The story
In the hills above Levanto, just a stone’s throw from the Cinque Terre, La Sosta di Ottone III is a small boutique hotel with a restaurant that feels more like a private home than a destination. The tagline on their own website says it plainly: “Difficult to find & hard to leave.” It is a promise the place keeps.
The restaurant is the heart of the experience. It offers a journey into the cuisine and wine of the territory – genuine, seasonal, Ligurian cooking shaped by what grows and thrives in this corner of the Mediterranean. The kitchen draws on the region’s traditions, and the wine list is curated with the same local focus. Guests are invited to book dinner in advance, and the dining room is open to the public as well as to those staying overnight.
La Sosta’s recognition by the Michelin Guide (Recommended, 2026) speaks to the quality of the cooking and the sincerity of the approach. There is no pretension here – just careful sourcing, respect for ingredients, and a setting that encourages you to slow down.
The atmosphere is understated and warm. Meals are served in a historic house surrounded by olive trees and views of the UNESCO-protected coastline. Breakfast, lunch, aperitivo, and dinner are all part of the rhythm here, and the team also offers a Day Designer service to help guests explore the Cinque Terre on foot, by bike, by boat, or simply with a glass of local wine in hand.
For those who want to go deeper, La Sosta hosts wine weeks and tasting workshops led by sommelier Margherita Barberotti, with visits to local producers and dinners built around the wines of the region. It is a place that lives and breathes the Ligurian landscape – and invites you to do the same.
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