Cinque Terre’s cuisine is a delicious reflection of its coastal and hillside landscape. Fresh seafood is a staple—anchovies from Monterosso are a delicacy, often served marinated or lightly fried. You’ll also find octopus salads, stuffed mussels, and seafood pastas bursting with Mediterranean flavor.

Another star of the region is pesto alla genovese, made from locally grown basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan, and olive oil. Try it with handmade trofie pasta or spread on freshly baked focaccia, a Ligurian classic available plain, with olives, or with cheese.

Pair your meals with a crisp glass of Cinque Terre DOC white wine, grown on the terraced vineyards that hug the cliffs. And don’t leave without tasting sciacchetrà, a sweet dessert wine perfect with biscotti or cheese.

In Cinque Terre, every meal is a celebration of tradition, simplicity, and local pride.