Lovely old fashioned pasticciera right in the heart of Levanto. I'm told its the oldest bakery in…read moretown and the antique interior supports the claim. Beautiful selection of fresh pastries, cookies, cakes, and treats both for breakfast and for take away. They offer a full selection of espresso and coffee however you take it, along with fresh-squeezed orange juice, and bottles of water. There are tables inside and outside though no table service or table charge. Bussing tables is a bit of a toss-up here as staff are usually busy helping customers. I'm inclined to pick up after others, especially when traveling abroad, but bringing the dishes up to the counter just seems to slow down the pace of business. If you're feeling guilty about your own mess or someone else's, I'd recommend just straightening up the table as best you can, but leaving the dishes to the professionals. Cappuccino and a cornetto (croissant) cioccolato: €2.5

A good stop for a quick bite to eat in a less congested area of Monterosso - had the trofie al…read morepesto and bruschetta. Reasonably priced for the area.

This little breakfast cafe was a welcome find. We had the full breakfast with coffee latte,…read morescrambled eggs, ham, cheese, toast and they also brought muffins and croissants out (we choose the outdoor seating with quaint city views). Oh, and fresh squeezed orange juice. A bit hard to find, unless you see the sign in the plaza leading up a cute little street and about 50' in. It was a great way to start a beautiful day in a fabulous place.

We didn't eat so I can't address that. Service is quick and friendly. Covered outdoor seating on…read morethe sidewalks. People watch or waste time. In our case, we were waiting for our laundry to finish near by.

It was drizzling out with thunder claps echoing and reverberating through the archways and alleys…read moreof Monterosso. This pasticceria is a hidden gem underneath an awning of grapes. The cappuccino, fresh squeezed OJ and smoothies were perfetto. The avocado toast with egg melded beautifully with buttery undertones and specks of pistachio for texture. A small side insalata was bright and tasty. The pancakes with Nutella and berries were dense but well conceived and satisfying.

I have no idea what's up with this place. The reviews were all from years ago, so I wasn't sure it…read morestill existed. We walked over around 8:30 AM and found that it was still there, but it was closed and had a sign that said they opened at 9:00 AM. We walked by again around 9:15 AM and the place was still closed, completely dark, and with no signs of activity. I figured the business had gone away. We found baked goods elsewhere and went on with our day. Later that afternoon we happened to pass by again, and the store was open with a small selection of cannoli and some other sweets. So it seems like in its current state, this is a mid-afternoon bakery of confections. Or something. If you want bread, go to Crai.

Delicious fresh pastries and bread tucked in a cute alleyway in Monterosso. Service is friendly as…read morewell. The older lady behind the counter noticed my daughter couldn't figure out what she wanted and so she made some recommendations for us and gave her a piece of focaccia bread that she enjoyed on the house. I also noticed local cafes get their bread from this bakery. Highly recommend.

Se sei a Monterosso e non di fermi al Fornaio di Monterosso sei veramente stato a Monterosso?…read moreAllora ti devi assolutamente fermare qui o per colazione o una focaccia al volo o anche da mangiare lì. Ci sono dei piccoli tavolini per fermarti e mangiare qualcosina. Le focacce sono OTTIME. Assolutamente dovete prendere qualsiasi cosa al pesto perché ovviamente il pesto qui è come da nessun altro posto. Abbiamo preso delle focacce al volo e ce le siamo godute al mare. Erano buonissime, freschissime e l'impatto molto digeribile. Tornerei subito!

100% recommend!! The food was absolutely delicious! I would get the salami Milanese again. The…read morebread was so soft and buttery. The patio seating was nice. Not many cars drove by and it had a great view of the mountains and water. The server was very nice and the menus were in English, Italian and French.

The best lemon granita ever. We went back multiple times for this refreshing drink. It had little…read morebits of lemon rind in it and it was super delicious. Perfect for a hot day.

Well, the cheese platter is massive. We just wanted a snack. This one was likely enough for two…read morepeople to have as a meal. The bruschetta was excellent. We ate outside. The street is a thoroughfare and some daytrippers/cruisers walked by and asked whether they could take a photo it, lol! We said yes. The prices were reasonable. I would certainly eat here again and I wouldn't eat for many hours after.

Stay away from this place. The food is fine but the staff are incredibly rude. I spent $50 buying…read morelunch for my family. I went back for an additional focaccia and literally every employee looked at me in line and did nothing. I waited for about 10 minutes. An Italian couple came in and they immediately served them. Will never, ever return. Much better and nicer places to give business to. It's a shame because the desserts were good (sandwiches were below average - all bread). Regardless, rudest staff I've ever encountered.

If you are an American or a tourist from a different country, do not waste your time in this place…read more The service is terrible and they will not serve you unless you ask multiple times. They serve Italians first and then serve tourists with an attitude. We saw a group of tourists who wanted to sit together and they were not Italian and this place wouldn't move the tables together. They are rigid and inflexible. We were surprised since Monterroso is filled with tourists and this has not been our experience at other restaurants and places we have eaten at. Don't waste your time, save your money and put it to good use at other places that are very welcoming of Americans and tourists.

Great spot, very affordable for breakfast! We got omelettes - different from American omelettes but…read morestill good. Also the orange juice is very fresh!

We had heard that this was a great place to visit in Monterosso for the torta monterossina, a…read morechocolate sponge cake, which is a local specialty. Therefore, we made sure to stop by here for some food after completing the Blue trail hike. The bar has plenty of seating inside and outside and the staff were friendly. It was easy to place one order, the cake was delicious! It had a beautiful cross section and each bite was so tasty. After hiking for 2 hours, you can bet that we were hungry, so we easily gobbled up the cake. If you're looking for some food options in Monterosso, I would certainly recommend this shop!

First rate baked goods recommended by locals. The panini sandwiches are top tier and the desserts…read moreeven better!

This review is for the hotel restaurant La Terrazza, which has a beautiful view of the historical…read moreside of Monterosso. We didn't have reservations in advance and were thrilled to secure some the day of. We got seated by a closed window and they even opened it for us so we could enjoy the view and evening air. Service was spectacular, and they were particularly attentive to gluten-free. I really enjoyed the little gf egg bites complimentary app they brought out. The husband and I each had a pasta dish we found to just be ok but not super flavorful. We shared the second course of steak with a few fried potato wedges and condensed veggies, and we found it to be the same flavor-wise. The steak temp was cooked perfectly though. That's all we had room for as we are just not accustomed to the Italian multi-course meal! We loved the view and the service and would definitely return and just try something else on the menu.

The hotel is set atop the cliff over Monterosso and our room had a breathtaking view. The staff at…read morebreakfast / in the restaurant were friendly and welcoming and also made an incredible coffee to start the day. Breakfast is included and includes a wide variety of options with some additional options available for purchase.