Vin e Pignatte In Castelvecchio di rocca barbena

5 stars why? Because in this era of artificial and industrial flavours, finding home cooking, respecting the Ligurian tradition, has become an odyssey. We went there for the first time tonight and it was a big surprise. Few dishes on the menu, all of the day, in addition to the pizzas: a good sign! ...evidence of the freshness of the food (I'm always wary of menus that are too rich, a SIGN OF INTENSE USE OF THE FREEZER). A menu dedicated to strictly Ligurian TASTES with few concessions to standard dishes. (that's right... otherwise what am I going to do in Balestrino to eat fast food?). A mixed starter. First courses: tagliatelle with mushrooms and "touch" ravioli. Second courses: rabbit hunter style, roast beef, tripe, snails. Excellent roast beef and superb chips with Calizzano potatoes. Tripe... no comment, as they used to do, very good. I add a mixed starter which is superlative for its freshness and authenticity (local homemade cheese and Russian salad with homemade mayonnaise, quality cold cuts, courgette omelette). Wine: a now almost unobtainable local nostralino as well as a rosé also local as well as something else but I choose the nostralino: superlative for the blend of grapes and with a "round" and fruity taste that those accustomed to fashionable bottled wines will never be able to understand . Truly excellent service due to the kindness, courtesy and friendliness of the owners. Low prices for a very high final quality/price ratio. Highly recommended for those who know how to appreciate the specialties of our land. For those accustomed to fast food cuisine, to nouvelle cuisine revisited with 10 ravioli on a well-garnished plate... the advice is not to come. Ligurian hinterland...forever! Compliments!!! Keep it up.

Highly recommended place, very kind owner. Made a stop by bicycle. eaten lunch, delicious dishes with products from their garden, delicious hazelnut flavored ice cream they produce.

Simple, good restaurant Typical Ligurian cuisine Taglierini with mushrooms, snails and roast beef Ligurian rabbit and ravioli au tucu Generous portions Excellent quality and very fair price True Ligurian cuisine can be found in these inland trattorias

The perfect combination of simplicity, taste and tradition. Value for money that is difficult to match. Highly recommended

Ottimo cibo, posto semplice ma accogliente, piatti abbondanti, materie prime locali e fresche.i dolci ...uno spettacolo di bontà. Consigliato

Family-run restaurant, classified as a trattoria with Ligurian dishes and the possibility of pizza. Advised.

The amaretto ice cream made with the milk of their own cows is truly excellent. Perfect hostess and hostess very available to give abundant information on the surrounding places to visit.

Simple and unpretentious inn like those of the past, food that takes you back in time with flavors that no longer exist... Very kind staff and very honest prices.

Ate for lunch today with my family in this place... simple and homely environment without pretensions, very kind staff and exquisite and genuine food with the cuisine of the past and prices that are no longer seen anywhere. It's really worth going there and coming back!!!

Excellent experience in this restaurant tried on the recommendation of a local person. Ligurian home cooking with generous portions and very honest prices, simple restaurant and friendly staff. Nice find, we'll be back!