Ristorante La Torre

We had an incredible experience at this restaurant. It's probably 200+ steps to get there but we'll worth the climb. The views are spectacular and the food and service was excellent. We chatted with the original and current owner, super friendly, kissing and hugging all around! I highly recommend this restaurant!

This place was recommended by our Airbnb host, and it did not disappoint! We enjoyed a beautiful sunset on our walk to the restaurant and caught the last of it right from our table. I had the Trofie al Pesto con Patate e Fagiolini, which was bursting with flavor, while my boyfriend had one of their fish pastas in marinara sauce, good, though it felt like it was missing a little something. The oysters here were our absolute favorite out of all the places we’ve tried! Must try the cinque terre white wine that's in my pictures! Best white wine I've had! Do note that the climb to the restaurant is quite steep and not accessible for those in wheelchairs, as there are many stairs leading up. The walk up might make you sweat a little, but the views, food, and atmosphere make it totally worth it. Highly recommend checking this spot out!

We had a fantastic evening together! We started by sharing a mixed seafood antipasto, which was delicious. I then had the lobster pasta – the flavor was absolutely amazing! – while my husband chose the grilled octopus. The only small remark is that the portions were so tasty we wished there had been just a little more (his octopus came with only three legs; with it being a secondi, four or five would have been perfect). Still, everything was cooked beautifully, and the view over Vernazza was simply breathtaking. Definitely worth a visit, even with the short hike up!

We visited Restaurant La Torre twice during our 2-night stay in Vernazza, and it was fantastic both times. The food was excellent—we tried different main courses and desserts, and everything was delicious. The location is stunning, perched on a hill with panoramic views of the town and sea. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Highly recommended, and we’d love to return someday!

This is an amazing place. It’s a hidden gym. You find it when you start hiking from Vernazza towards Corneglia. The atmosphere is amazing with beautiful view to the sunset. The staff is very friendly and the service is excellent. Food tastes excellent. I think they deserve a Michelin star.

Went after hiking from Corniglia This restaurant had Beautiful views and great food But the service was Not Friendly at all. They were not busy maybe only 5-6 tables full and you couldn’t get anyone to help you or wait on you once you were seated. Octopus was perfectly done, nice job to the chef! Fried seafood mix was also delicious!

I’ll definitely come back here again! I can’t forget the food, the vibe, the breeze—everything.👍 I tried the “Polpo,” and I still can’t forget the taste. The octopus was tender, and I think the sauce was made with lemon. It was amazing—I almost licked the plate clean 😍 The staff was also great. They worked quickly, so I didn’t have to wait long, which is rare in Italy where waiting at restaurants is usually unavoidable.😂

You pay the view, not the food!! Go somewhere else!!!! View is amazing really but this is pretty much it. So expensive comparing with the other restaurants, i’ve bought fish mix and was okish but I left hungry, my girlfriend bought mozarella with tomatoes salad, none of them having any taste at all. We went down the city and we had fish again because we were still hungry. 15 euros instead of 25 and much tastier and much more fish we’ve got got!

(Spring Italy Trip 2025) Remember when Frodo and Sam had to climb the stairs of Cirith Ungol? Quite similar. I've heard about "earning your meal" by doing a workout but this was a bit extreme. First, just trying to find the bottom of the stairway was a task as every map app we used brought us to a dead end including literally a break in a wall where the tide was rolling in. So we used the Force. The Force worked. At least right up to the point where we found ourselves behind the restaurant supplier who, and I AM NOT MAKING THIS UP, is using a motorized push cart with TANK tracks to bring produce, meat, drinks etc, from the bottom to the restaurant. The good news was it forced us to slow down to catch our breath. The bad news is it forced us to slow down and catch our breath. Reminded me when I'm at the gym and I'm silently cursing my trainer to hurry the F-up and get this session over with. You come to Cinque Terre and you definitely want to combine some great food with some great views. Ristorante La Torre hits both of those at a price. That price was a "I'm lost" and "I'm going to die on this path" hike up winding stairs wondering if the restaurant is ever going to appear. But its worth it. The view of Vernazza and the neighboring towns and of course the glistening Ligurian Sea are just breathtaking. There is inside dining but thankfully the weather permitted us to sit on their multilevel patio. We did opt for some shade because by the time we got up there it was a little bit of sun and my buttery body was melting. I really could have used some wine but I was dehydrated enough so skip. Service was surprisingly attentive, perhaps a nod to understanding the American tourist. Is this a touristy place? For the quality of service and food I want to say no. It has been my experience that a tourist trap sacrifices one or both. Yes I was sweaty and wondering how much will a hospital stay in Italy cost me but this was a great visit. Food: sadly, no gnocchi (which is what I zeroed in on first) related dishes that day. Maybe the ingredients were stuck in the bottom of the hill. I'd normally dock off some love but given I literally witnessed the effort to get supplies I'm not going to complain for a shortage of a dish. Fritto misto : great lightly fried batter on sardines, calamari, shrimp. Spaghetti alla Mari (seafood spaghetti): perfectly cooked pasta with generous amount of shrimp, langostino, calamari in a simple olive oil and garlic sauce. Tagliolino all' Aragostella (taglino with lobster): again perfect al dente pasta in a pomodoro sauce Pasta (forget which style substituted for said absent gnocchi) in pesto. Simple and comforting. All the food was super fresh and tasty Oh and downhill was easy.

