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    Portivene

    4.7 (21 reviews)
    InexpensiveSeafood, Italian
    Closed 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Cat N.

    We lucked out when we walked in and promised we would clear out before the reservations kicked in, but definitely try to call if you can for a reservation. I fell in love upon walking in: there's a rowboat as the cash/bar area! For dinner, my friend had mussels for the first time ever and loved them. We ate mussels almost every night we were in Italy, and he said these were still the best. I'm usually not an octopus/squid fan, but this was cooked perfectly. The formula is an insanely great deal, as the portions are generous and the quality is still there. Certainly worth the trip from La Spezia, if you're not staying in Portovenere, which is worth a whole afternoon in itself.

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    Delicious food with cozy atmosphere - Located in the upper shopping corridor, this quaint restaurant is a hidden gem. Many restaurants to choose from in Porto Venere, this place was a fabulous choice for lunch. Delicious seafood dishes. Loved the tagliolini del matto

    Mixed gulf seafood
    Amie G.

    Absolutely delicious and fantastic location! Quick service and the staff was friendly! I had the fried calamari and my husband had the mixed gulf seafood both yummy!

    Tom H.

    After walking the main stretch along the waterfront in Portovenere, I took the steps to the castle and looped back to the right down the alley. I walked past this place to find it PACKED. I had to try it. The filleto di pesce San Pietro at 8.00 was delicious and a 1/2 litre of house red wine was 6.00 too cheap to pass up. I left with a full belly and a good buzz. Cheap price, amazingly delicious local seafood makes this place a true gem! I wish I could take the restaurant home with me!

    gnocchi byron was great
    Fey F.

    Good local restaurant with good service. The gnocchi byron was flavorful & local wine was very good. The tuna carpaccio was pretty but lacked flavor or seasoning. The prawn appetizer was ok but I think the gnocchi byron was my favorite

    The best pesto gnocchi I've ever had.
    Bonnie C.

    We stopped in because after walking by the tables outside the food looked amazing. I love Gnocchi and ordered the pesto gnocchi with the tomatoes and Mozzarella. The food is delicious and the pesto is to die for in this area. Wish I could have the same pesto gnocchi in the US. It's the best I've ever had. Italian food in Italy is one of the many reasons I have to keep traveling to back to Italy. I love the food, the wine, the people, and the country is beautiful. The people that work in this restaurant are friendly and make you feel welcome. We enjoyed the local white wine they recommended. It was the best day in PortoVenere- loved the restaurant and loved the town. I am home craving Gnocchi!

    Pasta with anchovies
    Rod S.

    Good food and welcoming place in the picturesque main street. Salted anchovies are the regional speciality and very tasty even for me who isn't crazy about them except here. Pasta with anchovies was great and had them in abundance. We went with all regional food and had the tris de Testaroli - tortilla like fare with different spreads, including the spectacular pesto- as well as the farinata with a creamy cheese dip and more pesto! Finished with cantuccini and sweet wine. Yum.

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    The uniqueness and quality of the food was a cut above other restaurants in Portovenere and Cinque Terre.

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