Impronta d'Acqua
Cavi di Lavagna, Italy




The Experience
From Michelin Guide
Situated on the straight road skirting the seafront and the railway line, this open-plan restaurant has a minimalist, contemporary feel with an open-view kitchen to the rear. Here, you’ll catch glimpses of owner-chef Ivan Maniago and his team at work as they use skilful techniques to prepare their four tasting menus (all the dishes can also be chosen à la carte style if you prefer). One of the menus is dedicated to vegetarian dishes; two focus on fish and meat options (the unique dish featuring pigeon breast made into a terrine with pistachios and fried pigeon leg deserves a special mention); while the fourth focuses on traditional offal (“quinto quarto”) dishes.
Unique Things
From Visitor Experiences
Impronta d'Acqua's Unique Features
- The restaurant has a modern and contemporary design with a kitchen that is visible to the guests.
- They offer four different tasting menus, including one dedicated to vegetarian dishes, another focused on seafood, and two others featuring meat and game options.
- One of the unique features of Impronta d'Acqua is their use of traditional recipes with modern twists, such as a piccione (young pigeon) dish served with pistachio terrine.
- The restaurant also offers a 'quinto quarto' menu, which focuses on offal and other less common cuts of meat.
Menu & Pricing
Current Offerings & Prices
Impronta d'Acqua Menu
Tasting Menu
- 8 Courses: €250
A La Carte
- Blue Lobster: €95
Specialties
- Risotto al Baccalà: €30
- Coniglio al Marsala: €35
Desserts
- Gelato al Fior di Latte: €10