Locanda Santa Rosalia

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La locanda è in aperta campagna e con una vista impagabile sul Monviso. Una cascina ristrutturata mantenendo l’impronta contadina, accogliente e con confortevoli camere. Nella bella sala c’è un grande camino, i mattoni a vista e arredamento in legno. Loredana si dedica ad una cucina di tradizione, piatti preparati al momento con prodotti dell’orto coltivato da Matteo, che cura la sala. Il menù cambia a seconda della stagione. Fra gli antipasti i classici della cucina piemontese dal vitello tonnato alle acciughe al verde, al carpaccio di carne all’albese e il tagliere di salumi (dai 5 ai 7 euro). Fra i primi una menzione per gli agnolotti al burro d’alpeggio e salvia dal gusto delizioso. Altrettanto squisiti gli gnocchi di patate con burro e gorgonzola, il risotto con i funghi (dai 7 ai 10 euro). Fra i secondi carni del territorio, come la costata di Fassone piemontese, (5 Euro/hg), coniglio all’Arneis o pollo alla cacciatora con i contorni dell’orto (dagli 8 ai 9 euro). In alternativa proposti i formaggi delle diverse vallate, dal Castelmagno alla toma (dai 3 ai 7 euro). Dolci della casa come il delizioso bonet o la panna cotta (dai 4 ai 6 euro) Buona scelta di vini del territorio con le etichette più prestigiose. Un ottimo rapporto qualità-prezzo e l’accoglienza cortese rendono questo luogo molto apprezzato in ogni stagione dell’anno dalla clientela locale e dai turisti.

Osteria della Salute

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In the centre of Riva Ligure right in Piazza G. Matteotti, you will find the Osteria della Salute, an ideal place to enjoy good, straightforward seafood cuisine at honest prices with just the right amount. Friendly welcome and fast service. Outside in fine weather there is a large dehor for eating out for lunch and dinner. On the a la carte menu, with a strong seafood inspiration, the starters include tuna tartare with burrata, brandacujun (stockfish served with potatoes, pine nuts and oil), mussels alla marinara and breaded anchovies (7 to 10 €) or aubergine parmigiana (6, 5 €) In the first courses we mention the classic spaghetti with clams and steamed cherry tomatoes or with botargo and toasted breadcrumbs or the homemade trenette with squid tentacles, trombette and burrata (9 to 12 €). For the main courses, there is a wide choice between the typical fried squid, paranza and vegetables and the stockfish Ligurian style or the seared tuna and the millefeuille of cod, or for those who prefer meat, the rabbit with olives of the western Ligurian tradition (all main courses from 10 to 12 €). The first and second courses are brought to the table in the classic cooking pans, a practical method as it gives everyone the opportunity to taste the various courses and ensures that feeling of home cooking that we sometimes feel the need for.

Ristorante 4 Ciance

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In the historic center of the city, in the pedestrian area filled of clubs, with large outdoor areas, which are the heart of the Cuneo nightlife, this place has two beautiful and large rooms, with brick ceilings and wooden coffers, creating an elegant and cozy atmosphere. In the summer you can have lunch in the outdoor area. The service is accurate and managed with great professionalism by Gloria. The cuisine led by the chefs Gianmaria and Gaetano follows the rhythm of the seasons, using the excellence of the territory and a dash of creativity. The tasting menu for € 38 includes an appetizer, the fried ravioli barbajuan stuffed with foie gras on pumpkin cream, the creamed rice with Castelmagno and honey, sliced veal steak with potatoes and finally the classic bonet pudding with coffee ice cream. On the menu a wide choice of appetizers (from € 14 to € 16) such as creamed cod stuffed with potato cream, cuttlefish ink, glazed leeks and potato chips. Among the first courses (from 15 to 16 €) the ravioli stuffed with tuma and black truffle. Among the main courses (from 16 to 24 €) we find the Sambucana sheep and the cockerel fricassee with celeriac puree. Desserts to try, such as coffee parfait, chocolate and cereal icing and porcini mushroom powder, or hazelnut tartlets. Good choice of wines with a careful selection of labels from the area and also from nearby France.

