Osteria Della Corte In La spezia

My wife and I went for dinner after reading many positive reviews and having fairly high expectations. The restaurant is well-maintained, and the service is attentive, perhaps even overly so: very attentive but at times intrusive. Unfortunately, the dining experience didn't live up to the restaurant's reputation. The appetizer I ordered (calamari with pumpkin) was unbalanced: the pumpkin was overly sweet, with too much butter/oil, and it completely lacked a balanced acidity. I left a good portion, and no one asked us why. The first courses were disappointing. The mixed seafood pasta was adequate but unremarkable: the flavors weren't punchy, "you couldn't taste the sea." My wife ordered spaghetti with garlic, oil, chili pepper, shrimp, and burrata: the dish tasted nothing like garlic, oil, or chili pepper; the burrata covered everything, making the dish flat and lacking in character. In short: plenty of form, but little substance. The dishes are "ordinary," lacking personality or depth of flavor, and don't justify the price tag. With more careful attention to balance, technique, and the dishes' identity, the experience could be significantly improved. For now, however, we definitely expected more.

The food was excellent, but not unexpected! The appetizer was delicious: raw purple shrimp and a delicious focaccia crumble; the first course was a fantastic pasta dish with potatoes and seafood! And finally, a dessert that would be an understatement to call just dessert! Well done, Silvia!

My partner and I spent New Year's 2025/2026 there. The food was spectacular, the service was incredibly friendly, the presentation was excellent, and the flavors were even better. I'd give the atmosphere at L'Osteria 4 stars, but only because it was New Year's and perhaps it could have been a bit livelier. However, the atmosphere for the rest of the year would definitely be 5 stars! 👏👏👏

Excellent service, good food and adequate venue.

As already highlighted simply to try

I went to Christmas lunch today, like last year, with my wife. As usual, everything was perfect, from the staff to the food. See you soon.

We didn't have the chance to have dinner as we hadn't made a reservation for December 24th. However, we were able to celebrate my daughter's 18th birthday there, invited by a very kind gentleman. The dessert was delicious, and the thoughtful touch was unexpected. Molto grazie signore

Excellent food and pleasant place, not particularly friendly

Our experience at L’Osteria della Corte was absolutely wonderful and truly memorable. Despite not having a reservation, we were received with genuine kindness and professionalism — something we deeply appreciated. From the very first moment, the staff was attentive, warm, and clearly committed to delivering the highest level of service and care. The menu is magnificent, thoughtfully crafted, and executed with excellence. We started with a pumpkin cream soup that was simply divine — rich, comforting, and perfectly balanced. For the main courses were graciously served a tortelloni with black truffle and Comté fondue, which was outstanding: elegant, flavorful, and unforgettable. Every detail contributed to a remarkable dining experience, from the quality of the ingredients to the attentive yet discreet service. This is the kind of restaurant that leaves a lasting impression and reminds you why Italian cuisine is celebrated worldwide. We highly recommend making a reservation in advance — we were very lucky to get a table. Our sincere thanks to Chef Silvia and the entire wonderful staff for such an exceptional evening. We will most certainly return.

The taste of the dishes is wonderful, congratulations