Da Eraldo

Nice place in a good location. We had a reservation and was seated immediately. We shared an order of fettuccine carbonara which was ok ...a little too salty for me. I had the grilled prawns but they was tiny and only 4 to a serving. She had the baked seafood which was huge and everything was cooked perfectly. The desserts were good not amazing but doable. The service was great and polite. The price was reasonable for the area.

Our last dinner in Monterosso, we opted for Da Eraldo in town. The great reviews got us excited but we were quite disappointed, as the food we ordered left a lot to be desired. The pasta was severely overcooked, becoming a thick, mushy glob smothered with a flavourless sauce. We also ordered the swordfish and the grilled octopus, both were cooked well but nothing to write home about. Portions are massive and I will say the value here is pretty great. We ordered far too much food, enough to feed four possibly and it was less than €65. We expected simple, minimal plating, but were overwhelmed with large plates with grilled vegetables, a mountain of potatoes and other accoutrement. Service was fine, food came out very quick, within 10 minutes probably. Our server did not check on us after dropping the food, and just stood behind us at the doorway for most of our meal. Sitting outside was nice, getting to see the town in the evening. Although the gentleman who lives in the building (his entrance door is directly in between the two patios) was quite the nuisance. He opened his door to show off his cats to anyone passing by and gloating about trying to “bring beautiful women into his home”. Not particularly great ambience. Maybe it was the dishes we ordered or maybe just not our dining style, but we were overall not impressed.

We started out with the Fantasia Del Mar antipasto. It was wonderful with a mix variety of raw and smoked fish. We ordered the lasagna bolognese which was mushy. You couldn’t tell the difference between the noodle and the ricotta but it tasted good. I thought the Italians invented al dente. Also ordered one of the steak meals. Steak was like beef jerky. Had a hard time cutting into it. The local cat seemed to enjoy the piece I threw to it however.

One of the best Aperol Spritz in Italy and the most delicious parppardelle al pesto! The bread that comes out as soon as you sit down is also so delicious. Will definitely be returning on my next trip to Monterosso!

I found this small Italian restaurant while exploring Monterosso, and it was a true gem. The seafood pasta was incredibly fresh - easily one of the best I’ve had. I also tried the ravioli, and it was equally impressive. Delicate, flavorful, and clearly made with love, the kind of dish that reminds you why Italian cuisine is so beloved. If you’re visiting Monterosso, don’t miss this place. It’s the kind of meal that lingers in your memory long after the trip ends.

The best lunch in Monterosso!! The seafood soup and seafood bake was delicious, beautiful, and enough to share. The pesto pasta was also very good. Friendly service and cute place. Definitely made my visit to this town very memorable!!

We had a fabulous dinner at this magnificent restaurant! It has a quaint setting. The servings were huge, and the food was fresh and delicious. We had wine made in this area that was wonderful. I had a steak and it was delicious with grilled vegetables and potatoes. Cooked to perfection. The other two people in my party had seafood and absolutely loved it! The service was outstanding. I highly recommend this restaurant!

Excellent food, warm service and what a pleasant surprise in Monterosso! We had paccheri ai frutti di mare (perfectly cooked), stuffed anchovies (so good!), catch of the day, black taglioni with cuttlefish, fish stuffed ravioli, pesto lasagna, all were wonderfully tasty and beautifully presented. We also enjoyed a brief and fun conversation with our waiter. Highly recommended!