Impronta D'Acqua Italian Riviera

Impronta D'Acqua sits on the SS 1, a five-minute walk from the Spiaggia di Cavi di Lavagna. The kitchen focuses on Italian seafood and Mediterranean cooking, with a room that runs smart and elegant. The restaurant holds a Michelin star and is ranked no. 46 on 50 Top Italy’s list of grandi ristoranti.

Most travelers to this part of the coast settle for the crowded, casual fish shacks along the Lungomare di Lavagna, but this venue offers a different experience entirely. Its location away from the harbor’s main strip allows for a level of focus that is missing in the busier spots closer to the water. While the neighborhood leans toward quick, sun-drenched meals, this dining room demands a slower, more deliberate pace. It is a necessary destination for anyone tired of the tourist-heavy menus that populate the rest of the town.