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    Via Venti

    4.1 (28 reviews)
    PriceyItalian

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Lemon tart
    Eryn M.

    Great dinner here! They had a few tables outside and we were able to eat out there on a nice October night. Our waiter was awesome! The food was great too!

    Tuna Tartare
    Dallas A.

    I found this place from a guide book suggestion. It was hidden off the main roads in Monterosso, and we were very excited for it. Unfortunately, I have to say, it was just ok. We ordered the Tuna Tartare for an appetizer and it was very average- not bad but nothing I would order again. For dinner, my husband had a special- ravioli filled with a variety of seafood. I do not want to say it was "fishy" because I know the seafood was fresh, but the flavor was too strong. I had the Branzino with Mushrooms and it was good- nicely cooked with great flavors. We also had a bottle of wine that the waiter recommended. We enjoyed it. Overall, the service and ambience was excellent. But the average food and expensive bill (about $125) would leave me to recommend other places to eat in Monterosso.

    Eric B.

    Via Venti is a quiet little trattoria, that's a little out of the Via Roma Way (one street over). The food was inviting and delicious (see pictures), but even better were each couple sitting on either side of us. To my left was an older Australian Couple, and that conversation turned on their Country's unique brand of Football and describing our Vacations to date and to come. He had a CEO-like air, and after previously meeting Lilly Allen in Bellagio, you never know who you might run into on a trip. The 2 American women on our right had been here before and were a real hoot. They also made a spot on recommendation that we take the boat all the way to Pontevenere, which we thoroughly enjoyed the next day. Gayle and I had a great time and it just goes to show you how food, locale, and the interesting people you meet can really make a Vacation so much more enjoyable.

    Fresh catch of the day displayed in a skiff in front.
    Ned L.

    Delightful seafood! I enjoyed the raw seafood sampler with local delicacies including squid, a large prawn, tuna, swordfish, and smaller shrimp. They were served with a variety of salts, olive oils and lemon. My son liked the fresh anchovies, served with large local capers tomatoes and olives. I also had the swordfish in a similar local style, and my son had the fisherman's pasta. The restaurant has a small boat in the doorway holding fresh seafood on ice, and when I was scouting the place out before dinner, the staff was enjoying pasta vongole (clams). Let that be a clue to you, that if you are looking for the other Ligurian specialties involving pesto, gnocchi, focaccia, pizza, etc., then you probably should go elsewhere. The other places around town are also cheaper. Service was excellent, as I observed the small staff handle a number of tables simultaneously, answer questions helpfully in English, and properly serve and clear at the appropriate time. To be clear, I do not mean that service was fast. This is the 5terra in Italy, and service is meant to be unobtrusive so we can enjoy leisurely dining. This is not Olive Garden, where servers are trained to ingratiate themselves with you to push more product and increase turnover. The local white wine was good, but the sciacchetra dessert wine is the best. Enjoy!

    Via Venti cake. Bread pudding-like and delicious!

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    Great dinner, tucked away from the crowd. Loved the ravioli with pear, Pesto gnocchi was great as well!

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    Order the grilled calamari and the truffle + soft cheese ravioli and don't even talk to me.

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    Review Highlights - Via Venti

    The food at Ristorante Via Venti was so amazing that we ate dinner here twice during our stay in Cinque Terre.

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    Emy’s Way - Delicious bruschetta with pesto and flavorful tomatoes

    Emy’s Way

    4.8(12 reviews)
    0.1 km

    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.

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    Trattoria da Oscar - Mussels

    Trattoria da Oscar

    4.3(18 reviews)
    0.1 km
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    Excellent Choice For Dinner…read more.. My wife and I arrived in Monterosso al Mare for the first week of our vacation around Cinque Terre. Where to eat? Our hotel - Villa Steno.....a wonderful place - plotted several recommendations on a map. The first place we tried was Oscar. Our impressions were as follows: Pros: - Most of the seating was on the patio out front which was delightful - We shared the Seafood Salad and Pasta with Seafood. Both were great! The second dish was among the best I've ever tried. - Dark bread accompanying dinner was amazing - A bottle of local Sauvignon Blanc went perfectly with the meal - It seemed the owner or one of the owners served all the customers. She was friendly, efficient and how she did it I'll never know. - Prices were very reasonable for everything we ordered Cons: - Only one: Oscar, like most restaurants in town, opened at 7 PM which was a bit late for us Americans. Both my wife and I heartily suggest trying Oscar.

    It's good clean food for a fair price don't get me wrong. But this as the same menu and same…read moretasting food as like 75% of restaurants on cinque terre. Pesto pasta, seafood pasta, calamari, mussels... pretty much the only thing a great handful of restaurants around here serve (usually pizza too) Overall it's fine it just won't be a memorable meal. Service is mediocre.

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    Trattoria da Oscar - Spaghetti, olive oil, a little white wine, butter, parsley, and clams. Simple and delicious!

    Spaghetti, olive oil, a little white wine, butter, parsley, and clams. Simple and delicious!

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