I migliori ristoranti di cucina mediterranea in La spezia

08/05/2026: Hotel Cristallo is definitely a choice to consider if you're traveling in Liguria. From there you can easily reach any place in the surrounding area, if you're tired and want to rest, there are coves within walking distance, places to drink an aperitif or eat dinner and lunch, a beautiful place to enjoy the sunset. A special thanks to all the staff at Hotel Cristallo who always welcomed us with a smile and accompanied us throughout our stay, what can I say about breakfast, I'm speechless, that's a brunch 😋😋😋😋, special homemade cakes, fruit, freshly made eggs, in short, the best you could wish for, thank you so much again for the welcome and see you soon 😚💖😘

03/05/2026: We vacationed here over the weekend and found the people there to be kind and helpful. The owner, Paolo, is a wonderful person, he makes you feel at home. Excellent location, quiet and convenient with a shuttle bus to the center of Lerici. Rooms are a little dated but clean. Breakfast is fantastic. We'll definitely be back.

13/07/2026: Excellent food. Very friendly staff. We ordered pasta and it was delicious; they even let us order troffi alla carbonara even though it wasn't on the menu.

12/07/2026: Professional and efficient server. The pizza dough was very good, but the rest was disappointing: the toppings were a bit bland and the portions were small considering the prices.

13/05/2026: I went to Miramare tonight (recommended by a friend) and the waiters were very kind, they explained each course to us, for me it's top, we'll gladly go back 🔥🫶🏽

10/05/2026: We came for lunch today without a reservation (although I think it's preferable in high season). We ordered two tasting menus. The service was efficient, the staff pleasant, the setting lovely, and we ate very well. I recommend it.

14/07/2026: Not recommended. The owner had little patience or interest, and the food was way too expensive for what it was supposed to be. 50 euros for 5 pieces of anchovy, a small plate of mussels that were super salty, and 2 small vegetable side dishes plus a bottle of water. Never going back.

13/07/2026: Beautiful atmosphere, excellent food! Very friendly service, perfect for an impromptu Sunday lunch. The homemade pasta is excellent, and for dessert I really enjoyed the homemade zuppa inglese (trifle).

25/03/2026: I took two guests for a mussel lunch, but their expectations were completely dashed. The spaghetti with mussels was disjointed: a simple garlic and oil pasta with shells on top, lacking any consistency or seafood flavor. The stuffed mussels, however, were unbalanced: the flavor of the mortadella and stale bread completely overpowered that of the molluscs. The icing on the cake was the owner's lack of professionalism, who even dared to comment on a stain on the tablecloth. The price was decidedly excessive for the quality. Highly not recommended.

18/03/2026: Unfortunately, my experience at this restaurant was decidedly negative. The staff was unfriendly and unwelcoming, creating an unpleasant atmosphere right from the start. As for the food, the mussels were truly disappointing: very small and with an unpleasant odor that left one wondering about their freshness. The overall quality wasn't up to expectations, and one suspects they might have been cheaply sourced, perhaps even from abroad. Overall, an experience I wouldn't recommend and am unlikely to repeat.

12/04/2026: I'm sorry to leave a less positive review than the previous one and the hand has changed, I just had a fried seafood and chips there were more chips than fried seafood also the calamari were too small, I'm sorry I wanted to eat a nice fried seafood, I hope you will review the portions a bit so I can also change the review

27/01/2026: Always excellent products, almost everyone is very kind... it's just a shame there are a few long faces who are annoyed even just to serve you...

13/06/2026: Update: the manager pulled me aside for a chat. It was strange but at least showed he very much cared. I’ve updated my rating as such, but maintain that you are paying essentially double what you might elsewhere, for the view. If you’re happy to do that, you’ll be happy here. Beyond the genuinely stunning views, this place is really nothing special. The rooms are very basic, but they’re charging a premium price for what’s outside the window. The maid and cleaning service is great (but be warned laundry is very expensive though that’s not uncommon). It’s all just adequate. Not really any particularly special amenities. Not carefully designed (at least compared to many other hotels I’ve stayed at in the country). Very spotty WiFi which I thought was just the area but the public WiFi worked better in Monterosso. The parking was a nightmare and they do not provide useful instructions for finding it. If this was a $300-$400 a night hotel, it would be perfect; but it’s a $700-$800 a night hotel and is thus in my opinion, overpriced. If you plan on exploring the area, you can get the same views for free (or even for dinner) and skip the hefty price tag. Regarding staying in Portovenere. It’s beautiful, obviously. Stunning. As are the other 5 cities and at least 2 have a bit more going on and a lot more convenience. Portovenere is near impossible to get to after 9pm (for the price, it would be ideal if the hotel would offer some sort of shuttle service even for an extra cost). It’s clearly a perfect city for weekenders looking to escape most of the tourism (though a surprising amount still exists here). But maybe not for first-timers to the area looking to explore. Overall, fine hotel, but it just isn’t bringing the value it requests.

07/06/2026: We spent two days in Portovenere and on Sunday we needed luggage storage: the only service in town wasn't available. We asked the Grand Hotel for a favor—aware that it doesn't officially offer storage—simply because, with two backpacks, we wouldn't be able to enjoy the day at the beach. After several initial refusals, we managed to convince the staff that they would hold our bags for a few hours. At that point, however, the response was: "Okay, we'll do it for you, but only if you leave us 50 euros." This request, we consider excessive for a temporary and unscheduled favor, was striking. Besides the disproportionate price, we were struck by the total lack of courtesy: we would have expected at least a helpful and understanding attitude toward two tourists who simply wanted a morning on the beach.

