Portofino, Italy
Ligurian · Italian · $$$$$
La Terrazza Menu & Review
At Splendido, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino, Italy
Open-air terrace in the old cloister; harbour panorama; romantic dinner priority
La Terrazza is Splendido's principal restaurant — an open-air terrace carved from the former cloister, with Portofino harbour and the Ligurian coastline doing half the work of the meal. Chef Corrado Corti builds the menu around Ligurian ingredients that actually mean something here: Pra' basil for real pesto Genovese, focaccia di Recco, Santa Margherita Ligure prawns, Chiavari hazelnuts, Portofino saffron, white anchovies from the coast. Lunch leans lighter and more local-produce showcase; dinner adds Corti's signature plates and a more romantic service rhythm. This is not generic Italian fine dining with a view bolted on — the regional cooking is the point, and the view is the amplifier. Book it for at least one dinner; use the Grill for the pool days. The Brudnizki renovation kept the cloister bones while sharpening service for a contemporary crowd. Book at least one dinner of any stay; use the Grill for pool days so Terrazza stays the event meal. Lunch is the quieter way to taste Corti's Ligurian produce focus if sunset tables are gone.
Menu Highlights
- Pesto Genovese made with Pra' basil — the cultivar that defines the dish
- Focaccia di Recco, the cheese-stuffed Ligurian flatbread
- Santa Margherita Ligure prawns and coastal white anchovies
- Corrado Corti signature dinner plates alongside classic Ligurian seafood
- Chiavari hazelnut and Portofino saffron accents in season
- Desserts such as soft pistachio cream, dark chocolate mousse, caramelised peaches
Reservation Tip
Harbour-edge tables for sunset dinner are the first to go in July–August — book before arrival. Lunch is easier and still worth it for the produce focus.
La Terrazza FAQ
- What cuisine does La Terrazza serve?
- La Terrazza at Splendido, A Belmond Hotel serves Ligurian · Italian cuisine ($$$$$).
- What is the atmosphere at La Terrazza?
- Open-air terrace in the old cloister; harbour panorama; romantic dinner priority
- How do I book La Terrazza at Splendido, A Belmond Hotel?
- Harbour-edge tables for sunset dinner are the first to go in July–August — book before arrival. Lunch is easier and still worth it for the produce focus.
- Where is La Terrazza located?
- La Terrazza is on-site at Splendido, A Belmond Hotel in Portofino, Italy.
- What should I order at La Terrazza?
- Menu highlights include Pesto Genovese made with Pra' basil — the cultivar that defines the dish, Focaccia di Recco, the cheese-stuffed Ligurian flatbread, Santa Margherita Ligure prawns and coastal white anchovies, Corrado Corti signature dinner plates alongside classic Ligurian seafood, Chiavari hazelnut and Portofino saffron accents in season, Desserts such as soft pistachio cream, dark chocolate mousse, caramelised peaches.