Ristorante Pizzeria 'O Marechiaro — Restaurant in Taggia

We visited this restaurant in Italy after seeing some mouthwatering photos of their Neapolitan pizza online — and it did not disappoint! I had been wanting to try a proper Neapolitan pizza for a while, especially after being let down by some dry takeaway versions, and this one was exactly what I was hoping for: soft, chewy crust, fresh toppings, and just the right amount of char from the oven. Absolutely delicious! My husband ordered a steak and couldn't stop talking about how good it was. Perfectly cooked, juicy, and full of flavor — it really made his evening. The dessert was also a highlight. We couldn’t choose just one, so we ordered a few to share, and every single one was a hit.

The atmosphere of the restaurant was charming and romantic, especially as it got darker and the lamps on each table lit up. It had a cozy yet elegant feel, making it perfect for a relaxed evening.

The staff were incredibly welcoming and spoke English and French, which made things so much easier for us as we don’t speak Italian. They really made us feel comfortable and well taken care of.

Another plus: the location is great and easy to find — close to the center but not overly crowded, so it felt like a hidden gem.

Overall, we had a wonderful experience and would definitely come back. Highly recommended for anyone looking for authentic food and a warm, memorable dining...

We bezochten dit restaurant met z’n drieën en waren aanvankelijk enthousiast: de locatie is prachtig, het eten lekker en verzorgd. Helaas werd onze avond grondig verpest door de houding van één specifieke serveerster.

De jonge vrouw in kwestie – opvallend door haar wimperextensions, lipfiller en Slavisch uiterlijk – sprak geen Engels of Frans en leek duidelijk weinig geduld te hebben met niet-Italiaanse klanten. Toen er een zwart haar in het eten van mijn vrouw werd gevonden (zij is blond), werd dit zonder excuses teruggenomen. Toen het bord werd teruggebracht, legde de serveerster demonstratief het haar van mijn vrouw achter haar schouder, alsof het onze schuld was — erg respectloos.

Daarbij werden vragen of opmerkingen beantwoord met oogrollen, zuchten en een geërgerde toon. Het voelde alsof we niet welkom waren omdat we de taal niet spraken.

Tot overmaat van ramp werd het bord van de eerste persoon al afgeruimd terwijl de anderen nog aan het eten waren — iets wat in een restaurant echt not done is.

Kortom: een mooie plek en goed eten, maar de bediening was zó onvriendelijk dat we ons onwelkom en ongemakkelijk voelden. Jammer, want het restaurant heeft potentieel. Maar zolang er niet wordt gewerkt aan klantvriendelijkheid, komen wij niet terug. Abbiamo visitato questo ristorante in tre persone e inizialmente eravamo entusiasti: la location è splendida, il cibo gustoso e ben presentato. Purtroppo la nostra serata è stata rovinata dall’atteggiamento di una cameriera in particolare.

La giovane donna in questione – riconoscibile per le ciglia finte, i filler alle labbra e l’aspetto slavo – non parlava né inglese né francese, e sembrava avere poca pazienza con i clienti che non parlavano italiano. Quando abbiamo trovato un capello nero nel piatto di mia moglie (lei è bionda), il piatto è stato portato via senza una parola di scusa. Quando lo ha riportato, la cameriera ha spostato i capelli di mia moglie come se fosse colpa nostra — davvero irrispettoso.

Inoltre, ogni nostra richiesta veniva accolta con occhi al cielo, sospiri e un tono infastidito. Ci siamo sentiti chiaramente non benvenuti solo perché non parlavamo la lingua.

Come se non bastasse, hanno portato via il piatto del primo che aveva finito mentre gli altri stavano ancora mangiando — una mancanza di galateo inaccettabile in un ristorante.

In sintesi: posto bello e buon cibo, ma il servizio era talmente scortese che ci siamo sentiti a disagio e fuori luogo. Un vero peccato, perché il locale ha del potenziale. Ma finché non migliorerà l’accoglienza verso i clienti,...

Beautiful food made with the freshest ingredients and bursting with flavour. The pizzas are perfect - taste of the wood fire on the crust and plenty of delicious tomato sauce on a thin base. Pasta is wonderful - as is the bruscheta equivalent - cant remember the name but the tomato is seasoned to perfection. But omg even if you dont like aubergine/egg plant you have got to order the parmiggiano it's the perfect combination of ragu and parmesan and combines to gift you the best flavours. Lastly- bit importantly - the prices are reasonable and the house wine is very good value by the carafe and...