La Torre not only has the best food but also the absolute best view in Vernazza. We got the Tagliolini with lobster and Ligurian "slow cooked" Paccheri. Perfect portions and both were so tasty and filling. The best part is that the restaurant space is huge and it is easy to get a table with a view. Definitely stop by if you are hiking on the Blue Trail from Vernazza to Corniglia.

BEAUTIFUL! If you're ever visiting Vernazza I couldn't recommend this place enough. Our airbnb host helped us make a reservation (which I recommend!) and the hike was worth it! It is slight long and steep, so I had to warn my mother multiple times, but when we made it to the top it was all worth it. The food was also good! We got drinks to start so we could take in the view. The red seafood pasta was delicious; it was flavorful and had huge chunks of seafood. Calamari was also a great starter. This restaurant might be slightly out of the way but you've already made you're trek to Cinque Terre so what's another extra 10 minute hike ;)

This place was amazing!!!! Definitely a trek but the view and food was well worth it. Food was the best we had all of our trip! Highly recommend the mussels.

The most amazing location, be ready to climb a lot of stairs! Very friendly staff and the food is outstanding. We were in Vernazza four nights and we ended up coming here twice. We loved it so much.

We stayed in Vernazza for few days and went to La Torre twice! That's how much we loved the food and of course , the view. For the reservation .. it is a bit sketchy - they say they are open at certain time and take reservation down , yet when we arrived, the best tables were already taken , and you could tell , people came much earlier and had the food already. So while reservation gets you in, it does not guarantee better table Either way, we had nice tables both times ! First night at the top terrace and second - one lower. The view is unparalleled , of course , but the food is amazing, too! Service was great and friendly both times. We tried numerous dishes and appetizers , and every single meal was amazing! Great local wine , tasty deserts. Highly recommend ! There is a bit of a hike to get there but so so worth it !

If you're going to spend any time at all in Vernazza, you should eat here, if only for the view and ambience. I was pleasantly surprised that the restaurant did not coast on those things but still delivered a good solid meal. The Caprese, pasta and tuna dish we had were Very good. Highly recommend.

Best pasta we've had in two weeks in Italy. The pesto testarolo was out of this world.

I had such a great experience at Ristorante La Torre - I would highly recommend! I walked in without a reservation and enjoyed the beautiful view and the fresh spaghetti with clams was delish! I was "on the clock" due to a reservation after me, but ai did not feel rushed. The prices are a little high (they know they are popular) - but the food is delish!

Great location, view, food and service. A bit of a hike to get up there but well worth it.

This place is fantastic, best in (above) town. The food is excellent, the service was also excellent. The views are amazing. 90% of the tables are on the rail, best views in town.

After touring the Cinque Terra area through several villages, our tour guide suggested this restaurant. It is located on a cliff above the water. We ate on their patio that had a gorgeous view of the sea below. I was with five other people. We received good service. I ordered the fresh mussels. I loved that they brought me a "bucket" of mussels that were cooked with a light broth with nice spices. I ate so many mussels and enjoyed every one. Though it was a warm July day, we enjoyed a lovely breeze and relished the beautiful view!

This restaurant was my absolute favorite in the entire Cinque Terre towns. The food was amazing but the view is just unbeatable! I would say the only thing is the hike getting to the restaurant.

Incredible food and incredible view! We really, really loved it. I had fantastic oysters and my husband had amazing tagliatelle - then I had the best squid ink pasta I've ever had. And the panna cotta was to die for. A hike but absolutely worth every second. We loved!!!!

