Trattoria Bargustaio In Genova

13/11/2025: Having seen Joe Bastianich's show, we were curious to check out this little restaurant, which came in second place for best Genoese pesto. Rather than a restaurant, I prefer to call it a trattoria, also because it's split between two locations across the street from each other in the historic center. Both locations are small but welcoming and personalized, with that "rustic" touch that never hurts. The staff were extremely kind and courteous; they welcomed us like they were at home and then moved our table without a hitch. We ordered and shared two different first courses, wanting to try the famous "Mandilli al pesto" (Pesto Mandilli), featured in the TV competition, plus the "Ravioli al sugo" (Ravioli with tomato sauce), and we were satisfied. The desserts were amazing, and the oil used, which we tried raw on the bread, was truly excellent. The prices and cuisine go hand in hand, and we paid a fair price for what we consumed. I recommend it without hesitation.

06/11/2025: Also recommended for a simple lunch break: excellent food and courteous service.