RIOPIZZA point — Restaurant in Riomaggiore

THE best pizza in Riomaggiore. Yes, €16.50 for a takeaway pizza might seem expensive for Italy. But first, this is Cinque Terre—one of the most touristic spots, right in the heart of the port. Second, you’re paying for the whole experience.

Having read the reviews (even though my Lonely Planet guide suggested two other pizza places), I chose to come here at sunset. While waiting for my pizza, I enjoyed the view from the spot’s private stairs, comfortably seated on a couch and feeling right at home.

It was quite busy in the evening, but I only waited 15 minutes - exactly as the super-nice lady at the counter had told me when I ordered. She and the pizzaiolo were both delighted to hear that the reviews had brought me here, and I loved the spot instantly.

And third - the pizza was just awesome! I ordered the Liguria with pesto, and enjoyed it on the beach with my bottle of prosecco. It was amazing. No, it’s not a “classic” Neapolitan pizza - it’s more like a “pizza pie” - but perfectly prepared, with fresh ingredients, delicious pesto, and real tomato sauce. So different from the dry, under-topped pizzas I saw elsewhere in Riomaggiore.

Long story short - just come here and taste the best pizzas!

A note for visitors: in the evenings they only serve full-sized pizzas (during the day, they have focaccia, pizza slices, etc.). And yes, the so-called “baby” pizza is actually a...

We ate pizza in Rome, Florence and Vernazza and this was by far the best pizza we had in Italy! We loved the Monterosso with spicy salami and the Ligure with pesto. They had a good selection of drinks as well. It is take away only, but there are great views right across from the restaurant and up at the top of the stairs where you can...

This place doesn't need a good review. Pizza was next level. So soft! Highest quality ingredients. Very unique as soooothick but soft. But the best part was the wonderful girl on the counter. So genuine. Will take this beautiful memory as a highlight from...