Da Vittorio — Restaurant in Chiavari

American family dining in Chiavari. This was a WONDERFUL experience! We shared plate after small plate of many different Italian specialties and loved every bite! We had translated the menu before going but they had an English menu as well. The anchovies were simple and delicious. The ham was shaved so thin it melted in my mouth. The melon was flavorful. We tried Farinata, because it is a local specialty, and LOVED it! The Octopus was so fresh! I don't think I've ever chewed octopus before today. We tried just about every dessert and they were just perfect! The fresh, quality ingredients truly shined through and EVERY EMPLOYEE was so very friendly! If you are looking for an approachable Italian meal, I can't recommend this enough. There were locals eating simple meals. And, like all the other reviews, the was all at an AMAZING price. The four of us dined for half the cost of just my husband and I at our favorite restaurant in America. They only had house wine - which keeps costs lower - but the red and white complimented the food perfectly! Thank you for a...

The place was popular with locals so busy at the time we visited so service wasn't as great as we hoped. The welcome wasn't warm and we were treated like tourists because we asked for extra pesto. NB: Don't ask for pesto, it's frowned upon. The food was nothing close to mouth watering and the wine was dissapointing. I could see why it was popular with the locals as service was warmer to the natives. I admit, I'm not a fan of tourists but that shouldn't mean you treat them like they are not welcome! To quote another guest, it is Italian fast food so average quality at...

The food was absolutely delicious, and it was clear from the atmosphere and service that this is a high-quality restaurant. They don’t take reservations, but we were informed in advance that we might have to wait and that it’s important to arrive on time. Although it was a Saturday evening, we didn’t have to wait long, but we did notice the line growing shortly after we arrived. Still, it was definitely worth the wait. A little tip: the restaurant opens at 7 PM, and if you get there just a few minutes before that, you’re likely to be seated without...