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!

*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.

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.

We were in Genoa on a day trip from Milan. My husband's grandparents were originally from the…read morearea. He makes a family recipe for Pesto but wanted to taste it in Genoa. We felt so lucky to find this gem of a restaurant. They have a daily lunch special that is affordable and very popular with the locals. Pesto was not on the lunch menu so we ordered from the regular menu. We had an appetizer of focaccia with pesto, pesto on pasta and a delicious gnocchi with red sauce and shrimp. The pesto was fantastic and the potato gnocchi as light as air. Service was very good. Our server didn't speak English but we carried on with our limited Italian and lots of pointing. After lunch we met the chef who has taken over the position from her mother. A very delightful and delicious experience!

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.

This is exactly what you want for food in Genova. The staff was great. They helped us with…read morepicking our selection. The fried appetizer of fish and veggies was perfect. The specials were on point and everything went well.... Perfect portions especially for such a heavy day of walking... Dining alfresco in front of the museum made the atmosphere. Simple ingredients prepared in a simple manner and served correctly..

This is a wonderful restaurant. The atmosphere is incredible, wait staff very pleasant and food…read moredivine. Sadly, my wife and I speak no Italian but the wait staff speak English so ordering was easy. Our starter was a platter of combined torta d'herbe on fresh greens. I had a regional dish of handmade wide noodles with pesto and my wife had a pasta with calm dish. Dessert was a chocolate mousse (do not know name) with crumbles and a sprig of basil. Wonderful experience

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 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

The food was super fresh and flavorful. The staff were super friendly. Would def pass by if you're…read morein the area and ready for a good treat.

Love the quaint simple feel with the simplest yet most delicious foods in the Old Genoa - well…read moreworth the visit. They open at 7:30pm, in line with 50pp, we got in when opened. Our food was a homemade delicious delight as we were seeking out their KNOWN pesto dishes: trennete and lasagna. If I return I would definitely try the tomato based ravioli and/or trofie pesto. So pleased we visited.

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.