Liguria, Italy Food Guide: 10 Seafood food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Monterosso al Mare

July 5, 2020 Harland Bartelt

Discover Restaurants offering the best Seafood food in Monterosso al Mare, Liguria, Italy. The last of the five villages along the Cinque Terre strip, Monterosso al Mare is the most visited, largely because it has the only sizable sand beach and the biggest hotels. Though it can get very crowded with tourists during the peak summer months, Monterosso is still delightful. The old town area, separated from the more modern resort area by the Aurora tower, is home to the ruins of a medieval castle and San Francesco church, which houses an important Van Dyck painting of the crucifixion.
Things to do in Monterosso al Mare

10. La Taverna

Via Molinelli 39, 19016 Monterosso al Mare Italy Italian, Pizza, Seafood, Mediterranean Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +39 0187 829111 http://www.latavernadimonterosso.it
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4 based on 477 reviews

La Taverna

La Taverna Friendly Restaurant, great service, friendly staff, high quality cuisine, where you can enjoy excellent fresh fish and seafood.

Reviewed By SusanG275

We tried this restaurant after a recommendation from our hotel. Based on other places we ate, this was just average. They appeared to be understaffed and there was only one waiter responsible for the entire inside portion. It took over 10 minutes to get someone to notice us and put in a drink order. Then at least another 5 to 10 minutes to get our drinks (just a draft beer and a spritz). We ordered 4 oysters which I don’t recommend. They were very small and my husband and I both felt queasy later in the evening after eating. We both had the spaghetti with seafood in aluminum packet. It was ok but limited amounts of seafood compared to other places we ate. In summary, there are better places to eat in the area.

9. Ristorante Via Venti

Via Venti Settembre 32, 19016 Monterosso al Mare Italy Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +39 0187 818347 http://Ristoranteviaventi.com
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4 based on 500 reviews

Ristorante Via Venti

Ristorante Via Venti is located on one of the most ancient alleyways in the town-characteristic to the historic center of Monterosso al mare. Here you can eat and relax, while enjoying ancient atmosphere of the village.

Reviewed By dscoochie

Food was delicious, no doubt. However a little bit of room for improvement. 1. The serving sizes could’ve been slightly bigger given the cost. Eg. The cheese plate was tiny for €16. 2. Service was a little slow. The owner/waiter seemed to be run off his feet. He could’ve used an assistant.

8. L'Osteria

Via Vittorio Emanuele 5 Sp, 19016 Monterosso al Mare Italy Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean, Soups, Ligurian, Northern-Italian Lunch, Dinner Highchairs Available, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service +39 0187 819224 http://www.lecinqueterre.org/risto/losteria.php
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4 based on 1387 reviews

L'Osteria

Tipico locale ligure a gestione familiare a trenta metri dal mare, esperienza decennale, piatti tipici della tradizione ligure cucinati con semplicita e passione!

Reviewed By LesleyT226

My husband and I visited L’Osteria this week and were very impressed by the food! We shared a gorgeous pasta dish with clams and courgette. The best I’ve tasted anywhere. I had the baked sea bass with vegetables and potatoes - so fresh, absolutely superb! My husband had an excellent filet steak in pepper sauce - came with some rocket. He likes his steaks rare and this was cooked to perfection! We finished with homemade desserts of pana cotta and tiramisu, both which were very good. The bottle of local wine at 18 euros was very pleasant. Why not a 5? Well, the service was a little disjointed. We had to ask to see the dessert menu after waiting 20mins. We weren’t offered coffee so gave up. Asked for the bill which didn’t come so went to till and paid. They were very busy both inside and out so I sympathise with the staff. However, a bit of tightening up wouldn’t come amiss.

7. Il Piccolo Diavolo

Via Vittorio Emanuele, 45, 19016 Monterosso al Mare Italy Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean, Ligurian, Northern-Italian Lunch, Dinner Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Wine and Beer, Digital Payments +39 0187 819732
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4 based on 114 reviews

Il Piccolo Diavolo

Reviewed By vita2606

Our family of 15 where so impressed with not only the quality of local food this restaurant served but the service was so personable and friendly especially Desiree was so lovely and attentive ! Definitely high standards here ! The coffee shouldn’t be missed . ( For all the Melbourne tourists you will be impressed !)Grazie per averci lasciato la tua opinione. Speriamo di rivederti presto. Lo staff del piccolo diavolo

6. Ristorante Miky

Via Fegina 104, 60015 Monterosso al Mare Italy Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean, Ligurian, Northern-Italian Lunch, Dinner Private Dining, Free Wifi, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Digital Payments, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +39 0187 817608 http://www.ristorantemiky.it/
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4 based on 2148 reviews

Ristorante Miky

Miky will be open on Tuesday April 25

Reviewed By rleNewEngland

We had read about Miky before we traveled to Monterosso al Mare in several different food books, etc. Our meals of monkfish with broccoli and scallops with mushrooms were very tasty. The beer and wine were refreshing on a very warm day, the waiter kindly brought ice for our water too.

