La Pignese, Sanremo

La Pignese is a popular seafood restaurant near the port in Sanremo, serving fresh fish, Ligurian pasta and specialties of the Riviera di Ponente in a relaxed, unfussy setting. Sanremo, the lively capital of the Riviera dei Fiori on Liguria's western coast near the French border, has a strong seafood tradition, and La Pignese offers a dependable, well-priced table to enjoy it away from the tourist-priced seafront. The kitchen makes the day's catch the focus, with grilled and baked fresh fish, spaghetti allo scoglio and other seafood pasta, and Ponente specialties, paired with the western Riviera's white wines. The cooking is honest and straightforward, geared to showcasing the freshness of the fish rather than elaborate technique, which suits its role as a reliable neighbourhood seafood spot. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, with no dress code and a relaxed local feel. Prices are mid-range and fair, with pasta and antipasti courses around EUR 11-17 and seafood mains roughly EUR 15-26; whole fish is priced by weight, so a full meal generally falls in the EUR 32-48 per person bracket before wine. The wine list leans on Ligurian whites such as Pigato and Vermentino that pair naturally with the seafood. Being a popular spot, it rewards booking ahead, especially for dinner and at weekends through the summer season; it typically closes on Mondays. Sanremo is well connected by train along the Riviera dei Fiori coast and is a base for the western Riviera and excursions toward Dolceacqua and the French border. For a relaxed, good-value seafood meal in the heart of the Riviera dei Fiori, La Pignese is a solid choice near the Sanremo port.