The best restaurants Genoa

Speciality: pizza! And what originality in the recipes! The dough is thin and crunchy, with generous and original toppings. You will find pesto, breaded eggplant, ham, eggs, asparagus, anchovies, cheeses... And to complete the meal, homemade tarts or fresh fruit cups with gelato. That said, everything here is excellent. Gourmet as one could wish! The prices are quite average. On the spot or to take away.

A business tradition that goes back a long way: a former carriage and horse depot, then a wine cellar for aperitifs, and finally today's restaurant. Il Cadraio is one of the city's most popular restaurants, a warm, family-run place offering simple, authentic dishes typical of Liguria and Genoa, enriched by more refined dishes that are always faithful to tradition. One of the house specialties is cappon magro. Centrally located, the restaurant is welcoming and friendly. Excellent service.

Elbow to elbow with your neighbour, on large tables covered with checked tablecloths, where they don't really bother to sweep up the crumbs before you arrive, you will eat a tasty Genoese cuisine, in a most authentic atmosphere. The same for 50 years. With its success and unbeatable prices (practically it will cost you less than eating at home), the establishment has let itself go a bit lately and the service is not as perfect as it once was. Good for a quick lunch.

An interesting address for several reasons: its setting, in the Maddalena district, in a former brothel, with a beautiful dining room that has kept its wrought-iron banister leading up to the first floor... A talented Albanian chef who works raw materials like silk; refined dishes and sophisticated flavor combinations to open an original window into the city's culinary offerings. Dishes include smoked fish ravioli, anchovies with vermentino wine, salmon and avocado tartare, and steamed sea bass with mashed pink potatoes.

If you're in the mood for a traditional Genoese meal, among all those modern bistros on Via Ravecca, step into this tiny, yellow-painted restaurant. FYI: Zena is the Genoese dialect name for Genoa. Farinata, ravioli, fish, and the classic trofie with green pesto, everything is prepared in the simplest of ways. A very friendly family atmosphere, where French is spoken. Prices are very reasonable and the food is delicious. Places are scarce, but it's well worth the wait!

This ultra-trendy restaurant chain promises elegance and refinement in the heart of the plate! Just a stone's throw from the port of Genoa, a chic address in the centro storico, with a rather refined black and white design decor. On the menu, sea products worked like gems: scallops, fettuccine with langoustines, fresh fish of the day and, for dessert, a delicious frozen pear to fall in love with! Indeed, the fruit is covered with spicy chocolate... Pleasant terrace, quickly crowded in summer.

A new address nestled in Genoa's caruggi district in search of recognition. An informal, relaxed atmosphere in which to enjoy traditional Ligurian recipes, reinterpreted in a slightly more modern version, or recipes as original as bread tagliatelle with squid, asparagus and pistachios. The creative cuisine draws its inspiration from the great Ligurian classics, but is also enriched by other Italian and Mediterranean ingredients. A successful contrast between the antique setting and the contemporary decor.

This restaurant is located in one of the characteristic alleyways of the historic center. Its specialty is fish, with a very interesting cuisine that revisits traditional recipes, retaining the essentials while leaving room for innovation. Seafood lovers are in for a real treat. A warm and elegant place to discover a delicate and tasty cuisine. A talented young team serves up dishes that are as beautiful to look at as they are tasty to eat! Well done!

Boy, is it crowded on the sidewalk! After dark, the young Genoese make a habit of enjoying their Masetto burger with a beer in hand. It's an address that's been popular all year round. What makes such an Italian-style burger so successful? No doubt its inimitable taste, thanks to the high-quality Piedmontese meats it's made from and the fresh produce (artisan bread) handpicked and cooked on the premises. Of course, it's not super-light , but this address will delight all burger lovers! Fries and hot dogs complete the menu.

A few steps from the Porto antico, this is an address that accurately recited the best of Neapolitan cuisine in a family atmosphere. In cooking Carlo caters his fish dishes, always ultra-fresh, while in the room, under the vaults of this historic room, Chiara will help you choose among the few 200 wine labels that account in the cellar of the house.

For a small trough at reduced prices. Vegetable salads or fresh fruit, very refreshing in summer.

An address we'd like to find more often... Small and friendly, this bistro attracts its clientele as much with its menu as with its warm setting in the heart of the authentic Maddalena district. The two young owners are wine connoisseurs who place great emphasis on blending food and labels. The emphasis is on the freshness of products that are rigorously seasonal, and that smell of the land. As soon as it's time foraperitivo, you can sit down on the charming piazzetta and enjoy a delicious dinner.

Fish restaurant located in the heart of Genoa, a stone's throw from the Piazza de Ferrari and the Palazzo Ducale. The place is decorated with elegance and care, and particular attention is paid to comfort, an essential element to accompany good food. A renowned address in the city that the chef and his team have maintained by offering refined, personalized dishes. The raw ingredients are treated with experience and delicacy to convey their aromas to the full. A fine wine list completes the picture. Warm atmosphere and professionalism.

Under the arcades facing the palaces in the Porto Antico district, Chen Chao is the owner of this small enoteca, frequented by passing tourists and old pinball-playing regulars. Here, people come, go and leave... A cosmopolitan clientele. If the terrace isn't always clean, the idea is to eat your panini on the go, garnished with quality ingredients (cured ham, pancetta, pecorino, cheeses and more). A good idea if you come on Sundays, as this is one of the few places in the arcades to be open.

Concealed in an alleyway leading downhill, a bar run by a friendly Genoese couple. Regular customers. Tourists can nevertheless make their way in. Inside, a few small tables are ideal for a quick lunch. On the menu, daily specials and, above all, savoury snacks(panini, toast, focaccia farcita, slices of pizza...). Then the traditional coffee with a few sweet treats for dessert. A practical, efficient address that helps out when you're feeling peckish. A discreet but typical neighborhood address.

Whether you're a vegetarian, a fan of charcuterie or simply love good food, welcome to the realm of panini ! The sandwiches are well-stocked and prepared with care and love, in line with Slow and Street Food trends. There's a choice of sauces (and creams) to accompany your panino. The hams hang in the window, and the sauces and toppings are on display behind the counter. There's no doubt about it: freshness and quality are the order of the day. A delicious and economical break for lunch on the go!

The Il Marin restaurant, overlooking the Darse on the top floor of Eataly, not only offers a magnificent view of the old port. The cuisine on offer is refined, meticulously prepared using fresh local produce. Service is impeccable. Let us advise you on the catch of the day and follow chef Marco Visciola in his creations. Ligurian gastronomy is reinterpreted with great skill. A refined setting for those seeking a high-level gastronomic experience.