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- What we ordered:
(1) white wine<\/em> (looks like a half liter)
(2) mixed bruschetta<\/em> (they all had tomatoes, and in addition we tried: capers, mozzarella, anchovies, and pesto)
(3) pesto pizza<\/em>
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- Price: $$-$$$ – I don’t remember the exact prices, but somewhere in the neighborhood of \u20ac10 for the main dishes.\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Overall thoughts: this restaurant is situated at the edge of the harbor, so it was a perfect spot to take in Vernazza on our first afternoon. \u00a0Our waiter was very friendly and was encouraging me to practice my Italian (or my Spanish, if I felt more comfortable), which was a great was to be welcomed to the city. \u00a0It was here that I really fell in love with bruschetta – the tomatoes were fresh, juicy, and full of flavor, and I loved their creative pairings with other local foods.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Meal: Happy Hour at Ananasso Bar in Vernazza (Sept. 7-9, 2009)<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- What we ordered:
(1)<\/strong> bellini<\/em>
(2)<\/strong> prosecco<\/em>
(3)<\/strong> white wine<\/em>
(4)<\/strong> snacks<\/em> (various – they were free)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n![\"Ananasso](\"http:\/\/suitcasejournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Ananasso-Bar-Vernazza-Cinque-Terre-Italy-500x359.jpg\")
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- Price: $ – reasonably-priced drinks with a 5-star view.<\/li>\n
- Overall thoughts: one of my favorite spots from Cinque Terre – I still dream about this place! \u00a0We reflected on our day while enjoying a drink and watching the sun set into the water. \u00a0An added bonus was the snacks, which kept us from satisfied between lunch and dinner.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Meal: Dinner at Trattoria Gianni Franzi (Sept. 7, 2009)<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- What we ordered:
(1)<\/strong> anchovies cooked in lemon sauce<\/em>
(2)<\/strong> trofie al pesto<\/em> (homemade Ligurian pasta with pesto)
(3)<\/strong> spaghetti ai muscoli<\/em> (spaghetti with mussels)
(4)<\/strong> a bottle of the house white wine<\/em>
(5)<\/strong> local cheese<\/em> (to finish the meal)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n![\"Trattoria](\"http:\/\/suitcasejournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Trattoria-Gianni-Franzi-Vernazza-Cinque-Terre-Italy-500x238.jpg\")
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- Price: again, I don’t remember and I didn’t write anything down. \u00a0I don’t think anything was too outrageous throughout Cinque Terre. \u00a0Probably a $$-$$$ price range.<\/li>\n
- Overall Thoughts: This meal was perfect as our first dinner. \u00a0We tried it all – anchovies, trofie al pesto, seafood pasta, wine from the region, and local cheeses. \u00a0The pesto was amazing – more Parmesan cheese than I typically taste, which was a huge plus for me. \u00a0I also loved the additions of potatoes and green beans, and of course the trofie pasta itself – once mixed up, the trofie is left with a thick coat of pesto. \u00a0This is the<\/em> dish to try while in the Cinque Terre!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Meal: Lunch at Dau Tinola in Corniglia, Cinque Terre, Italy (Sept. 8, 2009)<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- What we ordered:
(1)<\/strong> Prosciutto e melone<\/em> – \u20ac11
(2)<\/strong> Spaghetti ai frutti di mare<\/em> – \u20ac11.50
(3)<\/strong> Trenette al pesto<\/em> – \u20ac11.50
(4)<\/strong> Cinque Terre “La Polenza” vino<\/em> (a bottle) – \u20ac17.50<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n![\"Dau](\"http:\/\/suitcasejournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Dau-Tinola-Corniglia-Cinque-Terre-Italy-500x382.jpg\")
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- Price: $$-$$$<\/li>\n
- Overall thoughts: probably the worst meal in Cinque Terre, but it could have been because our experience wasn’t that great (as opposed to the food). \u00a0I will say that the trofie suits the pesto sauce better than spaghetti\/linguini. \u00a0The seafood pasta was still fantastic and included a larger variety of seafood than normal. \u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Meal: Dinner at Gambero Rosso (Sept. 8, 2009)<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- What we ordered:
