A Bütiega

Great local goods! From fruits and veggies to cheese and meats, crackers, and toiletries. Simone, the owner, is very friendly and happy to help. Locals refer us to him. Bought a bunch of pesto jar to go from him. Grazie Millie Simone. Ci vediamo!

Bought a panini sandwich from here and it is by far the best sandwich I’ve had in italy. The panini is fresh, soft and crispy and the meats, cheeses and veggies are all delicious. Make sure to add pesto as well! Cannot recommend more.

I keep meeting great people and in this small grocery store, I met Simon (he took over the store when his father passed in 2020). He was very helpful in selecting cheeses, the meat and provided all kinds of info on herbs. It was a good learning experience and as a bonus, meeting a great person.

Some of the nicest people I've met in Italy. Will stop in here again and again. If I ever move to Italy, it would be to live with people like this. Treat you like family. :)

An absolute must visit while in Corniglia for all your provisions! The owner is an exemplary model of what kindness and hospitality look like. He could not have given us a warmer welcome into this beautiful town. Thank you! We hope our paths cross again one day!

Best panini of my Italy trip and very friendly. Provided great recommendation of mortadella, ricotta and mixed vegetables for my panini and it was amazing

Excellent focaccia, premium salads and pesto, home made pasta, local vines for good prices. Highly recommended.

Absolutely fantastic! The most delicious panini with the highest quality of ingredients- and such a friendly owner. A great choice to take to keep us going on the walk to Monterosso.

'With great power comes great responsibility.' - Uncle Ben or Voltaire, depending on whom you ask ----- A Butiega is, as far as we could tell, the sole general store to be found in the most central of the Cinque Terre villages. Located not far from the town square, it's right along the footpath leading from the main road into the heart of the municipality. You'll find plenty of your basic staples here: meats, cheeses, olives, oils, vinegars, and wines. Similarly, must-haves like soap, shampoo, and sunscreen can be purchased here. Note that the prices on the last bits can be unexpectedly exorbitant. Whether or not that's due to the import costs or to gouge tourists is an open question. This is probably your best bet to stock up on bottled water, particularly if you're staying in Corniglia and don't have far to carry the giant-sized ones. The wines are generally affordable, with a few bottles costing a mere €5. Don't have high expectations, though - even though they're labelled as Italian wines, I was nonplussed, and I'm no oenophile. As far as monopolies go, the proprietor here seems to be generally benevolent, and could readily jack up prices beyond what we experienced during our visit. It's certainly a mainstay in this hamlet, and has a certain timeless charm that's worth experiencing first-hand.

We stayed in Corniglia for 4 nights and had a wonderful experience with this shop. We stopped in most mornings before heading out for our hikes and was met with smiling faces and warm salutations. Fresh veggies can be found here as well as toiletry necessities. *Not Advertised (at least in english)* but ask about their sandwiches, you won't be disappointed. We ordered one every morning with meat, cheese, fresh pesto and sun dried tomatoes for €4.50 each! A hard rate to argue with.