Hostaria Vecchia Rapallo In Rapallo

A restaurant above average in Rapallo, but unfortunately not quite as good as the food. Trofie alla Genovese, which should be a must-try, is unsatisfying, and is barely adequate. Grated cheese served in a visible bowl, which is unhygienic. The swordfish main course was also, unfortunately, tasteless and served with two meager vegetables. The service was courteous but brisk, and the temperature in the restaurant was generally quite cold for December. Dogs are allowed, and indeed there were far too many of them. Three stars because there are worse options, but there's definitely room for improvement in the quality of the dishes and in some aspects that really make the difference.

Quiet Restaurant with very good service, acertive and kind. Food was delicious and fresh. Good offer of wines. Excellent place! A must when in Rapallo. The fish soup is incredible.

Very good restaurant, the portions are a little small but it's excellent. I recommend it.

A very charming restaurant in a historic alley, with a very welcoming atmosphere. The only flaws were the waiter's haste and the raw potatoes.

well-kept, exquisite menu, kindness, wide and important wine selection

Lunch at this restaurant was very pleasant. The staff was friendly and the service was quick. Plus, I had a fantastic tiramisu! The only flaw: the portions, in my opinion, were a bit small. The quality-price ratio was fair, but it was the quantity-price ratio that didn't quite convince me.

Vibe: I was there at lunch, good mix between locals and tourists. Most of the customers were couples. Very quiet and a cozy romantic atmosphere. T Seating: Indoor seating, multiple dining rooms. Setting: this place has wine decorating the walls and subdues lighting. Service: Service is at leisurely pace, they assume you are going to be sitting all day. The staff was reserved and very professional. Dress Code: business casual Food: Food was very tasty. We began the meal with a spinach terrine, then Pear Ravioli then grilled salmon. We had warm pear cake for dessert. Beverages: There is not a “bar” in the classic sense, but they seem to have a fully stock liquor area. They have a separate wine list. We had a crisp white pinot gris.

Excellent food, extraordinary atmosphere, decent service, unfriendly, unsympathetic, reluctant, and somewhat disdainful. To understand: when they take a finished plate from you, rather than clearing the table and without asking if everything is okay, it seems as if they need the plate for another table. Anyway, that's what happened on Friday, October 10, 2025 at 8:30 p.m. By the way, half an hour to take orders. No help from the menu. Overwhelming.

Unfortunately, we found ourselves on a day when the hood was broken, so they couldn't grill meat. The food is good and fresh!

The sea bream in a salt crust was delicious. The fish was skillfully presented on the plates.