Il Ristorante Portivene, situato nel cuore di Portovenere, offre una cucina italiana tradizionale rivisitata in chiave moderna, con specialità liguri a base di prodotti locali.

This restaurant was recommended to us by friends, and we loved it so much that we ended up coming back two days in a row! We ordered completely different dishes each time, and everything we tried was absolutely delicious.

The food was fresh, full of flavour, and consistently excellent on both visits. It’s always a good sign when you leave a restaurant already thinking about what you want to try when you come back the next day!

Definitely one of our favourite food discoveries in Portovenere and a place we’ll happily recommend to others. When you go twice during a three-day stay, I think that says it all!

If you’re in Portovenere, don’t miss this spot. The atmosphere is warm, stylish, and feels effortlessly inviting — the kind of place you want to stay longer than planned.
The food was a real highlight. Pasta and tuna were surprisingly good, perfectly balanced and full of flavor, and the tiramisu had a creative twist that made it stand out. Everything we tried felt fresh, thoughtful, and genuinely delicious.
Service was excellent — attentive, friendly, and smooth. Staff members speaks several languages, which makes the experience even more comfortable.
A beautiful place with great energy and really good food. Definitely worth a visit.

THE BACKGROUND:
- Came at 12:00 on a Friday and there was no wait, but 10 minutes later the place was packed.
- Portions are on the smaller side, so order accordingly. Think of each dish as roughly half the portion of a typical restaurant.
- Small dining area, so reservations are highly recommended.

THE GOOD:
- Service is efficient and the food comes out fast.
- Very relaxing old town harbor vibes.

THE BAD:
- Because of the smaller portions, the meal feels a little more expensive than it first appears.

THE ORDER:
1. Polpo CBT / Octopus Plated on Cardoon and Ginger Cream, Chamomile Coulis, Rosemary Crumble (€18) ★★★★☆
- The octopus was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.

2. Trenette al Pesto Ligure / Trenette with Ligurian Pesto (€16) ★★★★☆
- Light and flavorful. Perfect way to start the meal.

3. Spaghetti al Frutti di Mare / Spaghetti with Seafood (€20) ★★★★☆
- A little salty, but still delicious. The kids loved it too.

4. Frittura del Golfo / Fried Gulf Squid, Shrimps & Anchovies (€18) ★★★★★
- Bold and incredibly flavorful. I don't usually like fried food, but I could eat this all day. The coating is light while the flavor really seeps into the seafood.

5. Tataky di Tonno / Tuna Tataky with Cauliflower Purée, Crispy Capers & Ponzu (€22) ★★★★☆
- Well balanced with no fishiness. The sauce is packed with flavor.

6. Tiramisù (€7) ★★★★★
- Not the traditional layered tiramisu I was expecting, but I absolutely loved it. Light, fluffy, creamy, and easily one of the best tiramisus I've ever had.

7. Pesto Gelato (€7) ★★★★☆
- Light and delightful.

8. Blue Cheese Gelato (€7) ★★★★☆
- A little too bold for my taste, but it's surprisingly interesting to experience blue cheese in gelato form.

TL;DR:
- Great spot if you want quality over quantity. The portions are small, so order more than you normally would, but almost everything we had was delicious. The Fried Gulf Seafood and Tiramisu were easily the highlights, and the relaxing old harbor atmosphere makes the whole experience even better.

decent food, maybe a little higher prices, but this is Portovenere. not bad, don't get me wrong, just not 5 stars good.

edit: I never wrote it is expensive. not a word. I think you should read my review again AND I gave 4 stars. just not outstanding. you should accept reviews with less than 5 stars too.

edit 2: you still can't read. MAAAAYBEEEEE a LITTLE higher prices. this doesn't mean an objective "expensive". but since you keep arguing, I just make it a 3 stars review, I don't like it at all. you should respect the opinions.

The prices are high for the portions they serve. Otherwise it's delicious. There are 4-5 double tables outside on a busy narrow street.

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Portovenere

Via Giovanni Capellini, 94, 19025 Porto Venere SP, Italy

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Il Ristorante Portivene, situato nel cuore di Portovenere, offre una cucina italiana tradizionale rivisitata in chiave moderna, con specialità liguri a base di prodotti locali.

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