Insider Guide
RESTAURANTS
Portivene
$$$ · Via Capellini 94 +39 0187 792722
One of our favourite restaurants in Portovenere, tucked away in the heart of the Carugio just below the staircase leading to San Pietro Terrace by the Sea.
Refined seafood cuisine, creative dishes and exceptionally fresh ingredients come together in an intimate and elegant atmosphere.
Il Piccolo Bistrot
$$$$ · Via Olivo 343 +39 0187 790666
The gourmet bistrot of Sporting Beach, with tables set directly on the beach overlooking Palmaria Island.Chef Natalino Simonetta’s cuisine combines creativity and continuous gastronomic research, enhancing fresh local seafood and the finest ingredients from the surrounding territory.
Torre di Venere
$$$$ · Piazza Lazzaro Spallanzani 3 +39 320 0672392
A unique and atmospheric setting perched on the small tower between the Church of St. Peter and Palmaria Island.Perfect for a special evening of signature cocktails and gourmet dining, immersed in an elegant atmosphere with breathtaking views over the sea and the Gulf of Poets.
Palmaria Restaurant
$$$$ · Via Garibaldi 5 +39 0187 790570
An elegant restaurant within Grand Hotel Portovenere, featuring a beautiful sea-view terrace overlooking Palmaria Island.Perfect for a refined dining experience in a spectacular setting, the cuisine celebrates fresh local seafood and high-quality regional ingredients through beautifully crafted dishes that blend Ligurian tradition with contemporary technique.
Locanda Lorena
$$$ · Isola Palmaria +39 0187 790656
Historic seaside restaurant located directly on Palmaria Island, renowned for its panoramic terrace overlooking Portovenere and the Gulf of Poets. It offers seafood cuisine and traditional Ligurian specialties deeply connected to the local culinary heritage, in an authentic and relaxed atmosphere. Guests can conveniently reach the restaurant via the private taxi boat service organized directly from Portovenere.
Casamare
$$$ · Via Calata Doria 102 +39 333 6015630
An elegant seaside restaurant facing Palmaria Island, nestled at the foot of the Church of St. Peter.
Perfect for a refined aperitif or a romantic dinner by the water, in one of the most scenic settings in Portovenere
Bar Ristorante Al Gabbiano
$$ · Via Calata Doria 36 +39 0187 790262
This is your host’s bar and restaurant!Set directly by the sea, it is perfect at any time of day. A great choice for pizzas, pinse, fresh salads and simple dishes, all of which can also be ordered and enjoyed directly at home.
Antica Osteria del Carugio
$$ · Via Capellini 66 +39 0187 790617
A historic osteria in the heart of the village, where traditional Ligurian cuisine remains deeply connected to the culinary heritage of Portovenere.Classic local recipes and regional ingredients come together for an authentic and timeless dining experience.
