Ristorante la Kambusa

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In Bussana, Sanremo, overlooking the sea of the Riviera dei Fiori, La Kambusa offers contemporary Ligurian cuisine where fresh seafood meets the flavors of the inland. Reconfirmed in the Tavolozza Restaurant Guide, the venue stands out for Gianni Prota’s warm hospitality and Chef Domenico’s creativity. The menu follows the seasons: fresh pasta comes directly from the family’s artisanal workshop (Pastificio Prota in Taggia), featuring iconic dishes like trofie with pesto or spaghetti with Sanremo red prawns. From baby octopus with Pigna beans to John Dory with Perinaldo artichokes, every creation is enhanced by PDO Riviera Ligure di Ponente extra virgin olive oil. Rather than a fixed tasting menu, they offer a constantly changing dish of the day. Excellent wine selection featuring local labels. Average price: €40 – €60 per person. An authentic story of the region served on a plate.

La Taverna di Fra Fiusch

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Just a few kilometers from Turin, in the village of Revigliasco, Taverna di Fra Fiusch welcomes guests into a late 19th-century farmhouse. Here, Chef Ugo Fontanone presents signature Piedmontese cuisine blending memory, local terroir, and creativity—earning a spot in the 2026 Tavolozza Guide. The menu seamlessly balances great classics with modern combinations: vitello tonnato, Fassona beef tartare, and traditional ravioli del plin (€16) share the spotlight with donkey agnolotti in Barbera sauce (€16) or Carnaroli risotto with Blu del Moncenisio cheese and cherries (€16). Main courses feature the iconic traditional Finanziera (€20), alongside beef tenderloin with Blu del Moncenisio (€26) and braised veal cheek (€19). A rich wine cellar featuring local Piedmontese and French labels completes the experience. Starters and pasta dishes (€15–€18) and mains (€16–€26) offer a wonderful, flexible tasting journey.

Il Portico

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In Castelvittorio, a hilltop village in the Maritime Alps surrounded by centuries-old olive trees, Osteria Il Portico is a true institution of the Ligurian hinterland. For five generations the family has preserved a cuisine rooted in farming traditions, offering genuine dishes and warm hospitality. Today Ylenia, welcoming guests in the dining room, and her mother Serena in the kitchen carry this legacy forward. The menù is a journey through local flavors: salumi, vitello tonnato, lingua with salsa verde, homemade preserves, plus hot specialties like torta di patate, Turtun and frittelle di spinaci. Fresh pasta is the heart of the offer: ravioli di verdura al ragù, ravioli di patate with mushroom cream, tagliatelle al cinghiale and the rare pasta sciancáa, hand-torn and dressed with seasonal vegetables. Secondi highlight mountain cuisine: coniglio alla ligure, capra e fagioli, cinghiale al vino rosso, agnello in umido or lumache with tomato and mint. To close, homemade desserts like tiramisù, panna cotta and crostate. The menù completo costs 35-40 €, with a small but well-curated wine list of local and Piedmontese labels. In summer, dining in the village square adds charm. Reservation recommended.

Le Vitel Etonne'

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Le Vitel Etonné, in the heart of Turin’s historic centre, has been a landmark for authentic Piedmontese cuisine since 2001. Founded by Luisa Pandolfi, the restaurant offers a contemporary interpretation of regional traditions under the guidance of chef Massimiliano Brunetto, who showcases seasonal ingredients sourced from carefully selected local producers. Signature dishes include the renowned Vitello Tonnato, alongside glazed sweetbreads, Agnolotti del Plin, Val Varaita ravioles, 36-yolk tagliolini, the traditional Finanziera, the creative Piedmont-style boiled meat ramen, and desserts inspired by the region’s culinary heritage. The elegant dining rooms include a charming cellar featuring more than 300 Italian wines, with a strong focus on Piedmont labels. Starters and pasta dishes range from €13 to €18, while a full meal costs approximately €45–55 per person, excluding drinks.

Iride Gastrobar Vallecrosia 

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In Vallecrosia, on Via Colonnello Aprosio, Iride Gastrobar is one of the most exciting new entries in Ligurian dining. A project by the Biamonti family, now in its third generation: in the kitchen, son Fabiano is supported by his parents Donatella and Stefano. A blend of enthusiasm, experience, and love for the land. Bright and modern, the venue combines cuisine, gastronomy, wines, and cocktails, with wide windows and a minimalist yet welcoming décor. The cooking reflects the house philosophy: Ligurian tradition intertwined with contemporary creativity. Starters include reinterpreted classics such as insalata russa, family-style cured meats and cheeses (7-9 €). Plenty of vegetarian and vegan options (up to 18 €), alongside seasonal meat and fish dishes (12-28 €). Desserts are refined and interesting. In the dining room, daughter Francesca welcomes with professionalism, presenting dishes and suggesting pairings. The wine list focuses on local labels but extends across the border, well-priced and versatile. Original cocktails enrich the mixology offer. An elegant yet informal atmosphere for those seeking authentic and innovative cuisine.

