Ristorante Golden Hen In La spezia

15/10/2025: I tried this restaurant based on Google ratings and I am glad I did. I arrived at opening at noon, but soon after, the place was filled with two large tour groups, and I began to be doubtful about the quality of the restaurant, because those that typically host tour groups tend to be better for quantity, rather than quality. Being allergic to shellfish, I ordered the pansotti (a triangular ravioli), stuffed with spinach and ricotta topped with a walnut sauce, which turned out to be very flavourful and a delight to eat. It was served on a plate that looked like a mussel shell! I also ordered battered fried vegetables as a side, and it was the best fried vegetables I had in the Cinque Terre, and rivals vegetable tempura in Japan. The service was functional, which was to be expected, with large groups to handle, but always polite. I would recommend this restaurant for its flavourful and reasonably-priced food, as well as its setting along a quieter stretch of the waterfront.

30/09/2025: Magnificent restaurant. Both for the location and the food. Recommended by Lonely Planet for seafood. The gentleman serving us was very friendly and helpful. I highly recommend it! (Very good fried food.)