From the owner: La Sosta degli Artisti is a small local pizzeria tucked away in Piazza San Donato, a beautiful…read morehistoric square in the old town of Genoa. Just a short walk from the Cathedral of San Lorenzo and the Old Port, it is the perfect stop while exploring the narrow caruggi. We serve authentic Italian pizza baked fresh to order, from classic Margherita to creative house specials with seasonal ingredients. The atmosphere is cozy and relaxed, with a friendly team used to welcoming international guests. Whether you are looking for a quick lunch between museum visits or a relaxed dinner with a glass of Italian wine or beer, La Sosta degli Artisti offers a genuine local experience away from the typical tourist traps. Vegetarian options are available and portions are generous, so you can refuel and enjoy the real taste of Genoa.

I enjoyed lunch so much I went back for dinner with two friends. For lunch I had pizza. I am a fan…read moreof good pizza, this was excellent. The crust was thin and had just the right amount of sauce l, cheese and toppings. I put chili olive oil on top and crushed peppers and added a great pop to the pizza. For dinner I had the lasagna al pesto. This had the green pesto sauce instead of a tomato ragu. Delicious! I'm going back to try some of the other specialties. Service was excellent, no waiting for lunch but dinner you should make reservations. Mostly Italian spoken, but proprietor also speaks Spanish. Very nice people.

Just finished dinner elsewhere and was looking for a dessert, coffee and a glass of wine. Stopped…read morehere as it is close to my hotel. Woman at the counter did not seat me but offered me the dessert and coffee to go. She Stated this is a pizza restaurant not a bar. Ouch! I understand the concept of her restaurant but her delivery was very discouraging. As an American visiting for the 1st time I felt embarrassed and uncomfortable. However I sucked it up and took my items to go minus the wine. I can tell this is not a normal thing as I was given the coffee in the equivalent of a plastic shot glass and a strip of foil paper covering it. She knocked me up for $7. I'll be here for 3 more days and will NEVER take the 3 steps it takes from my hotel to return. Even the two employees looking on were puzzled. They stared at me the whole time and one was shaking his head at the woman as if to gesture "unbeleavable"