Al Gabbiano In

17/09/2025: Aperitif, friendly helpful staff, fantastic sunset views over the ocean.

12/09/2025: We arrived in Corniglia at 12:15, hoping to grab lunch right away at this restaurant, which doesn't take reservations. Unfortunately, it was closed. The door had a 10:00 AM opening time, but here it said 12:00 PM, but in reality, they didn't open until 1:30 PM. The restaurant is located along an alley, but has a few tables in a small square just ahead, overlooking the panoramic terrace. This arrangement means the staff isn't always present: often, the waiter comes back into the restaurant, and for ten or twenty minutes, no one is around the tables. We ordered a Tommy focaccia, a bruschetta with anchovies, a bruschetta with pesto, and two glasses of wine. The focaccia was well-filled, but the dough didn't entirely convince us; on the other hand, the bruschetta was really good. Overall, we had a good time, but we expected something more. One slightly annoying aspect is that, while eating, some tourists—finding the entrance open—walk between the tables to take photos of the view, somewhat disrupting the tranquility of the moment. I believe this place has great potential and, if better developed, could truly become one of the best views in Corniglia. Even though you can't see the sea from your seat (due to the low wall), the atmosphere is charming. Perhaps the idea of ​​placing a few high stools along the wall could be considered, offering the option of eating directly overlooking the sea.