Italian Riviera Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Italian Riviera

March 5, 2018 Madelene Haan

Liguria, or the Italian Riviera, boasts a bounty of beaches and resort towns, such as tiny but tony Portofino and stylish Rapallo. Hiking trails lead from Portofino to the villages of Cinque Terre. The Riviera of the Setting Sun runs north from Genoa to the French border. Connected by an extensive rail network, most towns make easy daytrips from one another. Genoa is the region's principal city and is home to attractions from its famous Cathedral and the Palazzo Reale to an excellent aquarium.
Things to do in Italian Riviera

1. Enoteca da Eliseo

3 Piazza Matteotti, Monterosso al Mare, Italy Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Waitstaff Wine Bar Late Night, Drinks +39 0187 817308
Excellent
75%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 569 reviews

Enoteca da Eliseo

Reviewed By abzster - Manchester, United Kingdom

Spent our last night in Cinque Terre here enjoying some local wine and nibbles. The capers were delicious! Lovely bar and great setting - highly recommend. We then crossed over the square to Da Eraldo for dinner which was excellent (but worth booking ahead!).

2. Ristorante ai Castelli

Via Penisola, 26 | (, 16039, Sestri Levante, Italy Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Valet Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +39 0185 456087
Excellent
76%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 533 reviews

Ristorante ai Castelli

Reviewed By Susywonder

Half way between Portofino and Cinque Terre it's worth to stop by in Sestri Levante and go for lunch or dinner at Ristorante Ai Castelli surrounded by a private green park. The Panorama on baia del silenzio it's amazing, the restaurant staff excellent and the food simply awesome. It's a pleasure to taste the plate of raw fish and shellfish combined to seasonal fruit or any plate they recommend. It's hard to choose. The wish is to try all menu. The wine list, more then 300 labels, it's extraordinary. A place not to miss.

3. Ristorante Quintilio dal 1889

Via Antonio Gramsci 23, 17041 Altare, Italy Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol Italian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +39 019 58000
Excellent
73%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 466 reviews

Ristorante Quintilio dal 1889

Reviewed By Diana G - Montevideo, Uruguay

I was visiting Altare because my family came from this little town of glassblowers. This restaurant was recommended by a cousin that had visited town a few years ago. We were not disappointed! We had an excellent lunch, everything fresh and tasty. Our waiter spoke perfect Spanish, so he could explain every dish in perfect detail. And our surprise was even greater when he said he was born in our own country, Uruguay!!
If the main dishes were good, the desserts were exceptional. I had the best chocolate volcano ever!!!
Congratulations, hope you have many years of good work ahead of you!

4. Ristorante Doc

Via Vittorio Veneto 1, 17022 Borgio Verezzi, Italy Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Reservations, Waitstaff, Accepts Credit Cards Seafood, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner HK$385 - HK$534 +39 019 611477
Excellent
78%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 290 reviews

Ristorante Doc

Casa Doc Pochi Tavoli Ambiente elegante ,ma a conduzione famigliare. Aperto tutto l'anno .Prenotazione obbligatoria. In estate il servizio si sposta all'esterno ,ma il numero dei coperti rimane invariato perché viene chiusa la sala interna.

Reviewed By Chocoiste - Loano, Italy

Delicious food, beautiful presentation, great service! Nice selection of wine. Very good chef who is mainly using organic ingredients. Very nice atmosphere, definitely want to come back :)

5. L'aldila'

Via Roma 2, 14050 Mombaldone, Italy Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Free Off-Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards Italian, Mediterranean, International, Vegetarian Friendly Dinner, Late Night HK$204 - HK$557 +39 0144 91701
Excellent
75%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 183 reviews

L'aldila'

Reviewed By G B - Perth, Australia

My wife and I were wandering through the narrow streets of this mountain town and quietly despairing that we were in the wrong place when needing a meal... How wrong we were, we followed this superb smell in the air to a quiet corner where we found a small building that was seemingly closed up but we wandered in anyway, and had a fantastic welcome from Umberto and Alessandra the owners of this brilliant little restaurant of which we were completely unaware
We were ushered in to a private dining room uniquely decorated and in good English were told what was available for that day - without going in to great detail, we enjoyed a gastronomic journey, And discovered several unique dishes not the least of which was the Torino cheese sourced from Umberto's friend in the village, soaked for two days in local white wine and gently pan fried. This was followed by Ravioli filled with fish and garnished with anchovies, Potato Gnocchi made with a special hazelnut flour, chicken with a beautiful Moscato sauce and Caponata Calabria, all polished off delightfully with a bottle of Marchese Umberto deal Carrello Barbera red...
Wow what a memory this will be for us!!!! Make sure you plan a visit !!!

