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The service at Sole is rated 9.4/10 by TheFork users.

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The waiting time at Sole is rated 8.5/10 by TheFork users.

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The atmosphere at Sole is rated 9.3/10 by TheFork users.

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The quality of the food at Sole is rated 9.3/10 by TheFork users.

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Name: Sole
Address: Lungomare Castello, 10, Rapallo, 16035, Italy
Price range: €39 (Prices have been provided by the restaurant)
Rating: 9.3

Lungomare Castello, 10, 16035, Rapallo

ItalianAverage price €39

9.3

(671 reviews)

Reviews

9.3
of 10

Excellent

671 reviews

Ambience

9.3

Food

9.3

Service

9.4

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Roman O. • 11 reviews
October 23, 2024
10/10
great food, wine and service! raw shrimps are fantastic.
Susan C. • 1 review
October 9, 2024
10/10
The service recommendations and quality of the food and presentation were all excellent. We had a lovely experience!
Anne K. • 1 review
September 28, 2024
4.5/10
It was our last night in Rapallo and Sole had been recommended as the best seafood restaurant in town. We had an early reservation and, despite being one of the only tables there, received astonishingly slow service and as more people arrived, there was obviously not enough staff to serve, taking over an hour just to order. The food finally arrived 90 mins after we had first sat down, the fish (specialty of the day) was lukewarm and the pasta dish was gluggy and bland with almost no seafood. The bill was frightfully expensive for what was delivered and our party of four felt very disappointed, Sadly a place with potential that did not deliver.
John R. • 20 reviews
September 12, 2024
10/10
The location with a view of Golfo di Tigullio is splendid. The very warm reception from cameriera Teresa and chef Rudy —after 2 years away! — was extraordinary. The menu of seafood dishes is extensive, and the food is well prepared and very tasty. Il Sole every bit deserves its high rating from customers, and then some! We hope to return again.
Andrew G. • 2 reviews
September 15, 2024
7/10
The booking process and our initial greeting was perfect. Once seated this is where it all changed, it took 35 minutes to take our order and a similar time to get our food. The order was incomplete for all 3 people and by the time everything arrived our main course was cold. The staff were more interested in getting people in and not concentrating on diners already seated. I did my research to try and avoid this type of dining experience in an obvious tourist trap area but failed. The problem with places like this is there is always another tourist sucker the next day to pay over €180 for second rate service. I had to chase the waiters multiple times to get drinks, desert menu etc but they were there in a flash with the bill. Shocking!
JB S. • 1 review
September 14, 2024
8/10
Understaffed. Took us almost 1 hour to get our check after we had asked 5 times. The female waitress was awesome we just knew she was swamped with customers.
Susan B. • 1 review
September 3, 2024
10/10
We celebrated our 46th anniversary. The food and the service was really good. We will definitely come back!
Johanna R. • 1 review
July 24, 2024
8.5/10
Great location. Revisited dishes Original dishes
Sole • Owner
Grazie Johanna ❤️
dean M. • 1 review
July 18, 2024
10/10
fantastic ambience, location, food and also perfect service.
Sole • Owner
Thanks you very much Dean ❤️
Doreen M. • 1 review
July 17, 2024
6.5/10
Beautiful view with good service. Unfortunately the food is very overpriced and the tables are placed at a high traffic walk lane.
Sole • Owner
It is better to ask before a table not in first line. A lot of people desire to be in first Line near sea Sorry but we are disappoint you :(
Elisabet B. • 4 reviews
July 14, 2024
10/10
Food was Amazing. Stuff very knowledgable and superb service. Even helped us out where to watch the euros final. Will definetely return! and hey, the view?!
Sole • Owner
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service. It was our pleasure to help you find a place to watch the Euros final. We look forward to welcoming you back again. And yes, the view is truly special, isn't it? See you soon!❤️
Jesper B. • 1 review
July 9, 2024
10/10
We had the nicest waiter. He took great care of us and even remembered us from having lunch a few days ago. Food was great too, love the pastas!
Sole • Owner
Thanks you Jesper :)
Jared G. • 1 review
June 20, 2024
10/10
