Location: Monterosso al Mare
Top Restaurants in Monterosso al Mare
Top Things to do in Monterosso al Mare
- 1. Footpath Monterosso - Vernazza
- 2. Church of San Francesco - Capuchin Friars Monastery
- 3. Borgo Antico
- 4. Monumento a San Francesco d'Assisi
- 5. Spiaggia di Fegina
- 6. Santuario di Soviore
- 7. Oratorio della Confraternita dei Neri Mortis et Orationis
- 8. Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista
- 9. Beach Bar Stella Marina
- 10. Buranco Agriturismo
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Liguria, Italy Food Guide: 10 Seafood food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Monterosso al Mare
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
Overall Ratings
4 based on 477 reviews
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 donât 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
Overall Ratings
4 based on 500 reviews
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 couldâve been slightly bigger given the cost. Eg. The cheese plate was tiny for â¬16. 2. Service was a little slow. The owner/waiter seemed to be run off his feet. He couldâve used an assistant.
8. L'Osteria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1387 reviews
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 LâOsteria this week and were very impressed by the food! We shared a gorgeous pasta dish with clams and courgette. The best Iâve 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 werenât offered coffee so gave up. Asked for the bill which didnât 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 wouldnât come amiss.
7. Il Piccolo Diavolo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 114 reviews
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 shouldnât 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
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2148 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1473 reviews
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 itâs only gotten better. I canât imagine a better restaurant in all of Liguria!
4. Il Bocconcino
Overall Ratings
4 based on 404 reviews
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 McDonaldâs 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
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1349 reviews
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 â¬9. The food came quickly. No reservations, just go and hope you get a table. You wonât be disappointed!
2. La Taverna
Overall Ratings
4 based on 477 reviews
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 donât 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.
1. Taverna Del Capitano
Overall Ratings
3 based on 789 reviews
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
