La Forchetta Curiosa In Genova

A small trattoria/osteria that, under new ownership and management (about a year and a half ago), has become more touristy and less value-for-money. The first courses were good (despite the small portions), except for the unforgivable presence of cream in the seafood scucuzzi. The fried squid was only decent: crispy and dry, but the smell of the frying oil was "heavy." Note the lack of vegetables (zucchini, carrots) and other fish/shellfish (sardines, scampi), especially considering the price (€16). The tiramisu (ladyfingers well-soaked in coffee) was good, despite the mascarpone cream being thin and lacking in egg. Service was a bit slow, but the staff was very friendly.

In all honesty, we didn't eat very well, and now I'll explain why. As you know, my reviews always try to be constructive for the owners, hoping that the inconveniences I encounter as a customer can be interpreted as a criticism for improvement. I had a seafood first course, my wife had tagliatella with shrimp and bisque, and a mixed fried fish main course. Well, the seafood was nothing short of spectacular, an explosion of flavor that I almost struggle to remember such a good dish. Compliments to the chef, 10 out of 10, fully deserved. My wife's dish, in my opinion, was a poorly executed dish, a disjointed one. The tagliatella (delicious), however, had no other flavor beyond that. You can taste the egg, the softness of the fresh tagliatella, but you can't taste the three main ingredients together. The large-cut shrimp are lost, and the bisque is good, but the tagliatella should be cooked completely inside it, otherwise it becomes just a broth to mop up and nothing else. Three completely separate flavors that couldn't be combined in a single bite. In my opinion, this dish needs a complete overhaul. I don't recommend it. I'm sorry to say that the fried food arrived completely dry. The squid pieces fell apart in our hands, and we had to digest it for hours. I saw other decidedly inviting dishes pass by, such as the caponmagro, which apparently seemed impeccably prepared, and other dishes. That's why I'm limiting myself to giving our guests a 3-star rating, also based on the kindness of the staff, the attentive service, and the splendid location of the restaurant. I'll definitely be back, hoping to find the opportunity to add the missing two stars.

A very nice place in a quiet corner. We ate in the little square, and the place is cozy inside too. Very friendly staff, excellent food, good prices. I recommend it!

I chose this restaurant because it offers simple and affordable Genoese dishes and local wines. The meal, consisting of a starter (Zuppetta di Cecil), main course (Tagliolini gamberi), and dessert (Panera), was truly excellent, and the local wine paired perfectly with the food. The service was incredibly fast and genuinely friendly—not the overly professional, forced kind. Anyone looking for simple, good, and affordable local food without any extravagant presentation will be very happy here.

This small restaurant is located across from the Teatro della Tosse. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. The food is excellent. I recommend booking; it's worth a visit.

Restaurant opposite Genoa's historic theater. Very elaborate and unique dishes, medium portions. Friendly staff. I really enjoyed what I ate there.

Birthday dinner in the alleys of Genoa We visited this historic restaurant, discovered thanks to The Fork. The menu features typical Ligurian and other dishes. We tried: 63°C egg, cream of asparagus, broad beans, and peas (€12), very good Crostone, raw Bra sausage, chard, and Parmesan fondue (€12) Paccheri with gurnard ragù (€16) Tagliatelle with 30 egg yolks, smoked butter, bacon, and veal stock (€16) Cappon magro (€20) Fried calamari (€16) Good, average prices, fast service!

The young and capable chef takes care of the details, the food is good, the staff is kind and helpful, the atmosphere is familiar and the wine list follows the trend of natural wines.

Friendly and smiling staff Good food with quality ingredients...

Friendly staff, nice waitresses, great food