Il Focacciaio — Restaurant in Rapallo

My experience at Il Focacciaio in Rapallo was unacceptable on multiple levels. I arrived about 30 minutes before dinner service and was told by the waitress that they would open around 7–7:30 pm. I waited patiently nearby.

To my dismay, I watched several white customers walk in before the stated opening time and get seated and served, while I — a brown-skinned guest — was ignored entirely. I wasn't even offered a menu. The discrimination was blatant and extremely upsetting. No one should have to feel unwelcome or invisible simply because of their skin color.

When I was finally seated, the food unfortunately didn’t make up for the experience. I ordered a prosciutto e funghi pizza, which lacked flavor, and the ham and mushrooms seemed undercooked. It just didn’t meet the standards I’ve come to expect in Italy.

There are many wonderful places to eat in Rapallo where guests are treated kindly and served quality food. Sadly, Il Focacciaio fell far short on both counts. I would not...

Last evening I wanted to try Il Foccacciao, and even though there were at least 10 open tables they refused to seat me, because I was by myself! Unbelievable! As my wife was out of town I thought this might be an opportunity to explore the city and try a few restaurants. We are now full time residents of Rapallo and do tend to dine out quite frequently, however I can guarantee, this is one restaurant as a couple we will never visit. In response to the owners reply that I was offered to sit indoors, that is TOTALLY UNTRUE. I would have happily accepted an indoor table. I was not offered any OPTION other than they would not seat me. Additionally, I walked by this restaurant an hour later and there were still open tables. So not only is the manager not very accommodating he is also willing to...

A super cool spot appreciated by locals. After walking in the tourist areas trying to get a table for dinner (everything was booked!), I ended in this Focacceria. I ordered a takeaway pizza and Prosecco to eat on the beach. The service was super polite and nice (the young man taking care of orders was actually really cute!), and the pizza was tasty, with crunchy border and fresh ingredients. I had seen on Google a pizza with burrata and pesto which was not on the menu, and they made it for me - was really tasty). I...