La Gritta Bordigotta In Bordighera

In Bordighera Alta, where the setting itself invites you to slow down, La Gritta Bordigotta offers simple, measured seafood cuisine, without unnecessary complications. The menu isn't overwhelming: just a few dishes, well-focused. And for me, that's already a plus. I prefer a short, thoughtful menu to endless ones that often lose the cuisine's identity. I started with the raw fillet of the catch of the day: clean, fresh ingredients, showcased without overshadowing them. A seemingly simple dish, because when working with raw fish, the quality of the fish must speak for itself. And here it does. For my second course, I chose the mupa fillet, prepared with the same logic: linear cuisine, respect for the product, and clear flavors. There's no pursuit of special effect, but rather an attention to the ingredients that is visible and, above all, tasted in the quality of the dish. As a gourmet, I also treated myself to dessert: dark chocolate fondant with pistachio ice cream. A delicious, intense, yet balanced finish. A pleasant, yet not overpowering finish. For the pairing, I chose a Greco di Tufo DOCG – Cantine di Marzo dal 1647. A well-structured white wine from Campania, fresh and savory, with a pleasant mineral and citrus note. Cantine di Marzo recommends that this Greco be aged on its lees for at least seven months, which contributes to its complexity and body. With the raw fish and mupa, it proved to be a perfect pairing: upright enough to cleanse the palate, yet with enough substance to accompany the main course as well. Overall, a very pleasant experience: a few dishes, good ingredients, simple yet thoughtful cuisine. One of those tables where you don't feel like the fish is over-interpreted, but rather respected. And for me, when it comes to seafood, that's an important quality.

A truly wonderful restaurant! We had a fantastic meal, and the atmosphere was lovely and romantic. A great place to remember.

We found ourselves here by chance, and I might add, by luck! The food was delicious, and the service was truly professional! The chef... exceptional! We'll definitely be back.

Small restaurant in the old part of Bordighera. The restaurant inside The chef is extremely kind and knowledgeable. The cuisine is delicate, with a limited menu, but all excellent. The cod fritters are superb, the warm octopus salad is exquisite, the fish of the day is Livorno-style, and of course the tagliatelle with pesto is superb. The young waitress was truly kind, attentive, and friendly. I will definitely be back.

Excellent traditional restaurant. The service was impeccable, and so were the dishes. Special mention goes to the tuna, which was incredibly good! If we're ever in the area again, we'll definitely go back.

If you love good food and appreciate quality, this is the place for you. Heavenly, elegant, and charming.

Having stumbled upon the hills above Bordighera, we stopped for lunch at this little restaurant and we highly recommend you do the same! Everything was delicious from the appetizer to the dessert, the wines by the glass paired perfectly with our dishes, the service was impeccable, and the bill was more than reasonable. Be sure to book ahead as there are only a few tables.

We had dinner as a couple at this delightful restaurant in upper Bordighera. The place is a gem, very intimate and elegant, with soft jazz music playing in the background. The service is attentive and courteous. The food, what can I say? You can taste the passion of the chef. Everything was very good and refined in its simplicity. Excellent experience.

Good food, but above all, apart from the crowds, the atmosphere, a magical thing that makes everything in summer...

Small, warm and friendly restaurant, very good food, a great find.