Who We Are
The challenge might seem difficult, almost impossible: Bring the new Strainer historic Restaurant –Piano Bar to its Portofino glory of the past. Rather than located in the “piazzetta,” this restaurant is nestled near the luxury yachts with a beautiful view of all of Portofino. Gerardo Di Gregorio, the new chef who since 2006 is the new owner, and wife Anna have all the right ingredients to bring the restaurant to its past and perhaps even more. The wait staff at Strainer Restaurant also speaks English, German, and French.
The Kitchen and Menu
Antipasti:
Caprese Salad: Buffalo Mozzarella and Tomatoes sprinkled with Fresh Basil and local Olive Oil
Prawn Cocktail
Anchovies
Octopus with Potatoes
Smoked Swordfish
Carpaccio: Fresh, thinly cut fillets of raw Beef, Veal, or Tuna
First Plate:
Fresh Pasta with Pesto
Fresh Tagliolini with Shrimp
Spaghetti with Clams
Second Plate:
Fresh Fish of the Day
Grilled Prawns
Grilled Shrimp
Mixed Grilled Fish
Fillets of Meat
Calves Liver with onions
Chicken, Grilled or with Lemon
Special Plates:
Fresh Pasta with Porcini Mushrooms
Porcini Sautè
Grilled Porcini Mushrooms
Fresh Pasta with White or Black Truffles
Fresh Pasta with Local Lobster
Mixed hot Seafood Salad (Shrimp, Prawns, Clams, Mussels, Octopus, and Calamari)
Fresh Tuna Carpaccio
Dessert:
House made desserts including Tiramisu, Crema catalana, and fresh fruits and Cakes
*Menu varies based on available fresh ingredients
Wine:
Our wine list is adequate to meet the needs of large connoisseurs. Some of the wines include Gaja, Costa Russi, Lupicala, Rosso di Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon, and Gavi la Scloca, and champagne
The Chef
Gerardo Di Gregorio, with more than 40 years of experience , has cooked in some of the best restaurants in Milan, Dusseldorf, London and golf club of Rapallo. His passion for cooking combined with his simple yet delicious recipes mark the success of the new Strainer Restaurant. His ability to change the menu according to customer requirements and the changing seasons make for a wonderful dining experience.
Music
Cerato Alfredo, aka “Dedo, “ was born in Genoa in 1953. He began his artistic career by participating in singing selections for the festival of Castrecaro. In 1968, as the lead guitarist for the band “New Rock,” he made his way through the pubs of Liguria including, Spring Hall, Sayonara, Torriglietta Rainbow, and Roof Garden of the Casino of Sanremo. The group disbanded in the ‘80s and he emerged as a soloist and cabaret performer predominantly in Da Giacomo, Al Pitosforo, and Stainer of Portofino. In subsequent years, along with his guitar and keyboard, Dedo became the entertainer of Vittorio Al Mare di Boccadiasse, Continental Hotels of Santa Margherita ligure, and Grand Caffe Rapallo. In 1998, with a new band, “La Pazza Band,” he played at Bistrot in the harbor of Genoa and for a local television channel. In the last few years, he played at Caravella di Corso Italia, Torre Cambiaso di Pegli, and al bar Sereno di Boccadasse. He returned to Stainer Restaurant in 2007.