Where to eat in Sanremo: sardenaira, brandacujun and Riviera dining
Guide to the flavours of Sanremo: sardenaira, brandacujun, Ligurian rabbit and the best restaurants, trattorias and markets between la Pigna, the port and the Riviera seafront.
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Sanremo: where Liguria meets Provence
Sanremo is not just the Song Festival and the Casino. The City of Flowers has a gastronomic tradition that reflects its border position between Liguria and the French Riviera.
Must-try dishes
Sardenaira
The local pizza: a thick focaccia topped with tomato, Taggiasca olives, anchovies, garlic and capers. Eaten standing as street food.
Brandacujun
Stockfish whipped with potatoes, Taggiasca olive oil and garlic. A poor dish turned gourmet.
Coniglio alla sanremasca
Rabbit slow-cooked with Taggiasca olives, pine nuts, rosemary and white wine.
Where to eat
La Pigna (medieval old town)
The hillside labyrinth hides authentic trattorias with sea views and lower prices than the seafront.
Porto Vecchio
Harbour restaurants serving the freshest fish.
Via Matteotti
Focaccerias and bakeries for street food.
Budget tips
- Sardenaira slices cost 2-4 euros at bakeries
- Pigna trattorias serve lunch menus for 12-18 euros
- Fish at the port costs 15-25 euros for a full meal
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Practical info
When's the best time to go to Sanremo?
We recommend February, March, April, May, September and October, the period with the smallest crowds.
How touristy is Sanremo?
Sanremo is very quiet compared to the more visited destinations.
What's the location of Sanremo?
Sanremo is found in the area of Liguria, Italia.
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How to get there
- 🚆 Nearest station: Ventimiglia ~14 km as the crow flies
- ✈️ Nearest airport: Aeroporto di Cuneo-Levaldigi CUF ~82 km as the crow flies
Nearest points as the crow flies (source OpenStreetMap): actual times depend on the roads, often mountain ones.
