Winterose Wine Bar — Local services in Portofino

An unforgettable gem in Portofino

We stumbled upon this beautiful little wine bar tucked right by the sea in Portofino, and it completely stole our hearts. The setting is simply magical, with the gentle sound of the waves and a view that feels like a postcard brought to life. But what truly made the experience unforgettable was the incredibly kind and welcoming lady who was working there (possibly the owner)

We enjoyed two glasses of wine, each perfectly selected, and were delighted to receive a generous platter of local delicacies -cheeses, prosciutto, salami, and the most delicious onion chutney we’ve ever tasted. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. We loved it all so much that we ended up buying a jar of the chutney and a bottle of wine to take home as souvenirs!

The experience was so wonderful that we came back the very next day. Even though we arrived after 4 pm, when their special offer of wine and platter officially ends, the lovely lady insisted on serving us the full experience once again. That kind of hospitality is rare and truly...

We spent an afternoon in Portafino while on a cruise through the Mediterranean. The town is just lovely and for our first time in Italy, it couldn't have been a better experience. The weather was beautiful for mid February 2023. Very sunny and a little cool. It just called for us to sit by the water and enjoy a glass of wine. There is an excellent view of Castello Brown from the table. The owner was VERY nice and helpful. She spoke English and was able to recommend an amazing local Rose. We each ordered a glass and to our delight a meat and cheese board was included with the wine. The meats and cheeses were delicious. We ate it all and wished we had more time to spend there to enjoy another glass of wine. This was our favorite stop of the day and we hope to make it...

Nice place, LOVELY proprietors, delicious snacks, cute seating and decor, & fantastic view! Wine selection very good, our choices were just 'alright', though, and since it's Portofino, it's not cheap... Downsides: gawkers and general public obscuring said view and ruining overall ambience. But in the rare moments that there's a break in passing foot traffic, the view across the harbour and up to Castello Brown is pretty spectacular. Would give 4.5 stars if it was an option. Have to knock 1 star off because of the diminished ambience due to the narrow causeway and tourist hoardes (but those lovely owners make EVERY effort to mitigate any...