Restaurants

Il Cantiere del Sapore

Viale San Bartolomeo 891, La Spezia
Tel. +39 392 216 5477
[directions, web]

Refined fish and meat dishes.
Price 40€-50€ including wine,
adequate for the quality of the food.
Reservation recommended

Antica Osteria Da Caran

Via Genova 1, La Spezia
Tel. +39 0187 700453
[directions, web site]

Pizzeria and restaurant with dishes
from local tradition.
Large outdoor veranda with garden.
Inexpensive.
Menu and prices available online

Trattoria Al Negrao

Via Genova 428, La Spezia
Tel. +30 0187 701564
[directions, web site]

Traditional Ligurian cuisine
Rustic, family atmosphere

30 Denari

Via della Croce 8, La Spezia
Tel. +39 349 3191726
[directions, web site]

Appetizers, testaroli, panigacci and meat
Prices available online

WOW Panigacci di Podenzana

Viale Italia 9, La Spezia
Tel. +39 345 8389900
[directions]

Panigacceria brought to La Spezia
from the ‘sanctuary’ of panigacci (Podenzana).
Good quality products for a cheap price.
Near the city center, easily accessible.

Osteria della Corte

Via Napoli 86, La Spezia
Tel. +39 0187 715210
[directions, web site]

High quality restaurant,
recommended by Michelin Guide Italy.
Central area of town.
Local and Mediterranean cuisine.
Prices: 50€/80€, available online.
Reservation compulsory

Pizzeria La Pia La Centenaria

Via Magenta 12, La Spezia
(Centro pedonale)
Tel. +39 0187 739999
[directions, web site]
Via Aldo Moro, La Spezia
(all’interno del Porto Mirabello)
Tel. +39 0187 739841
[directions, web site]

Founded in 1887,
La Pia is La Spezia’s oldest pizzeria,
famous for its thick pizza, farinata and castagnaccio.
It also offers ‘street food’ service.
If you are hungry, try also
the focaccia stuffed with farinata.
Menu and prices available online

Osteria all’Inferno dal 1905

Via Lorenzo Costa 3, La Spezia
Tel. +39 0187 29458
[directions, web site]

Old trattoria very popular with locals,
offers a large variety of local dishes.
Located in the city centre,
near the central market.
Very characteristic ambience,
the interior has a low, vaulted ceiling
which create a special atmosphere.
Indoor and outdoor space.
Low/medium price.
Reservation recommended in high season

Vecchia Osteria San Rocco

Via Costa di Santa Lucia 25, La Spezia
Tel. +39 348 7626428
[directions, web site]

Restaurant with an attractive atmosphere,
offers both fish and meat dishes.
Located on the first hills,
terrace with a beautiful view
of the city and the gulf.
Specialises in fish dishes.
Prices appropriate to the excellent cuisine.
Reservation recommended
to get a table with a view.

Pizzeria Margherita e le sue Sorelle

Via Montalbano 69, La Spezia
Tel. +39 348 0737314
[directions, web site]

High-quality pizzeria
that combines tradition and innovation
Slightly above average price,
but appropriate for the quality of the pizzas.
Large selection of beers.
Excellent location in a hilly area,
with partial view of the city.

Ristorante Pizzeria Al Settimo Cielo

Via delle Baccelle 10, La Spezia
Tel. +39 0187 737844
[directions]

Hillside location with tables
both indoors and outdoors.
Appetizers, pizza, pasta, meat.
Panoramic view over the gulf of La Spezia!
Reservation recommended
if you want a table with a view

Ristorante Cristobal

Via Sebastiano Biaggini 42, Lerici
Tel. +39 0187 972557
[directions, web site]

Specialising in seafood dishes.
Unique location, in the Gulf of La Spezia,
with a view of Portovenere and Palmaria.
Reservation recommended.
Average price 40/50€.

Ristorante Pin Bon

Via Canarbino 7, Lerici
Tel. +39 0187 560764
[directions, web site]

Sophisticated cuisine, fish and meat dishes.
Hilly area above Lerici.
Exceptional view of the gulf of La Spezia
Price: full fish menu 40€
including wine, water and coffee

Ristorante La Chiglia

Via Olivo 317, Portovenere
Tel. +39 0187 560764
[directions, web site]

Specialised in seafood dishes.
Possibility of dining by the sea.
Good price considering the location and
the quality of the food.
Reservation recommended