Lonely PlanetAug 26
Guide to Italy’s Cinque Terre
The five fishing villages of the Cinque Terre are highlights of the Italian Riviera. Here
Pastries or focaccia for mornings or lunch.
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- Castello di RiomaggioreSightClifftop castle overlooking the village.
- Panificio RosiRestaurantPastries or focaccia for mornings or lunch.
- A Pié de MaRestaurantSuperb wine bar and restaurant on the cliffs.
- La LamparaRestaurantSuperb seafood restaurant.
- Locanda Ca da IrideHotelSimple, comfortable rooms (no breakfast).
- Elsewhere
- Cappun MagruCaféManarola, ItalyExceptional sandwiches, pastries, and cakes.
- Nessun DormaRestaurantManarola, ItalyAperitivo with a view, jammed onto the cliffside.
- PosidoniaHotelManarola, ItalySweet guesthouse with wonderful owners.
- Dai LucaFast foodCorniglia, ItalyPanini, focaccia, and street food.
- Terra RossaBarCorniglia, ItalyWine bar with local dishes and drinks.
- A Cantina de ManananRestaurantCorniglia, ItalyOsteria serving dishes from local ingredients.
- Il Carugio di CornigliaHotelCorniglia, ItalyRooms and apartments overlooking the sea.
- Santa Margherita d’AntiochiaSightVernazza, ItalyBeautiful 13th-century church.
- Il Pirata delle Cinque TerreRestaurantVernazza, ItalyTop breakfast spot with Sicilian granita.
- Pippo a VernazzaRestaurantVernazza, ItalySnack or pasta box.
- Cantina CheoRestaurantVernazza, ItalyWine tasting.
- Ristorante La TorreRestaurantVernazza, ItalySpectacular sea views.
- Restaurant Gianni FranziRestaurantVernazza, ItalyRooms scattered throughout the village.