Where to eat in Monterosso….

I finally found the time to start showing you some of the restaurants…

One our favorite is BELVEDERE: youfind it in the city center (Old town) and it is situated in the beginning of the way where the hiking path to Vernazza starts. It is a family business and Roberto is one of the owners: he is always in good mood and singing on his bike in Monterosso or in between the tables 🙂 You will be professionally served, you will eat in a fantastic way and you will certainly wish to return 🙂

It is a perfect place if you have large tables and children with you: they have special menu for kids and the prices are very well balanced with the quality which it offers.

Since you will see underneath a list of restauarants and many  plates of typical Ligurian food, I would like to get your curiosity looking at the pictures here below of a special meal which you can only find in Belvedere….”L’anfora”.

Apart from that, of course you can eat here all the appetizers, pasta’s and fish preparations as everywhere else…

Reserve a table: + 39 0187 817033

Behind the main square of the city center, you find, on the right side of Via Roma, a tiny little street (a typical “carugio”): Via XX Settembre and  RISTORANTE VIA VENTI

A very nicely presented kitchen with professional service. All the dishes are based on the Ligurian tradition but they are tastefully revisited and it is a real pleausure for your eyes and your mouth 🙂

Let you guide for a wine which correctly will accompany your menu choice and take your time to enjoy your meal which can happen on the small dehors as well…

Reserve a table: + 39 0187 818 347

In a tiny street (Via Vittorio Emanuele) on the left side coming from the main square of Old Monterosso, you will immediately discover L’OSTERIA, a very typical, small and always full restaurant. The menu isn’t large but the food is excellent and the service is very friendly.

Don’t miss here the “ravioli di branzino” (sea bass ravioli) and “insalata di polipo” octopus salad: they are very special prepared like anywhere else in town. Considering the smallness of the local, you really need to reserve a table or you might get any !!

Reserve a table: + 39 0187 819224

Of course, in the other side of Monterosso, where the apartments are locatated, there are also some excellent restaurants……

A short walk after the railway bridge of Via Molinelli (same street as AzzurroMare and IrisBlu), you will find LA TAVERNA restaurant, which makes also delicious pizza’s and Ligurian speciality. But there is more than this: on the menu there are also Sicilian dishes, since the roots of the owener, Piero, are that beautiful region of Italy. He knows what “good food” means also because in his “younger” days, was a chef himself. With a brand new bar buffet inside the restaurant, you will also be able to enjoy excellent aperitifs before starting the meal.

Reserve a table: + 39 334 849 1137

Going back to the corner of Via Molinelli and the Sea front……

The most known which doesn’t even need a presentation is MIKY: since 1980 they keep growing as one of the pillar of the top “haute cuisine” in the Cinque Terre.
Just have a look to the dishes here below and reserve on time a table to enjoy a tasty meal with a large wine list and an impeccable service…

Reserve a table: + 39 0187 817 608

On the Sea Promenade and very near to Miky, his son has opened since years

LA CANTINA di MIKY

This very nicely equipped restaurant is open all the day long: you cannot reserve outside but just cue and wait for a free place; the dining room in the cellar instead, also very special, gives the possibility to reserve places. Sitting outside during the warm months, you will enjoy very well prepared food with beautiful view and accompanied by a quick and attentive service. This place is certainly one of our favorite 🙂

Reserve a table inside: +39 0187 802525

For outside tables: NO reservations accepted.

TORRE AURORA ….mare cucina & cockails

This is, without exception, the most beautifully located restaurant in Monterosso !

Torre Aurora is the symbol of the village, built around the year 1000 to cope the attack of the pirates. Around the year 1200 it made part of Genova Republic, was fortified and used to prevent the incursions of barbarians. Many centuries afterwards, it was still in hand of the last (private) family owner who decided in 2017 offering everybody the possibility to admire it.

In fact, in this magical place, you can have just a cocktail, something small to eat or choose from their menu which is very nicely presented and will make your eyes and mouth happy and satisfied: only fresh and tasty combined ingredients.

Delicious food, drinks and a unique view, all in one place: if you wish to share a special moment with family or friends, don’t hesitate to make a stop and possibly reserve a table at Torre Aurora in Monterosso, between new and old town.

Reserve a table: +39 366 145 3702

Taverna Galin – Ristorante 🍽️🥂

In the old village of Monterosso there is a quite new restaurant which has opened its door since a couple of yeras 😄 : “Taverna Galin” welcomes you for lunch and dinner and you will find a large choice of fish 🐟 and meat 🥩 dishes, beyond various pasta’s in Ligurian style and not only 😉 ….of course everything accompanied by local wines, bubbles and some other Italian region’s labels as well 🍷🍾

Here below you have already some of the dishes, do not hesitate to have a look at and to reserve a table as well 😊 Very nice and gentle staff will be ready to welcome you 😄👍

Call: + 39 0187 977696 or + 39 342 834 5092

Via Mazzini 4/6 19016 Monterosso al Mare (SP)