Location: La Spezia
Top Restaurants in La Spezia
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Top 10 Seafood food in La Spezia, Province of La Spezia, Italy
Discover Restaurants offering the best Seafood food in La Spezia, Province of La Spezia, Italy. La Spezia (Italian: [la ˈspɛttsja] ( listen); A Spèza in the local dialect of Ligurian), at the head of the Gulf of La Spezia in the Liguria region of Northern Italy, is the capital city of the province of La Spezia.
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10. Il Cantiere D'Elsapore
Overall Ratings
4 based on 471 reviews
Il Cantiere d'Elsapore offers a set menu consisting of five appetizers, two pasta dishes, a main course and dessert. The Thursday and Friday, the menu is seafood, priced at ⬠31 per person excluding drinks, and other days of meat at a price of ⬠27 per pe
Reviewed By Maria Luisa A
This restaurant was recommended by a student of mine. She informed me the atmosphere was "particolare" "ricercato"and the dishes "raffinate" and "curate". I can only confirm the validity of her opinion. What a delight, what a feast for one's taste-buds. Each dish, impeccably presented. By the time dessert arrived my dearest companion and I, thought it couldn't possibly get any better-but it did!But first of all let me start at the beginning. The restaurant itself, from the outside, is utterly ordinary and could lead one to believe it is a common trattoria, specializing in a typical Ligurian cuisine with the ubiquitous lasagne, ravioli, tagliatelle, and cotolette that one usually expects from these institutions. Good solid home made food. No! You would be hugely mistaken! It is far far superior; the quality and the originality of Elsa's (the chef) dishes are unique, delightful, adventurous albeit genuine and non-threatening. This is not a pretentious minimalist haute cuisine that leaves its clients ravenous and far poorer. The menu is one only. You have to accept what they offer, unconditionally, as a child knows instinctively his or her parents know best, you, the customer, must have faith. The only choice you are allowed is to choose whether to come on a Thursday or Friday for a menu based on fish, or arrive on any other day of the week, for the inspired "terra" (meat and vegetable) recipes. My companion and I arrived on the Sunday 20th March. We had booked a table at 12.30-booking is essential. As I mentioned earlier, the menu is set and this is usually five "anti-pasti", two first courses, a main dish and then dessert. We were concerned that we would be unable to meet the deadline, but the portions are, in a word, perfect. Beware time is slow, you will not be waiting interminably between one dish and another but you will find the time to talk to your partner-go with someone whose company you enjoy! We left our seats at 3.00pm...The indoor decor is floral, tasteful, refined, elegant and very feminine. I was not aware of any outdoor seating. This more than made up for the disappointing surrounding area, the view is plainly uninspiring and quite depressing. Don't expect to see spectacular sea fronts-go either to Portovenere or Lerici. However, the minute you enter you do feel comfortable and reassured.Ahhh the "pietanze", the dishes, the exquisite amalgamations of flavours, sublime! The truffle polpette (meat ball) was...heavenly. I swear I have never tasted anything more sublime, more delicious. Then the chick peas crepes with the lightest of pure lard slices, slowly melted, which your tongue and your senses cried with gratitude. The spaghetti; with a rich, creamy pesto of broccoli and walnuts-to die for! The pork ravioli, yes, in the end there were ravioli, were divine. My companion especially appreciated the thick red tasty Chianina sauce. Then there was the tagliata with red sea salt, and stir fried artichoke slices. Could it get better? Yes.Dessert. Usually I skip dessert. I am not a aficionado of sweets but this, I had to taste... I trusted my carers. I opted for blueberry panna cotta, my darling companion, picked the crema pasticciere, with an aubergine slice and chocolate sauce. How weird was that?We fed each other, I feel my boyfriend had the upper hand, his dessert was mouthwatering, unbelievably good. Mine, delicate, almost ethereal. I had to refrain from tasting his any further. In short, this is one of the best restaurants in La Spezia I have been to. The price was 32 euros per head, including the house wine and coffee. Well worth the price.
9. La Tortuga di Claudio
Overall Ratings
4 based on 344 reviews
Reviewed By 513craigm
Nice view over the bay and friendly staff. Good local seafood. We booked through quandoo but they didn't have our reservation and we had to sit inside instead of outside so you need to phone to confirm.
