I migliori ristoranti di cucina mediterranea in Genova

30/12/2025: Tiny place with a strong smell of fried food. You have to wait in line, and I understand why. It's because there are so few tables, the tap water is uncapped, and you pay extra for non-tap water, and even coffee isn't included in the menu. The owner wasn't very friendly. The food was terrible, and the place wasn't well-ventilated. A bad experience. The owner was very haughty and rude. Fly down.

20/12/2025: Very good! Traditional Genoese food, especially fish. Seating is difficult to find; reservations are required.

10/01/2026: Visited this little gem on a recommendation from a work colleague who says it's his favourite place in Genoa. After my 1st visit I can understand why. Truly amazing tasting steak. Very happy and helpful staff who made us feel completely welcome. We didn't reserve but they accommodated us, but I do say that if you want a table, reserve. I can understand why as the food is delicious and tables do get reserved to the max. Sorry I didn't get a picture of my food as it was so tasty to stop and take a photo, but I did get a picture of my beer glass. I will be back for certain. Thank you Prie Rosse

07/01/2026: The food was excellent (the roast beef was out of this world). The staff was super kind and attentive; I felt truly pampered.

15/01/2026: Genoese cuisine is excellently prepared. Flavor, ingredients, and digestibility are perfectly balanced. I recommend typical dishes with their traditional names: capone magro, a surprise for non-Genoese who might expect capon, but instead... Cod frisceu, and in this case, you need to either guess or learn a few dialect terms that immerse the tourist in the most authentic Genoese atmosphere. Mandilli (also a must here) with pesto, and everyone knows this one. Breaded and fried anchovies. The rest of the menu is discovered by sitting at the tables of this trattoria with its barrel-vaulted ceilings and unique location, at the end of a narrow alleyway, where the entrance is located, and behind one of the city's most beautiful buildings, Palazzo San Giorgio, in the area of ​​the Old Port, the Bigo, and the Aquarium. The quality, quantity, and price ratio is excellent.

06/01/2026: Trattoria in the center of Genoa Typical Genoese atmosphere, with tables a little too close together Good food quality with good variety Generous portions Price appropriate for the quality Recommended

05/12/2025: 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.

02/12/2025: I always love coming back to this restaurant. Every dish is cooked to perfection! The atmosphere is very pleasant.

13/01/2026: Very kind staff, the food is really good at a fair price, the dining room is really nice and characteristic

06/01/2026: Very dissatisfied with the unfair treatment. Before Christmas, we booked dinner for sixteen people, agreeing, since we would be arriving late, to a set menu of their choice of appetizers, a main course, and a house dessert, for €25 per person. I don't want to comment on the welcome, because "friendliness" could be subjective (although "snorting" at everything seemed objectively rude to those present). Since we were celebrating a birthday and had brought a cake, we asked (in advance) if we could have a bottle for a toast instead of the house dessert. We were told no, that they only had champagne for €70. However, when they didn't even bring us the house dessert, we were told that the kitchen was closed, and we had our own cake anyway. And of course, the price was not discounted. Very unfair behavior, in our opinion.

31/01/2026: I had the raw fish appetizer and creamed cod. Both were excellent. The spaghetti with truffle, beetroot, and anchovies was absolutely amazing...fantastic! The spaghetti with artichokes and red mullet was also truly delicious and delicate. Go for it!

22/12/2025: We had dinner last Saturday at Oriano's, where we were treated to perfection from start to finish. The dishes were prepared with attention to every detail. Excellent value for money. Thank you, Ori, a truly wonderful evening 🎄♥️

30/12/2025: A wonderful menu that left nothing to be desired. A very entertaining chef who guided us wonderfully through the evening. We'll be back as often as we can.

27/12/2025: Spectacular, breathtaking view, the owner is truly welcoming and convivial, the fish is very fresh, the ingredients are quality, the portions are generous, the dishes are truly tasty.

09/09/2025: Great typical food from Liguria. Highly recommended! Pansoti con salsa di noci you must try and the panna cotta is to die for.

19/08/2025: A small restaurant along the Aurelia road, near the Sestri train station. Tasty food, especially seafood, and excellent minestrone soup. Moderate prices.

23/10/2025: Beautiful restaurant, fantastic food, great service. Sat out on the patio, beautiful night but they had heaters and blankets on standby. Wonderful service and recommendations on oysters and wine.

05/10/2025: Very good and kind I always gladly return!

12/01/2026: Absolutely exceptional. Nobody is working harder than this man in the kitchen. 11 trip advisor certificates definitely show. Only 1 chef and gigantic pizza which tastes so amazing. Don’t even second guess coming to this place!

12/01/2026: EXCEPTIONAL! Very good tucked away place! Talented one man show, the owner was the hardest working chef I have ever seen! ABSOLUTELY MASSIVE PIZZA - talk about value for money!!

31/12/2025: A quaint seafood spot. Very good traditional dishes. The place could use some updating.

16/12/2025: Excellent quality fish, fresh and well-cooked. I recommend it to anyone looking for a place to have lunch near Nervi.

09/12/2025: Every time it's a wonderful gastronomic journey filled with unforgettable flavors! Stefania and Maurizio, thank you for everything that Voltalacarta is—so much more than a restaurant! Highly recommended!

06/12/2025: I've always had a great experience, and only now did I realize I've never written a review. They deserve it.

20/01/2026: Unpleasant experience, we waited 40 minutes for a cheese focaccia to share at the table, small and poorly cooked pizzas, the bill too expensive for the service they offer, an experience not to be repeated.

26/12/2025: A truly fantastic pizzeria! They offer dozens of different kinds of pizzas, and that's all. But they make them absolutely perfect: a super crispy yet soft crust, flavorful toppings, and plenty of them. I've never been so full from a regular-sized pizza! There are plenty of staff who serve orders quickly and are also very friendly and helpful. Mille Grazie! I always love coming back here! 😎🏍️👍

04/12/2025: Nice hotel — but a baffling and frustrating experience at the front desk. At check-in, we were greeted not with a welcome, but with a banner about a “gratitude payment” — essentially a voluntary tip scheme. Since we were only staying one night and had no meaningful interaction with staff, I called to opt out. I was told they would “check my bill” to make sure it was removed. Next morning? Still there. I was already on a business call while my family tried to check out, and instead of handling it smoothly, the staff insisted payment had to be made with a physical card. Out of patience, I tapped my phone — and it worked instantly. No apology, no acknowledgment, nothing. For a hotel claiming five stars, this felt more like amateur hour. Good service isn’t about surprise “gratitude fees” — it’s about communication, competence, and knowing when to get out of the way so guests can enjoy their stay — and actually get on with their planned journey without unnecessary friction. Edit: funny answer - did they even READ my post? I did call them the day before and it was still on the invoice.

01/12/2025: Beautifully decorated and clean hotel. Great breakfast and location. Unfortunately, the management falls short on customer service. We were “upgraded” to this hotel immediately after booking the neighbouring hotel, which we selected specifically for its spa. Nowhere was it communicated that the spa was unavailable at either hotels - from the time of booking right up until check in. At check in, the staff did not offer any compensatory or complimentary services to make up for this lack of critical communication.

15/01/2026: The atmosphere and staff were very welcoming. The dishes were very good and special.

13/01/2026: A small, charming and well-kept restaurant with attentive and friendly service. The dishes are limited, but with excellent ingredients and well-prepared. The prices are fair.