L’Angusteria In Albenga

22/08/2024: Every time I happen to cross one of the gates that delimit the walls of Finalborgo, I have the clear sensation of crossing a groove of time, almost as if a sudden race backwards completed a lap on the carousel of years. It therefore seems obligatory for me to go in search of some inn that hides the secrets of the Ligurian culinary tradition, that makes typical local dishes its reason for existing. This is the case of the "Cuattru Canti", a hole in the true sense of the word, a room in which 10 people sit elbow to elbow, reading on a blackboard vaguely in the style of an elementary school, what "the convent passes". From the appetizer to the desserts, a kaleidoscope of colors explodes, as intense as the flavors of the vegetables, the farinata, the generous first courses, the sublime foci. Intense, but balanced, untouched by the usual forcing to capture some rough palate. A healthy practice would be to draw chalk lines on the specialties tasted on the blackboard, so as to try the entire possible assortment. It would take time and frequent visits, which I intend to do, since Liguria shows no signs of disappearing and so does Finalborgo. Until next time.

18/08/2024: Really excellent restaurant located in Finalborgo. The location is small but very intimate and typical. Excellent quality food. We tried the house mixed starter which I recommend. Fantastic desserts: ricotta and fig tart and caramel mousse to try! I would happily return.