Trattoria Via Dell’amore

Our best meal in the Cinque Terre, and quite possibly during our entire trip to Italy. This place saved the whole region from us telling people «go for the views, not the food.»
Clearly family run, old style place. Everything is extremely fresh. My wife had some type of lemon ravioli, which is the one of the best things I tasted in Italy since our arrival a week ago. She also had the pork, which was good. I had the pesto (fantastic) and the house fish, which was incredible and came while with a variety of other fruits of the sea. Absolutely outstanding in every respect, and an experience that can’t be matched.
Great service and excellent food. One of our best meals in Italy. Skip the places on the main drag and visit this place– you won’t regret it.

Very comforting place. The owner had old American jazz music playing. There was a large Italian family that dined there. Looked like locals which is very promising. It’s next to train station and next to entrance to via de amore hence the name of the restaurant.
We came for an early dinner at 7pm so it wasn’t too busy.
Pesto was good, a regular mentioned to another customer that this is the best pesto. I say it was pretty good! I haven’t had other pesto in Italy to compare.
We came here because it was close to our place of stay and wanted something convenient our first night. I have no regrets!

Do not miss this hidden gem! Forget the main tourist street, come here instead. Authentic local food delicious and not tourist prices. Great local seafood dishes. Waiter was awesome and some personal !

We came here twice during our stay in Riomaggiorre, due to it being the only place open this time of the year. Luckily it was an awesome experience both times. It has a mom and pop feel to it.
The pasta with mussels and ravioli with sage and butter were great, as was the grilled branzino. However, the highlight for us was the seafood risotto, full of clams, mussels, crawfish and calamari with a nice peppery kick. Definitely recommend this place.