Tim Jepson

"Trofie al pesto, the regional pasta of choice, with a sauce that also contains green beans and red potatoes. Antica Osteria di Vico Palla, in the old port, and in business since the 17th century, is a great place to start sampling."

Rosie Whitehouse

"A must is traditional pesto sauce once served on thin pieces of pasta to bid farewell to departing sailors."

Anna Berger

"Both dishes were excellent, especially the pasta – nice and tender just the way pasta should be."