Top Restaurants in Portofino
Top Things to do in Portofino
Top 10 European food in Portofino, Italy
Discover Restaurants offering the best European food in Portofino, Italy. One of the most popular resort towns on the Italian Riviera, little Portofino has just over 500 permanent residents. But that all changes on summer days when the sun is shining and the yachting set drops anchor in the harbor to wander about. Boutiques, art galleries, cafes and restaurants line the tiny streets. Diving, hiking and beach-going are popular local pastimes, and there are even some historic sights like the Church of St. Martin (Divo Martino) and the Castello Brown hilltop fortress.
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10. L'Isolotto
Overall Ratings
4 based on 153 reviews
Reviewed By LittleBritain
I almost don't want to write this review as I don't want this little gem of a restaurant to be overrun.Among all the over priced pretentious restaurants in this over crowded tourist town this little place serves great value excellent food at proper prices... litre of wine â¬18 and a pizza about â¬10. Friendly service.
9. Ristorante Oca Bianca
Overall Ratings
4 based on 439 reviews
Reviewed By eyalsh64
We had Friday evening dinner sitting outside with a great weather. Very lovely service. Very knowledgeable in English. Great selection of meat cocked to perfection. Offered delicious wine.. Wow tiramisu and excellent coffee. Really very nice atmosphere. Very much highly recommended
8. Ristorante MOG
Overall Ratings
4 based on 422 reviews
Italian, Mediterranean see food cuisine. Vegetarian plates. No vegan options. Raw materials high quality.
Reviewed By 00BCK
First of all, let me tell you not to take any notice of the negative reviews of this restaurant. Ristorante MOG is not your normal run of the mill restaurant. It has a contemporary fit out and an amazing chef, using only the best quality ingredients. If you want all this and outstanding food you are naturally going to pay more than average. However your taste buds will be rewarded, without too much damage to your wallet or credit card. The complainers obviously have no pallet and no appreciation of fine dining. They should probably stick to the pizzeria, but they would still find something to whinge about.The girls on the floor were good and were able to tell us about wines by the glass. It would be easier if these were included in the wine list. Unfortunately beer choices were poor. One cheap Mexican beer and one 9% alcohol beer.Italian beer is great. Please get rid of these two and use the Italian option.We shared a gnocchi entree which was excellent, combining the flavors of olives, tomatoes and hard ricotta.Our main course of fillet steak, foie gras and port sauce could only be described as outstanding.Our bill came to 110 euros, which is about what we would pay for a similar quality meal in Australia. However it was still great value considering the outstanding quality and the passion and finesse of the chefs.
7. Angolo 48
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1478 reviews
Traditional Ligurian restaurant,located in the historical center of the town in a beautiful square. Tipical and local food, fresh pasta home made, fresh salads, bruschette, beef fillet steak, fresh fish everyday, vegetarian and gluten-free menu. Good wine
Reviewed By MsRiley
This was another recommendation from friends. We are not foody people, and we are budget conscious, but we enjoyed our pasta dishes and side orders, although portions were on the small side. The quality of the food was excellent, but more expensive than other places in Santa Margherita. Not convinced that the quality, though good, justified the higher prices.
6. Langosteria Paraggi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 197 reviews
Reviewed By 615MarcoC
Splendid location, onshore of Paraggi.Nice furniture and competent waiter.Food well garnished, even if tagliolini weren't well mixed.The only flaw was Prosecco price. Too expensive ⬠60 per bottle
5. Strainer
Overall Ratings
4 based on 372 reviews
Reviewed By NataSonriente
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4. La Terrazza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 194 reviews
Reviewed By alanwV7329VA
Six of us recently had lunch at the Belmond Splendido's Terrace restaurant. The hotel itself is beautiful as it is carved into a cliff, offering spectacular views. As for the restaurant, a major disappointment and rip-off. To charge 38 euros(about $40) for a small bowl of spaghetti where you can almost count the strands, and 11 euros (about $12) for a very SMALL bottle of diet Coke, and 23 euros (about $26) for a glass fo house wine is unconscionable. When the main dishes arrived we were shocked at the tiny size of the portions. The food tasted good, above average, but was not worth the expense. Best advice is to take the hotel shuttle from in front of the pharmacy to the hotel, take pictures of the view and the infinity pool, and return to the port to eat well for 1/3 the price.Dear alanwV7329VA, first of all allow me to thank you for finding find the time to share your feedback. While it's a pleasure to read that you enjoyed our property, I am very sorry to learn that your dining experience did not meet your expectations and for this I would like to sincerely apologise. I am sorry to learn that our restaurant did not meet your expectations. After a deep investigation, I would like to inform you that all prices are clearly stated in our menus. Furthermore please consider that in the price, other than the 5 stars luxury service, are included the unique views of the promontory of Portofino and the prestige of being in a historic site, a 16th century ancient monastery transformed in a Hotel with all modern services in 1901 -- just a 10-minute walk from one of the most exclusive locations in Italy. Please also note that we do not serve house wine, but only prestigious wines which we serve by the glass. Please do not hesitate to contact me personally for future reservations, as it will be my pleasure to personally assist you.Hoping to have the pleasure of welcoming you again soon to this wonderful corner of paradise, I remain at your disposal. Best regards from sunny Portofino,Ermes De MegniGeneral ManagerBelmond Hotel Splendido & Splendido Mare
3. DuCoq
Overall Ratings
4 based on 319 reviews
Reviewed By Silversurfer500
Need to prebook but its worth it . The lovely garden area at the rear provides a lovely atmosphere for the great food. The veggie dip plus the lovely homemade bread to their own recipe was very welcome precursor to the fish main course and superb desert. If in SM you must eat here! Its hidden away in the back streets but worth tracking it down. Recommended.Hidden away in the back streets? DuCoq is the center of the world!Thank you for your beautiful review, we are proud you ate here twice during your holiday! Above all you appreciated our dessert, we are still working on it to surprise our best clients... What are you waiting for? Come back soon!
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2. Reve Cafe & Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 561 reviews
Reviewed By John L
A delightful little al fresco restaurant set in a short paved courtyard about 300m west of the centre of Santa Margherita Ligure off the Portofino road. You must go, but make sure you book. Fantastic fresh local produce prepared with great love and care, and great service. We had octopus and mustard dressing and seafood carpachio to start, then the special ravioli with a beef sauce. All extremely good, followed by 2 exquisite puddings.They clearly love what they do and yearn to share it with diners. Do go!Many thanks for last night, "Mr John" and the wife
Where to eat Seafood food in Portofino: The Best Restaurants and Bars
1. Villa Porticciolo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 157 reviews
A HISTORIC MANOR of the end of '800 facing the sea : location for exclusive EVENTS , new RESTAURANT
Reviewed By touringscot
We were staying at the Grand Bristol hotel in Rapallo end of September 2016 and the weather was excellent so walking about we passed the Villa twice a day for 4 days before we worked out how to get to it as their signage was a bit lacking - but eventually went into the communal park and found the entrance gate! So glad we did. It is an oasis of calm away from the bustle and traffic of downtown Rapallo and simply stunning views from the terrace. Very romantic and nicely furnished.Had dinner and then came back for our last holiday lunch. Both times the service was attentive and the food excellent. Enjoyed the risotto with strawberries and the sea bass baked in salt - well cooked and not overdone as sadly it can be.Overall it is a cut above any other restaurant in Rapallo and we would thoroughly recommend seeking it out if you are staying in or near Rapallo.
