Trattoria Vegia Arba In Genova

Very homey experience, great service and delicious food. A perfect spot to try traditional food from Genova.

We had dinner with friends at this charming and clean restaurant. The owner was very kind, as was the waiter who served us. For me, it was a magnificent culinary experience...the mandilli al pesto was truly top-notch, and the stockfish was excellent. Fair prices and portions were adequate. The sacripantina was also delicious. We'll definitely be back!

A typical Genoese trattoria in a very family-friendly atmosphere. The menu is very simple; the service is very friendly and fast. Ventilation issues are also a concern; you'll leave smelling like you've just dined in the kitchen.

Although the food was good and the service adequate, it seems unfair that they don't have a menu with prices, even if it's just a blackboard, since the menu consists of a few starters and main courses. Most importantly, they don't provide a receipt with the prices. In the end, when we asked for the bill, we were simply told verbally, not knowing exactly what we paid for each dish, especially since there were three of us and each had to pay for their own food. This forced us to split the bill equally, which isn't a big deal, but it should be known exactly what we paid for each dish, since there wasn't a menu with prices. It seems truly unfair to me, especially since not providing a receipt is illegal. It seemed quite expensive for what we consumed, so without prices on the menu and without a receipt, we didn't understand why the bill was so high. What a shame.

Had dinner with friends. The food was plentiful and delicious. A wonderful experience.

Unfortunately, it was significantly below expectations. For what we ate, it was absolutely expensive. It was €42 per person, which became €40 for: 6 mixed appetizers - two cuculli, some panissa, some Russian salad, a sort of mini focaccia with stracchino cheese... maybe some farinata... I don't want to be wrong, but I think it was there. It was all decided by the owner with no other alternative. The portions were small, and obviously the cost is unknown since there's no menu. 5 first courses and a tripe... I don't know if it was considered a first or second course, but it makes little difference. The tripe was good, nothing special, but a real treat. The first courses were nothing special. The mandilli with pesto were good, but still simple. The spaghetti with octopus had very little sauce. Two of them had veal with tuna sauce and fried calamari. The latter were mushy. 6 desserts were nothing special. A bottle of Nebbiolo... here too, like everything else, there's no menu, so you don't know the price, or what wine it is; they bring it already opened. The historic shop is fine, but that doesn't mean we're stuck in 1980; it means carrying on traditions, but in 2025. Too bad, we were all hoping for something better, but for €40 I'd like to choose carefully what to eat and drink and know the cost. I can't say I ate badly, but eating well is something else. It felt like a home-cooked dinner. Tried it and that was it.