La Finestra sul Golfo — Restaurant in Recco

We arrived later than expected to our air BnB and this restaurant was within walking distance, still open, and able to accommodate a party of four when we called at 9pm.

When we were seated, the server brought us each a small glass of prosecco and a crostini with a marinated anchovy, red peppercorns, olive oil, and a large caper. It was a great start to the meal.

I got the spaghetti with truffle, my wife got a ravioli dish with fish, and our friends got the spaghetti with seafood (min order of two).

Everything was very good and reasonably priced, but the star was the spaghetti with seafood dish. It looked so good, full of mussels and clams, a few shrimp, and a langoustine; I was sad I didn't get it too.

But then we came back a few days later and I was able to have an order of it for myself, and it was hands down the best meal I had in Italy, and one of the best meals I've ever had.

We got some appetizers this time: marinated anchovies, and deep fried anchovies. I've never had anchovies before this trip, and I was expecting the oily, salty, fishy profile that people describe when you have them on pizza. This is not the case. They are very light, clean, and fresh in flavor, not fishy at all. If you have to pick one, go for the marinated anchovies. The deep fried anchovies, while tasty, are similar in taste and texture to other deep fried fish (eg a fish stick).

The red house wine is good, but the sparkling white house wine is better, and that's coming from someone who doesn't generally like white wines.

We also indulged and got dessert. Three of the four of us got affogato, a vanilla ice cream in coffee, and I got the lemon sorbet with passion fruit. A nice and decadent way to end our meal.

The servers and hostess are friendly and welcoming.

While it might be a little bit of a trek to get to depending on where you're staying in Recco, it is worth the visit. And you probably wouldn't stumble upon it if you were just walking around the...

Absolutely phenomenal dining experience! I had the Nero di Seppia pasta with crudo shrimp and truffle. Hands down one of the best pasta I’ve ever tasted. Every bite was bursting with flavor, perfectly balanced, and cooked to absolute perfection.

My husband ordered the paccheri with octopus ragù, and it was equally mind-blowing. Rich, flavorful, and unforgettable. We also shared the gnocchi with local pesto, and it was OUTSTANDING. Easily one of the best pestos we’ve ever had.

From start to finish, it was simply the best lunch ever. This restaurant is a true gem, and we cannot wait to return. Highly,...

This restaurant is a must. Excellent chefs, wonderful Atmosphere from a family team who can't care enough to bring you the finest food and service imaginable. They also have Excellent English explaining the dishes and wine menu! *Be aware The plates are not small as we had every Italian course and found it hard to get up off our chairs! Octopus cerviche/ scallops/ lobster bisque/ octopus ink tagliatellei/ mixed grilled seafood / grilled prawns amazing and not too expensive at all Ps; the website booking on google Dosnt work / just...