I migliori ristoranti di cucina italiana in Liguria

12/10/2025: I had the pleasure of dining at La Tavernetta and was truly satisfied. I ordered the tagliolini with porcini mushrooms, which were simply delicious, and I finished the meal with a slice of delicious chocolate cake, a perfect finale. It's a style of cuisine that focuses on authenticity and tradition. For those who seek haute cuisine and criticize every detail, I say that dining in Osiglia is an experience in itself: it's about enjoying the moment, the setting, and the authentic flavors, not about seeking out a Michelin-starred chef. Special praise goes to the staff: everyone is kind, friendly, and always smiling. You can clearly sense that they do their job with passion, and this makes the service and the entire experience even more enjoyable. The location is another strong point: the restaurant is beautiful, perfectly complementing the mountain setting of Osiglia and offering a rustic and welcoming atmosphere. One detail I really appreciated was the many historical objects on display throughout the restaurant, such as old radios and hanging ladles. These elements add character and tell a story. I'd love to know more, perhaps next time, about when and why they were used (though the reason for the ladles is clear! 😉). A highly recommended experience for anyone seeking a pleasant, authentic meal, served with great care and passion in a charming setting.

24/08/2025: A real discovery!!! I always pass through Osiglia on my way to or from Liguria, but my dear friend Steü's happy idea to stop for lunch at Tavernetta was truly a pleasant surprise. Hospitality, quality, and a wonderful homey atmosphere... simple, fresh, and well-cooked ingredients. The trout, both grilled and meunière-style, are simply delicious; I had a tender and flavorful tagliata, and the pizzas are numerous and high-quality. Finally, a very special joy: they served me a perfect bonet. A real bonet, not a chocolate pudding like many do, believing they're serving the classic Piedmontese dessert. This was absolutely perfect!!! And I say this with good reason, as I'm an ambitious and meticulous devotee. Well done!!! Truly a place to return to often.

07/04/2026: After a long and tiring journey, on an extremely windy Genoese evening, with stomach cramps from hunger, we stopped by a pizza shop as a family and were disappointed in terms of both service speed and taste.

01/04/2026: We have waited more than an hour, then asked them where is the pizza. Then they pretended like it was taking long, but they talked in the kitchen that what happened to our pizza and why they forgot. Then still forgot one of the pizza we ordered! Then brought us a very below average pizza with pesto. The pesto tasted like it was from a supermarket. It tasted like a raw bread.

18/04/2026: Beautiful music. Very friendly service. Freshly tapped beer. Delicious.

21/03/2026: The Blunt brings back memories of youth, but it's a shame that good customer service has also been lost.

14/03/2026: Our Gourmet Restaurant of the Heart ♥️ Every time my husband and I come to you, we find quality, kindness, and never boring delicacies! Monica, with her sweetness and expertise in always suggesting the right bottle, and Chef Marco, who creates intriguing and always delicious dishes, make the evening special. Happy to have been to you once again. Nadia & Roberto

06/11/2025: Last night we had dinner with some quality friends. I was immediately struck by Monica's warm welcome, which, after seating us, elegantly guided us through the selection of a good wine. The decor is comfortable yet refined. The vintage stools near the counter add a touch of class that doesn't go unnoticed. For those of us who are truffle lovers, you can see from the photos that the quantity is remarkable. I will definitely be back.

14/03/2026: A very simple bar with a genuine atmosphere. Simple, delicious, and plentiful dishes!

03/01/2026: Excellent food, very friendly owners. If you want good food and, above all, something traditional and homemade, come here. Congratulations!

30/04/2026: We had great T-bone steak and beef carpaccio, was so good that we had to come back tomorrow again 😊. Highly recommend!

25/04/2026: As always, one of the best restaurants in Genoa

10/04/2026: Always a pleasant place in the center, with large internal and external space, facing the Cathedral.. suitable for both groups and individuals, a wide choice of dishes, pizzas, cocktails etc. all with decidedly fair prices for the area, karaoke on Friday and Saturday evenings, recommended!

29/03/2026: Beautiful place. Ideal on sunny days for the extraordinary view of the cathedral and the square. We had good coffee. The waitress was friendly and helpful. Recommended.

30/12/2025: Service was too fast. The appetizers were good. The first courses were too generous. It's a shame because we wanted a second course as well. The location was beautiful. However, it was excellent value for money.

29/12/2025: In a panoramic location that is worth the trip, it offers a (free) fish-based menu.

20/03/2026: Excellent discovery, appreciated everything, seafood spaghetti, seafood gnocchi and we couldn't miss the fried fish EXCELLENT 💯, fair price, very nice owner, we will be back

15/03/2026: We went for lunch (my husband has been there several times for work, by the way). The place was cold and humid. It's hard to understand that temperatures are still low in March. Especially when it's pouring with rain like yesterday! Eating in the cold is out of the question! Plus, two starters, two glasses of wine, a fruit dish, and a coffee cost €93.00. It's a shame because the food is very good, but I fear that Ligurians (I'm from Genoa), maybe not all of them, use the "take the money and run" method. It's only two less customers, after all!

12/04/2026: Excellent food, but the ambiance needs a bit of a makeover. I'd go back.

06/04/2026: Delicious home cooking! We had trofie with fantastic clams and freshly caught fish with zucchini, all delicious. The fixed menu is €30, including wine, with a choice of two first courses and three second courses. Very good value for money! The atmosphere, prices, portions, and presentation are like a tavern, but the quality of the food is excellent! We had a really good meal and highly recommend it. It was very busy on Easter Monday, so service was a bit slower, but the lady did a great job! Excellent lunch.