6. Sushi Beach

Via Nizza 41a, 17100 Savona, Italy Takeout, Seating, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Waitstaff, Accepts Credit Cards Japanese, Seafood, Sushi, Asian Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$369 - HK$636 +39 019 230 3783
Excellent
76%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 321 reviews

Sushi Beach

Sushi Beach, a sushi restaurant with mediterranean freshly caught fish. We use only fish that comes from our sea, purple head prawns and fresh oysters. During summer we serve our guests on the Terrace between the swiiming pool and the beach. During winter we move into the Food & Design dining rooms of A Spurcacciun-a restaurant, inside Mare Hotel complex.

Reviewed By crjmca - Calgary, Canada

The sushi was good, but the tempura batter was heavy and was more suited for battered English fish. Service was great and the waiter was friendly

7. Focaccia in Piazzetta

PiazzettaNs. Sig. Ra Del Suffragio | 8/9, 16036 Recco, Italy (Formerly di Ferrando & C.) Reservations, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol Italian, Fast Food, Vegetarian Friendly +39 0185 722587
Excellent
80%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 810 reviews

Focaccia in Piazzetta

Reviewed By BIG_VINX - MILANO

Hands down the absolute best Cheese Focaccia I have ever had! My 5 Star rating is for them being one of the best "Focacceria" I've ever eaten at.
Not a huge selection, but what they've got is delicious. I love the old classic feel of this place. Not even close to fancy, but this place just gives you that feeling that they've been here forever, not because of their selection, or because of some amazing business smarts by the owners, but simply because make THE BEST CHEESE FOCACCIA IN RECCO!

8. Pasta Fresca Fiorella

via Garibaldi | questo esercizio ha aperto anche a Recco, in via XX settembre 12, 16032, Camogli, Italy Takeout Italian, Mediterranean, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner +39 0185 771096
Excellent
81%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 278 reviews

Pasta Fresca Fiorella

via Garibaldi, 189, Camogli, Liguria 16032Amazing homemade pasta and sauces for take away or small area to eat in.

Reviewed By David D - Rome, Italy

If you don't feel like dining out, stop by this place to purchase the freshest pasta in town which you can cook at home. They have a great selection of pasta and sauces to choose from. All made on site,

9. Pastificio Dasso

Via Roma 128, 16033, Lavagna, Italy Takeout, Reservations, Wheelchair Accessible Italian, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch +39 0185 393634
Excellent
80%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 152 reviews

Pastificio Dasso

Reviewed By Elizabeth D - Lavagna

Dasso is the most amazing place...but to think that this upscale, modern, sleek pasta shop is in the middle of an old, small town....well, that is mind blowing! The pasta is handmade daily and the clerks are most helpful with how to prepare and suggestions for the right sauce to accompany the pasta. Do NOT miss this if you visit Lavagna!

10. Agriturismo Cascina Rio Rocca

Piazza Giuseppe Mazzini 1, 18017 San Lorenzo al Mare, Italy Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol Italian, Mediterranean, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner HK$149 - HK$455 +39 329 161 1968
Excellent
76%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 216 reviews

Agriturismo Cascina Rio Rocca

Cascina Rio Rocca is an old mill from olives about 1800, we have lived all on the old way, and we have revisited old culinary recipe on modern salvationist way, all produced in the agricol farm, olive oil, olive in brine, tomatoes, basilic, etc etcwe try to coniugate agricol local reality and best level catering

Reviewed By stefano_pittaluga - Genoa, Italy

What a nice place , you cannot sleep there but it worth for meals. I ate for 26 euro a full dinner champagne glass included , really fantastic. All Homemade dishes and a warm warm atmosphere!!! really suggested . it is situated downtown San Lorenzo al mare close to a medium size parking area and 50 meters from main road (Aurelia).

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