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Il Ristorante LAncora della Tortuga si trova a Monterosso al Mare, in una bellissima scogliera al riparo dai marosi che imbiancano le rocce. Si tratta di un caratteristico locale marinaro curato nei minimi particolari. Il ristorante propone piatti tipici liguri ed internazionali rielaborati dai proprietari monterossini doc. E’ gradita la prenotazione.
Clifftop venue with nautical decor & sea views, for homemade pasta dishes & seafood specialties.
Address and Contact Information
Address: Salita Frati Cappuccini, 4, 19016 Monterosso al Mare SP, Italy
Phone: +39 0187 800065
Website: https://www.ristorantetortuga.it/
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Scott McLean
We celebrated my wife’s birthday at L’Ancora della Tortuga in Monterosso al Mare and had an exceptional experience from start to finish. Our hotel recommended the restaurant, and we are so glad they did. The staff could not have been more professional or accommodating. Our waiter, Filippo, provided truly top-notch service, attentive, kind, and perfectly paced.
We asked for a local white wine and the team selected a blend that was one of the best we have ever had. Dinner was outstanding. We followed the staff’s recommendations and started with the foie gras, the best I have ever tasted. I did not know it could be that good. For mains, we enjoyed the evening’s special seafood spaghetti and a pesto risotto with shrimp, both cooked perfectly and bursting with fresh, delicate flavor.
They even brought out a dessert with a candle for my wife to blow out, which made the evening even more special. We were also able to meet and thank the chef for the wonderful meal, a generous touch that meant a lot to us.
Between the stunning cliffside setting, the impeccable service, the unforgettable food and wine, and the warm hospitality, this was a meal we will be talking about for years. Highly recommend.
… moreWe asked for a local white wine and the team selected a blend that was one of the best we have ever had. Dinner was outstanding. We followed the staff’s recommendations and started with the foie gras, the best I have ever tasted. I did not know it could be that good. For mains, we enjoyed the evening’s special seafood spaghetti and a pesto risotto with shrimp, both cooked perfectly and bursting with fresh, delicate flavor.
They even brought out a dessert with a candle for my wife to blow out, which made the evening even more special. We were also able to meet and thank the chef for the wonderful meal, a generous touch that meant a lot to us.
Between the stunning cliffside setting, the impeccable service, the unforgettable food and wine, and the warm hospitality, this was a meal we will be talking about for years. Highly recommend.
Ines Cunha
Amazing location — sadly it was too windy so we had to sit inside, but the outdoor seating overlooking the view must be incredible on a calmer day. We ordered the shrimp risotto, which was outstanding, and the seafood pasta, which was good as well but not as exceptional as the risotto. For dessert we had the chocolate cake, which was delicious. Highly recommend this place!
… moreDavid Pontbriand
We had a tremendous experience there. Sadly it was a Saturday and they didn’t have a place for us on the GORGEOUS terrace, but we found the inside very rustic, clean and charming. Service was excellent, they even had a high chair for our baby (the cleanest we’ve seen on our trip) and the staff was extremely helpful with us. The food itself was also excellent, we had 2 pasta dishes that were among the best we tried on our trip. The nonna’s truffle tagliatelle was quite memorable. Highly recommend, but make sure to have a reservation to get the view as a bonus!!
… moreAndrew Klein
We had high expectations for our meal here but in the end was disappointed, especially given the Michelin recommendation. It started well enough with the bread service – they had a popover type bread that was delicious. Asked for sparkling wine by the glass but the first two they were out of. Then tried for three different red wines by the glass and they were out of those too. Ordered pasta with mushrooms and no cheese but it came covered in cheese and had to send it back. When it came back it was buried in butter. My wife’s anchovies and my Ligan fish course were really tasty so that was great. The servers were working their butts off but they had way too many tables to cover per person so a lot of waiting around. An incredible location by the seaside – very romantic. Just didn’t come together – can clearly see the potential – just not their night.
… moreJim Elsenbeck
Start with the view. We had al fresco seating right at the waters edge (on a cliff, of course). This is how it starts. And then it just gets better.
We were a larger group, so we had several of the menu options. Some of us split with others, some just shared.
The risotto with prawn was wonderful, and the scallops were amazing.
Wines were very good too 🙂
I took a star off the service only because this dining area is up stairs from the restaurant itself. The waitstaff gets a lot of step climbing in running up and down. But there were periods of time where no staff was available if something was needed and they really just need one more person to make it perfect.
… moreWe were a larger group, so we had several of the menu options. Some of us split with others, some just shared.
The risotto with prawn was wonderful, and the scallops were amazing.
Wines were very good too 🙂
I took a star off the service only because this dining area is up stairs from the restaurant itself. The waitstaff gets a lot of step climbing in running up and down. But there were periods of time where no staff was available if something was needed and they really just need one more person to make it perfect.
