La Nuova Spezia

Reviews

• Justine L.

  star star star star star 18 June 2026

  The place is extremely good value.
  The owners are very nice and friendly.
  Their recommendation can be a great reference if you don't know what you want.
  The lobster tagliolini was recommended, but we wanted to try the one with pesto sauce. The spaghetti is good, it's just that the seafood risotto recommended was fantastic so we regret so much that we didn't order the lobster tagliolini.
  The seafood is very fresh.
  The tiramisu is fantastic.
  There's no cell signal in the restaurant, or probably just with our seat.
  The air conditioning wasn't on.
  The cover charge is €3 per person. It seems a bit pricey. However, they have some bread with tomato and seafood sauce and some drink at the end on the house. Also, the other food, especially the main courses, have very reasonable price. Hence, I would say the price rating is €€ for this place.
  Overall, great place! Fantastic food!

• Randy B.

  star star star star star_border 17 June 2026

  Mainly seafood (and pastas) -- that's what is known for.  Reasonably priced in this very touristic area, good food, and wonderful service.  That's why it's deserves 4 stars.
  
  The star of the show is Fabio, the owner.  Jovial, warm, humorous, he works the room making everyone laugh and feel welcomed.  Loved him.
  
  I got the mussels in white wine, garlic, and parsley.  An incredible 10 euros for about 30+ mussels!  Value, yes.  Best ever, no.  Small meat, about 6 closed shells, and could have used a lot more garlic for my taste.  [10 euros, 4.0 stars]
  
  The gf got the Grilled Sea Bass with potatoes, fresh tomatoes, and white wine, and she totally loved it.  Again, incredible value.  [10 euros, 4.5 stars]
  
  For dessert, we got the Tiramisu.  Served in a glass, it was more like a custard and lady fingers with sprinkled cocoa and cinnamon.  Maybe they brought the wrong item to us, but it was too darn good to question.
  
  Overall, I really liked.  The restaurant has an older diner feel, not nice in any fashion.  But the food and service are above excellent.

• Nelson M.

  star star star star star 14 June 2026

  Wow this place rocks, great pasta maybe two brothers? One sounds like The Godfather. The pacchio pasta is fantastic!

• Lon F.

  star star star star star 10 June 2026

  Favorite restaurant in La Spezia! The food is SO fresh...we saw one of the staff go outside and return with a bouquet of freshly picked herbs. The smell was amazing and drifted through the room while he walked through. The staff is super friendly and helpful. Definitely my go-to for down to earth, fresh, delicious food when I'm traveling in this area. I've never had a bad meal here, but some favorites are the spaghetti carbonara, pasta with artichokes and mushrooms, Parma ham with buffalo mozzarella, and the strawberries with ice cream! Go visit...great little spot with lots of character!

• Bill A.

  star star star star star 5 June 2026

  Went there twice during our 3 night stay. First night, the 4 of us decided to let the owner Francesco make suggestions. We felt like fish and seafood. He didn't disappoint. Everything came our hot, fresh and above all tasty. He brought out a variety of local fish and seafood.  We made a reservation for two nights later and asked that he prepare Florentine steak. We showed up the second time where he brought out 3 pasta dishes to share and a side of fried eggplant and local seasonal mushrooms and the large steak. Steak was a bit on the rare side so he took it back for some additional cooking. Everything was delicious. If you spend any time in La Spezia, go eat there. You won't be disappointed.  Francesco and his team are a hoot as well