Locanda Tortuga In Genova

Spectacular terrace with very good atmosphere... I recommend the Portofino-style pastas and the foccaccias.

The Recco-style cheese focaccia is excellent (more or less the same as the original), and the panera is excellent. Super friendly staff!!! Good value.

Excellent cheese focaccia and exquisite traditional Genoese first courses, including superb pesto. Tasty desserts in a youthful atmosphere.

Dinner was spectacular in this restaurant's square. The menu showcases the main attractions of Ligurian cuisine. For me, it's a charming place. The service was excellent with very friendly, attentive waiters who are always available to advise. I had the focaccia with pesto and the panzotti in walnut sauce, and I highly recommend them! It's a quick way to experience the charms of Genoa. I've definitely bookmarked it and will return to this restaurant when I return to Genoa.

I went there especially for the focaccia al formaggio: among those I have tasted around Liguria, it is certainly at the top. I promise myself to return to taste other regional delights.

Top culinary experience, typical and amazing dishes, fast and friendly service. If you pass by the area I recommend the stop

Found by chance during a trip to Genoa, I must say that it was an excellent choice. Very nice rustic place, friendly and efficient staff. We waited a little for the food but it was worth it. Sublime cheese focaccia and fantastic testaroli with pesto. I would definitely go there again if I were to return.

Dinner on 04/23/2025 From a logistical point of view, the location is quite central, a stone's throw from Christopher Columbus' house, and the environment is very pleasant, with bricks and exposed beams creating a nice atmosphere; not very comfortable, although aesthetically pleasing, the tables (made from barrels), a little too high and with chairs that force a somewhat unnatural posture, at least for those, like me, who have a "significant" waistline. We liked the typical local cuisine. We ordered: homemade tagliatelle with pesto, just lacking in salt, well seasoned and al dente, tasty and generously stuffed focaccia di Recco, pansoti with walnut sauce and a good plate of brandacujun. Homemade pasta and bread. Courteous and quick service. Adequate account. The only complaint: the presence of dust deposits on the cables above the counter, at risk of falling onto the baked goods. Rating: 8

Cena del 23/04/2025 Dal punto di vista logistico, la posizione è abbastanza centrale, a due passi dalla casa di Cristoforo Colombo, e l’ambiente molto piacevole, con mattoni e travi a vista a creare una bella atmosfera; non molto comodi, seppur esteticamente piacevoli, i tavoli (ricavati da botti), un po’ troppo alti e con le sedie che costringono ad una postura un po’ innaturale, almeno per chi, come me, ha un giro vita “importante “. La cucina, tipica locale, ci è piaciuta. Abbiamo ordinato: tagliatelle fatte in casa al pesto, appena carenti di sale, ben condite e al dente, focaccia di Recco gustosa e generosamente farcita, pansoti con salsa di noci e un buon piatto di brandacujun. Pasta e pane fatti in casa. Servizio cortese e rapido. Conto adeguato. Unico appunto: la presenza di depositi di polvere sui cavi che sovrastano il bancone, a rischio caduta sulle preparazioni da forno. Voto: 8

Focaccia buonissima, primi piatti e secondi piatti buoni. Pessimo servizio: disorganizzazione (portate dimenticate più di una volta, insalata servita senza essere accompagnata da condimenti). In ultima cosa se si prenota per le 21.30 non si può chiudere il forno per le focacce alle 22.30 se si inizia a servire i clienti al medesimo orario