The Italian Riviera Restaurants

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  • 1. Bontà Nascoste

    $$$

    In the local dialect, bontà nascoste means "hidden goodness," a reference to its back-alleyway location and consistently delicious dishes, which include fresh pasta, local fish, and a handful of meat choices. There are only six tables (and a couple more outside in summer), so reserve ahead.

    Via Cavour 52, Lerici, Liguria, 19032, Italy
    347-0703249-mobile

    Known For

    • Inventive seafood dishes
    • Cozy atmosphere
    • Crudo

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Reservations essential in high season and at weekends, Closed Tues. No lunch Mon. and Wed.
  • 2. Buga Buga Bar

    $$

    There's usually a crowd of locals congregated at this lively bar and restaurant, often accompanied by their dogs and children. In the morning, tasty brioches start off the festivities and segue neatly into lunch. Alongside the usual range of beers and wines, the bar serves panini made to order and some toothsome pastries, while the restaurant menu has meat and seafood options as well as salads and pizzas.

    Corso Italia 13, Bordighera, Liguria, 18012, Italy
    0184-998001

    Known For

    • Good wines by the glass accompanied by lovely snacks
    • Opens early, closes late
    • Pavement seating
  • 3. Da Gibbi ai Rolli

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    It bills itself as a pizzeria, focacceria (endemic in these parts), and an insalateria. The pizzas are magnificent, as are their first cousins the focaccia. But if you tire of this, their salads are worth a trip in themselves. Portions are copious here. Enter hungry, exit rejoicing while perhaps believing that you ate in what once was a medieval bank (it probably was).

    Salita Santa Caterina 4/r, Genoa, Liguria, Italy
    010-2363947

    Known For

    • Superb rectangular pizzas
    • Fine wine list (even by the glass)
    • Gracious staff

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
  • 4. Farmer’s Cooking Concept

    $

    Imagine having a swell glass of wine (their list is beyond foolproof) in a narrow, highly vaulted hall. The space may date to the 16th century, but some experts would argue it’s earlier. No matter. Their plates of affettati misti (mixed cold cuts with trimmings) are divine. As are their lunches.

    Salita Santa Caterina 34/r, Genoa, Liguria, Italy
    010-2925426

    Known For

    • The room
    • Superb cocktails
    • Top quality locally sourced ingredients

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed weekends
  • 5. I Canovacci

    $ | Maddalena

    There's a steady crowd of regulars at this modern and homey lunch spot and dry goods store on a typical vicolo. The reasonably priced, good-value daily menu follows the seasons, with generous portions of fish and pasta, sandwiches, vegetables, and homemade desserts.

    Via dei Macelli di Soziglia 60, Genoa, Liguria, 16123, Italy
    010-0985417

    Known For

    • Efficient and friendly staff
    • Seasonal ingredients, some of which are also sold in its grocery store
    • Vegetarian options

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No dinner
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