Albergo Stella Di Mare

On the beautiful coast road, just a short walk from the seafront, you’ll find a place that exudes tradition and hospitality. A family-run eatery where time seems to move slowly and Ligurian seafood cuisine takes centre stage. Every dish tells a story of authentic flavours, lovingly prepared and served alfresco in summer, inviting guests to enjoy the sea breeze and the pleasure of good company. The inspector recommends: “brandacujun” (made with dried cod and potatoes) or calamari on the “ciappa” (a stone slab), served with potatoes and “preboggion” (cooked wild herbs).

In this restaurant housed in a historic palazzo in the centre of Chiavari, the owners have used the structural beauty of the building to showcase the skills of local artisans, resulting in a very attractive ambience. The modern cuisine is simple in style, allowing all the flavour of the ingredients to shine through.

After over 60 years in business, this trattoria, which started out in a warehouse that was once used to store fishing nets, is still a reliable choice in terms of quality and price. Located in the centre of the little village, simple and old-fashioned, with outdoor seating overlooking the characteristic narrow street, it still serves the same deliciously tasty and generous Ligurian seafood cuisine it did when it first opened. The fish soup is a great classic, but is rivalled by some delicious versions of fish tartare.

Set right on the seafront, with a delightful outdoor seating area, this historic restaurant – opened in 1969 and dedicated to the famous English admiral – boasts classic elegance with mahogany furnishings and light-coloured curtains reminiscent of unfurled sails. Mediterranean-inspired cuisine plays with modern and creative touches, such as slow-cooked amberjack served with baby spinach, pine nuts, marjoram and date tomato sauce.

The Villa Riviera resort home to this restaurant is situated slightly inland and uphill from the sea in a tranquil oasis of greenery. The modern, minimalist veranda-style dining room is welcoming and elegant, while the summer terrace has a romantic ambience with superb views of the coast, especially at sunset. The menu features modern, occasionally creative cuisine with Ligurian influences evident in dishes such as the “La mia Liguria” dessert which combines ingredients such as basil and olives with white chocolate, pine nuts and fiordilatte ice cream.