Situated in the small village of Val Roia just inland from Ventimiglia, this unexpected Ligurian gem offers just one small dining room where the surprisingly high-quality service comes courtesy of the chef’s friendly wife, ably assisted by her professional and capable staff. There’s no à la carte here, just a tasting menu designed by the chef for his guests which offers a well-balanced choice of dishes prepared from the best ingredients, many sourced from small-scale farmers and producers from the region. Although the dishes are occasionally influenced by Ligurian traditions, they are for the most part creative, surprising and delightfully elaborate in flavour.