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6 top restaurants in Genoa
TagAll restaurants listed here belong to the Genova-Liguria Gourmet consortium, meaning that they have been recognized by the local Chamber of Commerce for their overall excellence and respect for local gastronomic traditions.
Photo: The Cook
The Cook
Genova’s only Michelin-starred restaurant has a new and elegant location in town. Its name refers to the owner, chef Ivano Ricchebono, who uses local products, suppliers and traditions in unexpected ways, such as local lettuce alla Genovese (with pesto) or pane burro e acciughe (butter and anchovy bread).
The Cook
Vico Falamonica 9 R
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Photo: Ostaia Da U Santu
Ostaia Da U Santu
The rustic exterior reflects the reality of this straightforward eatery. What you see is what you get – traditional food, lovingly prepared at an honest price. You can’t get more typical than cima alla Genovese – a pocket of veal stuffed with meat, vegetables and cheese, cooked, pressed (to remove excess liquid) and served tepid. Or alternatively, pesto with rice, or ravioli with walnut sauce.
Ostaia Da U Santu
Via al Santuario delle Grazie 33
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Photo: Ristorante Da Rina
Ristorante Da Rina
Fish lovers rejoice. Rina serves seafood – only fresh, not frozen – at a price that won’t break the bank and very close to the attractions of the Porto Antico. Culinary temptations include fritto di paranza (lightly-fried small fish and seafood), hard-to-find mandilli de saea (silk handkerchiefs, a fine pasta rolled by hand and served with pesto), and sacripantin, a layered cake with buttercream, hazelnut and cocoa filling.
Ristorante Da Rina
Via Mura delle Grazie 3 R
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Le Perlage
The impressive chairs and linen at this seaside restaurant reflect the golden age of Genovese merchants, and guests dine with equal opulence. Fish and crustaceans hold center stage, with all three degustation menus, which change by season, featuring bounty from the Mediterranean.
Le Perlage
Via Mascherpa 4/r
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Trattoria detta del Bruxaboschi 1862
In a sea-focused city, this trattoria is unabashedly for carnivores. The name in Genovese dialect means “wood-grilled” as in Angus beef, lamb, rabbit and chicken. Vegetarians can choose from grilled vegetables, salads, and mushrooms, as well as pasta dishes. The sweet tooth finale comprises 14 desserts, including latte dolce fritto dalla vecchia ricetta del Bruxaboschi (the trattoria’s take on a typical fried sweet, sometimes served as part of a main course fritto misto rather than separately as a dessert).
Trattoria detta del Bruxaboschi 1862
Via Francesco Mignone 8
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Published: April 11, 2018
Genoa, Italy
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