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Best Mediterranean restaurants nearby. Discover the best Mediterranean food in Arcola. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Mediterranean restaurants near you. including Pizzeria L'Arcolana, Antica Osteria Del Ponte, Il Mattatoio, Franceschini Ristorante, La Creuza De Mauri, Osteria Delle Pietre, Locanda del Sole Nero, Pin Bon, La Piccola Oasi, Il Cantiere D'Elsapore
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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 Piccola Oasi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 598 reviews
Reviewed By NWLondon
Three of us ordered three different tester oil dishes with three different sauces: Ragu, pesto and walnut. Every one was completely inedible due to an excessive quantity of salt. We do not waste anything, but this was vile and would have played havoc with blood pressure levels. Instead I recommend A Pie de Ma in Riomaggiore and I Fondachi in Sarvana.
8. Pin Bon
Overall Ratings
4 based on 774 reviews
Menu di pesce a prezzo fisso 35 euro per persona Antipasti 8 portate Primo a scelta Secondo a scelta Dolce Caffè Amari Vino
Reviewed By mobay68
There is no menu. What there is, is a stupendous view toward Lerici and, I believe, Portovenere, from their perch high atop a hill. There is also a very friendly family of owners and staff. Several appetizers are brought to the table. Then there is a choice of pasta dishes. After that, there is an entree, wood grilled seafood, the specialty of the restaurant. Then dessert and limoncello or something else. We enjoyed a carafe of a house sparkling wine. It was a fun evening with a great view. Trust the waiter's recommendation. Fernando, and I may have his name wrong, perhaps it is Francisco, asked us to trust him. We did and we enjoyed many local specialties. It was a lot of food, so skip lunch if you decide to try this restaurant.
7. Locanda del Sole Nero
Overall Ratings
4 based on 521 reviews
Reviewed By Sandrathom
This restaurant is lovely. We went on a local event night and all the restaurants had their tables out in the street. Fantastic atmosphere and great service. Good varied menu in English and Italian. Fillet steak in pepper sauce was great and only 15 Euro. Will definitely return.
6. Osteria Delle Pietre
Overall Ratings
4 based on 435 reviews
This pizzeria is located in the historical tavern of the medieval village of Vezzano Ligure. We serve special dough pizzas, meat on terracotta dishes grilled, selected cold cuts, everything from the territory.
Reviewed By slnaples
The food was very good: the pizza as well as the forcaccio or the menu degustativo. All fresh made, original and with an excellent taste. The service is very friendly. Prices are reasonable. The house wine is good, there is also a good choice of regional wine as well. We will come back!Dog friendly.
5. La Creuza De Mauri
Overall Ratings
4 based on 802 reviews
Reviewed By Charles S
San Terenzo and Lerici have a number of very good restaurants but this is arguably the best, and relatives who live several months in San Terenzo selected it for my wifeâs birthday dinner. The owner, Maurizio, is very welcoming and passionate about the seafood, which is especially fresh and well prepared. We just selected what he recommended, which was excellent. Appetizers, pasta, and dessert were wonderful. Our top meal in a two week trip in Italy.
4. Franceschini Ristorante
Overall Ratings
5 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By Jenny W
Our family spent the day at the beach in Lerici and wandered a bit looking for dinner. Ristorante Franceschini was wonderful. Superb service and food. Very friendly staff with seafood brought in from the sea that day. Highly recommend!
3. Il Mattatoio
Overall Ratings
4 based on 288 reviews
Reviewed By GriGio91
Good confirmation into this historical (my wife is going there since she was a teenager) pizzeria near Sarzana. Passion and courtesy, with a special attention to seasonal ingredients. Special and custom pizza are always available. Ask the waiter for the fresh mushrooms of the day.
2. Antica Osteria Del Ponte
Overall Ratings
4 based on 250 reviews
Reviewed By MarkkuMarkku
A lot of locals. Grand mams, children, mums, papas, new born babies and little dogs(5). Stakes are huge and taste just like they should. Delicious!Waitresses run, speak english, are helpful and they smile a lot. This is one of the restaurants I will not forget.Grazie per le sue belle parole, speriamo possiate venire dinuovo a trovarci! A presto!!!
1. Pizzeria L'Arcolana
Overall Ratings
4 based on 156 reviews
Reviewed By Marco K
Great pizza and wonderful staff!We even got some travel advice for our vacation while the pizza was in the oven.The value is very good, too. The pizzas start at 3,50⬠which is an absolute bargain.Highly recommended!
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