Very yummy food! This was my first meal in Genoa and recommended by the front desk at my hotel. I…read moregot the gnocchi with pesto and fried anchovies. The anchovies were deliciously fried, though it could have been crispier. The gnocchi was so good! The service was very nice and prices are extremely reasonable. Overall a very solid pick!

Our first meal in Genoa and it was one to remember! We were sat outside of the restaurant in the…read morealley with such rustic and cultural appeal, we loved it! they did have nice seating inside if desired. the food was cooked beautifully, from the rabbit to the ravioli bolognese. Food and drinks were very cheap as well, splitting 1/2 a liter of wine for 5 euros! I can see why this place is well liked, and I would agree!

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!

The food is absolutely fabulous! When I couldn't eat one of the things on the menus because of an…read moreallergy, they remade it with something they had never made it. It was outstanding! Ricotta, ravioli with pesto. Followed by an amazing glass of wine and simple focaccia bread! My sister and I both loved it.

*Reviewing for us picky Americans abroad*…read more 10/10 would recommend! The carbonara was fantastic, the pizza (forgot the name) white sauce, caramelized onions, some type of pancetta, gnocchi was quite good as well. Service also excellent.

Very interesting place. It's more a place for a fast eating - so not very restauranty more bistro…read morevibes. However, the selection of sauces and pasta is exceptional! Staff is super kind and friendly as well. I'd recommend choosing the sauce first and then asking for advice what pasta to match. 10/10 recommend!

Before i came in, a bit of hesitation. It felt like the italian take away with low cost food…read more However, locals know better. It is a good price for local dishes (not pizza). Selection of meals is limited. What i liked: -affordable quality food -quick service Tip: To get food order first what you like at the teller. You will then pay and get a number. And, in less than 5 minutes you most likely have food.

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...

Arrived 30 min before lunch ended (no reservations) on a weekday, and the waiter graciously…read moresqueezed our party of 3 in. A few individuals came around 10 min later, and were turned away. However, some opted to be added to the dinner reservation list. The restaurant is very busy, and waitstaff are bustling around. There was a sizable lunch group, so they can accommodate large groups. Everything we had was delicious. They are part of the "slow food" movement, and the dedication showed in their food. We ordered: Lasagna - I've never had a lasagna like this. Very, VERY thin sheets of pasta supporting layers of tomato and pesto sauce. The portion size was on the smaller side. Fantastic. Pesto - When in Genoa, you must try pesto! Perfectly al dente tossed in a vibrant and fresh pesto sauce. Seafood pasta - special of the day ~ I think this had mussels and local veggies, was pretty good. Fish + potato - This was a toss-up, but a unique (at least to us) combination. Fish flesh is mixed with mashed potatoes. Prominent fish flavor and heavy on the tongue, likely due to fat/flavor added to the potatoes. Finished with a dessert (pine nut cake) that we honestly could have done without. Highly recommend the lasagna and pesto.

Amazing food. Great quality and flavor. The daily special -mushroom fettuccine was so so good. The…read morecalamari was one of our favorite dishes of the trip. Great filling family meal

Excellent and fresh. Best calamari ever…read moreWill come again if ever I ever get back to Milan

Dude go! I had been…read morecraving fried calamari and a nice walk along the water. This place is fast, clean and yummy. I also got the small fried fish because why not. The calamari was fresh and crisp while still being light. I got there at 11:30 so they had everything still in stock and it was filled with locals.

Such a fun spot down an alley off a main road in Genoa. We stopped for lunch with some family- it…read morewas hot! Luckily they had some well placed fans that started to work after you sat down for a while. Our waitress spoke English and was super efficient. The food was fantastic. My 6 year old loves everything pesto- and he ate 2 bowls of this authentic Genovese pesto. The bathrooms were very "European" but functional. The restaurant was clean and packed full of tables. Prices were very reasonable. This place is worth the stop, for sure!

This restaurant was closed for the afternoon rest. It is popular because the food is incredible, so…read moremake a reservation if possible for the evening hours. They serve Ligurian style food, with Basel and seafood, it was excellent. We were only in Genoa for two nights and we would have gone both nights, but ate by the aquarium the next day. I can't remember a lot of what we ate, but I do remember it was plentiful and so good I look at the pictures and smile! Plain ambiance, homily and comfortable with lots of happy people chattering and enjoying their meals! Up a flight of stairs although there is seating on the ground floor as well.

The fish and chicken were prepared carefully and served beautifully. Local cheeses. Lovely setting…read more Unrushed service. I'll certainly return to this restaurant the next time we visit Genoa!

This place whips the Llama's ass. Buffalo Milk Caprese was incomparable. If you're in Genoa get…read morehere. Be warned it is very hard to find, be ever vigilant, there is a reward at the end of your journey

Super cool vibe for a drink and a snack. Second floor of a palace building with cool jazz, a buzzy…read morevibe & good drinks served with complementary cheese topped focaccia. Restaurants open 7-7:30 in Genoa, I'd come here first - it opened at 6:30 the night we visited.

What a super cool find! As soon as you step into the building, you feel like you are in a museum,…read moreit continues as you go up the stairs, upstairs you are surrounded by art, and in the back left corner is where the restaurant is. Great cocktail selections! When you are on the inside, you still feel like you are in a museum! People are nice and service is excellent! Cocktails are great! If you are in Genova you must come here at least once if not twice!