Locanda Tamerici Via Litoranea 106, Amelia
The restaurant is being brought back to life with the return of chef Mauro Ricciardi, who specialises in top-quality Mediterranean cuisine. As a result, you’ll be served the best local fish dishes (along with other options). Meals are served in the cosy refurbished dining room, where attentive service is overseen by an excellent master sommelier, or in the garden, where guests can enjoy the light breeze from the sea just a stone’s throw away. There is a good selection of wines, which is gradually expanding.
www.locandatamerici.com
Ristorante Miky Via Fegina 104, Monterosso al mare
Located right on the sea front, Miky is one of the best fish restaurants (including Monterosso’s famous anchovies) in the region, serving dishes that get more exciting and personalised every year. There’s also a small shop selling local produce.
www.ristorantemiky.it
Rio Bistrot Via San Giacomo 10, Riomaggiore
This lovely, cosy restaurant, located on the street leading to the port in charming Riomaggiore, offers a small selection of Ligurian dishes and plenty of creative options. Dine in the elegant country-style dining room or on the outdoor terrace.
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Osteria Della Corte Via Napoli 86, La Spezia
This small restaurant with 17C stone walls and open arches boasts a courtyard for summer dinners, and the delicious but simple cuisine focuses on fish and seafood. Chef Silvia Cardelli, whose classic dishes include seafood spaghetti and Rossini’s Tournedos, is a must-try. There’s also an excellent wine selection (700 wines) with interesting sommelier recommendations.
www.osteriadellacorte.com
Andree Restaurant Via San Martino della Battaglia 16, La Spezia
Andree Restaurant Via San Martino della Battaglia 16, La Spezia
In the centre of Spezia, a young and talented chef prepares modern, creative cuisine with equal emphasis on meat and fish dishes. The dining rooms are softly lit and the open-plan kitchen, visible from the dining room, can also be seen from outside the restaurant.
www.andree.eu
Trattoria Centro Corso Italia 25, Levanto
Located in the heart of Levanto, just a stone’s throw from the sea, this trattoria serving traditional fish and seafood (as well as a few meat dishes) has been run by the same owners for almost 20 years. Friendly atmosphere, good service, and a few tables on a small outdoor terrace that must be booked in advance.
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L’Ancora della Tortuga Salita Cappuccini 4, Monterosso al Mare
Opened in 2007 by Silvia and Giovanni Battista, two Monterossini DOCs who love the hospitality and authentic flavours of their country. The restaurant is located in one of the most beautiful rocky locations overlooking the sea, where the sea breeze will caress your skin, in an elegant nautical style, overlooking the picturesque cliff of San Cristoforo hill.
www.ristorantetortuga.it
La Sosta di Ottone III Localita Chiesa Nuova 39, Levanto
Ask for directions to this restaurant when booking, as you’ll need to leave your car in the private car park at the entrance to the village and then walk up the hill. Located in one of the most typical and picturesque villages in Liguria, overlooking the sea, the restaurant offers outdoor meals under the wisteria in good weather. The menu offers a small selection of regional specialities, with the same emphasis on Liguria as the wine list.
www.lasosta.com
Ristorante Il Fico Trentacareghe Localita’ Fiascherino, 7, Tellaro
Situated on one of the region’s most beautiful coastal locations, this restaurant with its charming garden of olive trees boasts stunning sea views, which can be admired either from the dining room or, even better, from the summer terrace. The cuisine matches the setting, with an emphasis on fish and seafood dishes in the best Ligurian tradition.
www.ilficotrentacareghe.com
