The Italian Riviera Restaurants
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1. Locanda Miranda
$$$ | |Perched amid the clustered old houses in seaside Tellaro, 4 km (2½ miles) southeast of Lerici, this small, unpretentious family-run restaurant with wooden tables and plenty of windows has become a foodie destination. The imaginative seafood-focused menu changes often, and the pretty building also houses a small inn with seven charming and comfortable rooms.
Via Fiascherino 92, Tellaro, Liguria, 19032, Italy0187-964012Known For
- Locally sourced fish
- Cozy dining room
- Pasta and risotto paired with seafood
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Nov. -
2. Ai Torchi
$$$ | |You could easily become a homemade-pesto snob at this restored 5th-century olive oil mill-turned-chic restaurant in the historical center of Finalborgo. The high prices are justified by excellent seafood and meat dishes as well as the pampering setting of clean white, arched and vaulted rooms that foster an air of space and tranquility. The five-course tasting menu is a great way to sample the dishes on offer.
Via dell'Annunziata 12, Finale Ligure, Liguria, 17024, Italy019-690531Known For
- Traditional Ligurian cuisine with a contemporary twist
- Delicious fresh fish and vegetables
- Airy and modern dining area
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues., Wed., and mid-Jan.–mid-Feb. No lunch -
3. Bontà Nascoste
$$$ | |In the local dialect, bontà nascoste means "hidden goodness," a reference to its back-alleyway location and consistently delicious dishes, which include fresh pasta, local fish, and a handful of meat choices. There are only six tables (and a couple more outside in summer), so reserve ahead.
Via Cavour 52, Lerici, Liguria, 19032, Italy347-0703249-mobileKnown For
- Inventive seafood dishes
- Cozy atmosphere
- Crudo
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Reservations essential in high season and at weekends, Closed Tues. No lunch Mon. and Wed. -
4. Buga Buga Bar
$$ | |There's usually a crowd of locals congregated at this lively bar and restaurant, often accompanied by their dogs and children. In the morning, tasty brioches start off the festivities and segue neatly into lunch. Alongside the usual range of beers and wines, the bar serves panini made to order and some toothsome pastries, while the restaurant menu has meat and seafood options as well as salads and pizzas.
Corso Italia 13, Bordighera, Liguria, 18012, Italy0184-998001Known For
- Good wines by the glass accompanied by lovely snacks
- Opens early, closes late
- Pavement seating
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5. Burger e Stars
$$ | |As the name implies, this place is largely a burger joint. The toppings, however, are not (cheese in this case often means Gorgonzola and burrata). The exceptional antipasti—fried meatballs with cheddar, anyone?—nicely kick off the proceedings. Delicious salads can also be found, as can a fine eggplant parmigiana. Do not miss the desserts—they’re stellar.
Corso Italia 76, Bordighera, Liguria, Italy0184-1910664Known For
- Creative culinary combinations
- Burgers
- Killer desserts
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. -
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6. Cantina del Polpo
$$ | |The Ballerini family runs a handful of eateries in Sestri Levante, and this cozy former cantina with wood paneling, a fireplace, local maritime memorabilia, and red-checkered tablecloths serves some of the best dishes in town. Using the bounty of the two bays that frame the village, they create inventive tasting menus and standout mains, which, in addition to expertly seasoned fish, include homemade pastas and gnocchi. The wine list is primarily Ligurian.
Via Camillo Benso Cavour 2, Sestri Levante, Liguria, 16039, Italy0185-485296Known For
- Friendly staff
- Creative seafood-focused tasting menus at affordable prices
- Hard-to-find regional wines
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed. and mid-Feb.--mid-Mar. -
7. Il Genovese
$ | Brignole |At this bright and friendly trattoria with a maritime theme, you can dine on some of the city's best pesto and Ligurian dishes in a casual, comfortable setting. The staff are knowledgeable about the region's specialties and the wines on the always interesting menu, and even if you don't order a pesto dish, they'll bring you some to sample before your meal. Fried sardines, a local catch of the day, and seasonal torte (savory Ligurian pies) are menu staples.
Via Galata 35r, Genoa, Liguria, Italy010-8692937Known For
- Award-winning pesto
- Local atmosphere near Brignole station
- Good value for the price
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
8. Nuovo Piccolo Mondo
$$ | |Vintage wooden furniture and peach-colored walls evoke the homey charm of this small family-run trattoria in a pedestrians-only alley. A faithful clientele keeps the kitchen busy, so get here early to grab a table and order Ligurian specialties—fresh pasta, pesto, and vegetable and seafood dishes.
Via Piave 7, San Remo, Liguria, 18038, Italy0184-509012Known For
- Warm and friendly service
- Reasonable prices
- Polpo e patate (stewed octopus with potatoes)
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and 2 wks in June–July. No dinner Mon.
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