The walk up the steps is 100% worth it! We didn't realize how far it was, google maps said 8 minute walk. Took more like 20. Well worth it tho. amazing food. Amazing view. Such a cool spot and a highlight of our stay in cinque terre

Food was very mediocre. Service was rushed as they wanted to close early. The view was spectacular! Go give the view.

We've been in Cinque Terre three days now and this was by far our favorite meal. Incredible views, incredible fresh food and super friendly staff that took the time to explain details about the dishes we had ordered. Highly recommend ordering the caprese salad--it's probably the best burrata we have ever had--and the mixed anchovies, which is anchovies prepared in five different ways. Definitely make reservations. This place is poplar and for good reason. It's a bit of a hike getting there so if you have elderly folks as part of your crew, you might want to reconsider. But otherwise don't think twice it's truly a once in a lifetime experience.

Amazing view and good food. A little rocky to get to as it requires a little hike but well worth it.

Ristorante La Torre The view was spectacular and we had our best parmigiana seafood dish in all of the Italian Riviera. The tuna special and grilled octopus was excellent too. We ate there multiple times for lunch, one after hiking the Cinque Terre trail which they are located on when entering Vernazza. Andre was attentive and friendly. Highly recommend!

So good! Amazing view and great food! Price is very fair for the quality and ambiance. It is a little difficult to get to, but so worth the hike!

Service was excellent, the food absolutely delicious, and you can't beat the view!! It's a hike to get to (literally) but very much worth it.

Wow! An unforgettable meal. We had the frutti di mare pasta and trofie with pesto, and both were totally fresh and delicious. For dessert, we had a fantastic tiramisu. The view is beautiful, and the service was friendly. It's a bit of a walk to reach this restaurant, but absolutely worth it.

Excellent food and views. The most beautiful experience. All the staff were friendly and not rushed to enjoy a long lunch looking out at the sea. Amazing place.

We were doing the Cinque Terre hike and were getting a little hungry by the time we reached Vernazza. We had done some research prior to going and found this place. To get up to the restaurant, you have to climb more steps. Once we got to the top, we were immediately seated by the railing, where we had a great view of the water and the town of Vernazza below. We started off the meal with mussels in garlic sauce and some rose wine. It was so good that we decided to get a second plate to share. For lunch, I got the spaghetti with tomato sauce sauce. I liked this dish a lot because it was simple and flavorful. Other things people in our party got were steak and pesto pasta, both very good (but I think my dish was better). We ended the meal with tiramisu and coffee, a wonderful way to end the meal. This was one of my favorite dining experiences in Italy. Lovely view, tasty food - just perfect.

A fantastic meal with killer panoramic view of Vernazza. Great Spaghetti a Mari, Fritto Misto, and a fish of the day. Calamari Fritto appetizer was dynamite.

The meal and the sunset view were worth the hike up to the restaurant. While they don't start serving dinner until19:30 it's best to arrive by 18:45 We had the mussels, pasta with clams, a bottle of wine and dessert. The sunset was really nice.

Food is incredible. Beautiful views. Lovely service. Worth the walk up from the village!

This is the most beautiful place I've ever been served a meal. I had only a handful of hours in Cinque Terre, and I'd heard that it would be wise to track down a pesto dish while in one of the five towns. I'm glad I chose this spot to complete that assignment because it was a fantastic pesto pasta and I got to eat it against a backdrop of jaw-dropping spectacle. All the seating, as far as I can tell, is on outdoor tiers that hug the cliffs just like all the buildings you probably came to Cinque Terre to view. When I was there it was around 12:30 on a sunny Thursday in late May, and it seemed like it would have been more crowded except for the hike that's required to get here. But if you're in CT and you're not prepared for some stair-climbing... Anyway, all I had was that excellent pesto pasta and the bread they gave me. It was all just so good and in case you haven't noticed, I was just so greatly bewitched by the charms of the location that I can scarcely think of anything else at all. I wish that same condition on all of you.

We made an rsvp the night before and I would definitely recommend doing that because when we left there were are lot of people waiting for tables. Getting to the restaurant is literally a hike so I would not recommend wearing dainty shoes or heels. I did see people with them but it makes it so much easier getting up and down the rocky stairs, especially at night. We got there at 7pm and they basically let us pick wherever to sit, basically first come first serve. Tables with the good views fill up the quickest. I'm allergic to seafood and nuts so I had the beef ragu, it was pretty average. The waiter said the pesto pasta was better but I already had a lot of pesto that day. My partner said the anchovies salad was his least favorite, they were incredibly salty and the capers on the salad didn't help. He liked the seafood pasta, not the best he's every had but solid. The side salad we got was fine but the purple cabbage leaves were too bitter. Lastly the panna cotta was very good and a nice finish to the meal.