01/05/2026: We chose this restaurant primarily because it's billed as a go-to place for gluten-free options. My partner is celiac, so it wasn't just a touristy detail, but a genuine dietary necessity. The meal started out well on paper: simple dishes, pasta listed as gluten-free, and a setting that promised a good experience. Unfortunately, the whole thing quickly lost its charm. The welcome was cold, the service rather clumsy, and the waiter ended up creating a frankly uncomfortable atmosphere during the meal, without us really understanding why. The most surprising thing was the dessert. For a restaurant that emphasizes gluten-free so much, finding out there were no gluten-free desserts available was quite surprising. The answer was firm: there would be no other option. For a place that's supposed to specialize in this area, it's a bit like going to an ice cream shop that's sold out. Another unpleasant point: the bill. When it came time to pay, the bill was presented to us in a rather sketchy manner, with the prices handwritten and a quick sum added up in front of us, arriving at a total announced as €71. However, considering the prices displayed and what we had consumed—two bottles of water for €3, a bottle of wine for €12, two dishes for €10 and €12, a rum baba for €7, and a limoncello—this amount seemed difficult to comprehend. Even including the limoncello, the difference is still striking. The general atmosphere was also quite peculiar: a child was watching videos, running around the dining room, and apparently entering the kitchen, without seeming to disturb anyone. This gave the impression of eating in a makeshift place rather than in a restaurant attentive to its customers. In the end, we had the feeling that tourists were greeted with more enthusiasm at checkout than during service. A real disappointment, especially for a place that claims to specialize in gluten-free products. We will not return and we do not recommend this restaurant, especially to celiacs looking for a truly reassuring experience.

12/04/2026: From the photos, the portions looked generous. We ordered a mixed grill of fish, but unfortunately we were only served three prawns (not particularly tasty) and a small piece of fish. In my opinion, and based on my experience at other restaurants, a mixed grill shouldn't be presented like this. The second course, fish all'isolana, was also truly poor: very little fish, soaked in too much oil, so much so that I couldn't eat the potatoes, and accompanied by a very small portion of grilled vegetables. All for a total of 62 euros. We left the restaurant still hungry and had to eat elsewhere. Highly not recommended. A disappointment!!!!!!!!!!

02/06/2026: Welcoming atmosphere. The atmosphere is like a tavern, so it's convivial and relaxed. Feedback: The food is all very tasty and the portions are adequate. The menu is varied, with seafood and meat options to please all palates. The desserts are amazing. I highly recommend sitting down and sampling their cuisine.

04/05/2026: Home cooking always well-executed, in a casual and very welcoming atmosphere. Excellent for a Sunday family lunch, an evening downtown, or a business meeting. Pasta with mussels alla Spezzina is always top-notch!

20/06/2026: We sat down, just the two of us, but after looking at the menu, we weren't satisfied. So we politely informed the woman that we preferred to leave. She charged us for the bottle of water she had just opened, which I find perfectly normal and understandable. However, she demanded that we pay for the cutlery, even though we hadn't touched anything or ordered any food! Charging for cutlery under these circumstances is simply unacceptable. In the end, we had to pay €11 in total to leave without having eaten. A very disappointing practice and a blatant lack of business sense.

25/05/2026: The wine list is excellent, but the servers are clearly bothered when you ask for something, even just the menu. A smile and helpfulness also count; we'll go elsewhere next time.

21/05/2026: Beautiful old-style dining room (slipcovers on the chairs, decor...). Lovely terrace, a little removed from the crowds. Prices reflect the quality. The service that day was friendly and efficient (a young man in his forties with a goatee). I'll definitely be back. It's May and it's already busy... in peak season, it might be different... Being a tourist spot, come by bus; it's more of a novelty, but you'll be more relaxed :+))

16/05/2026: I've eaten at many restaurants, but this one definitely ranks among my best experiences. The dishes are expertly prepared and don't conform to the usual standard fare found in 95% of restaurants. If you're looking for something special, I think you're in the best hands with Marco and his team.

08/11/2025: And we did it again....we tried to return after previous negative experiences because the place and the food are not bad at all, in terms of quality we have always eaten well but I think you have to be able to interact with people. The last few times we've always waited hours to eat, with endless waits. Tonight we booked early and they told us that "we had to be quick because they had a large table at 9 pm." My response was, "It's fine for us, as long as you guys are quick." We arrived at 7:20 pm. The place was half empty, there were 3 of us (2 adults and a child). We ordered a children's menu and 2 pizzas. My pizza arrived 30 minutes later. After 2 requests to the waiter, my son's pasta arrived. After another 20 minutes, my husband's pizza arrived. We complained to the waiters, the owner arrived and didn't apologize. Instead, she told us that we shouldn't get angry and that the cook had simply thrown away the order. ABSURD. It won't change the owners' lives, but one thing is certain: we'll never go back.

26/10/2025: Home made Food and very friendly staff

18/07/2026: The owners are very genuine and friendly. The pasta is good and the price is fair for the location. They're really good!

15/07/2026: They made fun of me saying thank you in Italian in front of them, pasta is mid too

23/05/2026: Friendly staff, delicious food and large portions

25/04/2026: I love this place, excellent food, good prices, Monday to Friday, with a choice of 4 starters, 4 main courses, and 4 appetizers. They're delicious. Water, wine, or soft drink, and coffee are also available.