CLOSED: Biorestaurante Mangiar Sano al Borgo Antico

We were here twice in one week. Once for dinner and once for lunch. For dinner we had just the pizza. Very average and pricey. Service was very slow, and the guy who deals with the service (with a beard) was arrogant, rude and very uninviting. I thought to myself, that the place is a little busy, so maybe that is why. We decided to try it again (we are vegan and this place has a good selection of vegan options and the only one in town). We came back for lunch. We were the ONLY ONES IN THE RESTAURANT throughout our whole lunch: and once again, arrogant, rude and very uninviting - and once again, same bearded man. I really think he should not be serving people anything. We had 5 different courses from the menu, all of which were ok to average, with not even one being great. Add to that the horrid service, and to be honest all i wanted was to leave. Portions are ok, and I was hungry, and would have ordered another plate for my self and my wife : but not even once did they come to the table to ask if we needed anything. The place was empty! just us. yet, no one around. Had to get up to ask for a spoon.. as no one was even looking at us. The prices are high compared to the service and the quality of food. The chef in the kitchen was a nice lady, and I feel if she was in front, maybe things would be better. I can not recommend this place.

The waiter welcomed us saying the restaurant does not follow the healthy side of veganism, but pursues taste. Well, the dishes were disappointing: 3 out of 3 choices came with extremely undercooked rice, and were very salty. Plus, the food does not come cheap, at all. Definitely a place where I I will not go back. They could improve by leaving behind all those macrobiotic products (that compose the majority of the menu) and add to the menu fresh, balanced seasoned and cooked products. We vegans do not all eat seitan and tofu! There is pasta, vegetables, loads...

If you are ever in San Remo, Italy, you must visit this restaurant. We went there twice on our trip and had outstanding vegan food both times. The second time they were having a special night where if you buy a glass of wine (and they have organic wine too) you received a ticket for their vegan buffet. They had a special buffet in order to show the town how good vegan food could be. The chef was knowledgeable and the food was fantastic. Well worth the mile walk it took for us to get there. We did not see any meat on the menu. If I could rate this 5 stars I would.
Updated from previous review on Sunday October 06, 2013