Il Salotto - Atelier Gourmet & Cocktails

I’ve only written 3 reviews in Rapallo. For those reading this, PLEASE go to the good ones and NOT the single bad one. DON’T make the same mistake I did. Il Salotto is the best food I’ve had on this coast. Ingredients are fresh (even presented to you prior to cooking). They show off their seafood because they can and they should. It is that fresh and well taken care of. We’ve been here twice (lunch and dinner) because the “town’s best restaurant” was closed. Both times we’ve been here have been the food to talk about for years. Lunch - Calamari, gnocchi and Spagliato. Calamari is grilled to perfection with balance of acid, salt, heat. It literally tastes like I grabbed this out of the ocean and grilled it. Got a lime from who knows where and made this perfection. They try hard by not trying hard at all and showcasing the ingredient for what it is. Drinks are well done. I don’t think this place is overpriced at all and should in-fact charge MORE for the quality and service. Dinner - Half cooked, half raw catch of the day with chanterelle mushrooms and their Michelin recommended dessert crumble cake with cherry. Who thinks of serving raw and grilled (over charcoal) fish in one bite? The texture, smell, and flavor sent me out of this world. Have have HAVE this dish. Dessert is also godly with textures, temperatures, and flavors that DANCE on your tongue. I am scared because next time I visit this area, this place will be too popular to easily visit.

The restaurant and Executive chef Luca Mastromattei and all the amazing staff have given us a wonderful experience in every aspect, from the service, the quality of the food and the attention to detail ,have exceeded our expectations in every way, they are all very attentive, efficient and all work together has a team. The Ligurian menu is more then adequate with a great selection of fish and well priced in this very impressive 4 star hotel ,with 5 Star service-great vibe and all in a beautiful location .

We had an incredible experience at Il Salotto. The manager Corrado could not have been more professional and his knowledge of matching food and wine was a nice touch. The view from the restaurant is great. Big kudos to the chef also. We will return.

This is a real pearl!!! Really very respectable italian cuisine! absolutely worthy of a michelin recommendation, the michelin guide recommends them and they really deserve it! the cuisine is top notch! the service is impeccable! We want want to come back again and again! :) thank you so much! Nowadays it is difficult to find such a high level of cuisine and such irreproachable service at reasonable prices! 🫶 Absolutely recommend it!

Aperol Spritz is so good and correctly done! I also ordered lunch(steak and vegetables) which were delicious. Meat so tender and vegetables of good quality and cooked to perfection. The waitress was really friendly and we enjoyed a small talk with her. Highly recommend this place!

what we managed to try is more than just food! these are masterpieces from the chef! thanks to the chef and the administrator for their work, incredibly delicious seafood! it's a pity that it was empty that day, but I hope this place is popular in season! it's luxurious!

Best of the Best in Rapallo! I had the pleasure of dining twice at this outstanding new restaurant, and both experiences completely blew me away! The freshness and quality of the fish are unparalleled. One standout dish is the raw calamari noodles—a truly unique creation. These aren’t traditional noodles but rather calamari delicately sliced into fine, noodle-like strands and marinated to perfection. The result? They become exquisitely tender, practically melting in your mouth. Absolutely heavenly! What makes this place even more remarkable is the warm, attentive service. The restaurant manager, head waiter, and chefs are all incredibly charming and consistently go above and beyond to create a memorable experience. Tonight, they completely surprised me with a beautiful, handmade birthday cake—without me even mentioning it. It was such a thoughtful gesture that made the evening unforgettable. Thank you for such a magical experience. I can’t wait to return!

We have visited the restaurant twice. Both me and my girlfriend have loved the experience each time. Unique dishes and amazing drinks. What’s more, the staff managed by Corrado is very kind and welcoming. Overall place worth visiting.