The food was amazing my husband got the burger (delicioso) and I had the eggplant and peppers…read morefocaccia. They were both served with potatoes. Yum!. We were able to eat outside in the shade the temps were perfect!

DO NOT GO HERE. Incredibly rude and unprofessional staff both behind the bar and at the tables…read more Focaccia is bad. Go to Il Massimo della Foccacia instead which is amazing. This restaurant's staff turned their backs on us when we asked to pay the cover charge so that we could pay for the table we were at, after we'd already purchased 20 euros worth of food. They said no, and asked us and our small children to leave, and turned their backs on us. It was an extremely hot day. Another guest who was in line behind us was so astounded by their behavior that he came outside to apologize to us for what he had just witnessed. All of those staff would be immediately fired for their behavior if that had happened in England, the United States, Canada, or many other places. DO NOT GO HERE, SPREAD THE WORD.

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.

Focaccia is one of the local specialities of Cinque Terre, so we definitely planned to indulge in…read moresome when visiting. Panificio Rosi is a small shop in Riomaggiore that specializes in focaccia. While we stayed in Manarola, it was a short 10 min train ride from that town and we had planned to hike back to Manarola via the Via dell'Amore. Since it was an early morning we were the first customers, so they had plenty of fresh focaccia ready to eat. They have a large variety of focaccia with toppings to choose from, I picked the pesto and tomato focaccia and it was delicious! I would definitely recommend giving this shop a try for focaccia.

4.5 stars If you think focaccia is a plain, boring…read moreflatbread, then think again! The varieties at Panificio Rosi include everything from focaccia with rosemary, anchovies, mushrooms, potatoes, onions, and even chocolate! My pick was the focaccia with artichokes, pesto, and stracchino cheese, and eating this was a revelation. The bread itself was perfectly crusty on the outside, and soft and pleasantly crumbly on the inside. The artichokes added a surprising textural contrast, and the creamy stracchino cheese and the herbaceous basil pesto added great flavor to every bite! I also tried the focaccia with anchovies and capers, and while this version was on the salty side, it was full of umami goodness. All the breads here were sold by weight, and the friendly server heated up our focaccia before we enjoyed this delicious snack!

This was where we preferred our breakfast cornetti e cappuccini. We tried several of the cornetti,…read moreand all were tasty. I especially enjoyed the apricot marmalade and pistachio paste ones. The ambience was welcoming, with seating inside and outside, and a big display of available pastries. The line gets a little long in the 9 o'clock hour, so get there earlier to miss the line and get seating. I wish we could have tried more things later in the day such as the focaccia sandwiches and tortas, but we also wanted to try other places. Next time!

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!

Food was delicious, adorable cafe, right on the street, charming, recommend the waffle and avocado…read moretoast.

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.

Focaccia doesn't get any better than this! Take my word for it. Monterroso is the largest town of…read morethe Cinque Terre, but the biggest thing it has going for it, in my book, is their focaccia, a well-known Ligurian specialty. The nice​ thing about this place is its close proximity, right by the train station, directly on the left as you come into town. You can't miss it, as it's the first you'll see of many places serving focaccia in town. The not so nice feature is the long lines during the warm weather. No need to fret, as it moves fairly quickly. You'll have the option of having your focaccia room temperature or heated. I strongly suggest having it lightly heated, the way it's intended to be eaten. Since it's made with lots of olive oil, having it heated helps to just slightly crisp both the top and the bottom, making a great contrast to the soft interior. I've never attempted making focaccia at home, but now I'm tempted to at least try this. I never ever have focaccia in the San Francisco Bay Area. Never Ever. Even the so-called best places really suck. If I could, I would have focaccia every day here. We've had plenty of focaccia from well-known bakeries in Florence since coming here and they've all been outstanding. However, we keep thinking back to the phenomenal one we had here at Il Massimo. We had ours smeared all over with their fresh brilliant green pesto, and it was to die for! Seriously. We just purchased focaccia for dinner from a local bakery in Florence tonight, and though it was excellent, it wasn't quite as good as the one at Il Massimo, where they specialize in focaccia. Actually, they don't just specialize in focaccia, they excel in focaccia!!

Caught the train over from Vernazza to Monterossa for exploration on our final day in Cinque Terre…read more The old city is unique with beautiful castles, hotels and beach clubs. A stroll by the beach was relaxing and tranquil. During the walk we noted a long line of patrons on the boardwalk in front of Il Massimo Della Focaccia. A local focaccia haven, this place is a must try. Who can pass up great focaccia sandwiches and pastries on a boardwalk along the shore. We selected the focaccia stracchino zucchini bacon, a wedge of delicious richness, uncious flavor and very savory. If you are strolling along the boardwalk in Monterossa, stop at this iconic focaccia stop. Il Massimo Della Focaccia is a great selection for a lite lunch on a casual stroll.

Sapori di pane is a great stop for a brief snack or even lunch with a wide array of focaccia bread…read morepizzas. It's a small hole-in-the-wall that can easily be side stepped, but it's well worth the visit. My boo and I stopped in after meandering through Santa Margherita. We had a hefty breakfast just a few hours before and were feeling a little drained from the hot summer sun. Hence, we decided to grab a quick snack instead of a sit down lunch. Boy, oh boy. We lucked out! This place was deeeeelicious. The focaccia bread was soft and well-seasoned; it was a perfect complement to the marinara and sacchino cheese topping. While there were only a few whole olives atop the pizza, the rich olive flavor came through and blended well with the rest. As a cherry on top, it was only €2.70 for a large rectangular piece! Would highly recommend this cute little place. Other tips: only has one small 2-seater so not great to stay...more of a grab and go. Make sure you grab a ticket from the front entrance- this serves as your place in line. We had to wait 5-7min for our turn.

I told my wife when we were going to Italy that I was not interested in eating gelato, BOY was I…read morewrong. I had one bite on the first day we were there and I just completely fell in love with it. They were so creamy and tasty that I had three a day for the whole week I was in Italy. No matter where you got gelato in Italy, it was always sooo good. You could not go wrong getting it anywhere. The locations do not matter, trust me. Just get some! Service- Depended on the location Ambiance - Eating along the ocean is a must!

Finishing up a long day in Cinque Terre and needed a cool, sweet treat to pick me up. We came…read moreacross 5 Terre Gelateria in Manarola. Again, the narrow city views funneling you to the ocean are just beautiful. The storefront and line of smiling patrons leaving 5 Terre Gelateria guide us to this shop. The go-to lately (today) is the amarena cherry and stracciatella double dip gelato. The strong cherry flavor coupled with the smooth cream and shaved chocolate are a winner. I have to eat quickly as the heat is melting it rapidly. If you are in Manarola and needing a delicious treat, stop at 5 Terre Gelateria, you can't go wrong.