Osteria senza fretta

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This Osteria is located in the historical town centre, in the “restaurants avenue”; with a comfortable and well cared environment, vaults with exposed bricks, simple but elegant furnishing. A quiet atmosphere with the reception guaranteed by Marco Bertorello, that gives advice on wines and dishes prepared with passion by his wife, Daniela Marchisio. Their cuisine since 2012, is based upon the high quality of raw, organic materials, from local producers and on their respect for work and nature, following the products seasonality. Their recipes are the ones followed by their mothers and grandmothers, with a pinch of creativity added. Always available the dish of the day for vegetarian and vegan customers. Among the appetizers Fassone meat mince, salads changing every season, like the one with cabbage, fresh robiola, apples and chestnuts. Among the first course dishes soups, special risottos, Castelmagno gnocchi, tagliatelle with meat sauce .Among the second courses sliced veal, rolled rabbit and vegetal burger. Excellent are the cakes too prepared with seasonal fruits, delicious those made of chestnuts and persimmons. Much appreciated are also confectionery products, suitable to accompany coffee and digestives. Bread and breadsticks are homemade, like fresh pasta. Wide selection of cheeses from the territory. Interesting is the choice of wines. Prices range from € 35 and € 40.

Boma Ristorante Caffè

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The restaurant is located in a small tourist harbor, has modern and elegant rooms together with a welcoming and cozy atmosphere as well as an open space area during the summer where you can enjoy the sea view. It was opened in 2006 by the Patanè brothers, Alessandro is a chef with a passion for cooking and Giovanni is an expert sommelier who takes care of the main dining room. Both teach cooking courses. Boma’s cuisine is mostly based on local fish, cooked on the spot as well as dishes cooked with local ingredients. Tasting menu available for € 35 “Flavors of the sea”, which include a starter, first and second course and dessert. From their à la carte menu we recommend the octopus or stockfish salad or the codfish. Their first courses of fresh pasta with local fish are excellent as well as the classic pansotti with walnut sauce or the hulled wheat tagliatelle with pesto and julienned eggplant. Among second courses we recommend the fried seafood or the daily catch as well as meat dishes such as the sliced Piedmontese meat or the veal rum. Good desserts with inviting presentations and wide selection of wines with international and regional labels.

 

Dessì Restaurant

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Alessandro the young and talented chef gave his name to the restaurant opened in 2022 in the center of the nightlife of the city, the old dock. After several experiences in this field, he started his own business with his wife Fernanda and his daughter, who manage the room with attention and courtesy. The indoor room is small, the atmosphere is elegant and refined, and on sunny days you can eat in the dehors overlooking the marina in a relaxing holiday mood. The menu is obviously influenced by the fresh local fish, proposed in a creative and captivating way and by the seasonal vegetables. Among the appetizers for example the octopus chunks on salad or cream of celery soup, black garlic, passion fruit, hazelnut and crispy sunchoke (from 14 to 17 €). Among the first courses vegetable charcoal tortelli with gorgonzola filling, potato dumpling with calamari ink, cauliflower, smoked bacon and almonds, (from 15 to 22 €). Among the second courses (from 17 to 24 €) the crunchy and light mixed fried and fried calamari, the cuttlefish burrida with potatoes, or the rack of Lamb spiced with the typical Ligurian aromatic herbs. Try the delicious tuna steak. The desserts prepared by the chef are also excellent, as the small pastries. Good wine list, with attention to the local labels, and many sparkling wines both Italian and international as well.

Casa Buono

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Antonio Buono and his wife Valentina’s restaurant was awarded a star in the prestigious Michelin guide in 2023. Amply deserved for the very high quality of the products, many from the family garden and trusted suppliers. The ambience is modern and refined with an open kitchen. Thanks also to his important experience with the multi-starred Mauro Colagreco, he has created his own cooking style and philosophy. The menu changes daily precisely because it depends on what is available at the time. There are two menus on offer: Sea and Vegetable Garden at 100 euro and Sea, Vegetable Garden and Land at 125 euro, excluding drinks, comprising four welcome snacks, two starters, a first course, a second course, pre-dessert, dessert and final pastries. Dishes include dentex tartare, trout roe and anchovy colatura, Sanremo red prawn beat with cream and herring pearls, and scallop gnocchi with broccoli and cuttlefish. Alpine cheeses from the Roya valley. To end on a sweet note, the white chocolate, toffee and almond topinambur, the orange blossom water spumone and the warm madeleine with chef’s lemon cream. A great taste experience that will make you appreciate the products of a rich territory proposed with skill and creativity.