5. L'Ancora della Tortuga

Salita Cappuccini 4, 19016 Monterosso al Mare Italy Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Ligurian, Northern-Italian Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Waterfront [email protected] +39 0187 800065 https://www.ristorantetortuga.it
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4 based on 1473 reviews

L'Ancora della Tortuga

Locale in stile marina aggrappato alla scogliera a picco sul mare Una zona privè ricavata da una parete di roccia viva ,il dehors superiore ha una vista mozzafiato Cucina con piatti tipici rielaborati dallo chef monterossino DOC.partendo da ottimi prodott

Reviewed By italy-nuts

Booked solid on a busy, beautiful Saturday night, but the host and family member accommodated us with one of the best tables on the upstairs terrace. Our second time here over the years, and it’s only gotten better. I can’t imagine a better restaurant in all of Liguria!

4. Il Bocconcino

Via Fegina, 19016 Monterosso al Mare Italy Italian, Seafood, Fast Food, Mediterranean Lunch Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards https://www.facebook.com/pages/Il-bocconcino-5terre/1604820909762069
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4 based on 404 reviews

Il Bocconcino

Reviewed By kelownatraveller

I just had the first of what will be a few stops here for a beach lunch, as every year we are here. They open promptly at 12 noon so I arrived a bit early and was first in what always ends up to be a long line. There are signs that explicitly state that the food is cooked to order and approximate timing of cooking. Therefore, anyone that comes on here to complain about efficiency or timing or the lineup really has only themselves to blame. Yes, the line moves slowly but the food is hot and perfect each time, rather than precooked and sitting under a heat lamp getting soggy. There is a McDonald’s in La Spezia train station if that experience is preferred in Italy. The staff is friendly and the process can be observed and is very clean. Prices are fair and the entire experience is positive in every way. I remembered thinking, the very first time I was here, that the process could be made more efficient. However, that would inevitably sacrifice quality so I quickly recognized that they produce the best street food with what I now appreciate as a way of getting people to mentally slow down on vacation. The "Cones Of Goodness" (my name, not theirs) are the perfect Italian street food on the beach!

3. Gastronomia San Martino

Via San Martino 3, 19016 Monterosso al Mare Italy Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean, Ligurian, Northern-Italian Lunch, Dinner, Drinks Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +39 346 186 0764 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gastronomia-San-Martino/541902782512068
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4 based on 1349 reviews

Gastronomia San Martino

Reviewed By amyz_world

We arrived in Monterosso on Sunday - this place is closed on Sunday and Mondays so we came on Tuesday evening about 7:30pm. There was a table inside the small restaurant that we were able to nab. The food is home-made. We both had the lasagne and it was only €9. The food came quickly. No reservations, just go and hope you get a table. You won’t be disappointed!

Top 10 restaurants in Monterosso al Mare, Italy

2. La Taverna

Via Molinelli 39, 19016 Monterosso al Mare Italy Italian, Pizza, Seafood, Mediterranean Lunch, Dinner Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service [email protected] +39 0187 829111 http://www.latavernadimonterosso.it
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4 based on 477 reviews

La Taverna

La Taverna Friendly Restaurant, great service, friendly staff, high quality cuisine, where you can enjoy excellent fresh fish and seafood.

Reviewed By SusanG275

We tried this restaurant after a recommendation from our hotel. Based on other places we ate, this was just average. They appeared to be understaffed and there was only one waiter responsible for the entire inside portion. It took over 10 minutes to get someone to notice us and put in a drink order. Then at least another 5 to 10 minutes to get our drinks (just a draft beer and a spritz). We ordered 4 oysters which I don’t recommend. They were very small and my husband and I both felt queasy later in the evening after eating. We both had the spaghetti with seafood in aluminum packet. It was ok but limited amounts of seafood compared to other places we ate. In summary, there are better places to eat in the area.

Top 10 Things to do in Monterosso al Mare, Italy

1. Taverna Del Capitano

Piazza Guglielmo Marconi 7, 19018 Vernazza Italy Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean, Soups, Ligurian, Northern-Italian Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Waterfront +39 0187 812201 http://www.tavernavernazza.com
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3 based on 789 reviews

Taverna Del Capitano

Reviewed By agnes77777

The location is central and by the harbour which is nice. The food is okay, but you are paying more for the location than for its quality. Bathroom could have been nicer.

Where to eat Italian food in Monterosso al Mare: The Best Restaurants and Bars

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