Terrazza Oliva — Restaurant in La Spezia

We had an unforgettable dinner here and cannot recommend it highly enough. I ordered the Pol Pork—a creative and absolutely divine combination of skewered octopus and charcoal-roasted suckling pig, served with a chimichurri sauce that tied everything together perfectly. It was, without exaggeration, the best dish I’ve ever had.

My husband ordered the fresh pacchero pasta with mussels and citrus scent, and it was equally impressive. Rather than the usual 8–10 mussels in the shell, the pasta was generously stuffed with mussels—more seafood than pasta in the best possible way. Every bite was rich, fresh, and packed with flavor.

Matteo, our server, was exceptional—attentive, professional, and warm. The bartender (a woman whose name we sadly didn’t catch) mixed a perfect vodka martini—just what I needed after a long stretch of wine tasting. And the chef? Absolute genius. Every dish was thoughtful, balanced, and beautifully presented.

This is the kind of restaurant that turns a great night into a lasting memory....

The atmosphere was elegant and yet warm an inviting. Loved the outdoor settings with white linen and exquisite wine glasses. Matel and Carolyn provided outstanding services. Matel romanced our food choices by explaining every detail of the process and the love that went into dish. Exceptional service.

Each dish was delightful and only used the highest quality ingredients. The complexity and layers of flavours were like a 5 Star Michelin meal at a fraction of the cost.

After we enjoyed a romantic walk along the harbour to wrap the magical night of celebrating my...

Very creative menu! All the dishes are very chef inspired. Some truly unique dishes.

The ambiance on the patio is amazing. Right near the water and very picturesque

Excellent local wine list :)

Matteo was our waiver and he was very knowledgeable and kind. He made us feel welcome and had great suggestions on wine and how to...