Punta Pedale — Attraction in Santa Margherita Ligure

From the moment I stepped into the establishment, I should have trusted my instincts to turn around and leave. The chef was not only topless but also running around the kitchen sweating profusely. To make matters worse, he was wearing gloves, but what good are gloves when he was touching the trash with them and then handling food? The sight alone was enough to make anyone lose their appetite.

I ordered the Pasta Vongole, expecting a flavorful dish featuring fresh clams. Instead, I received a plate with just five shells, two of which were open while the remaining three were tightly closed. Knowing the risks of eating closed clams, I avoided them, but clearly, I should have avoided the entire dish.

A few hours after returning home, I was hit with the worst food poisoning of my life. The symptoms were so severe that I ended up in the hospital, where the doctors confirmed it was due to bad vongole. The experience was utterly traumatic, and I wouldn't wish it on anyone.

This restaurant is a disaster waiting to happen. The lack of basic hygiene and food safety standards is alarming. I strongly urge everyone to steer clear of this place. Dining here is not worth the risk to your health.

DO NOT RECOMMEND this...

I don’t understand We by people give bad review because of the water conditions. It changes constantly because it’s a sea 🌊.

I understand speaking about bad conditions of toilettes and changing room. 😅 but it’s still free.

Also comments about overcrowded one public beach 🏖️. Dears, it’s to give than one start and complain under the city hall of Santa Margherita:) it’s nothing to do with the punta pedale location.

To reach this are its on with the cat but than park it around 8 am. Bus from Santa Margherita getting out at covo di nord est...

Public beach between 2 paid beaches. I would've given 1*, but give 2 only because it's the only public beach in the area which is not super overcrowded. Beach is stony, not so clean, water is ok. I generally regret coming to this area - paid beaches are crazy expensive, and public beaches are very few, low quality and extremely full. I wish I red reviews instead of praising articles (such a lie!!!) before coming here...