Location: Imperia
Top Restaurants in Imperia
Top 10 European food in Imperia, Liguria, Italy
Find out what European restaurants to try in Imperia. Imperia (pronounced [imˈpɛːrja] listen (help·info)) is a coastal city and comune in the region of Liguria, Italy. It is the capital of the province of Imperia, and historically it was capital of the Intemelia district of Liguria. Mussolini created the city of Imperia on 21 October 1923 by combining Porto Maurizio and Oneglia and the surrounding village communes of Piani, Caramagna Ligure, Castelvecchio di Santa Maria Maggiore, Borgo Sant'Agata, Costa d'Oneglia, Poggi, Torrazza, Moltedo and Montegrazie.
Things to do in Imperia
10. Il Melograno
Overall Ratings
4 based on 872 reviews
Reviewed By opossumd
Il Melograno is exceptionally popular for good reasons: budget prices, kind and speedy service but, above all, for its superb list of home-made desserts.You can forget the rest, it does not stand out above the fare offered by the dozens local restaurants and pizzerias on the pretty waterfront of Oneglia. Not bad obviously, but also not memorable. But if you are a cake fan, you should not miss it.
9. Aqua Marina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 305 reviews
Reviewed By opossumd
This is a quite large establishment, with ancient vaulted ceilings and a pleasant atmosphere. It is mainly a pizzeria, with a pizza oven right at the entrance and several interesting wine bottles on show. The staff is great, the food decent.
8. Chez Braccioforte
Overall Ratings
4 based on 270 reviews
Reviewed By opossumd
Braccioforte is a piece of Imperia history. Founded over 100 years ago and run by successive generations of the same family, it is a byword for the freshest catch in town, having the fish auction hall next door.Super polite, almost deferential, welcome and service, plush inside and an outside with gorgeous views over the moored dream yachts and the quaint fisherman harbour, the tables set with fine linens, silver cutlery and crystal glasses, the cuisine issues dishes in the classical tradition, no flights of fancy, but the quality is definitely superlative. For a special occasion, and be prepared for the bill...
7. Al Gambero
Overall Ratings
4 based on 305 reviews
Reviewed By Marcella H
We ordered a menu for 35 Euros. The first course was a plate of smoked tuna and smoked swordfish- both were delicious. There was a fresh tomato garnish on top that was fabulous. Next course was Linguine and Clams,again, really tasty. The main course was Misto Fritto with many different types of shell fish and fish. Lemon sorbet and coffee for dessert. Our waiter was friendly and provided good service. We would definitely go back.
6. I Sognatori
Overall Ratings
4 based on 253 reviews
Restaurant and bistrot open the whole day! Come to visit us and taste our lunch and dinner: you can relax sitting by the seaside in our beautiful terrace. We have wonderful beers and special drinks too! Wednesday jam session jazz live!!
Reviewed By Jochen B
The "I Signatori" is one of those rare gems one either finds by chance or based on recommendation. In my case it was the latter, and at the end of our dinner I told landlord Paolo that I had never eaten better tuna than in his establishment - and I meant it. Friendly service combined with superb cuisine and a lovely view of the Ligurian Sea: pure enjoyment and a culinary destination warmly and seriously recommended. Prices are not low, but certainly more than fair, considering the value offered. In addition, jazz live concerts are regularly performed on the premises. Miss this restaurant at your peril.
5. Restaurant Lorenzina Mare
Overall Ratings
4 based on 90 reviews
Lorenzina Mare is located on the panoramic promenade of Porto Maurizio, a few meters from the golden beaches and the marina. Our strengths? The excellence of the sea and mountain ingredients, the panorama, the Aroma Garden, the passion of our brigade and
Reviewed By drc1957
I wrote about Altamarea, the restaurant at spiaggio d'oro in Porto Maurizio, Imperia, Italy , today. Same family:I cannot hold myself back from writing about grand-mother Lorenzina, that left earth on April this year. Grand-ma Lorenzina started many years ago with a B&B in the Ligurian hills, before its off-springs would come down to the beach. Their latest acquisition was Hotel Corallo, in Porto Maurizio/Imperia, a smaller size 3* Hotel being redone as we speak. I have not stayed there, yet, so I cannot give an opinion. But, and that is a important "but", is their restaurant: Lorenzina Mare. I was given this nice table (vide pic) with a marvelous view on the sea. Then heaven was brought in, in the form of antipasto mare, raw scampis (my passion) . Then something not from the sea, which was a perfect vitello tonnato with summer truffels and a poched egg. Continuation a soup of chick-peas and small squids, panzotti (round raviolis) filled with seabass, covered with sea bass ragu and one of my weaknesses, fritto misto (deep fried fish, seafood and veggies) some drops of lemon, and your are just fine.....Detail: my maitre d was her grand son. My verdict on the G&M scale: at least 14 out of 20....Buon appetito
4. Sarri
Overall Ratings
4 based on 745 reviews
Reviewed By Jonathan S
Delicious degustation menu of 5 courses, each delicately sauced and expertly prepared by Andrea Sarri, a chef who is definitely going places. Glorious views if eating al fresco and specialising in local and ultra fresh fish fwith the right portions. Much better value than the equivalent experience in France.
Where to eat Seafood food in Imperia: The Best Restaurants and Bars
3. Nero di Seppia
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1301 reviews
Reviewed By amk2f
The restaurant deserves special attention for those staying in Imperia. Very beautiful location, stylish design, lovely terrace. The food is just amazing. The octopus is superb and so is pasta. Delicious deserts and good selection of wines. Atmosphere is very friendly and relaxing, service is hospitable and courteous. One of the best restaurants in town without any doubt!
2. Lanterna Blu
Overall Ratings
4 based on 691 reviews
Historic restaurant recently renovated. The restaurant Lanterna Blu offers tasting menu. A table reservation is obligatory, so you need to book in advance. No credit card payments accepted.
Reviewed By Piped50
Visited with my family and had high expectations given the many positive reviews. The experience was however less than the sum of its parts. Whilst there was little wrong with the food it was nothing special. A set menu of fried calamari to start cheese with anchovies and tuna tartar for middle and a huge plate of pasta with a small half of lobster for main isn't fine dining or anything out of the norm. It was all done at a bit of a rush also, we were in and out in an hour and 15 mins.Not one to repeat.At my question if you all had any food allergies or intollerances, you answer with a noisy spamming in your belly: " look at me: do I look like?" This is also neither fine introducing nor very special. Looking at your reviews, you are certainly a good story teller, but little liar too... The lobster looked smaller because, as from your personal " introduction" and the whole family-sizes decided to cook Little pasta more. Restaurant was fullybooked, and if you were server in high season in one hour and half, I consider this a great goal and service. Have a good Life, you need It. Massimo
1. La Spaghetteria SoloPasta
Overall Ratings
4 based on 885 reviews
Specialita' cozze , spaghetti frutti di mare, spaghetti allo scoglio e piu di 40 varieta' di sughi
Reviewed By FlyMe_11
A clean unpretentious local eatery which serves a great selection of pasta. Worth checking out, not as fancy as some of the others with outdoor seating, but the welcome is genuine and food generous and good. We had the spaghetti vongoli -the clams were sweet and fresh & a putenesca with a bottle of House wine and weâre content! The lady of the house will do her best to make this a memorable drop in!
