Dine in our exclusive setting

Venus Bar is located under the high-vaulted brick ceilings of the historic building that once hosted the San Francis Convent. This is an ideal place where to have a drink and relax at any point throughout the day. During the warmer months, you can sit on the sea-view terrace … and gaze at the beauty of Portovenere and Palmaria Island while enjoying a cocktail prepared by our bartenders.

Refined, panoramic and elegant: Sala Magolia (10 guests) and Sala Moby Dick (20 guests) can host tastings, private dinners and small business meetings.

Also, in the Moby Dick Room you can unleash your culinary creativity and passion by joining a cooking course held by … Palmaria Restaurant’s Executive Chef Francesco Parravicini.

You will have the opportunity to make fresh pasta and pesto sauce, to learn how to filet and marinate fish, and to make Italy’s famous Tiramisù dessert. Once the dishes are ready, you will be able to enjoy your culinary creations at lunch, including Liguria’s classic Trofie al Pesto. You will receive a handout with the information necessary to make what you learned during the course.

The duration is of approximately one and a half hours and includes a coffee break and a guided tour of the kitchen of Palmaria Restaurant. The course takes place during the morning, upon reservation and availability.

The course is available to a maximum of 12 people and a minimum of 2.


Cooking Lessons must be booked at least three days in advance by contacting: Tel +39 0187 777 751 Email info@portoveneregrand.com