For our first morning in Genoa, hubby was hoping for what he's used to...eggs, potatoes, and bacon…read moreor sausage. What we soon realized is that breakfast in Italy primarily consists of pastries and coffee. They definitely don't eat heavy breakfast foods like Americans do which is why we had a hard time, at least in a smaller city like Genoa, to find what we were looking for. Pastries it is. TripAdvisor seems to be king in Europe...Yelp is rarely used. Caffetteria Orefici was not listed on Yelp but hubby found them on TripAdvisor. This little cafe is a one-man operated shop with only a few small tables as well as a narrow counter. English is not spoken or understood here so we had to point to what we wanted. Behind the counter were about 5-6 different kinds of pastries, about 2 of each. They looked old and dry so we thought they were just for display. After picking a few items, we were surprised he pulled them out from behind the counter. There was a menu on the wall for drinks. Hubby ordered a cappuccino and being that I'm pregnant, I selected a decaf option, the cappuccino decaffeinato-d'orzo-ginseng-soia. The cappuccinos were delicious and pastries were good. The strawberry croissant with cream is what I ordered for myself and it was the best of all pastries we got. The cream was so good! I believe it may be freshly made. Our 3 pastries and 2 drinks cost €6 which is about $6.50. Such a great deal!

Really delicious spot to get breakfast in Genoa. The cappuccinos were excellent and the Nutella…read morecroissant was also really delicious. the croissant was hand filled right in front of us and the filling was abundant in every bite. I ordered the toast which was described on the menu as being bread, ham, and cheese which is simple but it was wonderfully executed. It was basically like a grilled ham and cheese panini which was delicious and would be good at any time of day, breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The pancakes were also very yummy and they were very generous with the maple syrup. Although it is a small cafe with not many seats or tables, we were lucky enough to get one and it was very cozy and perfect for a rainy morning in Genoa. All of the gentlemen working there were very nice and all in all it was a great experience and not very expensive either. The croissant was only 2 euros, the toast was only 5, the pancakes were about 7, and the cappuccinos were only 1.80. would highly recommend eating here if you're in Genoa

This place is off the charts good we ordered the genovisie (I spelt it wrong) pizza and white wine…read more Enough for two people.

Needed a lunch place close to our hotel and had exhausted many of the offerings, so decided to try…read moreTrieste. Really glad we did! Mild weather, so we ate outside, which also gave us the opportunity to people watch. My husband had the Spaghetti con Scoglio, I had the Spaghetti Carbonara (my first time eating this dish). Both were excellent. The seafood in the Spaghetti con Scoglio was fresh and abundant and the sauce was rich and seasoned well. The Carbonara was unctuous with yolky goodness and tasted like breakfast done right. The servers were attentive and the price was fair. Will definitely visit again...

The food is okay but not great. It definitely is not worth waiting for if you happen to stop by…read morebefore 7:30pm, which is when they open for dinner. The pesto ravioli in a cream sauce was good. But pesto being the local specialty, most restaurants probably make it fresh. The squid filled with shrimp paste and asparagus should definitely be passed over; way too salty and the asparaguses were overcooked. I was told it's a local's joint. I'd take my 30€ and spend it elsewhere.

This restaurant is aptly named because "The Curious Fork" experiments with Italian and Genovese…read moreclassics - and its curious concoctions delight the palette. We began our Easter brunch with two dishes (both of whose names escape me, unfortunately): a kind of hot, spinach fritatta nestled on top of a perfectly parmesan, cream sauce; and a fish cake that was a terrine of fish spiced with fresh ginger and citrus. The former was rich without being heavy, while the latter tasted bright and fresh. As secondi, we shared a steak in a cognac and honey sauce and a trio of traditional Genovese "cakes," which might be better translated as English "pies" with cheese. The steak may have been just a tad too rare, but it was seared beautifully, and the rosemary-spiced sauce was so good that all residual beckoned to be sopped up and consumed with table bread. The pies consisted of a leek and two spinach variations (one with ricotta?), all of which showcased the best in each vegetable and had obviously been prepared with homemade dough. We rounded off our meal with an Easter dessert of dolce latte fritto ("sweet fried milk") and a slice of torta di pistacchio ("pistachio cake"). Admittedly, the dolce latte fritto - crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside - was better than the torta, yet still the lemony pistachio filling on the cake was complimented well by its buttery crust. My only criticism of the meal would go to the house red wine, which although passable, was overwhelmed by tannins. In reading this review, you may be inclined to believe that the restaurant relies too heavily upon sauces to create flavor within its dishes; I would like to assure you that the dishes served with sauces were each sampled without said accoutrement, and the flavor was always palpable. Perhaps the most memorable aspect of our Easter Brunch was the impeccable service: The food was served quickly. The waiters respected our space, yet never veered far from the table. The owner, Roberto, was eager to interact with clients and to recommend items on the menu. Indeed, he made us feel comfortable immediately upon entering the restaurant and even brought us small glasses of a local, dessert wine to taste. La Forchetta Curiosa was not only a wonderful restaurant in which to spend Easter brunch while traveling, it is a wonderful restaurant.

The store was extremely clean and the staff was very friendly. They spoke English is ideal from…read moretravelers coming in a cruise ship as it's in walking distance to the port. The food was extremely fresh. The pineapple was perfect. The cream puff was not my favorite flavor wise however.

Good, solid food at a decent price. Outdoor tables, which made it fun to people watch. What makes…read morethis a five is the service. Attentive, friendly staff that were a delight to chat with.

Came here after a train ride from Milan. The pesto here was really good and pasta was cooked well.read more