Trattoria Via dell'Amore — Restaurant in Riomaggiore

Nestled in the heart of Riomaggiore, Trattoria Via dell’Amore offers a picturesque dining experience that captures the essence of coastal Italy. The restaurant’s location along the famed Lover’s Lane provides a romantic backdrop, especially for those arriving after a scenic walk. The ambiance is relaxed and inviting, with outdoor seating that lets you soak in the Ligurian breeze while enjoying a glass of local wine.

The menu leans into regional specialties, with seafood dishes like spaghetti alle vongole and grilled octopus standing out for their freshness and simplicity. While service can occasionally feel a bit unhurried during peak hours, the staff is generally warm and accommodating. Prices are fair for the location, and the overall experience feels authentic rather than overly polished—ideal for travelers seeking a genuine taste of...

Not sure if COVID affected this restaurant as our group banked off the Google reviews to guide us.

The menu seemed to be much more reduced than before which didn’t offer as many options as we saw. The service was alright but food wise, nothing really stood out and the seafood spaghetti we got was definitely over salted which really killed what would’ve been a decent to great dish.

I believe this was one of our most mediocre meals here in Italy and that may just be our experience the night we came but the restaurant was barely full and judging from what we saw, it seems like they were temporarily closed during COVID so maybe there has been some changes in ownership or the kitchen?

Hopefully the quality comes back as judging from the reviews several months prior, they definitely were much more on point rather than being...

I believe in google comment n find here...but the food is just suck!! So sovso disappointed... The grilled fish is overcooked and tasteless, i have to add so much lemon juice but still cant finish half of it. The waiter, also the cook, is trying to persuade ypu order more!!! I said i dont need salad, then he kept asking you one by one, what abt dried tomato.... And finally i order one more salad which cost me 4 euro!! The bread as appetizer is dry hard and tasteless without any olive oil or vinegar. Service was poor! Not only asking you to order more, he waa trying to lie to me and charged me 4 euro service charge which just dont mane sense. I nred to ask him one by one and he finally charge me the correct $ at last. A very awful experience. Ruin my...