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varied menu of Latin American
and Italian dishes, including
Argentinian beef.
SAN REMO: Da Paolo
e Barbara €€
Seafood Map A5
Via Roma 47, 18038 San Remo
Tel 0184 53 16 53 Closed Wed; Thu;
lunch except Sat and Sun; 17–28 Dec,
one weekend in Jan & two weeks in
mid-Jun
Small family-run restaurant
that serves local fresh fish and
vege tables from its own farm,
home-made breads and focaccia.
Main courses include local sea-
food products, or veal cutlets
made with meat from the
Langhe region. There is a
"Saturday shopping" menu on
offer for those who want a break
from San Remo’s boutiques.
Spacious terrace with wonderful sea views, Balzi Rossi, Ventimiglia
SAN REMO: La Pignese €€
Traditional Map A5 TOIRANO: Al Ravanello and direct access to the beach.
Piazza Sardi 7, 18038 Incoronato € Don't miss the excel lent fritto
Tel 0184 50 19 29 Closed Mon Local Map B4 misto (mixed fried fish), which
One of the oldest restaurants in Via Parodi 27/A, 17100 is made using the daily catch.
Liguria, La Pignese has an Tel 0182 92 19 91 Closed Tue It also hosts a jazz festival
outdoor terrace overlooking the Set in the medieval village of in summer.
fishermen’s port. Excellent Toirano, this elegant restaurant
shellfish and fresh fish of the day. offers both local and regional VARIGOTTI: Al Saraceno €€€
dishes enhanced by seasonal Traditional Map C4
SAN REMO: Da Vittorio €€ flavours. Enjoy fresh pasta and a Via Al Capo 2, 17024
Seafood Map A5 good sel ection of Piedmontese Tel 019 698 81 82 Closed Lunch by
Piazza Bresca 16, 18038 San Remo meat, along with vegetables and reservation from Mon–Fri
Tel 0184 50 19 24 Closed Two herbs from the garden. Alfresco With a terrace overlooking
weeks in Nov dining option in the summer. the sea, this is a romantic
A traditional favourite spe cializing Parking is available nearby. spot in which to enjoy a
in fish and fish soup. Located a traditional meal with a modern
short distance from the shore. VARAZZE: Bri € twist – meat and fish dishes with
Local Map C3 Mediterranean flavours and
SAVONA: Conca Verde € Piazza Nello Bovani 12, 17019 fresh, high-quality ingredients.
Game Map C4 Tel 019 93 56 05 Closed Wed
Via Strà 27, 17100 except Jul–Aug VARIGOTTI:
Tel 019 26 33 31 Closed Mon Enjoy traditional cuisine at this Muraglia-Conchiglia d’ Oro €€€
Friendly restaurant, with a lovely centrally located restaurant, with Seafood Map C4
terrace and gardens, great views outdoor tables set on the small Via Aurelia 133, 17029
and ample parking. Specialities square. Try specials such as Tel 019 69 80 15 Closed Wed,
include fish, game and grilled stoccafisso in buridda (dried cod also Tue in winter
meat. Good wines and seasonal with tomato, pine nuts, artichokes, This restaurant offers excellent
desserts. peppers and potatoes). fresh fish and seafood dishes.
Diners can choose fish from
SPOTORNO: Pinna Rossa € VARAZZE: Pesce Pazzo €€ the daily catch as it is presented
Traditional Map C4 Seafood Map C3 in large wicker baskets, and
Via Aurelia 39, 17028 Via Maestri d’Ascia 1, 17019 then grilled in front of them.
Tel 019 74 51 61 Tel 019 93 00 32 Closed Mon
A bright little restaurant with in winter VENTIMIGLIA:
tables outside for alfresco dining. Savour fresh fish and Ligurian Balzi Rossi €€€
Offers traditional Ligurian cuisine, cuisine at Pesce Pazzo, located Seafood Map A5
such as scaloppino di ombrina right at the entrance to the port Piazzale A De Gasperi 2 18039
(finely sliced fillets of sea perch). of Varazze. The restau rant offers Tel 0184 381 32 Closed Mon
fishing excursions where diners & Tue lunch except Jul–Sep
TAGGIA: Osteria Germinal €€ can catch their own dinner! Located near the French
Mediterranean Map A5 border, this restaurant offers
Via Gastaldi 15b, 18018 VARIGOTTI: Aqua €€ stunning panoramic views of
Tel 0184 411 53 Closed Mon–Wed Local Map C4 the sea from the terrace.
Simple, welcoming trattoria, Via Aurelia 46, 17024 Dishes are carefully pre pared
well-known for its traditional Tel 019 74 87 54 Closed Tue lunch using fresh, locally-sourced
dishes and 'Slow Food' approach. & Wed dinner ingre dients such as tuna, arti-
The lean meat and thyme ravioli Located right on the seafront chokes, courgettes, cod and
comes highly recommended. of Varigotti, Aqua offers easy olive oil.
For more information on types of restaurants see p185
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