Elizabeth Carr

We got married in Tuscany and spent two weeks traveling around Italy, enjoying everything from local osterias to fine dining spots across regions. Out of all the meals we had, last night at Trattoria dal Billy in Manarola was hands down the best. To be honest, we didn’t have high expectations walking in—despite the high Google rating—because so many places we’ve tried with great reviews felt like they earned them by nudging diners to post something. But this place? This one earned it the right way—through heart, hospitality, and absolutely incredible food. We arrived right when they opened without a reservation and were warmly welcomed by the host, who kindly gave us a few table options to choose from (a rarity, especially in a place with a view like that!). The service throughout was top-notch. Gabriel, our server, was fantastic—friendly, personable, warm, and professional without being the least bit stuffy. He struck the perfect balance, making us feel truly welcome. Paula was also quietly attentive and gracious. Now, the food. Wow. We started with the tuna tartare special—ultra fresh, beautifully textured, and flavorful. The mussels were another standout: perfectly cooked with a broth that struck just the right balance of briny and savory. But the star of the meal was the black ink seafood pasta. Every bite was perfection—fresh seafood, rich flavors, and that satisfying umami that only comes from a kitchen that really knows seafood. For dessert, we had the cheesecake of the day. I’m not usually a cheesecake person, but this one completely won me over. Light, smooth, not overly rich, and topped with fresh berries. Honestly one of the best I’ve had, anywhere. The view? Stunning. You’re perched up high, overlooking the sea and rooftops of Manarola. It’s a one-minute walk from our hotel at the top of the hill—and yes, it’s a bit of a hike, but if you’re in Manarola, you’re already walking up and down all day. This spot is worth it. If you’re trying to decide between Trattoria dal Billy and one of the “Instagram-famous” restaurants, don’t hesitate: go here. Those touristy spots may have views, but often the service is rushed, the food is forgettable, and it’s all about table turnover. Dal Billy is the opposite—thoughtful, soulful, and one of the most memorable meals we’ve ever had.

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Marius Beju

Wonderful experience. I recommend the reservation to be made beforehand if you really want to enjoy a nice seaview table. I booked the table 1 day ahead to make sure we get in, and it was wonderful. Very nice servixe, perfectly cooked seafood on the grill. Keep in mind you need to hike some stairs to reach it, but it’s worth it

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vero nika

You should book this place in advance. We came at 13 to reserve the table, and the only free suggestion for us was table at 21:00. The food was good, but for my taste it was too much olive oil ( we ordered dried horse with ruccola salad, fresh tuna steaks). But tuna steak was very good, but sadly, again, it tasted like olive oil... Starters were quite good. Tiramisu was good, too sweet for us and too much cream, but it tasted good and homemade. Waitresses were nice and very noticeable. Prices are high, with starters, main courses and 2 tiramisu we paid 117 euros.

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The best restaurant in Manarola - great seafood pasta dishes, great service and amazing wine selection too. Thank you!

The best restaurant in Manarola - great seafood pasta dishes, great service and amazing wine selection too. Thank you!

The best restaurant in Manarola - great seafood pasta dishes, great service and amazing wine selection too. Thank you!

The best restaurant in Manarola - great seafood pasta dishes, great service and amazing wine selection too. Thank you!

The best restaurant in Manarola - great seafood pasta dishes, great service and amazing wine selection too. Thank you!

The best restaurant in Manarola - great seafood pasta dishes, great service and amazing wine selection too. Thank you!

Wonderful Vistas and Great Food My wife and I had the pleasure of having lunch at Billy’s yesterday. We had the tuna tartare followed by a tatt Dorado fish with golden baked potatoes and delicio…

Wonderful Vistas and Great Food My wife and I had the pleasure of having lunch at Billy’s yesterday. We had the tuna tartare followed by a tatt Dorado fish with golden baked potatoes and delicious L…

Wonderful Vistas and Great food My wife and I had the pleasure of having lunch at Billy’s yesterday. We had the tuna tartare followed by a tatt Dorado fish with golden baked potatoes and delic…

Wow, what a wonderful meal. Service was super, ambience was great and the food…literally to die for! We started with a reservation booked a few hours before as one needs to. Were welcomed in by t…

Wow, what a wonderful meal. Service was super, ambience was great and the food…literally to die for! We started with a reservation booked a few hours before as one needs to. Were welcomed in by t…

Wow, what a wonderful meal. service was super, ambience was great and the food…literally to die for! We started with a reservation booked a few hours before as one needs to. Were welcomed in by t…

Absolutely worthwhile! Delicious food. Octopus salad to die for! Pasta wow Seafood platter brilliant Great atmosphere Friendly professional staff Beautiful view Just perfect and worthwhile

Absolutely worthwhile! Delicious food. Octopus salad to die for! Pasta wow Seafood platter brilliant Great atmosphere Friendly professional staff Beautiful view Just perfect and worthwhile

Great food and view. I had the steak and black pasta it was a very good meal with friendly service. The wine was also very good.

