When I was planning a trip to Italy's Ligurian Coast area, my Genovese friend recommended that I go…read moreto the beautiful fishing town of Camogli and to eat at the Ristorante Vitturin in Recco. Thanks to him, I had the most memorable meal from Liguria. Vitturin's been in business since 1860 and is responsible for inventing many scrumptious dishes we enjoyed today. They pride themselves for such remarkable achievements and the menu, they printed the year next to each dish was invented. A nice touch. The restaurant's famous specialty is the Foccacia con Fomaggio, a very thin and crispy baked bread filled with a local fresh cheese called Fomaggio Straccino. This is a must have when you dine at Vitturin. You can get Foccacia con Formaggio elsewhere in along the Ligurian coast, but it wouldn't be the same as the ones at Vitturin. We know because we've tasted others. The Foccascia is made to order and it comes out pipping hot and the server cut it up at table side. This is not to be mistaken with the foccacia you get in the US where it is more dougy and dense bread. The Foccacio con Formaggio is more like a thin pizza, crispy, filled with a fresh cheese that is slighly tangy, creamy and yet surprisingly light in texture. Before all our delicious main course arrive, our server brought over a plate of fried delights including fried gneocchi, that was our first time having fried gneocchi and it was like eating fried clouds of potatoes. The other dishes we had at Vitturin were a combination grilled seafood platter - an beautiful assorment of seafood including clams, shrimps, langostinos (Italy baby lobsters), mussles and filet of fish. All extremely fresh and very delicious. The Grigliata di Pesce - a white bass covered with thinly sliced potatoes seared to crispy and the meat is still flaky. And for desserts - fresh berries and vanilla gelato to finish the meal. It was a great recommendation indeed and the meal, services and wine selections were all top notch. On top of that, the prices were reasonable for such amazing quality. We did make a reservation and when we were there, the restaurant filled up with mostly locals. If you were staying in the town of Camogli, you'll need a car to get to Recco, which is only a short 20 minute scenic drive. Well wroth the effort. Date of Visit: May 15, 2012

Il Genovese is a small, cozy two-story spot that feels very local -- mostly locals eating here,…read morewhich is always a good sign. It's also an easy walk from the cruise port, making it perfect for a port-day meal. We had the gnocchi, which was really good -- soft, comforting, and full of flavor. For dessert, the fried sweet milk was such a treat and totally worth ordering. The complimentary bread was perfect too, which always sets the tone. The menu has lots of options, and prices for both food and wine are very reasonable. Simple, relaxed, and satisfying -- a great stop if you want good food without anything fancy or touristy.

Had some really stellar pesto here at the spot where Stanley Tucci came in Genoa and ate pesto…read more Despite this, it is not as touristy as you would imagine, as a matter of fact, 70% of the folks in the restaurant when we were there were Italian native speakers. The restaurant isn't fancy, but it is a local spot that does solid pesto and other dishes. You will get some pesto for your bread, but you should certainly get the trofie al pesto - it's really quite wonderful. By far the best dish we had. If you don't get pasta with pesto, then you're making a very silly decision. We got the fried cheese as an appetizer and then the Pansoti with salsa di noci - it was good, but not even close to the Trofie al Pesto. I realize Pansoti with walnut sauce is a traditional food of Liguria, and you should try it - but especially during the summer the pesto is just to die for! House wine was good. Service was as expected, prices were perfect!

My bf and I were wandering around town and hungry so we stopped here. We sat outside with a…read morebeautiful view and for €35 each we had a giant lunch full of all kinds of seafood, as well as wine, water, dessert, and coffee. Everything was really delicious and I just couldn't believe the food kept coming and coming. Definitely recommend!

pretty good pasta restaurant. you pick your pasta type and then your sauce and there were a lot of…read moredifferent pastas and sauces, so it is likely that everyone will be able to find a combination that they will like. we got the meat filled ravioli with carbonara sauce, gnocchi with the mushroom and cream sauce, and the mushroom filled tortellini and they were all very tasty. both the gnocchi and ravioli servings were very large but the tortellini serving was definitely a bit smaller but still decent. the bread is free as well. the service was good and it didn't take long for us to get our food. the restaurant isn't huge so if it is busy it might be hard to get a table but we didn't have any problems on a Saturday night at 7:30pm. there is a cover but it is only 1.50 euros per person. while it is not the best italian food you will ever have, it is definitely a good option if you don't want to break the bank but still get some good authentic Italian food while in Genoa.

Genova is known for their pesto, so we came to this little local spot to try their pesto. I got…read moresimple noodles with pesto, the boyfriend got mushroom tortellini with pesto, and the friend got beef (or shredded pork we aren't sure) ravioli with pesto. Though they didn't speak any English their ordering system was simple: choose your noodle, then your sauce, and voila! They served the food with soft dipping bread. The service was fast. The food was outstanding. The price was VERY inexpensive. The only thing you have to watch out for is water cost money in Europe even though tap water is potable. They sell you bottled water at a cost (and I'm not sure every place recycles). Most places beer and soda are cheaper than water. Thus, I got beer! Having had a long drive and wanting to get back to the AirBnB this place was a perfect location with the perfect menu for an outstanding price!

The food was amazing. Great service. Great location, right across from the bay. I highly recommend…read moretrying this place out.

Great selection of not only pasta but other dishes like grilled fish, vegetables, focaccia, etc…read more and food was delicious. Fast, friendly service. It's tucked away in an alley but still very close to the main drag. Such a hidden gem. And prices are very reasonable.

One of the best spots to eat and a very friendly staff. Try the Asada, Ceviche and the Tiramisu…read more Wonderful town to visit and can't wait to come back!

Very friendly staff, high quality food and excellent local vine. If you are visiting Sestri…read moreLevante, definitely worth a visit.

Located in the port area of Genoa, this little restaurant serves mostly seafood. The place was…read morepacked with both locals and tourists when we visited. The atmosphere is a little old fashioned, as if the place is frozen in time, quite charming. Prices are moderate, the food is good and simple (matches the decor). Nothing fancy there, but I liked my stuffed anchovies and my husband was happy with his pesto pasta. The house wine is cheap and good enough. We were both happy with our dinner.

Excellent Food & Staff. Ate there twice in two days. Authentic local cooking with a light touch…read more A very pleasant meal with relaxing music. Highly recommended.

We dined here for the first time on the outdoor, sidewalk patio. It was certainly busy with…read moretourists along the streets but the outdoor seating was very nice. The staff was friendly and attentive. The food and drinks were good - especially the Lemon Spritz! Would recommend for a quality meal in an otherwise touristy spot.