Belforte In

This restaurant is truly a hidden gem in the heart of Vernazza. The location is simply stunning, with a breathtaking view that makes every meal even more special. The food is magnificent: dishes prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients, reflecting the tradition and authenticity of local cuisine. Each course is an explosion of flavors and attention to detail. If you're visiting Vernazza, you absolutely can't miss it! An unforgettable culinary experience, where every aspect, from the location to the service, is handled with passion and attention.

good food. slow service. reservation is needed..

We loved Belforte. Delicious paella dish. Very nice and attentive staff. Great location just opposite the waterfront by Plaza Comercial.

A fantastic restaurant, and probably the best we dined at during our trip to Italy. The food was fantastic, the wines were very good (I recommend trying the local Cinque Terre wine), and the staff were brilliant and could not do enough for us. I highly recommend sitting outside, if the weather permits - the view over Vernazza's harbour is second to none. Note that I'd recommend booking in advance, and a 15-EUR pp deposit is required for this, but it's worth it without a doubt.

It was a rainy night so we were unable to dine outside however it turned out to be a most magical and memorable night for us all.The food and wine were fabulous and above all the welcome we received, the wonderful service and incredible kindness outshone everything. During the evening we were introduced to other guests which was so much fun resulting in great conversation and a lot of laughs. To end the evening we were invited to drinks around the bar with the beautiful owner and her staff. Thank you for making this an evening we will never forget ❤️❤️❤️

The food is excellent, and there's a wide selection. The old fortress is a fantastic location. The terrace offers a wonderful view of the sea. You can also eat inside the fortress tower, which has a very special atmosphere. Even the restroom is worth seeing! The owner is a real character. He's a very funny guy and has a hat representing almost every country. Just tell him what country you're from and ask if he has a hat to match. Then you'll know what I mean.

Very good food and very friendly service. We loved it so much we went back. Great views, definitely a highly recommended restaurant in Vernazza.

Very nice view! Good food, including gluten-free fish options. Service could be more attentive and friendly. Everything is fresh and tasty.

This was our favorite dinner in Cinque terre! Absolutely beautiful location (make sure to book early and ask for table with a view) delicious food and wonderful service! Everyone was friendly, let us move tables when it got cold, and just such a romantic setting. Highly recommend!

Five of us ate here yesterday on October 2, 2025. I made the reservation the day before on their website and I got an email identifying that a deposit of €15 per person was required before it could be confirmed. It also said that a separate email would be sent along with a bill so that I could pay the deposit. Unfortunately, I never got that billing email, but I had hoped that the reservation was still in place because the reservation was made on such short notice. As you may have guessed already, when we got there they did not have a table reserved for us. I showed them the email I received with all of the details listed, but she told me that it was simply a request and that it was not a real confirmation until the deposit was made. I told her that I never got an email asking for the deposit and she just shrugged and told me that she would see what she could do. Thankfully, they managed to get us a table with a nice view, so I am only providing this information as a caution to others to ensure that they reach out to them if the billing email never arrives. Please know that this deposit is only required for groups larger than four people. In order to get to the restaurant you have to climb a steep set of stairs that should not be too difficult unless you have mobility issues. The service and views are wonderful, and the food was good, but not great. It is also a bit more expensive than other restaurants in Italy for what you get, but I think that it is inherent when dining in such a tourist area. As an example, we got a Bruschette starter and it has three fairly large pieces of bruschette and I believe the price was €18. All of the seating is outside and has some sort of view of the water or harbor. They do have an indoor dining area, but it does not look like they seat people there as there is zero view of the sea. Overall, it was a good experience and I would say it is worth the visit!