Pirasca ittiturismo

If you’re searching for delicious modern cuisine… this is the spot. They have a very small but constantly changing menu. Atmosphere is lovely, the food is superb, with a modern take on authentic Italian cuisine. On top of all that, it’s a lovely view from the top of the town. The owner and her daughter are very welcoming and they even have a guest house next door available for rent!

We had a wonderful meal at Pirasca! The menu is primary seafood; very small and constantly changing depending on fresh catches that day. We had the octopus and seafood trofie for dinner and finished with the tiramisu. The food was delicious. The view is stunning. Definitely recommend sitting at the counter to have a beautiful view of the town and ocean. Wonderful service as well. Recommend making a reservation in person if able as it is a small place.

Lovely restaurant with an incredible view, situated overlooking Venazza. Looking at the restaurants around the area, the general consensus is pretty poor. This fish restaurant (noting they only serve fish) was great! We had the anchovies to start, I had the swordfish and my partner had the cattle fish, and we both thoroughly enjoyed. Service was great, we both got cold and they provided us with blankets. Would definitely recommend if you’re looking for a lovely meal and a great view.

The food was fantastic, the only thing better was the view. We had the gnocchi in pesto which was incredible. One full week into eating pasta pretty much every day and I thought I was tired of it. This made me love pasta again. And then the swordfish nuggets..... They are the classiest version of fish and chips you've ever seen. Sooooooo good, the chips range in size from whispers to logs, the nuggets were deep fried and golden brown, hot and delicious. Even the greens served along side were fresh and tasty. Top marks. Delicious.

The view is definitely fantastic. But I don't understand why others rated this restaurant's food so high. The food we had (both appetizers and a trofie pasta with swordfish ragu) are all super salty. We had to keep drinking a lot of water and still felt too salty. By the food design I think they look quite attractive and modern, unlike the conventional fritto in other restaurants. The cooks definitely put a lot of efforts in designing and making the food, but I really hope they care more about the flavors.

Amazing dining experience above the crowds- our favorite in Cinque Terre by far. Spectacular views, friendly service, and expertly prepared food with perfect texture, flavor, and presentation. We had the swordfish and tuna ragu, the julienned cuttlefish, and the apple tart which were all unique and amazing. Local wines paired perfectly as well. Their menu is small (4 entrees the day we went) and changes daily depending on the catch of the day. If you are into food as an experience, this is the place to go. Negative reviews seem to be related to their relative lack of flexibility with dietary restrictions and requirement of one entree per person. They were fully transparent about this with us before we even entered and rules were clearly posted on the sign out front. They are a fairly small space, so maybe not the best for a large group. Reservations likely needed for dinner- we were able to get in for lunch at 2:30 on a rainy weekday without any issues.

Go to this place! Best pesto gnoochi I've ever had. Top notch service, amazing cocktails and a super cool location with a view overlooking the town. We stopped in after a long hike and it was absolutely perfect.

We had lunch on a Sunday afternoon here. No wait. The entire staff was friendly and welcoming. We had anchovies for appetizer and ordered the cuttlefish and pesto gnocchi for our meals. Everything was outstanding. Some of the best food we have had in Italy. The place is quiet above the crowds and the view is amazing. I wish we would have went here sooner in our visit so that we could come back again.