Il Salotto - Atelier Gourmet & Cocktails

We decided to stop for lunch in Rapallo at the last minute so after a little research we settled on Il Salotto. We're so glad we did. The restaurant is beautiful, and the welcome we received was genuinely warm. We decided to have the taster menu and WOW! The chef is genius. He presents his take on traditional local dishes and they were all amazing. My husband and I were discussing our favourite plates at the end of the meal and honestly couldn't narrow it down. The fois gras with truffle, and the rabbit with olives were packed with flavours. And the pasta... I know Italy is the home of pasta but this was the best we've had on our trip. Hubby had the wine pairing and was really excited to try wines that he wouldn't usually opt for that complemented the food perfectly. And I have to mention the service, the gentleman and lady who looked after us were exceptional. We learned about the food and wine of the region and we felt like royalty while we were there. I can't recommend this restaurant highly enough!

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 .

Very professional and elegant service, the was food was skillfully handle and delicious. The atmosphere was relaxing. They have a full bar and for those who care, a selection of tequilas which is unusual for the area.

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!

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.

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!

Outstanding and warm service, weekend jazz, and perfection of a food from chef. Absolutely wonderful place that makes dining in Italy an e event in itself. Chef prises seasons and rotates ingredients, whatever is available and best for the season. We loved it all.

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!