The chicken salad, focaccia and 1/2 liter of sangria was perfect after a long hike. I definitely recommend this restaurant.

Came here for dinner after hiking from Monterosso, as we were seeking a casual place to eat. This restaurant is located right near the train station. We were seated outside and our waiter was very friendly and welcoming. For an appetizer we got the stuffed anchovies. Definitely something I would have never tried back home but was recommended to us and we definitely enjoyed them. It didn't taste too fishy and was a good light appetizer to share (comes with 5 pieces). For dinner my husband and I split the seafood spaghetti (minimum of 2 must be ordered) and it was amazing!!! The seafood was fresh and the tomato sauce was delicious! This was one of the few pasta dishes I've had that didn't make me feel full and heavy afterwards. This is definitely a dish I would specifically come back for in the future! read more

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This place had great food. The service was quick and the waiters were kind. There's no view of the water, but the city view is nice. We had a little rain when we were here and sitting on the outside I got a little wet, but all in all I would definitely recommend this place. read more

Trattoria da Sandro - Apricot pie, and blueberry pie, was more cake like, but super delicious. - Trattorie Near Me - Vernazza, SP

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Had a leisurely Italian lunch in Vernazza during our day-long touring of Cinque Terra (5 coastal cities of La Spezia). Sat outside, had a big, beautiful bruschetta for 2, Caprese salad for 2, minestrone for 2, big basket of french fries and 6 Moretti beers,. Total 52 €. Welcome to flavor-town. Free wifi and clean bathroom. Had a nice chat with Sandro, the owner. Buon gusto, Sandro. Grazie mille and arrivederci. read more

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Excellent pasta with seafood, tables are so close you can have a nice talk with your neighbor, which I love to do. The local beer(liter) is really good! read more

Great reprieve from hiking. Lemon marinated anchovies were excellent, octopus, vegetarian pie, and black and white seafood pasta were very good. Would definitely hit again read more

No surprises. It is a very local cantina. Simple delicious food in a very cozy environment read more

I was not sure about Trattoria da Sandro at first because the menu looked plain and it was right on the main street where the tourists get off the train. After having a meal here, I can conclude it is a decent restaurant. The menu may not be super-fancy, but I think it gets the basics right. For example, I ordered the Mixed Fried Seafood, Trofie Pasta with Pesto, and Spaghetti with Mussels -- all were satisfying enough to fill my hunger. Because of its location, it is easily spotted by tourists. When I was eating my lunch here, a group from New Jersey was obnoxiously loud when dining here. If you are a tourist, please please please do not act obnoxiously loud here because everyone on the main street can see you and it is an embarrassment for America. Let's keep Vernazza classy. 1 star off: There are other restaurants in the region with more creative menus and less obnoxious tourists. read more

My wife and I came here on our last evening in Vernazza, and one of the last few nights on our honeymoon in Italy. After a day of sightseeing during in Corniglia and Vernazza we were looking for a good send-off meal. Il Baretto, which was just down the street from Da Sandro, was closed for Sunday it seemed, so we came to Da Sandro. As always in Vernazza, once the day trip tourists were gone it wasn't hard to get a table on the patio, as it was half full at best. It was immediately noticeable that our waiter was very friendly and ready to help out, answering questions and readily offering info as well. Like most restaurants in Cinque Terre, the menu leans heavily toward seafood, but there are options out there for those who don't like it/can't have it. My wife for instance went with the spinach and ricotta ravioli in walnut sauce, a dish we had come across elsewhere and that she had really enjoyed. I had to go with seafood though and chose the fried octopus and crispy vegetables. We also got a bottle of Cinque Terre white wine, having enjoyed it so much during our five days there. We sipped on our wine and had bread while we people watched and enjoyed the more laid back evening, and our food was soon there. To my surprise my vegetables were battered and deep fried, as I had just been expecting tender-crisp sauteed veggies; it was similar to tempura but marginally thicker and more airy. While I had been hoping for something healthier, they were very good and I really enjoyed the batter. The octopus came with both the rings of the body and hunks of the short tentacles as well. Unfortunately the batter didn't stay on these as well as they did the veggies, but they were still quite enjoyable. They had a pleasant chew that was middle of the road for calamari/octopus - not good or bad enough to be particularly memorable, but just a pleasant meal. My wife absolutely love the ravioli though, with it being her favourite meal in Vernazza/Cinque Terre and maybe even all of Italy. She even lamented that we were there on our last night, as we couldn't have any more meals there. The pasta, filling, and sauce were all delicious and a light sprinkle of cinnamon added more depth to this version this common Ligurian dish. Since we didn't have any appetizers, there was plenty of room for dessert and given the quality of what we'd had so far, we wanted to try out the dolce side of their menu. After hearing a handful of options, we settled on a slice of cake made with local kumquat marmalade and a panacotta-like dish that was made with the regional dessert wine sciacchetra that our waiter raved about. It wasn't long before we had our sweet finishes to the night. My kumquat cake had a fairly thick layer of the deep orange marmalade between two thin (by North American cake standards anyway) layers of cake, dusted with icing sugar and a caramel drizzle. The cake was light and not as sweet as cakes back home, which I appreciated, and the kumquat marmalade had a really good citrus flavour and slight bit of tartness to further offset the sweetness. But he clear winner for desserts was my wife's non-panacotta panacotta - impossibly airy, and just rich and sweet enough to be decadent but not overpowering, this alone is worth making Da Sandro worth a stop. Service was super friendly and our waiter was very good at checking in on us and re-filling wine glasses. If you're in Vernazza, Da Sandro is definitely one of the places that you must eat at. read more

