We were in Genoa on a day trip from Milan. My husband's grandparents were originally from the…read morearea. He makes a family recipe for Pesto but wanted to taste it in Genoa. We felt so lucky to find this gem of a restaurant. They have a daily lunch special that is affordable and very popular with the locals. Pesto was not on the lunch menu so we ordered from the regular menu. We had an appetizer of focaccia with pesto, pesto on pasta and a delicious gnocchi with red sauce and shrimp. The pesto was fantastic and the potato gnocchi as light as air. Service was very good. Our server didn't speak English but we carried on with our limited Italian and lots of pointing. After lunch we met the chef who has taken over the position from her mother. A very delightful and delicious experience!

pretty good pasta restaurant. you pick your pasta type and then your sauce and there were a lot of…read moredifferent pastas and sauces, so it is likely that everyone will be able to find a combination that they will like. we got the meat filled ravioli with carbonara sauce, gnocchi with the mushroom and cream sauce, and the mushroom filled tortellini and they were all very tasty. both the gnocchi and ravioli servings were very large but the tortellini serving was definitely a bit smaller but still decent. the bread is free as well. the service was good and it didn't take long for us to get our food. the restaurant isn't huge so if it is busy it might be hard to get a table but we didn't have any problems on a Saturday night at 7:30pm. there is a cover but it is only 1.50 euros per person. while it is not the best italian food you will ever have, it is definitely a good option if you don't want to break the bank but still get some good authentic Italian food while in Genoa.

Genova is known for their pesto, so we came to this little local spot to try their pesto. I got…read moresimple noodles with pesto, the boyfriend got mushroom tortellini with pesto, and the friend got beef (or shredded pork we aren't sure) ravioli with pesto. Though they didn't speak any English their ordering system was simple: choose your noodle, then your sauce, and voila! They served the food with soft dipping bread. The service was fast. The food was outstanding. The price was VERY inexpensive. The only thing you have to watch out for is water cost money in Europe even though tap water is potable. They sell you bottled water at a cost (and I'm not sure every place recycles). Most places beer and soda are cheaper than water. Thus, I got beer! Having had a long drive and wanting to get back to the AirBnB this place was a perfect location with the perfect menu for an outstanding price!

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.

Excellent pizzas and very good service. We had a very good family time, Italian style. Strongly…read morerecommend outdoor dining area in the summer.

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.