(1)<\/strong> insalata caprese<\/em> – \u20ac15
(2)<\/strong> tegame di Vernazza<\/em>\u00a0(anchovies baked with potatoes and tomatoes) – \u20ac12
(3)<\/strong> mussles cooked with wine and parsley<\/em> – \u20ac12
(4)<\/strong> vino della casa<\/em> (1 liter) – \u20ac12
(5)<\/strong> dessert<\/em> (not sure what it was, but there is a picture below!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n![\"Gambero](\"http:\/\/suitcasejournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Gambero-Rosso-Vernazza-Cinque-Terre-Italy-500x362.jpg\")
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- Price: $$-$$$ – this is getting boring, but it’s another very reasonably-priced dinner in Vernazza!<\/li>\n
- Overall thoughts: another restaurant underneath the umbrellas. \u00a0It seems you can’t go wrong with the restaurants around the harbor in Vernazza! \u00a0Ryan tried the fresh anchovies which are another local specialty to try while visiting (much different than the salty canned anchovies, although those are great, too!). \u00a0The crowds at the restaurant were lively, and we had fun people-watching while we enjoyed the meal.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Meal: Lunch at Trattoria La Scogliera in Manarola, Cinque Terre, Italy (Sept. 9, 2009)<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- What we ordered:
(1)<\/strong> linguini alle vongole veraci<\/em> (fresh clams) – \u20ac7.80
(2)<\/strong> ravioli al pesto Genovese<\/em> – \u20ac7.80
(3)<\/strong>\u00a0formaggi misti<\/em> (mixed cheese plate) – \u20ac6
(4)<\/strong> Cinque Terre D.O.C. wine<\/em> – \u20ac15<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n![\"Trattoria](\"http:\/\/suitcasejournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Trattoria-La-Scogliera-Manarola-Cinque-Terre-Italy-500x375.jpg\")
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- Price: $$<\/li>\n
- Overall thoughts: Luckily this restaurant stayed open a bit later than others in the area (we didn’t make it to Manarola until a little before 2:00pm). \u00a0I stuck with one of my favorites: seafood pasta in a white wine sauce, which was an ideal lunch (light and fresh!). \u00a0Ryan wanted another round of pesto pasta, this time in the form of ravioli, which was very tasty (I still like the trofie pasta the best). \u00a0The outdoor seating allowed us to watch the busy walkway as people made their way down toward the marina.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Meal: Dinner at La Torre (Sept. 9, 2009)<\/p>\n
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- What we ordered:
(1) spaghetti scoglio<\/em> (“reef spaghetti” – served with crustaceans & red sauce) – \u20ac11
(2) pesto lasagna – <\/em>\u20ac10
(3) two glasses of white wine – <\/em>\u20ac5 each<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n![\"Dinner](\"http:\/\/suitcasejournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Dinner-Day-3-Vernazza-Cinque-Terre-Italy-500x130.jpg\")
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- Price: $$<\/li>\n
- Overall thoughts: this is a great option if you want to sneak away from the main square in Vernazza. \u00a0It’s a bit of a climb, but the result is an intimate restaurant with outdoor seating. \u00a0I would suggest going for lunch or an earlier dinner to enjoy the views of the town and sea below. \u00a0The food was consistent with our other meals in Cinque Terre – fresh, reasonably-priced, and delicious local specialties (pesto and seafood).\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Cinque Terre, and especially Vernazza, is on the top of my recommendation list for Italy. The pedestrian-only towns, the friendly locals, the carefree tourists, the sparkling sea, and the fresh and delicious food are just a few reasons to make a stop here on your trip. \u00a0Don’t forget to try many of the local specialties – trofie al pesto, fresh seafood (including anchovies!), and local wine. \u00a0I can’t wait to visit again for another taste of the Ligurian cuisine!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Cinque Terre is a hidden gem on Italy’s Ligurian coast that is a must-see. \u00a0It’s becoming more and more popular, but the pedestrian-only towns with colorful buildings is still worth a trip. \u00a0If you try one dish in Cinque Terre, … Continue reading
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