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Via Sottoripa 59r. Genoa 16135 Italy +39 10 247 2927 |
Eating good fish in Genoa without paying exorbitant amounts is not always easy to do. The solution is here, near the Aquarium, where there is a price to quality ratio that is difficult to beat. The seafood starters on the menu are a must—either hot or cold—spaghetti with lobster, mixed grill of fish and exquisite omelettes with fish. The only drawback is that this small place can get awfully crowded with people wanting to try the fresh swordfish, which is displayed in the window in a "sea" alongside squid, prawns, lobster and sea bream. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great soup |
Salita Bertora 5 Genoa, Genoa 16165 Italy +39 10 80 2304 |
A few kilometres from the city centre, in Struppa, in the green hills of Valbisagno, is the lovely abbey of San Siro, a romanesque-gothic building that definitely deserves a visit. However, it is mostly known by Genoans as it is near Piro! After twenty, successful years, Piro (Giuseppe Perasso) has handed over the place to the cook Alberto and his son, Alessandro, after being assured that they would continue to respect the tradition of the restaurant. This is the place to eat traditional food at reasonable prices, with few frills, genuine wines and family style service with plenty of quality. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fishy food |
Via XXV Aprile, 163 Genoa Italy +39 185 48 0203 |
This place is on the magnificent Carruggio di Sestri Levante with a small outside area that is packed in summer. Its worth waiting for a table here as Rudy Ciuffardi, the owner, has made this place a great mixture of tradition and imagination. It only serves extremely fresh food and has its own fishing boat, which bears the same name as the restaurant. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A taste of Portofino |
Piazza Martiri Olivetta 7 Genoa, Genoa 16034 Italy +39 185 26 9037 |
Puny is a chic restaurant named for its owner, Luigi "Puny" Miroli, a character who fills the restaurant with his pleasant airs. In addition to Puny's charm, the restaurant specializes in sophisticated cuisine rooted in tradition—fresh fish, salted fish, sea bream with potatoes and olives and apple cake and apple or pear pancakes, hors d'oeuvres which vary according to what the sea and the season have to offer. More fortunate visitors will be able to find a place outside and immerse themselves in the worldly atmosphere of the Piazzetta di Portofino. The wine list is limited, but good. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Near the fish market |
Mura delle Grazie 3r Genoa 16128 Italy +39 10 246 6475 |
In 1946, Rina Rapetti transformed this inn, which has been popular with dock workers since the nineteenth century, into the current restaurant which specializes in fish dishes and is frequented by prominent Genoans. Nowadays her sons, Luigi and Raffaele, and their wives, run the restaurant, but Rina still keeps an eye on the place, as does the chef Roberto Cantatore.This is a traditional place which is located near the fish market. They serve a range of traditional, Ligurian fish dishes including ravioli with seafood sauce, Genoan dried cod and cooked fish in white wine. For dessert, try crunchy, ice cream cake with chocolate sauce or rich, local, traditional cakes. They also have all the typical, Ligurian wines. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Recco, at its best |
Via Roma 160 Recco Genoa 16036 Italy +39 185 7 4029 |
The twins Vittorio and Gianni are the grandsons of Vittorio Bisso who started, in 1872, with his wife, a modest inn which is now a restaurant whose fame has spread over regional borders. They offer local cuisine with typical recipes from all over Liguria, served with courtesy. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For anyone who wants the best |
Via XX Settembre, 20 Genoa, Genoa 16121 Italy +39 10 59 1990 http://www.zeffirino.com |
Zeffirino has international status and a rich tradition, which has has earned them the title "Ambassador of Italian Cuisine." Despite this world fame, the atmosphere is welcoming and family style with typical, Emilian politeness. The kitchen makes fresh pasta every day, as well as an extremely rich menu with a choice of international or regional food, and numerous fish specialties such as seafood salad, seafood soup and cooked fish with herb. There are homemade desserts and excellent wine, with a separate cellar kept at an ideal temperature. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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