Trattoria San Carlo In Genova

Simple, almost refined, delicious. We went in on a whim, and we don't regret it. The gnocchi are melt-in-your-mouth. The breaded anchovies are good. The desserts are just as good. The service is pleasant and quick. This is our second visit. What did I say the first time? "Almost refined." Simply refined!

A spontaneous visit at lunchtime, very good food, good wine combined with formidable service, highly recommended.

Wonderful atmosphere and pleasant staff members. This is where the locals eat and enjoy some wine. Hidden gem!

Small, cozy, clean. Delicious food, very attentive service. It's a small place and the menu is short but everything was delicious, simple and homemade. We had ravioli ragu, pansotti with walnut sauce, and picagge (very wide fettuccini) with perfect genovese pesto. The bread basket was also delicious! Thoroughly enjoyed our meal.

Excellent food! The pesto, pansoti, and desserts were delicious. The service was friendly and fast. I'll definitely be back.

We had such a wonderful lunch at Trattoria San Carlo and left absolutely delighted. The atmosphere was warm and inviting — cozy, authentic, and full of charm. The staff made us feel very welcome and the whole experience felt genuinely Italian and relaxed. I ordered the gnocchi with tomato and octopus, and it was outstanding. The gnocchi were perfectly soft and pillowy, the tomato sauce rich and flavourful. The octopus was tender and beautifully cooked, tying the whole dish together perfectly. My husband had the pansotti con salsa noci, and it was exceptional. The pansotti were delicate and generously filled, and the walnut sauce was creamy, smooth, and full of flavour — rich without being heavy. A true classic done beautifully. Everything tasted fresh and homemade, and you can really feel the care in each dish. We highly recommend it and look forward to coming back!

Incredible pesto Very friendly staff Highly recommended

I was there today when the new management opened. The pesto was fabulous, and the fried food was superb too! Excellent wine. In short, it's definitely a place to return to and bring friends from outside Genoa to make a good impression.

Traditional cuisine of excellent quality

Every time I eat here, everything is perfect. The food is phenomenal, with a truly unique flavor. There's a lot of high-quality Genoese cuisine. The desserts are really good.