Vulnetia

A nice bar where we made a pit stop before hiking the Blue Trail from Vernazza to Monterosso. The…read morerestroom is available for customers only. They're located right across the port and church, so you can see some nice views of the ocean and also check out the church. I can't attest to the food since we only got an espresso, but the caffeine hit the spot for an early morning wake up call.

Cool views from this bar, I don't think I'd recommend the pizza though. The crust, while thin, was…read morea bit too thin and resulted in a soupy mess in the end. One of the pizzas said it "had basil" which ended up being one leaf in the center of the pizza. Not what you'd expect! I would recommend this scenic spot for a pre-dinner drink however!

Quick bite and drink

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Quick bite and drink

Panifico Focacceria

4.8(15 reviews)

Adorable spot in a tourist spot. Slices are $5 a clip…read moreVery good Wished it would have been hotter Pesto was the best one and the picante was very good.

Every once in a while, you discover a simple, street-side food location that simply rocks your…read moreworld. I'm talking about the kind of food that elicits an audible response moments after your first bite. The focaccia bread at Pacifico Focacceria is like taking a bite out of heaven. Crisp, yet soft and chewy, these breads are the perfect handheld bites to take with you on the go, or stand at a nearby table and indulge in. My wife and I enjoyed two varieties - pesto and mozzarella and one with onions and sausage. Both of them were absolutely fantastic! In fact, if I didn't have to catch a ferry, I easily could've ordered two more and sat down and enjoyed them with a bottle of wine. I've enjoyed many great focaccia breads in Italy, but these easily rank among the best for me.

Classic focaccia

Pizza

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Focaccia with pesto

Batti Batti

4.1(37 reviews)

0.5 km

Batti Batti is straight-up grab‑and‑go: you order at the counter, get a paper cone filled with…read morewhatever you pick, then wander off to find a spot. Their main thing is this "fill‑the‑cone" deal -- you cram in as much deep‑fried food as you can hold: chicken wings, fried seafood like calamari or whatever's fresh, and even veggies. Honestly? The food was fine, but nothing mind-blowing. Durant feel healthy. And on a crowded tourist day, finding a bench is a little gamble: there's no seating at the place itself, so you're contending with other hungry folks for a spot on the nearest seawall or street corner. If you get lucky and snag a bench, though, it's kind of a vibe: you crack open a cone of fries or fried fish, sip an Aperol spritz and watch the bustle of tourists and locals meander by. It's casual, messy, and kinda fun, exactly what a street‑food stop should feel like.

You could customize the seafood in your cone, so I selected Calamari, Cod, Shrimp, and Fries. My…read morefavorite was the shrimp because it had the most flavor. It was a filling, bang for your buck meal, but there were better seafood cones in Cinque Terre. You must try one of these cones if you're in Cinque Terre and enjoy seafood!

Lots of goodies!!!

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Signage so you don't miss it

Pizzeria Fratelli Basso

3.5(11 reviews)

0.0 km

Surprised the reviews are not more positive. We ended up here immediately after our hike from…read moreCorniglia to Vernazza, and were very pleased with our meal. We ordered a whole pizza, so it was fresh, and we ate the entire thing. The ape role spritzes were also on point.

Ended up here after hiking from Corniglia to Vernazza. Ordered the Spicy Salame pizza and were…read morepleasantly surprised. They do have some premade slices (or half pizzas) behind the counter that did not look appetizing. Highly recommend getting a full freshly cooked pizza.

Inside

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Fagottini

Blue Marlin Bar

4.2(25 reviews)

We enjoyed the ambiance and friendly service. The food was very much on par with what you find at…read moreother establishments.

Delicious breakfast and great prices. We ate here two days in a row. Plenty of vegetarian options…read moreand fast and friendly service. The restaurant is cute and right in the main area of town. They have both indoor and outdoor seating.

Scrambled eggs with veggies

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Outside sign

Il Pirata delle Cinque Terre

4.7(274 reviews)

0.3 km

Everything was perfect... food was delicious. Tried the focaccia, lasagna, panacotta and cannoli…read morefor dinner. Came back for great breakfast with some eggs and fresh fruit tarts. Service was exceptional and the owner and all the staff loved to interact with customers, so be open to chatting a bit

We were only in Vernazza for 2 days, but visited Il Pirata multiple times. The main guy running the…read morecafe is very chatty and runs the pastry side of the business, while his brother apparently runs the rest of the food menu. Everything we tried was delicious, and appealed to me more than the super-touristy spots further down the road (though obviously most of the clientele here are also tourists). Prices seemed reasonable for the amount/quantity of food. Most importantly, Il Parata sells toilet paper, which proved hard to come by in Vernazza. Be sure to arrive before 5pm if you want food (outside of cannolis, which were available later).