8. Osteria da Bartali
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1080 reviews
Reviewed By A4008YTmichaelg
This charming restaurant off the main Street in LA Spezia was a lucky find. My wife and I are traveling throughout Northern Italy on honeymoon. We've been to Milan, Venice, and Bologna before arriving in LA Spezia. Italy has many historical and beautiful Churches, Basilica's, architecture and coastlines. For us what's most important is the food! Before eating at Bartali, our best meal so far was at Trattoria Oberdan de Mario in Bologna. After waiting about 20 minutes to be seated around 10pm we we're treated to the best meal we've ever had. We ordered the Mixed Seafood appetizer to start. Superb. Next was the grilled octopus, a hearty portion of tentacles that were crispy at the surface them oh so tender throughout. A must have. Followed the octopus with a calamari pasta, perfectly cooked pasta in tomatoes sauce with rings of tender squid. Perfect again. We also had the stuffed mussels, seafood spaghetti, and the ovened fish. Everything was beyond delicious. A seafood culinary tour of the highest quality. We ate all of this with two bottles of wine all for only $136 Euros including two desserts.I'd travel the 15 hours to Italy by airplane just to eat here again. My compliments to the exceptionally skilled chefs at this Osteria. Try it, you will not regret it.
7. Osteria Della Corte
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1460 reviews
Fantastic little restaurant, not far from Hotel Firenze e Continental. Great food, the chef (she) and (i think) the owner (photographed on their web page) are really friendly and chatted with me about my choices. He asked me all about my preferences befor
Reviewed By herebedragons
Lovely restaurant with nice, relaxed ambience and welcoming staff.Very good starters of Cappon Magro (a traditional fish and vegetable dish), and mezze maniche pasta with monte cimone parmesan cream, bacon and soft egg. My duck with caramelized oranges was also very good but the roast pork was uninteresting.
6. Il Ristorantino di Bayon
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1198 reviews
Il Ristorantino di Bayon è aperto, solo a cena, tutto l'anno. La giornata di chiusura è la domenica. à consigliabile prenotare con un certo anticipo. La cucina è prevalentemente a base di pesce ma, soprattutto nella stagione invernale, si possono gustare
Reviewed By Andy T
Excellent service by the person in charge. Got just one portion first course and one portion second course to share with my partner and was served 2 portions of the first course. Upon checking, realised that they have plated it evenly into 2 half portions knowing that we are sharing it rather than serving just one big plate of it. Was pleasantly surprised that the service went to this 5 star standard. Thumbs up!!! Oh yes of course the food was impeccable as well. Would definitely come back to this restaurant the next time.
5. Ristorante Roma
Overall Ratings
4 based on 697 reviews
Restaurant Roma, the restaurant.In our plates we put inside the love and passion for our traditional mediterrenean cuisine.
Reviewed By Gail F
How fortunate we were to find this popular restaurant for one of our first dinners in La Spezia. Their service was excellent, their food was delicious and their staff professional. Staff were knowledgeable about the variety/regions of wines. The tables were beautifully set with white tablecloths and linen napkins. With an overhead projector showing revolving scenic pictures of Cinque Terre, La Spezia and other surrounding towns, we were encaptured by both this beautiful region and this stylish restaurant. Ristorante Roma is a treat to give yourself!
4. La Carabaccia Osteria e Cucina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 451 reviews
Reviewed By Coastal739246
What a find. A small place but served directly by the owner. He chatted to us about the wines and the area. What a nice experience. Drown in the Limoncello semifreddo. Nice, simple and very affordable.
3. Ristorante Petronilla
Overall Ratings
4 based on 208 reviews
Reviewed By jiskakropveld
A reservation is essential, as this restaurant is really small.My sister and I had a set menu consisting of 3 antipasti, a primi, secondi, dolce and cafe. Very good value for money and delicious food (all seafood). Aqua frizzante was on the house. Great wine at a very reasonable price.La Spezia is an ideal starting point for visiting the Cinque Terre. Our appartement was located just 300 meters fromPetronilla. In this neighbourhood you will find those typical Italian restaurants you were looking for: cheap, mainly locals and great food! Highly recommended!
2. Small Fry
Overall Ratings
4 based on 160 reviews
We are an Italian, Massimiliano and an Irish-Australian Kate whose paths crossed. After many love smitten years we decided to act on our feelings. We bought an Piaggio Ape. We got married. We then embarked on a mighty project to convert our beloved Ape in
Reviewed By shelipp
thank you for a memorable evening! can't say enough good things about them. some of the best sea food we've ever had at a great price with even better setting (curbe side) and lovely company.Thank you very much... It's great to hear you had a good time... We love when we're not too busy and we can chat a bit with our customers. Hope you're good and... see you next timeMassi & Kate
1. Ristorante Pizzeria Il Timone
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1368 reviews
Rudder opens its doors around 1960 when Portovenere had not yet reached the tourist interest today. The create and lead him to the end of the 80s and Marino Toni offering their customers the traditional Ligurian dishes joined the Italian dish: pizza. Toda
Reviewed By Marlies_Online
If you are in Portovenere, you should definetely visit Il Timone. The location is great, not very crowded but nice view on the sea. The pizza's are all great (we tried a few), and also the local dishes like fried anchovis and farinata (chickpea pancakes) I can recommend. Friendly staff. Not very expensive.
Where to eat Italian food in La Spezia: The Best Restaurants and Bars
