ristorazione — Vado Ligure · Liguria
At Porto Vado, where the Via Aurelia looks out over the crossing to Corsica and the open sea, a Neapolitan tradition has taken root among Ligurian waters: pizzaioli since 1968, wood-fired oven, Neapolitan dough.
Overlooking the port of Vado Ligure, Lo Scugnizzo welcomes guests with the simplicity of those who need no introduction: a compact place on the Via Aurelia, open to those arriving from the sea and those waiting to embark. The family-run spirit is felt in the air even before you sit down, and the scent of the oven guides your steps.
Inside, the dining room has the character of places built to last: few tables, an intimate atmosphere, a service that never overplays its part and that guests remember. Alongside the pizzas, the kitchen offers seafood-based first and second courses that follow the seasons of the Ligurian Mediterranean, drawing out fresh, genuine ingredients without unnecessary flourishes or concessions to fashion.
Since 1968 the wood-fired oven has been the heart of the place. The Neapolitan dough — high rim, open crumb, slow rise — comes out of the oven's mouth with the soft texture that reviews describe without hesitation. The pizza Scugnizzo, with tomato, mozzarella di bufala (buffalo mozzarella) and basil, is its most recognisable expression.
On the dedicated page you will find the full menu, opening hours and all the information you need to reach Lo Scugnizzo in Porto Vado.