We had the capers salad and the lobster pasta for 2...both were excellent along with the bottle of wine. Our table was along the railing and we had a spectacular view of the sunset. The owner was part of the service team and he made us feel welcome and took care of everything we needed. Best dinner in Vernazza by far!

Come for the sunset and stay for the wine and appetite! Might be a bit of a hike, but once you reach the top the view and service are worth it!

Usually a place with one of the world's most amazing views can afford to rest on that Laurel. Not so at La Torre. We had easily the best meal so far in Italy and that is saying a lot as we frequented some wonderful restaurants in Roma's Testaccio. Our host was attentive, sensitive to the fact our Italian embarrassingly sucked, and accommodating to the our kids being a bit picky. I had the most amazing Pesto dish, Trofie al Pesto, I've been longing for since arriving. It beat the Cacio e Pepe I had in Testaccio for best dish yet. The steak was cooked perfect. The kids had belly aches from eating too much Tagliolini Ragu. They actually wanted a second serving. They simply couldn't stop raving about it. They've been quite picky about Pasta in Italy so far. It was fantastic to see them love something so much! The Tiramisu was fantastic but the Panna Cotta was addictive. Then of course, the view. It is simply the most amazing view I've ever had the privilege of dining from. Don't pass up La Torre. Ever. Call as soon as you can to get a reservation. Especially in the high season.

The food is insanely flavorful and the view is to die for. A once in a lifetime restaurant experience! Service was top tier as well.

We came for the view. Yes it was beautiful but we were sadly disappointed in the service. We asked for a bottle of local house wine and were charged an outrageous amount for a mediocre bottle of wine. The dish was explained to be shrimp and pasta but was some sort of cut up crab that was inedible. Yes.. the view is great but the food and service not worth risking your life walking down the narrow dark stairs at night.,

Cinque Terre was our last stop on our 9 day trip. I thought I had the best food before here, but I was wrong. Not only did this place provide amazing views while we are, the food was top notch! I had the seafood spaghetti and my husband had the shrimp scampi and both were our favorite meals of the trip. Wish we had a place like this closer to us as I would be a regular. Kind of hard to find and a little bit of uphill hike, but it sure is worth it! Do not miss out on this place!

One of the best dining experiences I had in northern Italy. The views of Vernazza are unbeatable - definitely try to make it for sunset (and call ahead). Pretty much all the tables are on the terrace so you'll get an incredible view either way, but I recommend requesting against the rail, as it's the closest you'll get to the water. The hike up is pretty rough so prepare for that, but it weeds out a lot of the crowd and it's definitely worth it. The service is laid back but friendly and youthful. We had the octopus and the lobster pasta. The octopus was fresh, lemony and tasty, but the lobster pasta was a game changer. On the expensive side but the flavors were just incredible. One of the few occasions where I wanted to lick the plate. We love heavy California reds and the standout was the Liguria di Levante. A heavy local and spicy red with lots of flavor and character. We loved it. Overall, can't say enough, it was an awesome choice for dinner.

Wow. This place was spectacular! We came for the views and stayed for the delicious food and great service. We arrived on the early side, but were happily sat at a cliff-side table. The owner was incredibly nice. He came often to check in and chat with us, recommended some dishes, and kindly answered any questions we had. The food was phenomenal - local pasta dishes with fresh fish (caught that morning!) Highly recommend eating here and, when you do, stay to watch the sunset - you won't regret it!

WONDERFUL AND PERFECT! You cannot go to Vernazza without coming here! Make sure to make a reservation and ask for a cliff-side table. It's easier if you go earlier. And then you get to watch the sunset!!! We loved the seafood pasta and fresh catch of the day, don't go for the cow meat or other dishes... you're by the ocean! Our waiter was not personable, but the man who ran the restaurant was lovely. The table wine is good and the pictures are not to be missed! We will be back.

Earlier in the morning we had completed the hike from Vernazza to Corniglia and passed by Restauranti La Torre and knew that the views had to be incredible at sunset. After a beautiful day of hiking we were returned back to Vernazza and set out to hike up to Ristorante La Torre for a beautiful dinner. We wore appropriate shoes because it is a decent set of stairs to your destination, but that's what makes for the excellent views. I would absolutely suggest getting reservations because after walking up to the top we were told that there were no more available tables for the evening. As we started to walk down the staff ran after us to let us know that they had one last table available. We were thrilled!! There's not a bad seat in the house. Every table has incredible views of Vernazza. The staff is amazing and friendly and welcoming. The pesto pasta was the best that we have ever had. I definitely recommend visiting.