11/03/2026: I was in Rapallo for work, what can I say? The staff was exquisite, incredibly kind, polite, and helpful! The food was fabulous! Super fresh fish, the quality was truly top-notch, and the dishes were generous and truly delicious! Thanks to all the staff.

08/03/2026: With family and friends for a birthday. Lively atmosphere, excellent service, always crowded so reservations are recommended. Both the pizzas and the fried food are excellent. The off-menu dish of Santa Margherita shrimp and artichokes is exquisite. A lovely evening.

12/03/2026: The atmosphere and friendliness have always been excellent👍

05/03/2026: Home cooking, the tripe is amazing!!!

10/04/2026: Spectacular bathrooms...super clean, welcoming and very professional staff!!! The owners, Cristina and her brother, do their job exceptionally well and with so much passion!!! Top-notch catering service with high-quality food at an unbeatable value, including the delicious pizza. A special thanks to my friend Guido, who introduced me to this establishment and, above all, made it a fantastic summer...we'll definitely be back this summer! Lastly, a shout-out to Cristina, a wonderful person!!! See you soon Davide

20/04/2026: Good pizza, nice setting. Too bad we walked in and no one paid attention. The waitress was chatting with some guests at a table and didn't even bother to stop and give us a table. After the conversation ended, she sat us down. When it was time to pay, she wanted to offer my mother-in-law a drink, so she waited for someone else to pay before her who had paid by card. It was our turn... the POS didn't work. Cash only, and they wouldn't even give her a receipt, giving her the non-tax receipt for the order. Truly awful. Never again. If we had time, it would have been better to insist on a receipt or not pay until they unlocked the POS.

13/04/2026: I went to this pizzeria on Saturday evening. There was no wait, and the online reservation system was very convenient. The food was really delicious, and the staff was helpful, friendly, and kind. Highly recommended.

29/03/2026: Another Day in Paradise Phil Collins's title seems written for this place. Here, on the beach of Corso Italia, a stone's throw from the Abbey of San Giuliano, you don't look at the sea: you're in the sea. A rare, authentic location that defines the restaurant's identity from the moment you arrive. The interiors exude a sober and sophisticated elegance, never overbearing, perfectly in tune with the setting and the cuisine. The service is one of its great strengths: professional, knowledgeable, and sincere. Tommaso delivers at the highest level, while Veronica closes the evening with elegant and distinctive cocktails. Andrea and Monica, impeccable hosts, guide the experience with ease. Monica, in particular, is hypnotic and captivating: through her stories, she leads guests on a journey through lands near and far, accompanied by an extraordinary wine cellar, a true extension of the kitchen. In the kitchen, there's an artist. The experience gained at a two-Michelin-star restaurant is evident, but never ostentatious. The menu is contemporary, creative, and bold, based on excellent ingredients and a refined balance of flavors and textures. The signature dish is undoubtedly the handmade wild boar tortelli with hand-caught sea bream dashi: a perfect synthesis of the chef's philosophy. Land and sea, Liguria and Asia, intertwine in a seemingly unthinkable marriage. The sea bream dashi is pure sea that enhances the depth of the meat; the result is an iconic dish, a timeless narrative that transforms the raw ingredients into an experience. The attention to the customer is constant and never banal: from the welcome entrées, to the bread with Normandy butter, to the pre-dessert, the memorable Vermentino and chamomile foam, pure magic. Here, technique rewrites itself, overturning traditional visions and opening new frontiers of pleasure. The porcini mushroom gelato is proof of this: an unusual, surprising, and perfectly coherent interpretation. Also emblematic is the calamari with kefir, bagna cauda, ​​and leek oil: a dish like a musical, a celebration of flavors in which the chef, with a tightrope walker's balance, excites and convinces. A restaurant that doesn't just cook, but also tells stories, seduces, and leaves its mark. A complete, cultured, and profoundly Ligurian experience, capable of looking far ahead.

29/03/2026: Directly overlooking the sea on Corso Italia, near the Abbey of San Giuliano, this restaurant benefits from a privileged location that complements a coherent and personal fine dining experience. The atmosphere is elegant, understated, and sophisticated. The dining room is effectively led by Monica, the central figure of the experience: charismatic, authoritative, and naturally empathetic, she imparts rhythm, warmth, and identity to the service. Her expertise in the extensive and well-constructed wine cellar intelligently accompanies the culinary journey, enriching it without ever overwhelming it. The service is fluid, professional, welcoming, and delicately engaging. Tommaso and Veronica are truly talented, rare gems. The cuisine expresses a contemporary vision, supported by confident technique and a clear focus on the finest ingredients. A standout dish, for example, is the handmade wild boar tortelli with hand-caught sea bream dashi, which effectively epitomizes the dialogue between land and sea, Liguria and Asian influences, in a clean, clear, and exciting balance. The experience is enriched by thoughtful details: excellent entrées, quality bread with Normandy butter, and the magical pre-dessert with Vermentino and chamomile. The iconic calamari with kefir, bagna cauda, ​​and leek oil confirms a cuisine where technique and creativity blend to perfection. A place with personality, where kitchen and dining room interact coherently, offering a truly sensory experience. In the kitchen, a chef with experience at a two-Michelin-star restaurant. The dishes are chromatic visions, and upon tasting, you're left enchanted and enraptured; the flavors explode in the mouth in a whirlwind of emotions that opens new frontiers of taste on a never-ending journey. Thanks to Andrea and Monica and the entire team for giving us another wonderful evening. Absolutely fair prices for the quality of the experience. I hope this restaurant gets a star that is not only deserved, but deserved.