As tourist flock around the Piazzetta and the square’s trendy restaurants burst at the seams, take a walk down one of the town’s unassuming side streets and you’ll Da ö Batti. A favourite of locals, the restaurant is reminiscent of old Portofino, with a quiet yet charming ambience and excellent Italian cuisine.
It’s best known for its fresh seafood – served simply with lemon and olive oil, its signature Scampi Alla Batti – an age-old recipe for prawn stew, and its homemade pesto, which can be enjoyed in an array of dishes.
Décor pays homage to Portofino’s fishing heritage, with traditional tablecloths, once enjoyed by dining fishermen, and models of sailing ships in backlit cases. There’s no better place for a taste of authentic Portofino.
Authentic flavours
Scampi Alla Batti
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