Simple food done extremely well. Please get the Melon with Parma ham and the fried calamari: simply…read moredelicious.

The perfect stop in the middle of the most charming town of Cinque Terra…read more We stopped among the shops to sit outside on their patio. We cooled down with iced cocktails and enjoyed the "vegetable" avocado toast that was generously and deliciously prepared. The tomatoes were perfectly ripe from the garden. The service was hospitable with a friendly waitress who talk to us about her restaurant. My wife and daughter-in-law shopped in the quaint shops and there was the most beautiful garden on the balcony across from us. A life time memory for sure. Btw, they had a toilet to use

4.5 stars Located in Monterosso's Centro Storico, the patio…read moreat Emy's Way made for a nice setting to enjoy their handwritten menu of Piatti del Giorno (dishes of the day). In the Cinque Terre, one must-try item is the local anchovies, and this restaurant's Acciughe alle Erbe (anchovies with herbs) were simply cooked, seasoned with olive oil and herbs. We also had the ubiquitous Spaghetti ai Frutti di Mare, spaghetti with calamari, mussels, shrimp, and clams in a light tomato broth. The dish was on the bland side, but the spaghetti had a nice al dente texture, and the sauce was perfect for mopping up with the basket of bread. But the most memorable part about this restaurant was Emiliano, the friendly one-man-show owner and waiter, who served every table enthusiastically and passionately! He even obliged when I asked for a sample of their pesto sauce (a local specialty), which had a nice nuttiness from the whole pine nuts, balanced by the freshness of the basil and olive oil, and the saltiness of the cheese. What a friendly local restaurant, and everything came at reasonable prices too!

Great food & location. Located in old town Monterosso, great pizza, pasta, and fried calamari…read more Definitely recommend.

The food was the best I've had so far in northern Italy. Everything is made to order with local…read moreingredients. Emy the owner makes the experience unforgettable. There are only a few tables but well worth the wait!

Emy's Way is the best pizza I've ever had. It's a must-go if you're in Monterosso! My wife and I…read morestopped by for dinner and she ordered the Tricolore, while I ordered the Nicola--both were fantastic. The Tricolore in particular was phenomenal. It was a more unique pizza on a special focaccia crust with burrata, tomatoes, basil, and olive oil. The burrata melted in our mouths and the crust was a perfect balance between crunchy and chewy. Emy was our server and he explained that he created an original blend of three different kinds of flour to create the dough for the Tricolore crust--we loved that personal touch, and it really came through in how delicious the pizza was! Speaking of Emy, he was such a delight to have as our server. He asked us if we wanted anything to drink as soon as we were situated at our table, and when I asked about one of the beers they have on tap, he explained the backstories and flavor profiles of all of their beers, and even brought me a sample of the one I thought I wanted to try to make sure I liked it before I ordered it. Throughout the dinner, he told us stories about Monterosso, how he runs his restaurant, and the lore behind his different (and original!) pizza combinations and recipes. It's so clear that he is passionate about his food and his business, and it absolutely makes a difference in how enjoyable and delicious our dinner was. At the end of our evening, a couple came in with their dog, and Emy even brought the dog a small dish with some water to drink. Such a thoughtful move! My wife and I were thoroughly impressed. Plus, Emy gets bonus points for being open for dinner on a weeknight during the tourist offseason (we visited in early March)--my wife and I stayed near the "new town" portion of Monterosso, where not a single shop or restaurant seemed to be open past 4pm, but Emy's Way welcomed us in! This has been my first-ever trip to Italy, and Emy's Way provided the exact dining experience I was hoping to have--small business, charismatic owner, cute setting, and absolutely phenomenal food. It was perfection. I cannot wait to return to Monterosso and come to Emy's Way again--next time, I may have to be a daily customer.

Tucked out of the way on a side street it's easy to miss but definitely worth the effort to find…read more Food was great and reasonably priced. My wife had the pesto, which was great and I ordered fish which was perfectly cooked.

