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 An aperitif drink in one of the few melodious squares in the historic centre |
Piazza delle Erbe, 6r Genoa 16123 Italy +39 10 275 8157 |
Located in one of the few spacious squares in the historic centre, this bar relies largely on its outside tables, in winter covered by a gazebo, in summer open to the sky. The interior ceramic decor dates from the first half of the twentieth century, and is really worth a look. The bar is open all day, but is especially busy early evening when the pleasant nature of the spot encourages lingering evenings. At midday sandwiches and light meals are served. Evening drinks come with traditional snacks and nibbles. The regular clientele is a very mixed crowd, including students, as well as the manager of the nearby Palazzo Ducale. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Bar and ice cream parlour in Nervi |
Passeggiata Garibaldi, 36r Genoa 16100 Italy +39 10 372 4137 |
This is an ice cream parlour and a bar which offers sandwiches and main dishes on the sea promenade. Popular with locals and tourists, it is packed on weekends especially after around 2p. It is worth coming here at a quiet time to get an outside table, either in the sun or under the shade, where visitors can enjoy a view of the rocks and the sea. The protection from the north wind here has made the Nervi area an ideal place to spend the winter in this mythical microclimate. Sit at the tables here in the winter and experience it for yourself. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hot dog specialities |
Via San Vincenzo, 41r Genoa 16100 Italy +39 10 58 9304 |
This little place is well known and is always full of people. The main attraction are the sandwiches, especially the hot-dogs which are served in a classic way with pickles or more local additions such as green sauce or marinated anchovies. This is definitely the place to satisfy your appetite, and is popular with students from the nearby school as well as professionals who come here for the salted pork meat. Don't leave without a pocket calendar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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In the heart of the centre |
Piazza delle Erbe, 20 r Genoa 16123 Italy +39 10 275 7549 |
Together with the Bar Berto, this place is the heart of the Piazza delle Erbe. It is open for lunch offering salads and sandwiches, and reopens in the evening at 6pm for aperitifs until 2am. On Friday evenings, the piazza is literally invaded by pedestrians taking a stroll. The bar offers cocktails and beer as well as sandwiches until late at night. There tends to be a young crowd, and this is an excellent place to find out what is happening all over the city. The next door tobacconists is open until late. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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In a charming piazza in the historic centre |
Piazza De Marini, 8r Genoa 16123 Italy +39 10 246 8013 |
In a little, lively piazza in the historic centre, this place is great for a peaceful outside aperitif. They serve quality cocktails accompanied by great snacks. It is best to come here in summer but the outside tables are still in place in the winter, when it is probably better to sit upstairs. It is also perfect for a quick snack at lunch time, as this is in a convenient place for visitors coming from the Aquarium in the Porto Antico area who want to get away from the crowd and find a distinctive place to eat. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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VIP balcony on the beach |
Lungomare Lombardo, 24 Genoa 16100 Italy +39 10 362 9668 |
This bar and restaurant has a beautiful terrace overlooking the beach. The restaurant is a lovely place for lunch in good weather, about 10 minutes from the city center and offers quick salads as well as full meals. The large umbrellas guarantee comfort even in the hottest months. This is also a relaxing, peaceful place for an evening drink. The furnishings are tasteful and make the place stand out from the other, less well cared for, bars on the beach. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Near the Palazzo Ducale |
Piazza Matteotti, 5 Genoa 16100 Italy |
This bar looks directly onto the piazza with the Palazzo Ducale. It is a great place to come on market days, (Sundays is antiques), for a rest, while rummaging through the stalls and customers can sit outside and enjoy the view of the fascinating eighteenth century façade of the palace and the belltower of the cathedral. The elegant tables and comfortable chairs, in the recently pedestrianised area, make this a pleasant place for a stop at any time of day. After a drink here, go to the next door Jesus Church and see the work by Rubens which is truly stupendous. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The best sandwiches created before your very eyes, right opposite the Porto Antico |
Via Sottoripa, 27r Genoa 16123 Italy +39 10 247 3127 |
