Murphy's La Spezia — Restaurant in La Spezia

Disappointing Experience - Friendly Staff, But Room for Improvement

I recently dined at this restaurant, and while the staff were friendly and welcoming, the overall experience was disappointing. The food was okay but needs a lot of work. The pizza was average, the burger was below average, and the fries were soggy, which was quite disappointing.

The atmosphere didn’t help either. Despite the temperature being 27°C, the air conditioning was off, making the environment uncomfortable. Additionally, hygiene was a significant concern as there were too many flies in the dining area.

The only highlight was the friendly service, but unfortunately, that wasn’t enough to compensate for the other shortcomings. I hope the management makes improvements soon, as the restaurant has potential, but as of now, I wouldn’t...

I was looking for a good place to have my Thanksgiving dinner, and decided on The Murphys Pub after having walked by a number of restaurants. They had quite a selection of food and drinks, and I settled on beer and a Mediterranean fish pasta dish (with linguine), which may well be the best pasta dish I've ever had. It was flavorful without being too rich, and both the fish and pasta tasted very fresh. Alina (my server) was awesome, and her recommendation for an after dinner drink was spot on. Overall, the food was great, as was the service, and the ambiance is very pleasant. Prices were quite reasonable. Being by myself abroad on Thanksgiving, I couldn't have picked a better place for dinner. I left with a full stomach and in...

Don't expect traditional Irish Pub food, but a mix of Italian and American. I had the burger, and honestly they were close to greatness, but failed in the end. First, the meat was wonderfully favored, but the rest of the sandwich was seriously messed up. They took a really good bun and turned it into overcooked panini piece of concrete. The hamburger showed up raw, so when I asked them to cook it more they obviously just put the whole plate into the microwave - ruining the once crisp fries, drying out my lettece and tomatoes, and making the already destroyed bun even more brick like. No Murphy's beer as advertised, but Guinness. Almost...