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Chef with a capital C, one of a kind. The only real restaurant in Santa Margherita. Great Pasquale

We recently dined at this restaurant, which offers good Italian food but at an overly high price. You can find similar or better dishes at other good restaurants in Santa Margherita for half the cost. Some reviews suggest it's "almost Michelin level," but in reality, it falls far short of that standard. We started with scallops, which were decent but not on par with gourmet standards. The octopus as a second course was underwhelming and chewy, with presentation that lacked finesse. However, the desserts—Neapolitan tart and cheesecake—were excellent and the only dishes that approached a gourmet level. The service was disappointing; our waitress seemed unfamiliar with the menu and wine list, possibly her first day on the job. The atmosphere was okay but not impressive. Overall, the food was good (4 stars), but the prices were not justified (2 stars). We won't return due to the high cost for average, non-gourmet food.

We had a delicious meal for our first wedding anniversary. The chef was very attentive and the service was perfect. We have wonderful memories of an excellent meal worthy of a Michelin-starred restaurant. We look forward to the future!

An experience in taste and flavours. A welcoming environment and uncommon courtesy. Fundamental elements for a wonderful evening.

I'll start by saying that Chef Pasquale kept the place open just for us. Only from this can we understand his passion and how much he cares about his restaurant. We chose this place to celebrate my wife's birthday, at the end of December. Never was a more appropriate choice. Incredible tasting menu, with influences from Asian cuisine. Raw materials of undoubted quality and truly spot-on preparations. I'm surprised it hasn't starred yet. They were super nice with our 2 children, who had a nice lunch together. I wish you all the best, you are great!

Everything is truly perfect, very particular and original dishes that take the best from Ligurian, oriental and more generally international cuisine. The ingredients are of the highest quality and the dishes are presented perfectly, I recommend the tasting menu for a complete overview of the different flavours. Finally, the place is very welcoming, well looked after and the service is punctual and attentive. Highly recommended!

Zi' Ninella is a place of the heart for us. With Pasquale's warm welcome, his refined cuisine and high quality ingredients it is a pleasure to return when we pass through these parts. Last night I celebrated a special occasion with my parents, and the kitchen surprised us with an entirely Neapolitan off-menu. If you are looking for a welcoming environment, where you can enjoy an excellent dinner without rushing, you are in the right place!

This is a little gem in the heart of Santa Margherita. Being a small place, you can really enjoy the evening: no rush from the fabulous host Pasquale and his wife. The quality of the finest ingredients ensures that every meal meets the highest standards of taste and quality. Of course, the prices reflect this quality, but the value you receive is directly proportional to the superior ingredients and the culinary expertise that goes into every dish. You can also have very good wines. Reservation is compulsory, being a small place.

We fell under the spell of this restaurant, very good choice of wines we tasted an exquisite pinot nero. Subsequently he made us discover his taste magic. PASQUALE and his wife were very welcoming and we discussed at length his culinary journey as a chef around the world, it was very enriching to share his values ​​and his love for Asia, including Thailand. I hope we see each other again very soon and have a well-deserved rest to you both.

A culinary experience from amouse bouche to dessert, with inspirations from Ligurian and Neapolitan cuisine to oriental flavors that make all dishes a unique and original exploration of tastes that delights not only the palate but also the sight. Only fish and ingredients of the highest quality and dishes in which you can see the work of constant research and attention to detail. It was certainly worth my trip to Liguria and I will have the pleasure of returning in another season to try new flavors and combinations Thanks to all the staff from the owner to the chef and kitchen staff for the pleasant evening. I return after two years, confirming the idea that the 160km of road made on purpose are worth it. Raw materials of the highest quality, research into flavors and combinations and extreme attention to the customer.