LA PIAZZETTA DEL PISACANE
Read moreSpeciality: 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.
LA BUCA DI SAN MATTEO
A timeless place in Genoa, in one of its most picturesque squares, for an ...Read more
A TOA DE ZENA
Read moreIf 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!
SOHO
Read moreThis 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.
TRATTORIA DELLA RAIBETTA
Read moreA 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.
IL SORPASSO
Read moreFor a small trough at reduced prices. Vegetable salads or fresh fruit, very refreshing in summer.
IL MARIN
Read moreThe 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.
THE COOK RESTAURANT
Read moreSet in an ancient palazzo in the heart of the historic center, the elegant dining room of this restaurant, decorated with frescoes by Bernard Strozzi, is truly magnificent. The table is set with care, and the gourmet cuisine is orchestrated by chef Ivano Ricchebono, who has been awarded a well-deserved 1 Michelin Star. His cuisine draws its inspiration from the sea and the land, for an explosion of aromas and flavors. The dishes are a thing of beauty. Great art! A culinary experience rich in emotion.
LE CICALE IN CITTÀ
Read moreThe restaurant's decor is well thought-out and the atmosphere refined without being pompous. After a successful experience with the Le Cicale restaurant in Santa Margherita, chef Matteo Costa and his wife Federica have opened this establishment a few steps from Piazza della Vittoria. The emphasis is on fresh, high-quality produce, from meat and fish to homemade pasta, bread and focaccia. Another address, Le Cicale in Albaro Bistrot, focuses more on the wine bar formula, perfect foraperitivo.
MATTONI ROSSI
Read moreThis friendly café-bar-restaurant, with its red brick walls (hence thename rossi), is a favorite meeting place for young Genoese at aperitif time, or for group dinners at the end of the school year. The atmosphere is youthful, and with good reason: a vast choice of pizzas to devour on large convivial tables, pastas, risottos, seafood, etc., as well as a fine cocktail menu. And don't forget the bar to round off the evening. Good value for money, in a neighborhood where interesting addresses are few and far between.
TIFLIS
Read moreA 16th century room with a high vaulted ceiling, wooden tables lit by candlelight and a renowned cuisine make this restaurant a sought-after address in town. Among the house's specialities, tasty recipes such as octopus carpaccio, tagliatelle with lamb juice and pork or salmon skewers, but above all grilled labelled red meat (impressive beef steak!). Le Tiflis is also a pizzeria and a wine bar popular with Genoese youth for its pleasant summer terrace.
TRATTORIA OSVALDO
In the heart of the village of Boccadasse, a regional house with a terrace ...Read more
MERIDIANA CAFFÈ
Read moreOn a small square at the junction of via Garibaldi and via Cairoli, right next to the Palazzo della Meridiana, an establishment that is both a tea room, a wine bar foraperitivo and a fine dining room for lunch and dinner. Depending on the time of day and the season, you can sit on the terrace, in the room with its large windows, in a second, more intimate space or upstairs for a cosy restaurant break. The semi-gastronomic table is renowned as is the wine list. Takeaway of great regional wines.
I TRE MERLI
Read moreAfter the success of the two trattorie, one on the port and the other Vico della Maddalena, I Tre Merli is a few steps away from the romantic Spianata Castelletto. On the menu, typical recipes of the sponge tradition. Nice exterior for beautiful days.
TRATTORIA ALLE DUE TORRI
Read moreAt the foot of the Porta Soprana and the house of Christopher Columbus, this trattoria is just right! The entrance doesn't look like much, and yet the address defends itself well for a regional meal between two visits. The atmosphere is warm, just like the Ligurian cuisine. Among the specialities of the house, let's mention the streppe (variety of pasta) al pesto or the fish fillet and its accompaniment of small vegetables. There are also gluten-free menus and a good selection of wines and traditional beers.
MANGIABUONO
Read moreOn the corner of Via San Bernardo and Vico Vegetti, in the heart of Genoa's oldest district, this establishment has retained the atmosphere of yesteryear, with its checkered curtains and tablecloths. Here, you can discover old regional recipes such as lettuce stuffed with broth and tripe, or classic fried fish and spaghetti with pesto, but also more original recipes such as fried ravioli (a kind of fried pasta that's absolutely divine) or calf's liver in vinegar sauce, all accompanied by an excellent wine list.
LA SOSTA DEGLI ARTISTI
Read moreOn the détour of the old Genoa, a charming, charming square, easily recognisable as it overlooks a church. Nestled in a corner, the restaurant La Sosta degli artisti offers pizza and focaccie specialities and other Italian recipes. Young and casual clients. On summer evenings, you can enjoy dinner on the terrace with a beer or glass of wine.
RISTORANTE DA TOTO AL PORTO ANTICO
Read moreElegantly, the restaurant is located at the end of the pontoon, this restaurant offers a fine wine list. Typical kitchen and specialities from the sea.
ANTICA VACCHERIA
Read moreNestled on the heights of the city, facing the Aldo Acquarone park, this typical restaurant with a guinguette look is not lacking in charm! We like its retro look with its open-air terrace. In the summer, it's crowded and it's better to reserve. Indeed, the pizzas prepared here are delicious. But the must is the pinsa: an even more succulent preparation with quality ingredients. In a young and relaxed atmosphere, the idea is to devour several slices while sipping a beer. Traditional ice cream (homemade) to die for!