 

 

Marzio Bistrot

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In the heart of Sanremo, Marzio welcomes guests  with enthusiasm gained from his international experience as a bartender, conveying his passion for wines and cocktails, which is immediately
apparent from the friendly way he treats his customers. Although small, the bar surprises with its wide selection: from local labels to French sparkling wines, to great national classics, not to mention signature cocktails prepared with care and expertise. The gastronomic offering is the result of a constant search for fresh, genuine ingredients, respecting seasonality and tradition. The fish, prepared using simple techniques, enhances its freshness and flavour: try the prosciutto al coltello, the trio of raw fish tartare or the roasted octopus with local vegetables. Each dish can
be paired with a glass of wine suggested by the staff, who love to guide guests in discovering new labels. Focaccia and the typical Sardenaira are baked daily, alongside savoury pies and stuffed vegetables that bring back the authentic flavours of Ligurian home cooking. The bistro also has an outdoor area, perfect for an elegant aperitif with small culinary delights or a tasty lunch with a menu that varies every day, offering genuine, carefully prepared dishes in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere.

La Cuvèa

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A typical trattoria in the heart of Sanremo, cosy and comfortable, very popular with locals and tourists who, after trying the cuisine, always return with great pleasure. In the dining room, Andrea
welcomes customers with a smile and quickly describes the dishes of the day, which are always different and all worth trying. Lunch menus start at €16 for a small menu with a first course, dessert,
water, wine and coffee, and go up to €30 for the full tasting menu. In the evening, prices start at €18 and go up to €37 all inclusive. The starters always include fried anchovies and octopus with potatoes. Don’t miss the borage ravioli, a house speciality, the gnocchi with pesto or the fragrant minestrone. Main courses include stewed octopus or the classic Ligurian-style rabbit or fish in crust or Ligurian-style, with olives and artichokes in season. There is a good selection of homemade desserts, including delicious tarts, fruit cakes and cheesecakes. A careful selection of genuine, local products, cooked with simplicity: this is the right, balanced formula for a real trattoria offering excellent value for money. There is a small wine list with a good selection of quality labels.

Paolo e Barbara

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Paolo Masieri has been a leading figure in western Ligurian cuisine for over thirty years, awarded a Michelin star in 1990. He describes himself as a “farmer-chef”: on his land in Ospedaletti and
Castelvittorio, he grows vegetables, produces oil and wine, which he serves at his restaurant, and bakes bread and focaccia using traditional flours. He is assisted by his son Lorenzo in the kitchen and his wife Barbara in the dining room, who pays close attention to food and wine pairings. The Orto, mare e terra (Garden, Sea and Land) and Mare (Sea) menus offer 7 courses for €120 or 11
courses for €145, with dishes that combine technique and excellent raw ingredients: from glazed rock octopus with garden beans to pansoti with squid ink and artichokes, to super spaghettini Verrigni with sea urchins and wild shallots. Main courses include tataki bonito with Vialone Nano rice and mushrooms, Baücôgna-style cod cooked in oil, and Val Nervia snails with herbs. To finish, there are refined desserts such as extra virgin olive oil ice cream with mandarin or pear cream, pistachio and pomegranate. The à la carte menu features traditional Ponente fish soup and Sanremo prawns flambéed with Islay Whisky, as well as the famous fish crudités. Located in the centre of Sanremo, the restaurant is cosy and elegant, offering an experience that blends rural roots and haute cuisine.

Ittiturismo M/B Patrizia

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A sure bet for those who want to enjoy fresh fish and the famous Sanremo prawns. Everything caught on the Patrizia motorboat by the Di Gerlando family, fishermen for three generations, is served at the restaurant in classic and creative dishes. The menu is based on the catch of the day and enhanced by cuisine that uses local products supplied by direct growers and small farms in
the area. The restaurant is bright and elegant, with large windows overlooking the sea. The service is attentive and courteous. Starters include grilled squid on a bed of potato and saffron cream, black cabbage chips (€20), their speciality: raw fish from the boat (€30) and fish cooked in oil, puntarelle with anchovies, citrus fruits and tartar sauce (€22). First courses include tagliolino with
Sanremo purple prawns (€25) and spaghetti with garlic, oil, chilli, monkfish and bottarga (€20). Main courses include mixed fried fish from the boat (€25), catch of the day (€28) and mixed grill (€35). To finish on a sweet note, try the house desserts such as Basque cheesecake with pan-fried berries or homemade ice cream (€7 to €9). There is also a wide selection of wines with selected labels.

Villaggio dei Fiori

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The Villaggio dei Fiori is an oasis of greenery and tranquillity in every season, thanks to its park with over 1000 palm and eucalyptus trees and its recently renovated, comfortable mobile homes overlooking the sea. Here you can enjoy the sea and walk or cycle along the beautiful cycle path. The restaurant, which is also open to the public, has spacious dining rooms and an outdoor area under the palm trees, perfect in summer. In the kitchen, two expert chefs, Flavio Ottonello and Sergio Sartor, create dishes that blend tradition and creativity. Among the starters: stockfish brandade, Fassona beef tartare with rocket pesto and a double serving of marinated salmon and San Pietro fish (€13-14). First courses include borage ravioli with pistachios, paccheri with saffron, mussels and provola cheese, and homemade soup (€10- 15). Main courses include fried squid and prawns, green tea cod, beef stew with Rossese wine or Fassona entrecôte (€16-18). The menu also  includes classics such as spaghetti with tomato sauce, pasta with pesto or ragù, Milanese cutlet with chips (€10-16) and pizzas made with special flours. Creative desserts include cappuccino panna cotta and dark mousse with amaretti and raspberry couscous (€7). Throughout the year, there are themed evenings featuring truffles, buffalo meat, edible flowers and bagna cauda.