Family owned and operated as many Italian restaurants are, Ippogrifo is a shining star in my memory…read moreof Italy. I can safely say that this is the *BEST* pesto I've ever had. I would slather everything in this stuff if I could because it is literally that amazing! I think it alone is worth the trip. But if you need more reasons, let me also add that the branzino is spectacular. It's roasted and served table side. Quickly de-boned and served by the owner himself, the fish is light and simply prepared with herbs and olive oil. It's funny how the simplest of foods in Italy turn into something incredible. We also had anchovies with lemon (who knew I even liked anchovies?) and this dish of crudo. Also known as sashimi for those of you who don't speak Italian. It's basically a dish of all raw fresh fishes. They seemed different from the Japanese fishes but wow.. just as good! Great food, great wine... and great people. That's what makes a great restaurant and all of those things are true here. It's a must on my list when I return later this month. My mouth is watering just thinking of the awesome food we had here.

In transit from Alba to Levanto, so I decided to stop and refuel…read more While the staff didn't speak much English, they tried hard and made me felt welcome. The assorted seafood on mashed potato was fresh and delicious. Pachere pasta with fish and tomato: The pasta was al dente, I loved the simplicity of simmered grape tomatoes. Had a bottle of Buranco Bianco from Cinque Terre. For dessert, the apple tart and gelato was devine. I've never had an apple tart so airy and fluffy. Amazing finish for a wonderful meal. Simple ingredients, but superb execution and service. I couldn't have possibly asked for more. I would intentionally just to make a stop here next time when I'm in Liguria, even if it's out of the way, that's how much I liked eating here. p.s. Bought a bottle of 2003 Bruno Giacosa Falletto from the restaurant for €90, which appeared to be a bargain. That being said, it was slightly maderized.

It's a great place to meet people in line. It's simply very fun and enjoyable. It's amazing to…read morewatch him work behind the counter to make magic with his sandwiches. had had the. Hot Celebrezze salami.

Hole in the wall sandwich place that will probably give you the best bang for your buck sandwich…read moreever, if not the best italian sandwich. It's cheap but the ingredients are all still great. They don't speak much English but I was lucky to have the help of one woman who happened to speak decent English and recommended a speck/prosciutto with sheep's cheese and eggplant for a sandwich. The seating outside is a bit dingy and there isn't much variety if you are looking for non cured meats but hey, they do one thing well and that's all they have to do.

decent place to get a burger at a fairish price. the bun is probably the real stand out part of…read morethis burger as its very soft and has a nice flavor. the patty itself is not very thick and something to note before ordering is that they do not cook the patties very much here. both of the beef burgers we got were very pink all the way through so if you like a more cooked burger be sure to ask for that. also, my fianceé was not a big fan of the vegetarian patty option that they have as she said that it just tasted like potatoes and not much else. the fries were pretty good though. the lady who took our order was very nice and patient as we looked over the menu to decide what we wanted. its not a big place so may be hard to get a seat if its busy.

Meglio degli hamburger che ho mangiato in America. E sono americano. Prendi quello con i peperoni…read morepiccanti!

A good local restaurant, which seems to specialize in pizza. However, we ordered the pesto-covered…read moretroffi, a pasta resembling a tightly woven, skinny rotini - so we could try Genovese pesto. We also got the fish of the day, which was a white fish, lightly breaded and cooked in tomatoes and olives. Both were delicious and fresh. Worth checking out.

Had a great dinner here. Great meal with very friendly, prompt, and attentive service. Indoor &…read moreoutdoor dining available; on a hot day I opted to eat inside, which was pleasant. I had an excellent variant of pesto pasta, a delicious T-bone steak, good panna cotta, and a nice wine, suggested by the server. I'll seek out this restaurant again if I return to Genova.

Ah absolutely lovely find in the heart of Genova. We tried the pasta al capriolo but will…read moredefinitely come back for the steak, which you cook on your own personal hot stone at the table. The pappardelle are home made) as with all their pasta) and the meat was tender and delicious. I had the pan a cotta for dessert which was silky smooth with a lightly toasted caramel sauce. This place was an absolutely wonderful find. It's small, rustic, and very welcoming. The staff is extremely friendly and accommodating. I would definitely recommend to a friend.

Great find in Genoa!…read more Menu is huge! And offers allergy guidelines. Options are sorted by Chinese, Thai and Japanese options. Yelp lists this place as €€€ but the prices were very affordable. The staff was friendly but spoke limited English. The curry chicken I ordered was served more like a fried rice but the flavoring was good and I highly Recommends

Incredibly delicious... fresh sushi, egg rolls were nicely done- well filled, great fried rice…read moreofferings and wonderful selection of sea food offerings; loved the lobster.

Great little restaurant in Sestri Levante. Amazing gluten free pizza! Sauce was to die for ! Owner…read morewas so sweet ! Also has the pasta and mussels - gain made perfectly!