Balilla Sturla In Genova

03/05/2026: Everything was perfect. From the reservation to the service, despite the restaurant being fully booked. The staff were incredibly helpful, fast, and attentive. The mussel soup and mixed fried fish were superb. Highly recommended.

18/04/2026: So, for a few years now, we've been choosing this place because we've always liked their food, the attentiveness of the waitresses, the location, and the value. The trattoria atmosphere is always satisfying. Our absolute favorite dish is spaghetti allo scoglio. This year, however, we noticed a notable difference in the way this dish was prepared. Shellfish were scarce and/or closed, 4.5 mussels, and 5 clams, all of which were either empty or closed shells—in short, disappointing. The divinely prepared sauce of cherry tomatoes, parsley, and oil has now disappeared. And to top it all off, last time they must have boiled the spaghetti in unsalted water, so much so that we had to ask for salt. Does anyone no longer know how to cook? We think the chef in the kitchen has changed. We've noticed it in several people, several times. Otherwise, we can't explain this sudden change in the way this delicious dish is prepared. We hope they put a little more effort into it...