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Food was good and not too expensive. We just snacked and shared a dish so did get the full experience but I though it was perfect after our hike. Plus you get to people watch! read more

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Well, not doing well so far, this wasn't a great experience, the food was OK, nothing to rave about, the service was really bad, I would not recommend to anyone. This is the one to skip....! read more

Came here for dinner one night since it was the tail end if low season and other spots seemed kind if dead. Glad we came because we were served a fantastic seafood spaghetti for 2 filled with lots of fresh seafood, yummy! And the best green minestrone soup I've ever had which I'm still thinking about. The flavors blended together perfectly, the serving size was big, and I can't wait to try to make it at home now. Never had green minestrone and now want more. The lady at the front of the house was nice and attentive and took care of all 8 tables that night on her own in a casual manner, she never looked hurried. The chef in the back would clap twice whenever a dish was ready in the pass, cute. read more

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A wonderful respite after a healthy (some found it easier than others) hike from Monterosso al Mare. We arrived close to 1pm, and the patio - where everyone wanted to sit- was packed, which didn't surprise us, as this restaurant is recommended in Rick Steves guide book. We waited approximately 30 minutes for a table for six (6), and it was worth the wait. The service was attentive, and they brought our shared dishes as they were prepared. Everything we had was excellent - the Smoked Tuna on thin crispy cracker bread, the swordfish with tomatoes, zucchini and olives, the Trofie with pesto, the vegetarian ravioli with Walnut sauce (not vegan) which we fought off the waiter from taking too early, as there was still some delicious sauce left for sopping up with the excellent bread, and the Salad Caprese, where the tomatoes were not quite ripe, which was surprising given the time of year. Everyone enjoyed the meal, as well as the house wine, which was private labeled. read more

Quaint small local fare with excellent service. Pesto ravioli with walnut sauce may be the best thing I have ever eaten. Local wine and desserts great finish to a fantastic meal. read more

We kept it simple with a torta verdura and a tagliatelle with mushrooms (it's fungi season). Very satisfying. Didn't see what the French table of six next to us ordered but they said it was superb. The American couple next to us picked at their food but they were having a morose conversation. Notice below comments about the service being too slow.Sure it was slow, but too slow? No.It was a single waiter tending a bunch of tables inside and outside. He kept things moving admirably but there are ten minute waiting increments at every step of the dining process which you can fill with drinking and conversing. An unexpectedly lovely meal. read more

One could get lost in the beauty of Vernaza, for this charming little seaside town is breathtaking. That is, until you go to this eatery. Upon arrival for lunch, two young waiters stood up looking at us, waiting for us to ask for a table. After begging for a place to sit and spend some Euros, we were left to our own devices for an obscene amount of time. One of the two waiters decided it was time to ask for our order and perhaps something to drink, and after putting our order in, we asked for the WIFI password -a must when traveling abroad. Another obscene amount of time went by, and at that point we finished our drinks. Upon having to beg the two amigos to come by so we could order another one and ask for the Internet once more. The food was passable, but the atrocious customer service of these two pagliacci waiters made it a less than pleasant lunch. I won't ever come back, and I recommend everyone (especially tourists that appreciate semi-decent service) to avoid this joint. read more

Quaint restaurant in a touristy spot. Sat a table of 7 quickly and we had good service. Our orders came out really fast. My husband and I tried the anchovies in olive oil and bread as an appetizer and Sandro's seafood spaghetti (spaghetti al frutti de mare) for our main course. Both dishes were very fresh and very flavorful. The kids at our table also loved the food. read more

Nice place with a convenient outdoor seating near the train station. Not the prime location, but good. We had to wait for a table, service was ok. Food was excellent, all around. They had very little gluten-free. I had stuffed mussels, outstanding. read more

There isn't much wrong with this place, but with so many other options in town it does not stand out. We ordered the house red wine, which was mediocre and the pasta with pesto. We were expecting the pasta to have a high level of pesto sauce, but it was much creamier and very bland. The service was friendly, but I would probably skip this place next time. read more