Our visit to Sole in Rapallo was an unforgettable experience. This charming seaside restaurant offers stunning views of the harbor, making for a perfect dining setting. The menu features a delightful array of fresh, locally sourced Italian dishes. My amberjack prepped in the local traditional style was fantastic! Our dessert, including an awesome version of tiramisu was the perfect end to our meal. The service was exceptional, with attentive and friendly servers who went above and beyond to ensure we had a fantastic dining experience. Sole is a must-visit in Rapallo, combining excellent food, impeccable service, and a beautiful seaside ambiance.
Trevor D. • 3 reviews
May 23, 2024
7.5/10
We are on a long trip and have eaten in many restaurants across Europe. I would not revisit this one. It was fine but not exceptional. Food was good. Ambience a bit cool. Staff ok.
Sole • Owner
Thanks ❤️
Gabbi H. • 1 review
May 26, 2024
10/10
Great view of the bay in Rapallo. Delicious food. Kind staff as I stumbled through my Italian. The Fisherman’s gnocchi was my favorite
Sole • Owner
Thanks Gabbi for visit us! Ps also us we love fisherman gnocchi ❤️
Rick W. • 2 reviews
May 4, 2024
10/10
Terrific service. Fabulous food. Great view. Good location. Also known as Sole 1936 when you google location on map.
Doryanna M. • 1 review
April 11, 2024
10/10
Found the restaurant walking around the town. Decided to eat there because it has a beautiful view of the ocean and shoreline. The food and cocktails (creative) were excellent and the service was impeccable - the staff persons are lovely. Went again before we traveled to Rome. Will go again next time we’re in Rapallo.
Sole • Owner
Thanks you Doryanna for spend your dinner to us it was a pleasure! See you soon ❤️
Andrea S. • 1 review
December 13, 2023
10/10
We had an absolutely delicious dinner at Sole. The ambiance was excellent, the service was perfect, and the food was delicious. We had orata and pasta al pesto. Plus a delicious tiramisu. We loved everything about it.
Sukanya M. • 26 reviews
December 16, 2023
10/10
+3
The staff provided excellent explanation of each dish and recommended dishes the day. I have ordered one of their recommendations which is superb.
Stella T. • 5 reviews
November 9, 2023
5.5/10
Spaghetti was a bit underdone for my liking. Too uncooked to be Al dente. The restaurant itself is very nice and has an amazing sea view. Staff was nice too.
Josephine R. • 1 review
September 5, 2023
10/10
Superb food. Best meal so far since our arrival in Italy. The staff are very helpful. We booked again!
Yuri P. • 1 review
July 11, 2023
8/10
An excellent view and good food, but not very delightful (shrimps seem to be unfrozen). Slightly overpriced.
Kimberly M. • 3 reviews
June 24, 2023
7/10
They were able to accommodate gluten free but wish they had GF pasta. I had the risotto which was ok. My hisband had the fish if the day which was a little over cooked and dry. My kids had the pasta which they loved!!! Seasonal veggies were great too.
Galina B. • 1 review
June 17, 2023
10/10
I celebrated my birthday with friends at “Sole” and I’m more than happy with my choice. The place is very fancy and beautiful, the waiters are ready to help, friendly, responsive and professional. The view is amazing! And the food is really delicious. Risotto with tuna is highly recommended! Thank you for awesome memories!
WanLing F. • 1 review
May 28, 2023
10/10
Everything is so good. The view. The food and the service. They are very nice. Highly recommended
Katharine G. • 3 reviews
May 19, 2023
8/10
A lovely welcome and good food - would especially recommend catch of the day and the deconstructed tiramisu. Lovely setting close to the water and friendly staff
Tanja K. • 3 reviews
May 11, 2023
10/10
Really nice welcome and great service, in a location right next to the little castle. I had contacted the restaurant the day before, as we came for my friend's birthday dinner- they organised a candle and sang a birthday song with the dessert, after double checking discretely with me, really kind! Food was good too
Kate-Sheena M. • 26 reviews
November 13, 2022
9/10
Tasty food
Michalina P. • 1 review
November 11, 2022
10/10
Fantastic place great service!
Gaynor B. • 22 reviews
October 1, 2022
10/10
Lovely food and view.
Yulia G. • 2 reviews
August 2, 2022
8/10
Food was good, the atmosphere very pleasant
Shan H. • 1 review
July 20, 2022
5.5/10
Food was too salty. Not that appetizing as the pictures show. Ambience is great if you’re there for a light dinner but nothing worth writing back home about
Ilayda G. • 1 review
July 19, 2022
10/10
The Restaurant has a beautiful view to the sea and the castle in Rapallo. The mediteran food was amazing. So amazing that we booked again to eat there. The waiters were really friendly and professional.
Derek H. • 1 review
April 21, 2022
10/10
Beautiful spot over looking the sea and castle. We had fish pasta to start, then fried fish /ligurian fish stew. And great dessert (the panna cotta with basil and olives was quite remarkable)