The best Italian pizzerias and restaurants Genoa

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 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.

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.

Set 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.

A 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.

On 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.

Nestled 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!

Just 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!

Small 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.

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.

Just 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?

A 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...

An 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.

The 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...).

In 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.

Situated 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.