I migliori ristoranti in Liguria

03/01/2026: We had an unforgettable evening. The setting is truly enchanting. The wine selection is excellent. Each dish was beautifully presented, and I personally recommend the risotto. The choice of main courses is also overwhelming; each one is worth trying! The desserts are delicious. The staff is kind and professional. We will definitely be back. We highly recommend it.

01/01/2026: First of all, Happy New Year. When you enter certain places, expectations are high, sometimes due to the "reviews." I'll get to the point: the location and restaurant are beautiful, the welcome and the professional table setting are excellent, and so far so good. Let's talk about the menu shown in the photo, at €95 excluding wine and drinks. It's the last dinner of 2025 that you want to enjoy with your partner. Upon reading, the menu, destined to remind us of a memorable evening, is certainly quite harmonious, with unusual pairings that immediately set my taste buds on edge. We chose a very popular white wine from Vulture, and so far so good. To begin, a greeting from the kitchen: "leek and whitebait tart," which in my opinion was a little unbalanced, followed by an excellent tartare with a good seasoning. I appreciated the crunch of the toasted hazelnuts, which, given the good execution, gives us hope for a prelude of flavors. Here begins the flat ECG, without a jolt to listen to with our palates. You'd understand the disappointment—mine, my companion's, and some of the other diners at the nearby table—if you'd tried it yourself. The scallop and Jerusalem artichoke were flat in flavor, and the scallop was actually thinly sliced. The pancetta looked good, but didn't taste good. It lacked structure; a shame, the idea was good, the execution was terrible. The cuttlefish with minted beans tasted good, but it was a shame the dish was cold, and the sauce was consequently too cold. The squid was sparse; I only had one piece with 10 beans. First course, very engaging to read, but little in substance "Fregola with turnip tops (only the chlorophyll), clams, scrambled oysters and Roman conciato. A very disappointing macrobiotic preparation, the strong, concentrated flavour of the turnip tops cancelled everything out. Here too, the idea was good, but the execution was terrible and flat. Even the cod, now the prince of the seas, was downgraded and hidden under an indistinguishable blanket of combinations" mashed potatoes and cream of cauliflower "bad execution (in my opinion, obviously). Last but not least, the phantom tasting of cotechino and auspicious lentils. Nothing to do with tradition, not to mention the risk of the hollandaise sauce which negatively distorted the simplicity of the cotechino's flavour. Well, I won't go any further. Sometimes we should follow proverbs, for example "He who wants too much, ends up with nothing" and I conclude by saying that cooking is the taste and art of the Soul. Experimenting is fine, but tasting is essential. Happy New Year!

08/03/2026: Definitely worth returning to. Informal atmosphere, a true "old-fashioned" trattoria, very kind and helpful staff, a very good and generous traditional Ligurian "meat" menu, excellent quality house red and white wine... very crowded, but on Sunday lunchtime everyone wants a seat 😉

01/02/2026: If you want a fake restaurant with designer products that can make a good impression... don't come here. Here you'll find TRUE local quality, without mentioning that the salami is made here and the coppa is made there... the pasta is handmade by one person or another, and above all, the crostini with chestnut flour for the lard... or the wholemeal bread... are made with flour from the mill of... (You can tell they weren't bought at the supermarket). If you add that all the staff are excellent at helping you with every need throughout the meal and the price is more than fair... I'd say it's worth coming and trying... even if I don't think my advice is needed... Great... highly recommended, 8 stars from me.

26/02/2026: For the second time we had lunch with friends, a varied choice of dishes all delicious, the pork cheek with baked potatoes was special, the waiter was friendly and helpful, we will definitely be back!!!!!

24/02/2026: Excellent homemade food. Stunning view. Top-notch staff.

25/02/2026: This renowned restaurant has become a regular stop for several groups. The service is sometimes a bit slow, and I should point out that this is probably why the dishes arrive lukewarm. Fortunately, everything is good and can be easily overlooked.

23/02/2026: I was invited by a friend and it was a pleasant surprise, everything was good and everything was perfect. Well done everyone! We'll be back!

13/01/2026: Warm welcome, attentive service, and a pleasant atmosphere. Excellent dishes.

06/01/2026: Excellent in every way. After tasting all the PGI focaccias several times, I can confirm that this is the best: come rain, snow, or high humidity, the product remains the same (and obviously excellent). Excellent traditional Ligurian dishes: sublime pansoti.

22/02/2026: Great burgers and great service, highly recommended

22/02/2026: I was very happy with the price, quantity, quality, and attention, they were very kind.

07/03/2026: I had never been to this pizzeria because I'm not from the area but I will definitely be back, very friendly and super pizza, also the flour is very good, congratulations again

17/02/2026: The pizza is good, as is the onion farinata. Service is quite slow. There's no ventilation, so you leave the kitchen smelly.

10/12/2025: What can I say? Very friendly and helpful staff. Top-notch cuisine and delicious typical Ligurian dishes. Congratulations!

24/10/2025: Excellent food, impeccable service from the owners (dad and two brothers), and a beautiful location in a small square in Noli. Definitely worth a try.

28/02/2026: I've been wanting to try it for years and finally I did, excellent food, great quality and price, the tasting menu was a discovery... abundant dishes, attentive but never intrusive service... it feels like entering a ship from another era, elegant but not excessive... definitely worth returning to.

16/01/2026: Beautiful seaside venue, excellent food and a very respectable wine cellar. Alex and his staff are always top notch.

11/03/2026: A very large selection. Luxury prices - VAT excluded 😘

20/02/2026: Amazing place. We had dinner here tonight, away from the chaos of Sanremo. Wonderful food, excellent combinations, and sometimes truly surprising. We'll definitely be back if we're in the area again. Highly recommended.

24/02/2026: The famous focaccia from Priano!

10/02/2026: Passing through Genoa for work, I stopped for a piece of focaccia. A true Ligurian welcome... all that was missing was a beating. The focaccia was inedible. Suitable only for tourists who don't know the subject.

03/03/2026: Very good pizza also other dishes my special dishes today We highly recommend it

21/02/2026: Excellent, generous portions. Mixed antipasto with two moons and twelve dishes. Very tasty seafood. Recommended!

08/02/2026: Always a positive experience... congratulations especially to the team, everything was perfect... a guarantee at SML....

07/02/2026: A wonderful evening. We ate very, very well, with carefully prepared dishes and a clean, precise kitchen, the kind that makes you want to return. You can see and taste their dedication; there's true passion and attention to every detail, not just technique. The staff is young, friendly, and always smiling, present in the right way and capable of making you feel right at home. The restaurant is well-kept, with a pleasant atmosphere and effortless service. A place where you feel good, eat well, and leave happy. Congratulations to everyone, keep up the good work!!!

19/02/2026: My favorite place in Portovenere. Excellent quality food, very varied menu, although portions aren't always generous 😅. Very attentive service.

29/12/2025: Warm atmosphere, pleasant service and quality food! We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and had a wonderful time!

15/02/2026: My partner and I had lunch today.... wonderful experience and fantastic staff attentive to every detail. ♥️ Elegant, clean, and very well-kept place, nothing is missing. We'll definitely be back 😉

05/01/2026: Excellent restaurant, delicious dishes