Went here based on good recommendations on Yelp. Cosy little inside space. My husbands pesto pasta…read morewas very good but could have used some chicken or shrimp in it. My spaghetti with mussels and clams was just ok. It was kind of dry and the clams weren't opened and were tiny. I would try it again but not order the spaghetti with clams and mussels.

My wife and I saw the good reviews for L'Osteria in Monterosso and decided to try it. We shared a…read moredelicious app of bruchetta then my wife had seafood ravioli while I enjoyed their linguine with seafood in a light red sauce. We both thought our dinners were excellent. My wife had their house red wine (locally made) and thought it was excellent. We also found the staff to be personable and attentive. The ambience was casual and we sat outside where they had about 6 tables (there were another dozen or so tables inside). We'd recommend this to others interested in good Italian food and wine in a casual environment.

Delicious food - loved the burrata, pesto, minestrone, good service, lovely people watching spot.read more

Great restaurant. We had a raw fish sampler as an appetizer which was excellent. My wife ordered…read morethe swordfish and it was cooked perfectly. Highly recommend this place.

Good reviews so we decided to try it. Bread was weird more like a biscuit than bread. I had gnocchi…read morewith meat sauce and my husband had the spaghetti with clams, white wine and chilis. Gnocchi was okay. Huge portions - I couldn't eat a third of it. My husband's pasta was okay but pretty bland and didn't have much sauce or spice to it. Portions are huge, location is good, food is mediocre. Prices are readable. $49 euros included a bottle of wine.

Had a very positive reviews and it led me to this place. Indeed from the food, the service and the…read moreatmosphere (we were seated outside by the street, everything is perfect. Got myself Linguine with fresh anchovies and my wife got crepes ricotia e spinach. Both are perfectly prepared and delicious. A gem to stop by while in Monterosso, Cinque Terre

Just a good place to have a meal and drink! The service is good and so is the atmosphere!…read more Everything was good, no complaints!

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.

Walking along Monterosso and towards the end we found this little spot with some nice views of the…read morewater. We sat and ordered some drinks- Coke Zero with a lime hit the spot We knew we wanted pasta and Cinque Terre is known for their pesto so we ordered one pesto pasta and one tomato pasta La "monterossina" pasta has capers, olives, and salted anchovies - salty and perfect al dente pasta. Delicious. The Pasta Al Pesto came with green beans and potatoes. Also very very good! Both pastas were a home run! Great meal in the Italian riviera

This seafood focused restaurant along the gulf of Monte has a romantic view overlooking the beach…read morecliff from its umbrella patio. A stark difference from the indoor of the restaurant ~ shack like rustic vibes. Shared single bathroom located next to the kitchen in the building. Service was minimum but it seemed to be due to language barrier. Does not matter ~ a chillaxing time drinking wine and saying 'what a view' with every sip. Goes without saying, Monterosso marvelous.

Sign in front of the door said "fresh homemade pasta." My friend ordered the pasta for 20 euros. I…read moresaw 2 boxes of Barilla pasta behind the counter and asked if this is what they would be serving us - they told us that this was just for emergencies. What came was pasta that looked like boxed pasta. Had the consistency and flavor of boxed pasta as well. When we asked the waiter, he was adamant that the pasta was fresh and even brought us 2 separate bowls to show us what their pasta looked like vs barilla.... they totally did not serve us the fresh pasta! It would have been better if they just admitted it.

Great customer service! Waitress's very friendly unlike other restaurants in Cinque Terre…read more Food was very good and creative. If your tired of traditional cuisine this is the place for you. Enjoyed the octopus with potatoes and the spaghetti which was very simple a delicious. Also tried the salmon tartar and swordfish that was seared on one side. I would go with the salmon burger which I saw someone else order over the tarter . The burger looked great. The coconut flan was also very tasty. Really Enjoyed the Vino Rossi from Montalcino (only $20E) Overall a very nice restaurant with cool atmosphere and great food. Highly recommend .