What a great find! Walking down the street, saw the sign and was curious so went further into the…read morealley where the entrance was. We opened the door and it was a cute dining set in front of us and then some stairs that led down to the restaurant. As soon as we walked down we felt we were in a different world. Restaurant looks to be within a cave with a long bookcase in the back. I love books! Bar was super pretty and they also had an area for the band that was playing some great music. They had a good selection but you do have to use google photo/translate to see the menu in English. The customer service was amazing and they tried to help anyway they could! They were also pretty quick. Food was delicious! We got a board, pasta and duck. I would go again!

awesome place hidden off a main street and located underground in a library. drink list is lengthy…read moreand apertivo was delicious. bar is small and table service was good. hidden gem for sure.

Stumbled across this awesome locals spot!! Great wine and great ambience. I ordered an antipasti…read moreplate- which had awesome cheeses and salumis- and some delicious honey, bruschetta and breadsticks. 2 glasses of amazing wine- and this awesome plate of goodness for €11.50!!!! Wish I had more time in Genoa to come back here again!!

Fantastic food, service, and amazing wine. They partner with local wine producers every year to…read moreserve co-branded house wine. The latest is a Pio Cesare Barolo! Owner speaks English too.

You might call this the local/regional wine bar with knowledgeable and friendly owners, great…read morecharcuterie and fresh pasta and mor and outstanding wine. Almost 4 pages of superb champagne to select from to start your evening. And pages and pages of great wines, including from hard-to-source producers. Bravo!

We had been eyeballing this place all week and finally stopped in after our meal at La Caravelle…read more We are glad we did. The just serve wine and various special cognacs and such,. Great place for after meal "wine" down. The proprietress was fun and energetic and set us up with some very potent cognacs. You can also but the various wines and such to take home. Give them a try

La Grande Cave is a winestore where you can enjoy your bottle as it is or togother with light food…read more Selection of wines is small, but good. They have everything from full bodied red wines, whites, rosé and Champagne. You buy the bottle in the store. If you would like to enjoy the bottle at La Grande Cave or just have a glass of the bottle, corkage is €8. The light food is well presented, is of high quality and is very individual depending on the waiter. One dish can be garnished with paprika and strawberries by one and with tomatoes by another. Interesting and authentic! You can also buy wine by the glass. They have red/white/rosé of the day for about €8 with higher quality than neighboring restaurants. The winestore/bar has about 6 small tables in a steep alley located in central Villefranche. During high season there is a calm flow of people strolling by. The environment is beautiful with a glimpse of the harbour. This is a perfect place to enjoy a glass of wine before dinner. Maybe buy a bottle, have a glass of it and finish it with dinner at home or at a restaurant nearby?

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

What a beautiful place to relax and enjoy dinner on their patio. Our meals were delish and the…read moreportions were generous. While vacationing here I'd say it was yummy enough to return. Friendly staff.

Really great little wine place, amazing terrace and ambiance and some free appetizers, wonderful…read morewine, good place to rest after a long hike. Really affordable prices

I spent 2 more months going to this bar while I was in Italy. I want to return to Italy just to…read morehave another drink with Nico and Simona. This place was the Italian version of Cheers, but with better Rum!

If you're anywhere near Barolo town in Italy and love great wine, La Vite Turchese is an absolute…read moremust. This was hands-down one of the most memorable wine tastings we've had in Piedmont. The Barolo tasting was thoughtfully curated, showcasing the depth, elegance, and diversity of the region--from structured, age-worthy expressions to more approachable, aromatic pours. Each wine was introduced with genuine passion and deep knowledge, not in a rehearsed way, but with the warmth of people who truly live and breathe Barolo. We learned so much about terroir, producers, and vintages without it ever feeling overwhelming. The charcuterie board was the perfect companion: beautifully presented, featuring high-quality local cured meats, cheeses, and accompaniments that elevated each glass. Nothing felt generic--every bite was intentional and paired beautifully with the wines. What really sets La Vite Turchese apart is the atmosphere. Tucked right in the heart of Barolo town, it feels intimate, relaxed, and authentic--exactly what you hope for in a wine experience here. The service was welcoming, attentive, and never rushed, making us feel like guests rather than customers.

We stmbled into this place while in Barola wine tasting on vacation. Wow, great experience…read more Stefano listened to what type of experiance we were looking for, and pulled 4 wines that lead us on a journey to explain and discover the region. He had a great selection of regional wines, with prices that were very non-tourist. He insisted his wife select a cheese to compliment the wine, great decision. His shop hasn't been there very long, but what a contrast to the mass tourist stuff we got at the wine museum. Go find this place. If you are into wine, it is worth it.

This is the perfect place if you are looking for some place that is casual with great wine and good…read morefood. We tried it for both lunch and for an aperitivo dinner while staying in Torino for a week and we enjoyed both meals. It is also a wine shop where you can find lots of good wines for all prices, including the numerous locally famous Nebbiolo and Barolo wines. Seating can be outside or indoors and service is friendly.

Very good food We ate the cazo apepe and the hamburger…read moreThe dessert was realy good! Service was fast

While visiting the town of Vernazza - Cinque Terre, my party and I stumbled upon this quaint wine…read moreshop just a stone's throw from the train station. This a great place to do a little wine tasting and to pick up some wine from the Cinque Terre region. One of the wines we sampled and immediately purchased was the Sciacchetra, a dry dessert wine produced only in the Cinque Terre. I'm not usually a fan of dessert wine, but I enjoyed the Sciacchetra. This wine is not exported out of the area due to the limited production quantity, so you should buy it if you are in the area. Vineria Santa Maria was one of the few places that allowed you to sample the wine for about 9 euro. They offered a bottle for about 33 euro and I noticed that this variety can easy go up to 60 to 80 euro per bottle. You can also purchase other varieties of white wine from Cinque Terre and the surrounding regions as well. If I ever find myself back in Vernazza, I will definitely stop in for more wine from Vineria Santa Maria.

The patio's tha real MVP here. The food is enjoyable, but not remarkable. The menu is small and…read moredoesn't offer much outside of pesto dishes, pizza, and a few seafood dishes. My wife and I split the Trofie Al Pesto E Fagiolini and the Pizza Con Prosciutto Crudo Di Parma. We liked both--no ragrets! (If you don't get that reference, get off Yelp and go to Yellow Pages or Trip Advisor) However, we expect to be wowed here in Italy, and while the food was enjoyable, we wouldn't recommend it.