Rêve Café Restaurant

Wow 🤩 My new favorite restaurant in SML. Not only was the food delicious, the service and ambience were great. Christina, the owner, is so nice, friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend this restaurant.

Tucked slightly into an ally looking out at the port, this was easily one of the best meals I have had this trip. Also the atmosphere and friendly vibe just made it perfect. It’s very well priced and not a tourist trap. The wine list also suggest some love and care goes into everything. Highly recommended.

Food was amazing and the service staff was so friendly and nice. I would love to come back here again. We had the octopus, anchovy tart and the fish of the day which was amberjack. The complimentary fish ball of anchovy was amazing.

Amazing! In saying that, I wouldn't want to set high expectations even though this restaurant could match them (the menu is short, but that's also a sign of quality).
Decoration is eclectic, and I enjoyed their music playlist. Waiter is attentive with well-travelled mix of of friendliness and professionalism.
As for the food, I loved everything from primi of homemade pasta with pesto, to fish of the day with veggies that perfectly complemented its flavour (interestingly I had the same fish yesterday, today's dish was *way* above) and finishing with a yummy dark chocolate cake.
Overall delicious food and enjoyable atmosphere, I'd come back in a heartbeat.

A secluded corner of Santa Margherita Ligure.. We ordered the gnocchi and steak. Both dishes were magnificent. The steak was perfectly seared and seasoned, with aromatic potatoes to accompany. The gnocchi was impeccably light, with delicious pesto. One of the best meals we’ve had in Liguria!

The best food we have ever had, period! We trusted the reviews on this place and it is an absolute gem. The prices were reasonable and the cow cheek and octopus along with trofie pasta, wine, were spectacular. Even the chocolate mousse and tiramisu blew us away. We had a plethora of amazing meals while in Italy, but this one was the best! Better than 5 stars, they deserve 10 when you consider the prices were half of what I would pay for the meal we had.

One of the best dining experiences during our trip in the Italian Riviera. Every dish we ordered was flavorful and very special! The restaurant’s interior resembles a living room of an Italian baroque house with rustic notes. There is also a dining area outside in a beautiful garden. The host did her very best to make us feel welcome - as if we were visiting our Italian relatives. Too bad we found this place on our last night. We would have otherwise come back to discover the rest of the menu! Thank you!

The place had a nice ambient sounding area along with great wine and amazing food! The portions were reasonable for their prices and even the tiny side potatoes for our duck was very well made and tasty!

We also ordered the tar tar that everyone had been ordering and we all enjoyed the meal! It was very delicious and went very well with the white wine!

Very tasty and fresh seafood, the restaurant is located inside a small street right in front of the yacht port.
Super recommended.

Incredible restaurant. Amazing food, ambience and views with kind and friendly good service. Restaurant was empty at 19:30 when we arrived and packed at 22:30 when we left! Could have sat here all night. Homemade seafood pasta, polpo and burrata all to die for. Got freshly made bread on arrival (still hot out the oven). Lower prices than most places around with 5 star quality.

This restaurant is amazing! Everything is so delicious, from the bread until the wine and the place is beautiful!! We went two nights in a row and order samosas, amberjack and pesto gnocchis. Everything that you decide will be fantastic! And the best of all is the service of Johana and Mirko, they both are amazing and so helpful!!

Very nice hidden gem in Santa Margherita Ligure! The food was delicious, the service very helpful, and the setting incredible! We started with an Octupus salad which was an interesting mix of Italian and French cuisines. As Secondi we had grilled fish (I forgot exactly which one) with side of bulgur and Spaghetti with Shrimp, Broccoli and Bacon, which was just delicious! To finish, we had two desserts: a chocolate brownie and a pear-apple cake with vanilla ice cream which was outstanding! I definitely recommend this place if you're in the area and I'll re-visit if I'm in town again.

Beautiful place, amazing food, very pleasant staff. Highly recommended restaurant, don't miss it!

Beautiful place to eat. In a small dead end street near the harbor. Delicious food. Nice people. This is Italy.

Tucked away in a little culdesac off the main street, Reve delivers exceptional, beautifully presented food and pleasant, impeccable service. The house wine was excellent. Truly the best food experience we have had here in Santa Margherita Ligure. If you want something a little more refined and different, this is it.

Fantastic last night in Santa Margherita. Friendly, welcoming service. Superb food. Great ambiance and decor. Highly recommend.

Rêve Café Restaurant is a culinary gem that offers a delightful dining experience. From the moment you step inside, you are greeted with an inviting atmosphere, attentive service, and a menu filled with mouthwatering dishes. The restaurant's attention to detail and commitment to quality make it a must-visit for food enthusiasts.

Went to Reve a couple nights ago. What a lovely little restaurant! We had a meat and a fish dish and couldn't fault either. And the Tiramasu to follow was unbelievable. 100%

A very nice small restaurant near the port. Great service and excellent, tasty food. I highly recommend it!

The setting is lovely, the owner(s) delightful, and the food outstanding - absolutely one of the best restaurants in Santa Margherita Ligure. We wanted to sit outside for lunch when they were close to closing and had no tables set up outside - but they did it anyway, happily and without making us feel remotely rushed. The dishes were interesting, beautifully presented and the owner justifiably proud of his restaurant and its mouthwatering food. A must try.