This page brings together an updated selection of restaurants in Sanremo featured by the main gastronomic guides. It is not meant to be a ranking, but a practical starting point for choosing between fine dining, local restaurants, bistros and more informal spots.
MICHELIN Guide selections
The MICHELIN Guide lists Paolo e Barbara as one of Sanremo’s most representative addresses, with a cuisine rooted in the territory and a contemporary touch. Other names featured in the Sanremo and surrounding area selection include La Conchiglia, Magiargè Osteria Contemporanea, Romolo Mare, Il Giardino del Gusto and Marixx.
- Paolo e Barbara – via Roma 47
- La Conchiglia – MICHELIN selection for Sanremo and nearby areas
- Magiargè Osteria Contemporanea – MICHELIN selection for Sanremo and nearby areas
- Romolo Mare – MICHELIN selection for Sanremo and nearby areas
- Il Giardino del Gusto – MICHELIN selection for Sanremo and nearby areas
- Marixx – MICHELIN selection for Sanremo and nearby areas
Gambero Rosso recommendations
In a Gambero Rosso guide published in 2026, Sanremo is presented through thirteen addresses, divided into classic restaurants, bistros, trattorias and pizzerias. It is a useful snapshot of the city when you are looking for a reliable place to eat well, whether for a special dinner or a more casual meal.
Classic restaurants
- Paolo e Barbara
- La Pignese
- Ossi di Seppia
Bistros
- Babeuf
- Soul
- Mille806 Cocktail Restaurant
Trattorias
- Da Tino
- Trattoria della Stampa
- La Porta verde
Pizzerias
- Senese
- Tre di Cuori
- Chez Antoine
- Club 64
Slow Food and Osterie d’Italia
Among the Slow Food references in Sanremo, Ipazia Cibi e Libri is listed as a Slow Food Osteria. It is an interesting address for visitors looking for a place closer to the city’s everyday gastronomic identity and to a more traditional style of cooking.
A historical note from Veronelli
As a historical reference linked to the Veronelli Guide, Paolo e Barbara also stands out among the award-winning restaurants in Sanremo. It is a useful reminder of how central this name has been in the city’s gastronomic history.
For groups and organized dinners
If you are planning a meal for a group, we can also help you choose according to the number of guests, budget and logistics. For organized requests, you can also start from the page dedicated to restaurants for groups in Sanremo.
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