Crowded but friendly staff and really good food (pasta, sea food) for a reasonable price - highly recommendable. Visited with a group of 25 based on a reservation. Please consider sufficient time! …

Thanks to Da /Billy for seating us for 2 without a reservation- highly recommended if you want to eat here. We arrived by train to Manarola - the walk up to the restaurant involves 15 flight of sta…

S Watanakamol

Hillside restaurant with sea view terrace for seafood lunch. Fish dish was so fresh; stuffed mussels just okay; overcooked squid dish was disappointing. Overall, after long walk in this commune, it’s a great spot to recharge your batteries. One of our expensive lunch experiences in Italy.

JYHD

The pasta was very very good. We only had one meal in Cinque Terra, and this was the meal we decided to go with although the price was slightly above average but it was definitely worth it even if it just for the views alone the pasta was definitely elevated from traditional Italian pasta that we’ve had during our trip in Italy, it had elevated flavours and it felt complete. The seafood taste of fresh. I had to clam pasta cleanse definitely fresh the fish roll was a very good touch to the dish and not mention that I had the local produced white wine to go with the meal. The only downside was I felt like a waitress was a little bit impatient with us.

Finding the restaurant was a fun experience in its self for a couple unused to the narrow streets and even narrower stairs. The tuna tartar was excellent and the pasta was good.

Finding the restaurant was a fun experience in its self for a couple unused to the narrow streets and even narrower stairs. The tuna tartar was excellent and the pasta was good.

We went here on a recommendation. Access is viaany steps from the station. We had the tuna tartare which was excellent. We had the pasta with mushrooms which was great. The pasta with spinac…

G Lee

Trattoria del Billy has a beautiful sunset view, even if we didn’t get seated in a spot where we could actually enjoy it. Definitely make a reservation a couple of days ahead because they book up fast, and the place is popular with visitors who swear it’s the best in Manarola. That said, the service was rough. The staff felt inattentive, and even when I was ready to pay, it took forever just to get the bill. They never came back to collect the payment, so I had to walk up to the register myself… and still wait for someone to take it. And honestly, they weren’t even busy. The food itself was good, though not the best I’ve had in Manarola. The grilled sardines (five pieces) were tasty with bread. The seafood spaghetti, frutti di mare, was excellent with a solid portion size. The “giant” grilled prawns were flavorful but definitely not giant; you’ll still be hungry unless you order something else. The grilled vegetables were a bit soggy and underwhelming. I kind of wish we’d gone for the lobster pasta special. I saw it at other tables and it looked incredible. Overall: good food, great views, but service that needs improvement. Not a bad meal, but not the must-visit some make it out to be.

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S S

Nice ambience and view over the town. Food was average quality. Nothing outstanding. The seafood spaghetti had a generous amount of seafood but the sauce was very over seasoned with salt. Stuffed mussels were also average. Tiramisu was standard, not bad but nothing that stood out about it. Very high up the stairs, may not be accessible for the less mobile. It's also cold outside with only 1 small heater. The reviews over hyped this restaurant who are probably enamored by the view

Morgan Lorenz

Amazing view, below average service. This spot requires quite a climb up the hill but the view is stunning. Of course, try to visit around sunset and ask for a table by the railing. The service was disappointing, incredibly direct, not even a greeting when we sat down. We had the tuna tar tar (all you taste is olive oil), the mussels (huge portion, great for 2 people) and for dinner we had a seafood pasta. There were only 4 shrimp in the pasta dish, a bit disappointing. I’m glad we tried it but I wouldn’t recommend to a friend or visit again.

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Not what we were expecting. Beautiful views, yes, but the food was average (at best) and we found the service disinterested and not very helpful. We asked the typical menu and wine questions (lov…

Good atmosphere, but no a/c even though they claim they do, they don’t. So plan on eating later in the summer and that will solve that problem. The pasta was awesome but the crab is not cracked a…

Bret Mishler

My party wasn’t a fan of the food, which was overall rather bland. One disappointing aspect is that several of their most attractive sounding menu options are served unconditionally for 2-3 people (and at a price for 2-3 people), so it requires quite a bit of cooperation and agreement on the same highlighted dish. A got the single serving pasta with their “Billy sauce” with seemed to essentially be a dash of diced tomato and sauce, with an overuse of pepper.

Lindsay V

The view was nice. Service was bad, we had to ask multiple times for a few things we ordered. Our food was not great, our least favorite meal while in Italy. They do offer gluten free pasta. The restaurant is set in a steep hillside and is not recommended for guests with limited mobility.