Local cuisine and seafood specialties

Cinque Terre’s local cuisine celebrates the flavors of the sea: marinated anchovies, fresh mussels, calamari and grilled fish served with trofie pasta dressed in Genoese pesto, crisp focaccia and olive bread. Local producers emphasize the freshness of coastal catches and terrace garden produce, brightened with olive oil and lemon, and paired with the region’s mineral white wine for a typical, unforgettable meal. Finish with a lemon terrace dessert or a glass of Sciacchetrà to prolong the tasting experience.