We've been here today because we're looking for a nice place for celebrate our 15 anniversary. But sadly we had a terrible terrible experience. The staff was extremely rude and the food are not at expected. I never had an experience like this in any restaurant. Totally AVOID this place. read more

Pricey but worth it. Beware portions are small. I had their stuffed mussels, it came in an order of 6. The sauce was actually a little too salty for me. It tasted like it was stuffed with meatballs but my friend said it was olives. Regardless, I enjoyed my meal. Great spot to grab lunch after hiking to Vernazza from Monterosso if you feel like splurging. read more

The Tegame de Vernazza was excellent, wonderful, the best. It is a baked casserole of potatoes, tomatoes, anchovies, all fresh and delicious. Just loved it. The wait staff and owner is attentive. Dinner starts at 6:30, comfy under an awning, even if it is raining. Indoor seating is available. read more

Stopped in for lunch after our hike from Monterosso al Mare. I had the stuffed mussels and my husband had the spaghetti pomodoro. Both dishes were really delicious. The spaghetti sauce had a nice flavor and the mussels were amazing. I mopped up everything that wouldn't stay on my fork with the tasty bread. Why can't I find food that tastes like this in NYC? read more

We ate here twice in the three days we were in Vernazza: that's how amazing this place is. Vito was our server both times and he had everything to do with the amazingness of our experiences. Trust this man, he knows what he's talking about. We had the millefoglio both nights- smoked trout, tomatoes, onions, and very thin cracker-like bread drizzled with oregano, basil, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. The first night, we ordered the pasta di mare-- a giant dish for two people. The second night, we tried to order individual entrees but Vito steered us toward the gnocchi di scampi-- another dish for two people, with langostinos and this tomato-based, creamy sauce that had a touch of curry to it. It was so unexpected and unlike anything we'd had before or since. Please go here and eat their delicious food. And if you can, ask for Vito. read more

Stopped for lunch. It's hot and humid so we decided to just order salads, lemon soda, and water. Just too hot for a heavy pasta dish. Because the salad is considered a side we were asked to leave. What?! The waitress said this is a restaurant. Yeah and we ordered food. Wow. read more

Food tasted ok, but it was crazy expensive for tiny portions. 10 Euros for a caprese salad? Service is slow. Spend your hard earned money elsewhere. read more

So far the best meal in Cinque Terre! A surprising place, crowed, hot inside (it was raining so the outside seating was not available), prices were a little high, but the food was terrific! Most places survive with substandard meals because there are so many tourist and so few restaurants. Quality is not a requirement. But this is the exception. I had the breaded chicken which was tender, flavorful and juicy. Also a side salad which was quite large, fresh and varied. My daughter had the vegaterian pasta and was delighted. They have a large wine list, but the house wine was quite acceptable. Head and shoulders above any other place we have eaten in Cinque Terre. read more

This was recommended to us by our local Vernazza host for good seafood. We had the special of the evening which was a scampi gnocchi for two, and the stuffed mussels. The gnocchi was phenomenal, best gnocchi and sauce we had this trip in Italy. The mussels were delicious as well but a small portion for the price. Would go here again! read more

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Very nice place.. Very cozy inside.. Since we are vegetarians we could try the three vegetarian options, spaghetti Al pomodoro, and walnut sauce ( this was too good ) and the vegetable pie ( very good ) .. The portions are a bit small.. But a must try place read more

During our two week trip, we had one of the best service experiences in this restaurant. The food was all fresh and delicious. We both had pasta dishes, and the portions were sizable, but not so much that you end up eating too much. Definitely recommend stopping in! read more

We have been there twice and are going again tonight. Loved the stuffed mussels and the filleted sea bass. The vegetable tort was also very good. We had an apple crumble with a chocolate crust - delicioso. The staff is attentive and friendly. The owner makes a point to visit every table. read more

Less than stellar ... the waiter was very inattentive and acted as though he was being bothered by our requests. Maybe it is his youth or maybe he's the owners son and doesn't realize how important customer service is, especially in the restaurant business. Our food was OK but nothing special. Over priced compared to their competition. I wouldn't recommend them as there are far more enjoyable restaurants in Vernazza. read more

We stopped in here tonight after walking around a bit looking for a place! I must say.. it was absolutely delicious!!! I sat there with a friend and enjoyed the caprese salad and the spaghetti bolognese. My friend ended up ordering the pesto pasta .. and loved hers as well! I would definitely return!!! Thanks for a wonderful first night! read more

My husband and I spent a lovely two hours here over dinner, with a wonderful solo traveler (Sam) from Australia. The food was delicious, the outdoor seating area and the service were great. Would go back in a heartbeat. read more

Had a wonderful meal on a cold rainy night but the owner made it even more memorable.