Family owned and operated as many Italian restaurants are, Ippogrifo is a shining star in my memory…read moreof Italy. I can safely say that this is the *BEST* pesto I've ever had. I would slather everything in this stuff if I could because it is literally that amazing! I think it alone is worth the trip. But if you need more reasons, let me also add that the branzino is spectacular. It's roasted and served table side. Quickly de-boned and served by the owner himself, the fish is light and simply prepared with herbs and olive oil. It's funny how the simplest of foods in Italy turn into something incredible. We also had anchovies with lemon (who knew I even liked anchovies?) and this dish of crudo. Also known as sashimi for those of you who don't speak Italian. It's basically a dish of all raw fresh fishes. They seemed different from the Japanese fishes but wow.. just as good! Great food, great wine... and great people. That's what makes a great restaurant and all of those things are true here. It's a must on my list when I return later this month. My mouth is watering just thinking of the awesome food we had here.

In transit from Alba to Levanto, so I decided to stop and refuel…read more While the staff didn't speak much English, they tried hard and made me felt welcome. The assorted seafood on mashed potato was fresh and delicious. Pachere pasta with fish and tomato: The pasta was al dente, I loved the simplicity of simmered grape tomatoes. Had a bottle of Buranco Bianco from Cinque Terre. For dessert, the apple tart and gelato was devine. I've never had an apple tart so airy and fluffy. Amazing finish for a wonderful meal. Simple ingredients, but superb execution and service. I couldn't have possibly asked for more. I would intentionally just to make a stop here next time when I'm in Liguria, even if it's out of the way, that's how much I liked eating here. p.s. Bought a bottle of 2003 Bruno Giacosa Falletto from the restaurant for €90, which appeared to be a bargain. That being said, it was slightly maderized.

Best gluten free meal and experience in all of the Ligurian/Italian Riviera! Hands down…read more They were so friendly and knowledgable and made sure we felt really comfortable dining with them. As a Celiac, it's so nice to find restaurants who respect you versus think of you as another "gluten free". 100% recommend them to all travelers - regardless of gluten free or not! My boyfriend isn't gluten free and this was his favorite meal of our entire trip as well.

This restaurant was absolutely delicious and very good quality food. It was very fresh and the…read morewaiters were extremely nice and helpful. The overall ambiance was great and very nice to be with family.

I had fish ravioli and grilled vegetables. Both definitely tasty! Serving is also esthetically…read moretaken care of. Another time I had pasta with see food: very tasty as well. My friends had several dishes of fried or grilled fish: all smelt and looked very good! The house's white wine was sparkling and smooth, very refreshing and neither very dry nor sweet. Price was just 20€ each. Waiters were nice and kind. The owner and his dad are quite a couple of characters and entertaining.

This trattoria might not be the fanciest in Genova but prices where ok and the pasta and service…read morewas great! Of course we had "pasta al pesto genovese". A good and calm place to go for dinner.