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Bar Baia Saracena

3.3(14 reviews)

0.0 km

The totally outdoor restaurant is actually very nice, and a perfect setting for Vernazza. One of…read morethe 3 actual seaside dining options, the others set inland. It's a casual place with nice service, a decent menu, and well-priced considering they could actual gage you for being in this magical touristy place. My gf and I got 2 of the pesto dishes: gnocchi, a small twisted pasta called Trofie -- slightly chewy, and because of the twist, hold a nice amount of pesto in each bite). Both were excellent and nice portions. [10 euros each, 4.5 stars]. I enjoyed the pasta, got a beer, and reveled in all that Vernazza offers: aged, faded, and patchy pastel buildings; small beach, crystal clear and clean water, small boats, and the freshest breeze.

Located right out on the breakwater in Vernazza, Baia Saracena has one of the best views while…read moredining in a village filled with great views. While the restaurant in the tower above provides a good view of the water, from Saracena you can see the water, hillsides and a gorgeous view of the pastel buildings of Vernazza. Plus you don't have to climb any stairs. There was a good crowd when we arrived at dusk, but it was never totally full, which was on par with our experience in Vernazza where the town empties of day tourists come early evening. As with any place that's right on the water in a seaside town, there was plenty of seafood on the menu, but I was feeling like a different local tradition - pesto. They've got a variety of options, and my wife and I chose to try a few of them - she the pesto lasagna, and I ordered the pesto bruschetta as a starter to share, and the traditional trofie al pesto for my main. The bruschetta was composed of four slices of heavily toasted bread piled high with chopped tomatoes, a dusting of herbs and an interesting pesto cream, rather than just the spread of dark green basil sauce that I was expecting. The pieces were big enough and had enough toppings that a knife and fork was the obvious way to go. The tomatoes were good and fresh, and the pesto cream was pleasantly smooth and I enjoyed its more dialed back pesto flavour, compared to what pure pesto would have been like. The thorough, but not burnt, toasting stood up nicely to the tomatoes and pesto. Pesto course #2 for me was a very large serving of a local favourite pasta, trofie. The semi-thick, semi-twisted sticks of pasta were plump and had an enjoyable chew. The pesto flavour was more pronounced than the bruschetta and that of pesto trofie I'd had elsewhere in Vernazza, but despite not being as much of a basil-lover as my wife, I still ate eagerly. We got tiramisu for dessert; the cream was wonderfully airy, but the cake parts could have used a more generous soaking in coffee. All in all, I would definitely suggest that hit this place up at dusk if you're in Vernazza for a few nights, and take in the sunset on the water and tasty local flavours that Baia Saracena has to offer.

Great place to be at sunset

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Belforte

4.2(155 reviews)

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Great atmosphere and the view at sunset is stunning. Had the sea bass prepared in salt and it was a…read moregreat show as well as expertly prepared. Also had the bolognese and it was wonderful

This was one of my favorite experiences of our trip. We had a beautiful dinner at Belforte in…read moreVernazza. We were drawn to the breathtaking views and had to eat here for our last meal in Cinque Terre. The Squid Ink Pasta with Shrimp was delicious! I've never had squid ink pasta but thoroughly enjoyed it. The noodles were cooked al dente and the shrimp was flavorful, fresh, and succulent. Highly recommend, whether you're celebrating a special occasion or enjoying a vacation in Cinque Terre!

View from table

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Wine grown on the hills shown in the pictures. Delicious.

La Focacceria Da Paolo 1966

4.0(8 reviews)

Maybe it was the hike I had just done before stopping in to grab a slice, but this was the best…read moreslice of pizza I have had in recent times. Since the area is known for pesto that's what I went with and it did not disappoint! It was super creamy (honestly a little greasy) and the bread was slightly thick. Theres no where to eat inside but I walked across the walkway and found a bench to sit on. They also had some really nice focaccia slices with olives and tomatoes baked in. A "white pizza" with what looked like cheese and Alfredo also caught my eye but I'm really glad I went with the pesto. The cost for a slice and a bottle of water was only about 4 or 5 euros. 5 stars!

Really enjoyed it. I got the sausage and it was delish. The focaccia was soggy, either from the…read moretoppings or from sitting in the pan awhile. I loved it but my friend wanted it to be crispy. Either way I really enjoyed it. And I got a small wine to go which was perfect for hydration on the next leg of our hike!

Al pesto

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Pizzeria Lercari Ercole

3.0(5 reviews)

0.2 km

This place definitely exceeded my expectations. Lasagna had a very good taste. My wife liked her…read morespaghetti with tomato sauce. Got a huge bottle of water, and paid about 26€

We just wanted to grab a sandwich and sit for a few minutes and so our guide suggested that we go…read morehere. Every other place seemed packed. We both ordered a focaccia with salami and cheese. It was just ok with only paper thin wafers of salami on it. Prices were reasonable,service ok, food ok. See how you do there.