Our dinner at Lupo was very nice, with good service and a very comfortable atmosphere. We had a…read morebottle of the Lupi wine (from the Liguria region), which was reasonably priced at 25€ and nice to try a local wine. I had the Lasagnette di Campo di mare (14€) as a first course and the highly recommended Scaloppe di Pesce di Ligure(18€), my wife had the Invidia di Emile (8€) as a first course and Il Pesto e le sue Paste (14€) for her main. The salted cod came out as a whole fish and our server very meticulously deboned the fish at the table. Our experience was very nice and we were very full at the end of the two courses along with the amuse buche (plate of arincini, spinach quiche, foccacia with onions and marinated sardine) they served before our meal. Our final bill was 88€.

Excellent Food & Staff. Ate there twice in two days. Authentic local cooking with a light touch…read more A very pleasant meal with relaxing music. Highly recommended.

We dined here for the first time on the outdoor, sidewalk patio. It was certainly busy with…read moretourists along the streets but the outdoor seating was very nice. The staff was friendly and attentive. The food and drinks were good - especially the Lemon Spritz! Would recommend for a quality meal in an otherwise touristy spot.

Enjoyed the views of the harbor great beer, and great food had a seafood pizza great service,…read morefriendly atmosphere

Arrived 30 min before lunch ended (no reservations) on a weekday, and the waiter graciously…read moresqueezed our party of 3 in. A few individuals came around 10 min later, and were turned away. However, some opted to be added to the dinner reservation list. The restaurant is very busy, and waitstaff are bustling around. There was a sizable lunch group, so they can accommodate large groups. Everything we had was delicious. They are part of the "slow food" movement, and the dedication showed in their food. We ordered: Lasagna - I've never had a lasagna like this. Very, VERY thin sheets of pasta supporting layers of tomato and pesto sauce. The portion size was on the smaller side. Fantastic. Pesto - When in Genoa, you must try pesto! Perfectly al dente tossed in a vibrant and fresh pesto sauce. Seafood pasta - special of the day ~ I think this had mussels and local veggies, was pretty good. Fish + potato - This was a toss-up, but a unique (at least to us) combination. Fish flesh is mixed with mashed potatoes. Prominent fish flavor and heavy on the tongue, likely due to fat/flavor added to the potatoes. Finished with a dessert (pine nut cake) that we honestly could have done without. Highly recommend the lasagna and pesto.

Oh my lord, this is the best pesto pasta I've ever had. The texture? Perfectly al dente. The sauce?…read moreEarthy, nutty, smooth, and creamy all in one. I regret not ordering a second serving. We also tried their special of the day which translated to "nut pasta" but essentially was a cacio e pepe with pine nuts, amazing, but can not compare to the pesto pasta. If you come here, expect a wait because this place is loved by tourists and locals. I'd recommend any pasta dish because it's all homemade and seasoned so well. Their other offerings are average, nothing to note as a recommendation.

If you happen to be staying someplace outside of Genoa's historical district, you might feel…read moreslightly unsafe walking through the graffiti covered alleys and streets that you'll have to navigate to get to Trattoria Ugo, but don't be decived by appearances - the area is actually quite safe, and there are quite a number of well-hidden but excellent restaurants. Trattoria Ugo is a completely legit and ultra-authentic eatery with a clientele that's more than 90 precent locals - that's how good the food is! The food here is nothing short of amazing and the portion sizes are so generous that it's almost impossible to go away hungry :-) Everything on the menu is wonderful, but I highly recommend the pasta with pesto. There's also a surprisingly broad wine list, and their house wine is very good, and really inexpensive - it pairs very nicely with the pesto. Water (both sparlking and still) is complimentary, and the service is outstanding - you'll have an incredible meal here! Tip: The portion sizes being as large as they are, I strongly suggest you pick either one primo or one secondo; if you get both it will be very difficult to finish.

One of the best spots to eat and a very friendly staff. Try the Asada, Ceviche and the Tiramisu…read more Wonderful town to visit and can't wait to come back!

Very friendly staff, high quality food and excellent local vine. If you are visiting Sestri…read moreLevante, definitely worth a visit.

This restaurant was closed for the afternoon rest. It is popular because the food is incredible, so…read moremake a reservation if possible for the evening hours. They serve Ligurian style food, with Basel and seafood, it was excellent. We were only in Genoa for two nights and we would have gone both nights, but ate by the aquarium the next day. I can't remember a lot of what we ate, but I do remember it was plentiful and so good I look at the pictures and smile! Plain ambiance, homily and comfortable with lots of happy people chattering and enjoying their meals! Up a flight of stairs although there is seating on the ground floor as well.

Such a fun spot down an alley off a main road in Genoa. We stopped for lunch with some family- it…read morewas hot! Luckily they had some well placed fans that started to work after you sat down for a while. Our waitress spoke English and was super efficient. The food was fantastic. My 6 year old loves everything pesto- and he ate 2 bowls of this authentic Genovese pesto. The bathrooms were very "European" but functional. The restaurant was clean and packed full of tables. Prices were very reasonable. This place is worth the stop, for sure!

Incredible food and view. Take the funicular up the mountain from down in town. This restaurant is…read morejust outside the exit of the top station. We didn't care what the restaurant was, we were eating there because it was lunchtime and there was nothing else around. In the end, we discovered new pasta (Mandilli), had the best pesto I've ever eaten, and had a strawberry dessert so tasty and fresh. Nothing compares. I've never had Mandilli pasta before, nor have I seen it. I'm now on a quest to make it at home in the USA. Oddly, they do not serve pizza at lunchtime here. That was disappointing to me until I started eating my pasta and then I was like, "what pizza?" But I think it's a giant pizza. They have big wooden holders for it and it looks from the menu that it feeds 4 minimum. Bring an Italian-speaking friend or Google Translate. You'll need it for the menu. No English menus here.

Gorgeous View. asparagi e finocchio flan con parmigiano was delizioso. Service excellent. View…read morespectacular. Wine a bit fizzy but good.

The fish and chicken were prepared carefully and served beautifully. Local cheeses. Lovely setting…read more Unrushed service. I'll certainly return to this restaurant the next time we visit Genoa!

This place whips the Llama's ass. Buffalo Milk Caprese was incomparable. If you're in Genoa get…read morehere. Be warned it is very hard to find, be ever vigilant, there is a reward at the end of your journey