La Barca Bistrot Ristorante

Wow……what an amazing find! Having discovered Lerici earlier in the week we were advised to also visit Tellaro. Having researched the seafood restaurants I decided to book La Barca and was delighted I did. I can honestly say it is one of the best meals we have ever eaten! We a frito misto,

we drove an hour and a half from Lucca to eat at this wonderful restaurant overlooking the harbor of Tellaro a truly magical spot on the Ligurian Sea. i had grilled Octopus as a starter then fettuccine with claims and tomatoes and my wife and i shared the grilled seafood… more like a light fried shrimp and calamari with vegetables. excellent food!!

The rooftop restaurant in the centre of Tellaro has a great view and atmosphere.The meny was a good mix of seafood and you could Get any of them as a starter, main or second dish. It all tastes really good and the service is attentive and Nice and a bit rushed.Prises are quite high but felt it was worth it.

The appetizer of "crispy octopus" was a little disappointing. It wasn't crispy at all - I am wondering if they mean another English word rather than that one. It also wasn't particularly flavorful and the textures of the dish overall seemed confusing. Mushy vegetable mash underneath, very solid meaty octopus and some super thin strips of sort of melted vegetables on top. The main course of "fish of the day their way" was outstanding. Crispy(!) skin, luscious flavorful fish and lovely accompaniments. It was almost as if these two dishes were cooked by different people. The wine list is great, the view is wonderful, the service excellent, the atmosphere is super good - especially the lighting (which is not easy). The music/muzak though doesn't set a consistent tone and why it has to be vintage American soul and Andrew Lloyd Webber, I don't know. Chances are if you order something other than the octopus, you'll have a great meal. (I didn't have dessert.)

great sea view, great food and central location. highly recommend