insisted that the photo include the four of us along with his two brothers. For me, this was our best meal in Italy and it ranked with two others as being evenings to remember!

    EXCELLENT service beyond all expectations!! We arrived early…read morebefore the restaurant even opened and Mrs. Santini (one of the Chefs) greeted us warmly and led us into the garden to wait until it was time to be seated. She brought us a plate of prosciutto and crackers and water while we enjoyed the lovely garden area. Such Italian hospitality at its best! When it was finally time to go to our table, we were ushered in by the waitstaff dressed in tuxedos, setting the tone for an elegant atmosphere. Throughout our meal, all members of the Santini family personally approached our table to greet us, welcome us, and thank us for being there. We felt like special guests! Now onto the food. We started with an appetizer of tomatoes composta which was spectacular!! Next we enjoyed some pasta before cheese and dessert. Everything was solid and of high quality. When it was time to depart, the entire family ushered us out and waved goodbye. Such a lovely and warm dining experience that we won't forget!

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    Lo Chalet - Look at these handmade noodles! I'm obsessed! Soooo amazing!

    Lo Chalet

    4.0(22 reviews)
    116.8 kmStazione Centrale
    €€

    Honestly, I was pretty disappointed overall. Both the food and service were poor…read more My husband ordered the risotto and I had the zucchini shrimp pasta. Both tasted like they'd been frozen beforehand and were among the worst meals we've had in Italy. What made it worse was the service. We were completely ignored the entire time. When we did get served, it was no eye contact and just staring at us to tell the server what we wanted (and that was after I had to wave them down!) At first, I thought they were giving us privacy, but everyone around us had their tables cleared and were offered dessert while we sat with our finished plates for at least five minutes. When we finally got up to leave, they stopped us to offer dessert, which was a nice gesture, but by then, the experience had already soured. There was no music playing either, making the whole meal feel awkwardly silent. With so many great options in Milan, I wouldn't recommend this one.

    not your typical italian spot, but one of my favorite meals i had in italy! their carbonara is…read moredelightfully creamy with crispy bacon pieces. their ribeye is unforgettable with the flavorful sauce and soft texture. they even nailed their salad with soft slices of octopus. we tried many dishes and enjoyed them so much that we came back two days later. beyond the food, the service is amazing! the employees are extremely friendly and gave us several items on the house. i would come back to milan just to come here again.

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    Lo Chalet - Inside - Chill little vibe

    Inside - Chill little vibe

    Lo Chalet - The BOMB ass pasta! Best I had while in Milan! This is Tagliatelle with shrimp and asparagus!!! So yummy

    The BOMB ass pasta! Best I had while in Milan! This is Tagliatelle with shrimp and asparagus!!! So yummy

    Lo Chalet - Vino Bianco Della Casa (house white) - €3 for 2 glass of house white! A DEAL! ;)

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    Vino Bianco Della Casa (house white) - €3 for 2 glass of house white! A DEAL! ;)

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