Patrick
Beautiful views and great food! Seafood pasta (special) was delicious. Great flavor and freshness from the seafood. The basil cream pesto risotto was one of the best pestos we had in Italy.
Unfortunately our night got cut short by a ton of flies flying all over. Hundreds would land on us and the food. It was super annoying. We decided to forgo the second course and leave early. The tables around us did the same. Such a shame our meal was cut short but it was crazy how bad it was.
100% reservation required. Food is pretty expensive since you pay for the view
… moreUnfortunately our night got cut short by a ton of flies flying all over. Hundreds would land on us and the food. It was super annoying. We decided to forgo the second course and leave early. The tables around us did the same. Such a shame our meal was cut short but it was crazy how bad it was.
100% reservation required. Food is pretty expensive since you pay for the view
J Seeb
This is probably the most memorable meal I ever had. From the perfect setting to a lovely meal with the best company my family. From the onset the service was great! The meals outstanding and the view amazing. We had a variety of different dishes and we all tremendously enjoyed them.
We recommended this restaurants to some friends 8 years later. They went and had a similar experience. In order to get in make reservations, we happened to stumble upon it and they had an open table.
… moreWe recommended this restaurants to some friends 8 years later. They went and had a similar experience. In order to get in make reservations, we happened to stumble upon it and they had an open table.
Olena Lozhkarova
A wonderful discovery in Monterosso!
The most beautiful view of the village — and the food is absolutely fantastic. Everything was delicious: amazing fresh raw fish, seafood, pasta with porcini mushrooms, duck, and cheesecake.
Highly recommended!
… moreThe most beautiful view of the village — and the food is absolutely fantastic. Everything was delicious: amazing fresh raw fish, seafood, pasta with porcini mushrooms, duck, and cheesecake.
Highly recommended!
Jeremy Barrows
The location and restaurant incredibly beautiful. Unfortunately, for this restaurant that definitely got motion star two years ago. I understand why they haven’t gotten one since.
The front of the house was very disorganized and to me seem like a bunch of teenagers. They really have very little experience and food service.
The food was amazing, which is really sad because it just shows you how that less than excellent service can really affect your entire impression of a place no matter how beautiful it is and how good the food is.
The owner really needs to invest in some quality in front of our staff and this place could excel.
… moreThe front of the house was very disorganized and to me seem like a bunch of teenagers. They really have very little experience and food service.
The food was amazing, which is really sad because it just shows you how that less than excellent service can really affect your entire impression of a place no matter how beautiful it is and how good the food is.
The owner really needs to invest in some quality in front of our staff and this place could excel.
Carlton Krantz
It was good but… it wasn’t what I expected.
I’ve cooked in restaurants for 7 years with experience in a few fine dining establishments.
I do recommend going here but come hungry and don’t have your expectations as high as I did.
After seeing the reviews and the reputation I thought it would be a great opportunity for a one of a kind experience. I saw they had a Michelin star from 2019 until 2023, that being said it is not a current star but that alone caught my attention. I got the 5 course option which was reasonably priced and had big portions for what you would usually expect from a menu like this which is not a bad thing at all, just come hungry.
The service was good and the pace for each course was ok, I would have liked if the pacing was a bit slower. Staff was attentive and polite but seemed a little more casual than it read online. Not a problem at all but it is important to mention.
The food was good and interesting with fun plating and good textures with very tasteful seasoning. Some of the dishes seemed a little repetitive with flavors which usually is something you don’t look for with a multi course menu.
In conclusion: it was a good restaurant and a good dinner but the reviews had my expectations higher. They had a Michelin star from 2019-2023. Maybe the owners changed or they had just slowed down and fallen off. Repeat, I do recommend going here but come hungry and don’t have your expectations as high as I did.
… moreI’ve cooked in restaurants for 7 years with experience in a few fine dining establishments.
I do recommend going here but come hungry and don’t have your expectations as high as I did.
After seeing the reviews and the reputation I thought it would be a great opportunity for a one of a kind experience. I saw they had a Michelin star from 2019 until 2023, that being said it is not a current star but that alone caught my attention. I got the 5 course option which was reasonably priced and had big portions for what you would usually expect from a menu like this which is not a bad thing at all, just come hungry.
The service was good and the pace for each course was ok, I would have liked if the pacing was a bit slower. Staff was attentive and polite but seemed a little more casual than it read online. Not a problem at all but it is important to mention.
The food was good and interesting with fun plating and good textures with very tasteful seasoning. Some of the dishes seemed a little repetitive with flavors which usually is something you don’t look for with a multi course menu.
In conclusion: it was a good restaurant and a good dinner but the reviews had my expectations higher. They had a Michelin star from 2019-2023. Maybe the owners changed or they had just slowed down and fallen off. Repeat, I do recommend going here but come hungry and don’t have your expectations as high as I did.