Restaurants in Liguria

In the shadow of the Medieval castle, the Belforte is a restaurant for romantics or celebrating special occasions.

The most famous eatery in Portofino, Ristorante Puny is a favorite of celebrities and locals alike.

Below the castle of Finale Ligure, between the porto and the town center, this beach is an upscale day at the beach with a nice restaurant, too.

This family-run restaurant and inn is just a few blocks from the waterfront in Santa Margherita Ligure.

Part English pub - part restaurant, The Lord Nelson in Chiavari aims to please.

This little eatery in an old wine cellar is always packed.

An old-time styled osteria serving authentic regional fare by young enthusiastic owners.

A small, simple place in the main shopping street of Portovenere.

All the reviews of Osteria U Batti mention the scampi - for good reason.

An innovative eatery that gives a refreshing and upscale flair to the region's recipes.

Il Frantoio in Lerici is a "casually chic" place in a converted olive mill with excellent fish specialties.

Set into the cliff, this seaside restaurant presents a fresh take on classic Ligurian dishes.

A waterfront restaurant on a romantic island overlooking Portovenere, this is a good choice for a full-blown seafood feast.

A restaurant in Manarola that is fairly easy to reach and popular with the locals.

If you want a different kind of dining experience, then try the "home restaurant' in Chiavari that is delicious and truly "homey".

In Deiva Marina, La Lampara serves Ligurian specialties in a casual setting.

The oldest restaurant in town, La Lampara opened in the 1800s.

On a piazza facing the Gulf of Tigullio, the Vecchio Borgo is a restaurant with a quaint interior and a nice veranda with sea views, where they serve good food with friendly service.

On the piazza in one of Vernazza's characteristic pastel "tower houses" is the down-home restaurant, Taverna del Capitano.

A homey, casual restaurant near the harbor in Santa Margherita Ligure.

In a high point in the village of Manarola is the homey restaurant "Billy".

A pizzeria in the heart of Chiavari that presents fanciful pizzas and a nice aperitivo.

A smally, classy restaurant in the historic center of La Spezia.

In Finale Ligure, this place has a pub atmosphere and fare - heavy on the meat for those who like a good grill.

In Finale Ligure, this pizzeria and brasserie serves pizza (of course!

Above Finalborgo, this homey osteria has outdoor garden and terrace seating for nice weather, with a view of the hills to the sea.

Right on the piazza in Finalborgo, the restaurant has tables outdoors for al fresco dining, and ample space inside in the dining rooms.

Along Imperia's marina front there are many great restaurants, but the Sapori di Mare stands out as an old-style spaghetteria.

In Finalborgo, this homey small restaurant and wine bar serve good food, but can also be a place for a glass of vino and nibbles.

In the narrow lanes of Riomaggiore, this popular place over the harbor offers good food in a relaxed environment.