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!
AL PISACANE
Read moreOne of the best pizzerie in Genoa, where the pizza is so wide that it is barely on the plate!
LA CUCINA DI GIUDITTA
Read moreThere are not many vegan restaurants in Genoa, so you shouldn't miss this address, which is not strictly vegan but which offers plenty of gourmet ideas with or without meat. The team at Guiditta prepares dishes based on cereals, legumes, cooked or raw vegetables. We like the soft polenta, the spinach quiches, the penne with pesto, the hummus with focaccia, the panzerotti with wild herbs and Taggiasca olives, without forgetting the meatballs in the cabbage leaf or the fried fish. With this, a glass of local wine!
SAVȎ PIZZA&COCKTAIL
Read moreJust a stone's throw from the old port and the aquarium, in the historic center, this restaurant offers a new concept in pizza: gourmet pizza. An idea that's proving increasingly successful, with the emphasis on taste and the quality of the 100% natural products used, resulting in an incomparable bread flavor, both soft and crunchy, the result of long natural rising and excellent preparation. A pizza that has been elevated to the level of a gourmet dish! Don't miss the excellent house cocktails at aperitif time!
IL BRIGANTINO
Read moreSmall restaurant located next to the aquarium on one of the harbor piers. A privileged position from which to enjoy the tranquility of the place, in the company of the boats and sailboats that always have an evocative effect. Just a few tables in the interior dining room and on the terrace confirm the intimacy of this address. This also allows the chef to carefully prepare dishes based on fish caught daily. A delicate, well-prepared cuisine that stands out for its aromas and flavors. Impeccable service and courtesy are the order of the day.
TRATTORIA DACICCI
Read moreJust a stone's throw from Piazza De Ferrari and the Palazzo Ducale, this small restaurant in a historic alleyway offers cuisine with a strong local flavour. Its recipes are as simple and tasty as tradition demands. The dishes are distinguished by the chef's savoir-faire, who successfully enhances the freshness of the raw materials, which change regularly according to the season. The place is warm and inviting, and in fine weather you can enjoy the terrace on Piazza Giacomo Matteotti in front of the Palazzo Ducale. What more could you ask for?
I TRE MERLI
Read moreA refined place on the quayside of the old port, a stone's throw from the aquarium, to discover the tradition of Genoese cuisine in an atmosphere that's both simple and warm. A cuisine inspired by the past, where flavours remain faithful to their origins. The wood-fired oven bears witness to this, with succulent farinatas and cheese focaccias. The recipes, mainly based on the sea and the catch of the day, highlight the gastronomic and oenological specialties of Liguria. Not forgetting the possibility of a cocktail on the terrace on summer evenings...
E PRIE DE MÄ
Read moreAn excellent address next to the Principe train station and just a few minutes from the port. Open daily for lunch and dinner, this family-run restaurant serves classic Genoese and Ligurian dishes. The decor is sober and discreet, but the portions are very generous for very reasonable prices, and the service is highly efficient and extremely friendly. The traditional focaccia stuffed with stracchino cheese is a delight, and the house white wine is light and sparkling (in moderation, of course!). Simple and faultless.
DA GIBBA AI ROLLI
Read moreIn the center, a few steps from Piazza De Ferrari and the Palazzo Ducale, Da Gibba offers a warm place in a historical building, the former cellar of a bank: fascinating! One of the specialties of the house is the pizza, with the particular elaboration of different doughs: classic, integral, multigrain and gluten-free with low yeast content... There is something for everyone. A cuisine that knows how to diversify thanks to the quality of its products. Don't miss the traditional focaccia with Recco cheese, and of course the farinata.
VERACRUZ
Read moreDiscovering Genoa also means discovering good restaurants in the city's old streets, and Veracruz is one of them...: Mexico opens its doors to you! The friendly place is decorated in the warm colors of the country, and offers a menu of traditional Mexican dishes. There's no shortage of choice, and neither is there any shortage of quality. An excellent opportunity to discover this spicy cuisine, rich in aromas and flavors that speak to the soul of the country. A great way to spend an evening with a difference.
IL GRILLO PARLANTE
Read moreThis small restaurant is located in one of the narrow streets of the historic center: it's not visible at first glance, but once you've found it, you'll enter a characteristic 2-room premises with warm colors and a warm welcome. The cuisine is essentially based on traditional Ligurian recipes. Simple and authentic, they highlight the freshness of the produce. The result: generous, tasty dishes. The wines offered go well with the menu. A simple, unpretentious address where you'll feel right at home.
SETTEPOLPETTE
Read moreThe idea behind this restaurant opposite Renzo Piano's Il Bigo on the port? Accommodate all the recipes of Italian cuisine in the form of polpette, those little dumplings adored by children (and adults). There's something for everyone, from carnivores to vegetarians. Everything is very good and original, beautifully presented, with plenty of assortments to try. The welcome is very friendly and the desserts are truly extraordinary (special mention to the Sotto il Vulcano, a poached pear in a hot chocolate coulant with raspberry coulis...).
KOWALSKI
Read moreA restaurant that sets itself apart from the rest: traditional Ligurian gastronomy gives way to cuisine typical of Eastern European countries. It's a folkloric address that gets off the beaten track and puts the emphasis on the quality of its products. The best-known traditional dishes are on the menu, including goulash and bigos. From wine to beers to cocktail spirits, the origins are always Eastern European. The retro-style venue is warm and inviting. A good address for a convivial, different and unusual evening.
OSTERIA CARABAS
Read moreIn one of Genoa's secret little alleys, which contribute so much to the city's immense charm, you'll find a tiny osteria serving top-quality dishes combining Ligurian tradition with the creativity of the mistress of the kitchen. The pasta is succulent and the desserts delicious. A fine list of regional wines. Please note that, due to the size of the place (8 tables, barely 20 covers), it is necessary to make a reservation or arrive when the restaurant opens at 7pm, in order to have a chance of dining there.
LA FORCHETTA CURIOSA
Read moreSituated opposite the Teatro della Tosse, this renowned restaurant offers top-quality Ligurian and Piedmontese cuisine using local produce. Its speciality? Atypical recipes: asparagus flan, octopus salad with bacon, Taggiasca olives, ginger mashed potatoes, ravioli filled with pesto and pine nut cream, squid ink rice with cheese and pepper and, last but not least, homemade génoise ice cream and espresso washed down with Amaro Camatti liqueur, a Genoa specialty. A landmark for audiences leaving the show.