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Ristorante Miky
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| The village of Monterosso al Mare, is about 60 kilometers from La Spezia in Liguria. Liguria is a coastal region in North-West Italy, which extends along the Mediterranean Coast from Tuscany to the border of France. Monterosso al Mare is the westernmost village in the Cinque Terre area and one of the most picturesque, framed as it is by the surrounding terraced hillsides with their vineyards and olive groves and boasting a sandy beach punctuated by ruggedly handsome rock formations. Located right on the seafront, the Ristorante "Miky" constitutes an obligatory stop for anyone interested in sampling the local fish specialties; this renowned eatery features nothing but top-quality, fresh fish, served in a traditional atmosphere, surround by a breathtakingly beautiful setting. |
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Boasting a lovely veranda that opens onto the spectacular seafront and a fresh interior garden, the restaurant is run by the Defina family. Miky, the chef, is responsible for preparing the various culinary delicacies, while his wife, Simonetta, handles the dining room and helping diners, assisted by their daughter, Sara, who is also in charge of preparing the desserts, all of which are handmade on the premises.
The restaurant's characteristic "boat-showcase" displays all the fish that has been caught that same day, guaranteeing the freshness and wholesomeness of this crucial ingredient. From the attractive aquarium located in the interior garden, customers are afforded an opportunity to personally select the live shellfish they will be subsequently served. In addition to fresh fish, baked in a wood-burning oven or in salt, in keeping with the traditional Ligurian custom, at Ristorante Miky you can also enjoy a selection of fine pasta dishes. At the end of the meal, the restaurant guests have an opportunity to enjoy a glass of Sciacchetrà, a traditional white wine of this area; it is provided "on the house", as a gesture of hospitality by the Defina family. |
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| The selection of antipasti is very tempting; be sure to try the "capriccio di mare", composed of 12 dishes, a glorious array of au gratin mollusks, octopus salad with cherry tomatoes, steamed baby shrimp and all sorts of other irresistible samplings. Some of the most interesting first course items are the Bavette with lobster, baked in a traditional wood-burning oven. One of the most popular specialties of the house is the "conchiglia" with "trenette alla pescatrice": a seashell of bread dough that is stuffed with delicious trenette (long, narrow noodles), and then baked in the oven. One of the most outstanding desserts, an authentic specialty, is the original Sciacchetrà cake. |
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 Ristorante Miky
Via Fegina, 104
Monterosso al Mare (SP)
Tel. 0187.817608
Closed: Tuesdays
Seating capacity: 120
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