Set in the heart of the Old Port, this lively spot boasts an artistic menu, quality ingredients, and great value, making it a must-try for everyone.
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Dave g (Dave)
Excellent restaurant, near the old port, with traditional dishes and more. Many gluten-free options (and I'm not talking about the usual salad or steak, which are already gluten-free, I'm talking about pizzas, traditional first courses including trofie with pesto, or casonsei with walnut sauce, pizzas, second courses and desserts). I highly recommend the trofie with octopus and taggiasca olives, which I really liked.
Charming spot with a lively vibe and a unique open kitchen, perfect for a casual hangout in a picturesque square.
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Giulia Ch
Excellent restaurant and pizzeria offering many different options suitable for all needs. The pizzas, with excellent quality ingredients, are made in three different formats (the peel one is highly recommended!), and several gluten-free ones are also available. The restaurant menu is very varied, and offers the possibility of dining with meat or first courses. The staff is very courteous and attentive to customer requests; the venue has several rooms and is therefore also suitable for large groups. If you are looking for a place to dine in the heart of the historic center that can satisfy everyone, you will not be disappointed here!
Enjoy a delightful ice cream experience with a wide variety of flavors and generous portions in a totally gluten-free environment.
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charm ming ng
The ice cream in this shop is labeled as containing no gluten coloring or artificial flavors. There are many styles to choose from. They are smooth and delicious, but the price is a bit expensive.
Experience authentic Ligurian flavors in a charming, less touristy spot, offering homemade dishes and a cozy atmosphere.
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Jesse Francisco
Best restaurant we ate at on our honeymoon in Italy. The pasta was expertly prepared. I had the cod ravioli with butter and chives, and she had the gluten free pasta with walnut filling.. she literally cried with joy.
The main dishes of the seafood stew and the rabbit were both excellent. It was delightful to try traditional cuisines from the area. We really felt like we were eating regional dishes that had heart and soul put into them. The owner was conversing with people at each table and you could tell he's very passionate about serving quality food.
Amazing dining experience.
A hidden gem with a fantastic vibe, great variety, and quality dishes that won’t break the bank—definitely worth a visit!
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Angela Bostan
Unfortunately disappointing experience in this tavern. Young waiters, okay, but inexperienced; they brought the first courses before the appetizers, the wine arrived a quarter of an hour after the glasses, with the meal almost over. The gluten free option is appreciated, however there is a lack of vegan options (as a lactose intolerant I found milk and derivatives in almost all the fish-based dishes). Pleasant environment, in a basement room inside a historic building, dominated by an imposing vault. Average prices, but decidedly high considering the service. Poor wine list, with a poor choice of Ligurian wines, of which only one red can be ordered by the glass and this was absolutely not worth the price.
A must-visit with a fresh menu, unique meatball options, and a prime spot right by the metro—guaranteed to impress!
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Michelle
Very nice and welcoming restaurant, the area is very convenient and accessible precisely because it is in front of the San Giorgio metro stop.
The staff is very friendly and kind.
The meatballs were delicious and plated very well.
There are also many lactose-free and gluten-free variants.
Advise!!
Small yet charming spot serving top-notch pizzas with a cozy take-out vibe, perfect for a quick bite or a casual hangout.
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Mario
Small but mighty!!!! Here are a few tips:
Tip 1: Here you can get very cheap, top quality pizzas
Tip 2: Gluten-free pizzas also available
Tip 3: Small restaurant with a lot of charm. There are also a few seats.
Tip 4: There is no table service!
Tip 5: The staff is very charming
A cozy gem in the Porto Antico area, this family-run spot delights with its charming atmosphere and well-crafted, homey dishes.
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Sissa di loreto
Good choice ! Nice story !
When they say: "a name, a guarantee".
Here is a clear example.
And with this I could also stop here but I continue to strongly recommend everyone, not only "foreigners" but above all Genoese people, to visit this lovely place in the Porto Antico area, right in front of the former fish market.
This too is a good choice.
"Family" managed but no less professional, "Da licki gli mustache" is a very pleasant experience.
Cozy, well furnished, with attention to detail and very clean.
It offers "home cooking" with typically Ligurian dishes with a look at more modern recipes for both meat and fish and where even celiacs will be satisfied.
The menu tells a beautiful story: that of the cook Vanessa, owner of the restaurant since 2017 together with her husband Andrea, and of her love for cooking and home recipes since she was a child. Dishes prepared with love and attention ranging from a selection of captivating appetizers - special mention to the Fassona Cheesecake and Cappon Magro - to first courses, fish or typically Genoese ones with pesto or walnut sauce. Among the second courses, excellent quality of meat with perfect cooking, Stockfish del Baffo that you would never finish eating and Snails alla Verazzina, an ancient recipe from Borgio Verezzi. The anchovy rolls were also delicious and reminded me of Sicily... the region of origin of Vanessa's family.
Every day three or four dishes are off the menu such as a superb Ligurian rabbit, very fresh grilled or Ligurian fish, artichokes when in season are offered fried "in rounds" and not in wedges.
Don't joke about desserts either...you will be spoiled for choice.
The wine list is not extensive but complete and a house wine is up to the task.
The bill? Excellent quality/cost ratio, a pleasant surprise too.
Congratulations to Vanessa and thanks to Andrea for his kind welcome and his kind service in the room.
Well done, keep it up
Cozy spot with a well-stocked cellar and a solid menu, perfect for enjoying a variety of tasty options in a relaxed atmosphere.
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Airin S. (issima)
One random Sunday evening you park in the basement near Colombo's house and search on Google for "typical Genoese cuisine". A thousand thousand red dots light up, all with at least 4 stars and dozens (hundreds!) of reviews. Ok, you can't go wrong, "ndo cojo cojo", it's starting to be 9pm and it's chilly, there's no need to go too far, so we'll stop here, after reading the menu on the notice board.
We enter this mini maze of stairs and rooms (in the end there are 2 but there and then you get lost for a moment and Zena knows, make room where you can) and we sit down. In the meantime, a family from Bologna who they had met shortly before enters from the... er... window, also looking for a place to have dinner.
Warm furnishings, almost in modernized poor art, which encourage conviviality. Out of the menu on a walking blackboard... Menu apparently printed with one of the first inkjets that didn't use sheets of paper with holes in the sides, but that's not certain. Dishes? Various, real and fairly typical, with a decent offer even for celiacs.
Let's start with delicious fried artichokes, then I won't put a photo of the mandillos, which are culinary porpoise, together with a cod and a dessert each.
Portions rather in line with modern taverns.
Why not 5 stars then?
-The tiramisu seemed without eggs, but with whipped cream and mascarpone. I like it but... I think many would object. The honest Neapolitan pastiera.
-Friendly service but a little slow and imprecise
- The toilets need to be revised. Absolutely.
We would need a fix to the doors that squeak like the worst low-grade horror films and... Well they don't even close properly! Ventilation to be redone
It wouldn't take much to....
Experience a cozy gem in Genoa's charming alleys, serving vibrant, flavorful dishes that make for an unforgettable taste adventure.
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Leandro Nicolas Berrini
Excellent food and service, as well as the place, very nice.
My sister has celiac disease, and she was able to eat in peace without becoming contaminated.
Charming spot with beautiful architecture and outdoor seating on a narrow street, offering a memorable dining experience.
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Elvira Teichroeb
Lovely restaurant on a narrow walking street with a few tables outside and more inside. Yummy gluten and dairy free pasta. Unfortunately only crackers for gluten free bread.