Osteria del Marinaio — Restaurant in Sanremo

This was the single worst food experience I’ve had in long time. The service is extremely slow and the staff is arrogant, and we (a group of 7 people) were ignored continuously. The food is ridiculously overpriced and the waiters do not appreciate guests asking any questions. And if you dare to mention that the red wine they offer you is just “ok” (it was actually terrible quality and watery…) the whole staff will hate you for the remainder of your stay. In my case, the fillet steak I got after “wine-gate” was an absolute disgrace. I thought it was just a bad dish in general, but my friend who got his steak later as a secondi received a completely different dish. It was juicy and thick, as a fillet is supposed to be. Mine was thin, dry… just really sad. I felt this was done on purpose to me for openly not loving their wine. I recommend you skip this place completely. San Remo has so many wonderful restaurants with friendly staff to offer. Be smart and spend your money elsewhere. One star for the...

A pleasant restaurant with the atmosphere of a true Italian osteria. The ambiance is cozy, perfect both for a dinner for two and for gatherings with friends. The dishes are tasty and fresh, and the seafood pasta is especially worth trying. A big advantage is the option to reserve a table online in advance – very convenient. The staff is friendly and welcoming.

However, there is room for improvement: during peak hours, the waiting time for food can exceed 30 minutes, which slightly spoils the experience. There can also be some confusion with the bill at checkout, so it’s worth double-checking.

Overall, it’s a nice place with quality cuisine and atmosphere, definitely worth visiting, especially if you’re...

I showed up right around 8pm without a reservation. I was only one person so they found me a spot. We navigated speaking between French, English, and Italian and the owner was nice enough to spend some time with me. The server was very accommodating. Great Wine list and the Crudo special was amazing Tuna, Shrimp, and fish prepared 3 separate ways. They are a seafood driven restaurant so I would steer you orders that way. The location is tremendous and located in an open air plaza. When the weather is right...