Excellent restaurant right off the Main Street of Monterosso Al Mare. Fresh and expertly prepared…read moreseafood dishes. Efficient and responsive waiters who serve with a smile and allow you to enjoy your amazing dinner. Octopus appetizer was excellent... tender, well-seasoned and delicious. Walnut ravioli was rich and tasty. Fish of the day (sea bass) was cooked perfectly and seasoned to perfection. Baked local anchovies with potatoes and tomatoes was excellent. Don't frown at the house wine - we had the white and it was excellent.

We stayed in town 3 nights and came here all of them. The ravioli is wonderful. The pasta was…read morestuffed to the max. We had it 2 nights. The desserts are to die for. The owners wife is the awesome maker. And he is just the kindest man. We had the chocolate pistachio cake twice ! Definitely a must taste experience.

Best meal we had in Cinque Terre! Saw good reviews on Yelp. Off the beaten path. Great old…read morefashioned atmosphere. Great service. I was craving grilled fish and boy did this deliver. Delicious grilled sea bass - best seafood I've had in years and only 25 euros! A bargain. My husband really enjoyed his spicy salami pizza too. Saw they had tasty looking steaks and pasta as well. Highly recommend!

On the positive side, the food was decent and met my expectations in terms of quality and taste…read more However, the service was significantly lacking, which really impacted the overall experience. Throughout our meal, it was difficult to get any assistance. Most of the waitstaff appeared to be disengaged, spending their time watching videos on their phones with AirPods in rather than attending to the dining room. I want to give a special shout-out to one gentleman on the floor who was the only person actively working and checking on tables. He was professional and clearly trying his best to cover for the lack of attentiveness from the rest of the team. It's a shame because the kitchen is clearly doing a good job, but the lack of service standards makes it hard to recommend a return visit. I hope management addresses the staff's focus, as it currently feels like the front-of-house team is not prioritizing the guests.

I'Il Grotto isn't really an "overlook" restaurant in the traditional sense-- you wont find the…read moredramatic, panoramic sea views that some of Riomaggiore's restaurants are known for. Instead, its charm comes from being right in the heart of the village, with a cozy, intimate atmosphere that lets you soak in the energy of Riomaggiore and indulge in a little people watching. And honestly the food was a very pleasant surprise. I was craving steamed mussels, and theirs were absolutely delicious-- fresh, flavorful, and cooked just right. For my main, I went for something simple: a sea bream fillet with garlic and olive oil. It was beautifully prepared and delicious. My husband had the seafood spaghetti, which was equally satisfying packed with the flavors of the sea without feeling fishy or overly heavy. It's the kind of place that reminds you that restaurant doesn't necessarily need a spectacular view or a complicated menu to leave an impression. The cozy setting, quality of ingredients, and straightforward, well executed cooking were more than enough. A very pleasant-- and unexpected-- surprise in Riomaggiore.

I am obsessed with this place! My sister and I were looking for nice dinner close to where we were…read morestaying in Riomagiorre, and I'm so glad we stumbled upon this spot. First off, everyone working there was genuinely kind. My sister and I were set on trying the octopus however this was an appetizer item, and we knew we wouldn't be able to finish an appetizer and two entrees. A lot of places sometimes get mad if you order just an appetizer and an entree to share, however they were very understanding and even brought out extra plates for us. We also got the mussel ravioli, which was to die for! Of course we had wine as well, which was also delicious! Love this place and would give 10 stars if I could!

We found this restaurant on our last day in Vernazza! We had been traveling all through out Italy…read morefor a few weeks including Rome, Florence , Milan and Venice! The four of us agreed that this was one of our top 2 meals ! The pesto was amazing! Maybe the best pesto I have ever had! Don't miss this place! Definitely our favorite place in Vernazza!

Great spot, further up from the main town and worth the walk. Maitre D talks you up in a friendly…read moreway and convinces you to sit. He is funny and kind, servers are friendly and efficient. Food is excellent... good value and tasty. Cold beer tasted great after a long, hot hike to get here from Monterosso. Clam sauce and spaghetti was excellent, as was fresh tuna salad. Pizza was good.

The calamari here was some of the best I've had in my entire life. It was so good that I actually…read morehad to come back for lunch the next day just to get it again! My wife got the burger and absolutely loved it. It was cooked perfectly. Getting a burger in Italy might seem a little strange, but after a full week of eating nothing but seafood and Italian food, it was honestly nice to have something different for a change. The only downside was that the flies were a little out of hand during lunch, but I honestly can't give this place anything other than 5 stars because of how delicious the food was. Highly recommend!

Loud heavy metal music....No Pizza, owner stated he no longer makes Pizza due to competition using…read morefrozen non fresh ingredients that he cannot compete against and make any profit .

Excellent experience here…read more Food excellent and fresh - this place is all about the seafood they serve and they execute it exceptionally well. Servers were attentive and helpful and really ensured everything was perfect. House wine was excellent and reasonable. We tried the mixed appetizer which was excellent. The fried anchovy and prawn main dishes were great and all sides were excellent. All tables around us had similarly beautiful dishes and every one around us loved their dishes. Sitting at a sidewalk table here added to the ambiance of dinner and the wonderful town of Monterosso al Mare.

Splendid Italian meal and wonderful ambiance. We got lucky and were able to get a table for 4…read moreright away but the food and service were great. Food quality here is high and well made. Waitress spoke English and helped us with ordering and was very kind. It is a slow paced meal but the experience was fantastic. 5 stars!

Hidden treasure in this little hilly village. Lot of tourists fighting for a seat around the beach…read moreareas but this one is indeed a much better choice. Quiet, classic and with great food.

We stayed in Vernazza for three nights and ate here each one. The pesto is the best, and anchovies…read moreare fresh and like nothing we've had, and the local house white wine is the most delicious and refreshing. The desserts like the tiramisu and local cake with sweet wine were also amazing. Beyond that, Raphael is a friendly and charismatic owner who sang to the customers one night and was on hand visiting and sharing local stories and customs each night. This is one of those hidden gems that makes travel so special, making connections and sharing experiences over a great meal!

Vernazza is amazing ! We arrive to our hotel ( Albergo Barbara) and this restaurant was right…read moreoutside. Perfecto ! I'm pretty sure we met the owner. The staff is wonderful and the food is out of this world. we had the stuffed mussels, warm seafood salad and ravioli with walnut sauce.

Service was really awful (I don't love Italy's "whichever waiter decides to ask takes part of your…read moreorder") We had three waiters take our order drinks/appetizers/dinner and they seemed really annoyed at us when they forgot stuff... the octopus salad was the best thing we got- tender and interesting- the walnut cream pasta was good- pizza was alright but very Italian with spotty cheese and runny tomato sauce. Aperol & lemon cello spritzes we're heavy handed with liqueurs, so very bitter and thick. Don't think I'd come back- Luca was better across the way. Okay if you can't go elsewhere.