Hello,
We would appreciate recommendations for dinners in Portovenere and Pienza. We aren't "foodies" ; looking for places with good ambience and / or lovely views. Visiting in early May. Thanks for any suggestions,
Posted by
Gettysburg PA
7234 posts
Pienza- this place is just outside the walls on NE end of town. it was right next to our hotel. We saw it during the day and decided to give iit a try as we didn’t feel like walking far.
It was amazing. Wonderful friendly staff, the best cacio a pepe we’ve ever had, homemade fresh pasta.
It was so good we ate there twice. Seemed to be mostly locals there
Posted by
San Diego, California, USA
1147 posts
If you want to eat with a view in Porto Venere the entire waterfront is lined with bars and restaurants that will provide a view of the bay along with dinner.
An alternative is Trattorire 3 Torri https://www.trattoriatretorri.it/ set back from the circle with a view of the piazza and the castle. This isn't a recommendation because I could never seem to catch it open but the menu seemed interesting and the setting is great.
If you want to eat in less touristy restaurants without a view on the upper streets there are Antica Osteria del Carugio which serves just what the name implies - old fashioned local recipes, Porto 82 Risto-Pescheria and La Medusa which both serve high end sea food and Portivene https://www.ristoranteportivene.it/en-gb is also supposed to be good.
You are spoiled for choice - enjoy,
=Tod
Posted by
OP
Gig Harbor, Washington, USA
1869 posts
Thank you both for the suggestions.