This unexpected Ligurian gem is situated in Trucco, a small village in the Val Roia just inland from Ventimiglia. There’s no à la carte here, just the “Orto e Mare” tasting menu to which guests can also add a meat dish and a selection of cheeses from the well-stocked cheese trolley. Although the dishes are occasionally influenced by Ligurian traditions, they are for the most part creative, surprising and beautifully prepared. Given its success, the restaurant has recently been extended while at the same time retaining its simple, colourful and welcoming ambience. The high-quality service comes courtesy of the chef’s friendly wife, ably assisted by her professional and capable staff.
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Michael Siuta
a year agoAbsolutely stunning restaurant!!! Fully deserving of its Michelin star rating. Four of us experienced the fixed tasting menu of 14 dishes. One of our party is gluten intolerant and they customized several of the dishes. We had 6, mostly local wines to accompany the fantastic dishes. Every dish was delicious and the wine pairings were perfect. Each dish was artistically presented and had many textural elements. All were very different and yet complemented each other to perfection. Service was wonderful and not rushed. We chatted briefly with the chef; he was very gracious. If I could give this restaurant 10 stars 🌟 I still feel it would be an understatement.
Anna Lazareva
9 months agoAbsolutely amazing place! Wonderful food, great service, beautiful wine pairing! Very unusual location, but totally worth driving! All the dishes and presentations were so special! They said they change the menu almost every month, so I'll be glad to be back!
Stronger with Caroline
2 years agoUnbelievable experience! My partner and I have just returned from our Easter taster menu here and I honestly cannot tell you how memorable the experience has been and will be. Kitchen is open and you can see the chefs are all very passionate about their work as they peer over every so often towards us, the customers enjoying their extremely talented work of art and flavours. The waiting staff are more than knowledge and given they were all Italian and from a very italian village, we were very welcomed and impressed by their ability to speak to us in English and explain everything so well in English too. The food was outstanding and for the price it certainly exceeds expectations. More over we think you're getting more for your money and 1 star Michelin, much deserved! Bonus, the chef came out to personally greet us as he shaved the truffle over our pasta dish. If you have a chance to visit and experience, do not miss it. Thank you Cada Buono for an unforgettable tasting experience.
jane g
2 years agoDelicious!! The food was incredible! And all local, seasonal produce, think my favourite was the scallop with lemon pearls (?) which were so perfectly tangy with the capers and delicious sauces, although the buckwheat and cuttlefish ink was incredible too! Super friendly team who are attentive but not obtrusive, and delicious wines, highly highly recommended and great value for what tastes every bit like Michelin tasting menu standard food! Yum! We will definitely be back!! Thank you!
Maarten van den Hoek
9 months agoWow !!!!! Worth its Michelin star! Amazing place, super friendly staff, excellent food with local Products An evening entertainment. Loved it!!!