The shops that can be found under the medieval arches of Sottoripa have a long historic tradition and for the most part, deal in items connected with boating. Among the shop windows is the refreshment area, small but very busy. Wait your turn and in the meantime you will be inspired: you can order a roll with anything you like. Cold meats, spreads, pate, cheese, sauces and still more. Sometimes you will even hold up the queue trying to choose between wild boar spicy salami and a special cured meat with fried mushrooms. Once you have decided on your order, the best sandwich you have ever tasted will be prepared before your very eyes. There are no chairs or tables so the only place to sit and eat is on the steps under the porch. Uncomfortable, but worth it. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pub away from the centre |
Via Caprera, 11r Genoa 16100 Italy +39 10 399 3363 |
Situated away from the center, this is is a good place for an aperitif on your way out. Situated between Albaro and Sturla, areas on the east of the old town center, this pub has clearly taken its inspiration from the American writer whose name it shares, with its wooden interior, good choice of cocktails and spirits and period photos on the walls. Leaving the pub you might expect to be in Cuba or Spain or even in a resort on the edge of the desert. It is only a shame that the external panorama is rather more anonymous, not terribly attractive and very busy. You are better off dreaming at the bar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Top, trendy pub in the formerport area |
via Lercari, 39 Genoa 16123 Italy |
The 'Darsena' quarter, part of the port area is undergoing reconstruction whilst it is converted into a multicultrual and tourist area. The Economics Faculty is based here which led to the opening of this pub designed for students and so it is open all day. The building's architectural originality is based on the contrast between the old stone structures on view and the modern, techno furnishings: glass and metal confer a futuristic aspect on the room whilst blending in with the pub's historic location. Difficult to find, this place is somewhere different if you're hoping to catch a glimpse of the of the old port area in its last few days. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Trendy bar with DJ's and loud music |
Via Siria, 11 Genoa 16100 Italy |
A small bar on two floors in a very traditionally designed area. But from its electric, neon blue sign you can tell that this bar is trying to be different. The closer you get, the faster you hear where the loud music is coming from. Once you are a few meters away you will see how trendy Liquid Bar is: metallic look, cold colors, soft designer stools, sculptures on the walls, aerodynamic bar, DJ set with themed evenings, thumping music. The bar is covered in plates with dishes from which you can choose a snack to accompany your cocktail that will be sipped in silence as you will not be able to make yourself heard, only by sign language. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pub serving food until late |
Via Corsica, 5r Genoa 16148 Italy |
This pub and cocktail bar is open until late and also offers food until around midnight. Located on the residential Carignano, this is a quiet area, especially at night. Nonetheless, this place is usually packed, but it is a large, airy venue, with red brick walls and wooden pub tables. It is also open during the day when it is crowded with office workers at lunch time. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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In the Porto Antico area |
Porto Antico, Magazzini del Cotone Genoa 16123 Italy |
This Spanish style pub is inside the Magazzini del Cotone, in the Porto Antico area. It offers Iberian food and drink, and, although the quality is not especially high, this is the right place to come to if you want a lively evening. Furnished in a 'Hemingway' style, with old photos on the walls, wooden floors, warm colours and kitsch ornaments, this is a lovely place, and the columns of the old Magazzini can be seen from here. On more crowded evenings the tables are pushed back and customers take part in the 'fiesta', with live music and dancing on the tables. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Overlooking the sea |
Corso Italia, 11f Genoa 16100 Italy |
Quite squalid, quite dirty and quite a scarce choice of drinks and sandwiches. If the weather is bad, choose somewhere else to go; the inside of the bar is depressing! But, if the weather improves and its a sunny day, this is the place to be; go through to the back and sit on one of the three tables on the narrow, long balcony which overlooks the sea. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Traditional Genovese bar |
Via Galata, 67 Genoa 16100 Italy +39 10 56 1027 |
Panarello cake is a must for any Genoese child's birthday. It also comes in a mini version for anyone watching their weight. The biscuits, sold by weight, must also be sampled, including the house specialities; 'Lagaccio' and 'Mescolanza'. There is nowhere to sit here and the bar is always crowded, but it is worth trying any of their biscuits or cakes with a cup of tea or a cappucino. Review © 2007, Wcities |