We relied on Yelp reviews when selecting this restaurant. The Yelp rating was accurate!! The walk / hike to the location is worth the effort as the sunset views are spectacular! Overlooking Vernazza as the sunset we enjoyed salads, pasta and a fish dish that included lobster, prawns and shrimp, all were excellent! Would recommend the hike and ensure your reservation time is before sunset!

My entire time in Cinque Terre feels like it's been a completely unreal experience. It all has seemed so perfect and Bar La Torre has certainly kept the trip incredible. The restaurant is located a short hike up the hill from the centre or it's on the way from Corniglia to Vernazza. It's literally on the hill facing the beautiful town of Vernazza and the view is so incredible I can't even describe it. I think what totally throws me off is the view is so exceptional I can't imagine the food being as good, BUT IT IS. I ordered the special- house made squid ink spaghetti with prawns, and Andi got seafood spaghetti and it was also equally delicious and out of this world amazing. Service was wonderful, food was wonderful, view was wonderful. Everything was wonderful.

Great views,service, and food. The pasta with seafood and tiramisu was fantastic. Quite a hike to get there but worth it.

It's a hike going up there but very much worth it. Make a reservation. View is spectacular and food and service awesome. Highly recommend this place.

Came here for the sunset views because of a video I saw online and the great reviews. I will say there are much better places to spend your money at in cinque terre. I speak Italian and the gross demeanor of our waiter ruined our dinner. As soon as we arrived we were greeted by an attitude by our server when I asked about an allergy, we also made a reservation a week in advance and were sat in a back corner table. When I asked to sit near the edge for the view, the same waiter told us that's only for reservations... even though we had one and when he moved us we were met with more attitude. Asked for a simple thing, olive oil for bread, and our waiter said "you're asking for too much" as if that's not his job. Super expensive for disgusting attitudes and mediocre food. Go elsewhere.

My husband & I enjoyed our dinner here despite a few glitches. We were seated 15 minutes after our reservation but given a lovely table by the rail on the top tier deck with an incredible view of Vernazza. The same person that sat us was also the waiter and the only waiter for the entire restaurant. That is the main problem of the experience. It took him forever to take our order and once ordered, it took forever to even get my aperol spritz. We sat there for quite sometime with nothing on the table except of a bottle of water and, of course, my glass had a huge crack and took forever to replace. I showed a busboy and he just took the broken glass w/o ever coming back with a new one. Thankfully, again, we had a lovely view. When the food finally came, it was quite good and we enjoyed the meal.

Wow. This place is so cute and yummy yet it is impossible to find. The view alone makes it worth it and the food is great too. Highly recommend taking the time to climb stairs aimlessly and find this place.

The view really was quite special, but as a restaurant it's a hard pass. The local anchovies, filleted and brined in lemon, were delicious. The pasta with local "shrimps" was merely ok, having both a watery tomato broth and undercooked pasta, not a great combination. The grilled Steak is of quite poor quality, thin, and cooked well past what would be fine. The Swordfish atrocious.; a generously sized, thin steak, and a chew that reminds one of wet rubber. Really Inedible. For the interested, Smoking is allowed at each table. D-

This is one amazing place! Like most things in Cinque Terre, you have to work hard to get there. It's far up the hill among a long and winding staircase of rough hewn rock. The place is really a totally outdoor restaurant with multiple terraces carved out of the hillside. We sat out on a terrace point, hanging out over the water with an incredibly majestic view of not just Vernazza and the sea, but also stretching out to Monterosso. The waiters have to walk a very long distance from the small restaurant building to service the many terraces. And yet the service was attentive to us. The menu is somewhat limited but there was plenty there to make it interesting, and the food really was delicious. We've been in Italy almost two weeks, and this was by far our favorite meal and restaurant. Our server Lucca was the best, and seemed to go out of his way to make it even more special for us. Gratzie Mille!

This place the view is nice but. SERVICE is terrible. We speak Italian and overheard that they will spit on peoples food. NOT ACCEPTABLE. They are mean and rude and take advantage of the tourist. I feel bad for them as they will get BAD SERVICE AND FOOD SPIT. BE AWARE!!!!! Just go and have a drink. Not FOOD! MEAN SERVERS