Hostaria Besugo

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In Calata Cuneo, an attractive area of the city, Alessandra and Marco, the friendly owners, offer a genuine local seasonal cuisine. In addition to the beautiful dehors overlooking the port, the restaurant has modern indoor rooms with stone walls and vaulted ceilings. The full view oven allows you to watch pizza makers baking focaccia, pinsa and farinata, both at lunch and dinner. You can taste real delicacies such as the pinsa with pumpkin flowers, anchovies and burrata and a wide variety of pizzas with unusual names. Among the starters we find many typical Ligurian dishes such as panissa, cod fritters, Brandacujun meatballs, octopus salad, artichokes and fried anchovies, fresh fish tartare (from 7 to 18 €). Among the first courses we find fresh homemade pastas such as pansoti with walnut sauce, octopus sauce gnocchi, pesto trenette served in a parmesan wafer (from 14 to 18 €). To try the Burrida (fish soup) and the cuttlefish zimino with beans. Among the second courses fried and grilled fresh fish, sautéed cuttlefish, sesame-crusted tuna tataki (from 14 to 24 €). You also must try tasty meat dishes such as the rostelle (grilled skewers of sheep meat) or fillet steak Black Angus. Good choice of desserts: the stroscia served with a delicate mascarpone cream and an delicious meringue. Good choice of wines. The service is attentive and friendly. Excellent quality-price ratio.

Trattoria del mare Il PesceMatto

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In the Prino village of Porto Maurizio, with its characteristic pastel-colored houses overlooking the sea, we find this restaurant, which offers genuine and tasty fish cuisine. The welcome of the patron Massimo is always friendly and kind. In the nice newspaper style menu, we find descriptions of the dishes. The tasting menu consists of 5 appetizers, 1 first, 2 seconds, dessert, house wine, water and coffee for € 38.00. Among the starters we mention the tuna and burrata tartare dressed with Chin’oro oil, Taggiasca olive oil worked with Savona chinotto (€ 10) and octopus stuffed with potatoes and Tropea onion compote (€ 12). In the first courses of fresh pasta prepared by the chef we find the “linguine della Regina” with a mixed sea food and a light gratin (€ 15), the mezze manicures with cod and burrata pulp (€ 13) and the house gnocchi with octopus ragù (13,50 €). In the second courses the proposal is an original “orizzontale” selection of mixed fried fish and vegetables served on a wooden cutting board, cm. 30 to 16 €, up to 100 cm. for 30 €, or the triumph of grilled fish (25 €). Do not miss the traditional Ligurian rabbit (12 €). To finish the homemade desserts served with a bucket of whipped cream. Good selection of wines, with a preference for local labels.

Ristorante Cadò

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The old hotel of the village, after a modern renovation has become a cozy restaurant. Ilaria and Antonio with courage and passion have reopened the business which closed for more than 30 years. The highly experienced chef, Giuliano Tommasini is their partner in this venture. You can try the “Cucina bianca” recipes, typical of the upper Arroscia valley based on herbs and vegetables, meats and pastry cheeses, homemade pasta with basic, but nutritious dressing, seasonal fruits and simple but tasty desserts. Cadó, which is the dialect name of Lavender, uses almost exclusively local ingredients, cooked following traditional recipes, with a touch of modernity. Edible servatic herbs become protagonists in the Rajora vegetable pie receipe (a must try),in cakes, pies and frisceu doughnuts. Among the first courses the peculiar Turle ravioli and the typical dish “Streppa and Caccia Là”, a product of alpine grazing. Meat from a local farm are predominant in the second courses. Cheese come from skillful local producers. Cakes are simple but tasty: Lavender cake deserves a special mention. The food is certainly worth stopping here to eat. Excellent value for money: a full meal costs on average 30 €. For theme nights the prices vary, but on average always below 50 €.