Top 10 restaurants in Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy

November 7, 2017 Sachiko Swiger

Set on the Gulf of Tigullio between Rapallo and Portofino, the resort/fishing town of Santa Margherita Ligure really couldn’t be in a better neighborhood. Fashionable but much quieter than Portofino, life in Santa Margherita Ligure centers around the lovely palm-laden harbor, where boating and simple sunning are the orders of the day. The town has some good shopping options, lovely cafes and interesting sights like its 16th-century castle and the 17th-century Basilica di Santa Margherita.
Things to do in Santa Margherita Ligure

1. La Paranza

Via Jacopo Ruffini 46, 16038, Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner +39 0185 283686
Excellent
45%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 309 reviews

La Paranza

Reviewed By ginsengNewYork - new york

Nothing to write home about! Gnocchis were mediocre and the sole was not much better. There are much better places around.

2. Ristorante Oca Bianca

Via Venticinque Aprile 21, 16038, Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Italian, Mediterranean, European, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$369 - HK$479 +39 392 233 9165
Excellent
59%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 343 reviews

Ristorante Oca Bianca

Reviewed By TheSteffyC - Milan, Italy

Tucked away on a quaint little street is this superb restaurant. The service is impeccable, the staff is very attentive, well informed about the dishes, the ingredients and wine selection. We ordered the risotto as a starter which was a rich combination of flavours. On top of the risotto is a dollop of whipped Parmesan cheese in a crusty Parmesan shell! As a second dish we ordered the pistachio encrusted tuna. It melted in our mouths and freshly caught that day. Finished off with tiramisù! We also had a bottle of Nostralino from Portofino, a perfect pairing.
We'll be back!

3. Antonio's

Piazza San Bernardo 6 | Email Address, 16038, Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner +39 0185 289047
Excellent
62%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 725 reviews

Antonio's

Reviewed By hunsdorfer - New York City, New York

Sat indoors and was very pleased with the service and ambience. Comfortable dining. Nice wine list. Two excellent pasta appetizers and entrée was house fish for two. Lovely preparation and elegant service. These folks are really willing to please. The food is very good. Highly recommend.

4. Reve Cafe & Restaurant

Vico Chiuso Masaniello 5, 16038, Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Highchairs Available, Accepts Credit Cards Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$243 - HK$675 +39 0185 293150
Excellent
62%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 390 reviews

Reve Cafe & Restaurant

Reviewed By Onthebacknine - Wayne, New Jersey

Having seen other reviews and finding ourselves in the area around lunchtime, we sought out this beautiful little place near the port. We were warmly welcomed by Matteo, who provided us with excellent, friendly service and pleasant conversation. For a primi, we had small meat ravioli with porcini mushrooms--the best pasta dish that we had on our trip (and that is saying something). My wife had lobster/langosta and I had the pork shank. Both were excellent. The pork shank was an extremely large portion, perfectly cooked. Good house red, Montelpulciano di Abruzzo, and some limoncello rounded out what turned out to be one of our favorite lunches in Liguria. Would highly recommend.

5. Rocco e i Suoi Fratelli

Vico Saline 5 | Lungo Mare Vittorio Veneto, 16035, Rapallo, Italy Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Credit Cards Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean, Soups, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night HK$290 - HK$675 +39 0185 694050
Excellent
69%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1 reviews

Rocco e i Suoi Fratelli

Reviewed By Hamilmk - Wellington, New Zealand

My wife and I were fortunate enough to both visit Rapallo and eat at Rocco's. Both proved to be fabulous! Great service and an excellent meal. I think the waiting staff appreciated that they had a couple of people who had done joie de vivre about them- they fed of us and we feed off them. Everyone was a winner!

6. Trattoria da Pezzi

Via Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour 21, 16038, Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Reservations, Accepts Credit Cards Mediterranean, Gastropub, Italian, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner +39 0185 285303
Excellent
36%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
5%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 559 reviews

Trattoria da Pezzi

Every day we offer you our traditional Genovese cuisine. We believe firmly in the roots of our land sharing dishes that best characterize our culture. "Old" recipes prepared in the traditional manner with absolutely genuine, fresh ingredients of high quality are carefully presented to your table by the Pezzi Family that over the years, continues to maintain and offer the old traditions of Genoa, as they once were ... Every weekday the menu that you find written on the board, recommends a variety of dishes based on seasonal products.

Reviewed By southernsofty9 - Londoner

Lovely, unassuming restaurant with very friendly proprietor. Exactly what we wanted, no super creamy high end food, just fantastically fresh ingredients cooked beautifully. Best food we have had so far I Italy and very highly recommended.

7. Angolo 48

Via Palestro 48, 16038, Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Highchairs Available, Wine and Beer, Accepts Credit Cards Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner HK$94 - HK$581 +39 0185 286650
Excellent
60%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1 reviews

Angolo 48

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, beer, sangria and cocktails!! Book now is better

Reviewed By jonchaley - Satellite Beach, Florida

The location is excellent just off the harbor front downtown near the Cathedral. This is a romantic elegant restaurant.
The service was a bit slow but the biggest problem was the wine. After a fairly involved conversation, the most expensive Rosesse (sp?) was recommended to me. At about $55US a bottle, i expected it to be quite good. However, When opened, it appeared to me that the wine was simply too young, with tannins so strong they made you wince. I am no wine expert, but always have a glass at home and always order a bottle when out. This was simply a bad bottle of wine. I told the waitress it wasn't to my liking, but she said (in effect) well it's opened now so you bought it. OK, I did drink it, as the wine was a little better when it was cooled down from room temperature (at my request she brought an ice bucket) and allowed to open up a bit, but it was still bitter.
Dinner was OK, but honestly the wine experience ruined it for me.

8. L'insolita Zuppa

Via Romana 7, 16038, Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol Italian, Mediterranean, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$243 - HK$432 +39 0185 289594
Excellent
62%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 537 reviews

L'insolita Zuppa

Reviewed By TurboKickChick - Oceanside, California

Obviously loved the tuna stick & tuna tartare with cantaloupe, what a fantastic combination (and I don't like fruit and meat together usually ??). Service was friendly and noI am American and was provided an English menu and I found no problems with accessing the...MoreGrazie Angelena, è stato bello conoscerti e averti a cena! Arrivederci a presto! Margherita e staff

9. Vineria Macchiavello

Via Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour 17, 16038, Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Italian, Mediterranean, Wine Bar, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks HK$118 - HK$314 +39 0185 286122
Excellent
45%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 291 reviews

Vineria Macchiavello

Centenarian wine shop in the entre of Santa Margherita Ligure.Gives the opportunity of have appetizers,lunch and dinner full of local and nationa specialities.Large wine vault with reasonable prices.friendly atmosphere Since 1910.

Reviewed By patrick M - Lausanne, Switzerland

A small and very nice vinery! Everything is fresh and homemade. Congratulation for the quality of food and the great choice of local and more wine! the atmosphere is great and they set up table on the street in the evening. If you are in Santa Margherita make sure to go there!

10. L'Altro Eden

Calata Porto 11, 16038, Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol Italian, Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$8 +39 0185 293056
Excellent
51%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
6%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 257 reviews

L'Altro Eden

Reviewed By G K - Belfast

Happened upon this restraurant by sheer chance. We're looking for somewhere for a lazy lunch and this was perfect! Great setting along the water side , lots of people watching. Fresh seafood, menu a bit confusing but staff helped us out with choices. Even suggesting excellent local wine to go with our lunch. Mussels , and baked fish with olive oil and potatoes! Brilliant!!

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