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Cuisine of Genoa for gourmets. Places for dinner - best restaurants

Nervi - Il porticciolo Restaurants of Genoa will become a real treasure for fans of Italian cuisine. Connoisseurs of other culinary traditions will also have no problems finding a suitable place to relax and enjoy their favorite dishes. Da Genio restaurant serves national cuisine and is distinguished not only by a rich selection of dishes, but also by the original decor of its halls. The place of its location is a beautiful historic building with carved arches, and the hall of the restaurant is decorated in an elegant black and white style. Among the specialties of Da Genio you will find cod with olives and stuffed anchovies. The restaurant is also distinguished by a rich wine list.
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One of the brightest and most attractive hotels in Genoa is the comfortable Best Western Porto Antico, whose interior is full of colors and bold design solutions. The walls in its rooms are … Open
Da Guglie restaurant definitely has more relaxed atmosphere. The choice of dishes here is in no way smaller comparing to the previous dining facility. Visitors should definitely try signature pie with artichokes, fish pancakes, delicious cod and lots of other interesting delicacies that are cooked by the local chefs in accordance with ancient Ligurian recipes. The menu of La Berlocca restaurant is updated each season, so it never ceases to amaze its regular customers with new culinary delicacies. As a rule, the restaurant’s visitors order potato gnocchi with vegetables, original fish dishes, meat cooked in a wood stove, and the favorite national dish - fried cod. La Berlocca restaurant has its own wine cellar, which keeps rare varieties of French wine.
In Genoa you will find a large selection of cozy coffee shops and pizzerias, which are very popular among visitors. Tristano e Isotta remains the most famous pizzeria. It was opened in 1989. The pizzeria is located in the historic district of the city not far away from famous tourist attractions. Besides several dozen of sorts of pizza guests will be offered to choose from a wide selection of fish dishes and desserts, as well as soft drinks and fine wine. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Top places to stay in Genoa - most luxurious hotels
The most luxurious and attractive hotel in Genoa is the Grand Hotel Savoia. It occupies a chic old building with a pink facade and is located near the Piazza del Principe train station. … Open
Zeffirino restaurant is one of the best upscale institutions of the city. Among the frequent guests of the restaurant you will find many famous people. This restaurant is perfect simply in everything – luxurious menu, unrivaled interior and excellent service will help you to rest with full comfort. The hall of the restaurant is decorated with designer furniture and elegant crystal chandeliers, and huge panoramic windows have become the main feature of the stylish bar. If you sit here, you will see a great panorama of the nearby attractions. Mario Rivaro restaurant is also very popular among tourists. The hall of this restaurant is decorated in a unique style of past centuries. Here you can relax after a busy day full of sightseeing. Guests of the restaurant are always offered to select from a wide choice of home cooking dishes and original chef’s delicacies.
Best View of Portofino The regional cuisine of Genoa is based on simple and affordable products that taste absolutely incredible thanks to the efforts of local chefs and their interesting approach to combining different ingredients. Olive oil and fragrant herbs are widely used in the national cuisine. These are the main ingredients of Pesto sauce that is incredibly popular in the region. Pasta with this sauce remains one of the most popular local dishes.
Old hotels keeping the history of Genoa
Genoa is literally a warehouse of unique historic hotels, some of which are known far beyond the city limits. The fashionable Hotel Bristol Palace is one such real city attraction. The … Open
Genoa restaurants specializing in the regional cuisine also offer a special type of ravioli that is called Pansotti. This pasta type is stuffed with different vegetables and spices. As a rule, local restaurants offer Pansotti together with a special sauce containing walnuts.
Palazzo Reale - Genova Genoa restaurants will certainly appeal to fans of seafood. They will be able to try many interesting local dishes that are not so widespread in other Italian cities. For example, local chefs are incredibly skilled in cooking anchovies. They can be stuffed, roasted on olive oil or even served fresh.
Best hotel choice for romantic escape, wedding or honeymoon in Genoa
In Genoa, couples in love will not have any difficulty finding the right hotel for a get-away. An excellent option would be the upscale Best Western Hotel Moderno Verdi. Its elegant rooms … Open
Farinata is one more interesting local specialty. This is a special type of unleavened pancake made of chickpea flour. All ingredients of Farinata are incredibly simple. Besides chickpea flour, the dough for this food includes water, salt, and olive oil. There is an interesting legend connected with the recipe of Farinata. It is believed that it was invented by local sailors in the 13th century.
Felice e Garibaldi They were returning home after another fight but were trapped by a storm. Several barrels of olive oil and chickpea were crashed during the storm. In order not waste the ingredients, it was decided to make flatbread that turned out to be very delicious. For more than seven centuries, Genoa residents have considered Farinata one of their main national dishes.
Shopping in Genoa - main shopping streets, outlets and boutiques
The central Via XX Settembre street is the busiest shopping street of Genoa. It is a continuous series of boutiques and shopping pavilions. Stores of famous world brands are located there. … Open
Focaccia is a no less popular bread in the city. In Genoa, Focaccia can contain different ingredients. Olives, cheese, smoked meat, dried tomatoes, traditional Pesto sauce, and cedar nuts – tourists will easily find dozens of variations of this ever popular bread. There are even special types of bakeries called Focacceria that specialize in cooking Focaccia. Without a doubt, Pandolce or simply Genoa cake remains one of the most popular desserts in the city. This light crumbly pie looks more like a teacake.
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♥   Restaurant 'Voltalacarta' GENOVA. Type - Modern cuisine. 0.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Le Rune' Genova. Type - Ligurian. 1.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Gran Gotto' GENOVA. Type - Ligurian. 1.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Il Michelaccio' Genova. Type - Creative. 1.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Le Cicale in Città' Genova. Type - Seafood. 1.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Santa Teresa' Genova. Type - Ligurian. 1.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Soho Restaurant & Fish Work' Genova. Type - Seafood. 1.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Spin Ristorante-Enoteca Sola' GENOVA. Type - Regional cuisine. 1.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Il Marin - Eataly' Genova. Type - Seafood. 2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Da Toto al Porto Antico' Genova. Type - Seafood. 2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
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Cuisine and restaurants in the neighbours of Genoa

Liguria
Travelers that are fond of baking should definitely taste orta pasqualina. It is a layer of cookies, with gaps filled with ricotta and other cheeses, as well as herbs and egg. The dish turns out incredibly tasty, despite the fact that all of its ingredients are very simple. Meat dishes are also common in Liguria; amazing salads are cooked of seafood. Speaking about the local ... Open »
San Remo
The Spaccanapoli pizza house offers its visitors to try the best pizza in the city. The restaurant serves about 50 sorts of this popular Italian treat. The menu of the restaurant presents original dishes made of seafood as well. The Spaccanapoli restaurant is a perfect place to rest and recreate after long and exhaustive city tours. One of the most visited budgetary eating ... Open »
Parma
The house speciality is considered to be wild boar under cheese sauce, however the austere menu of the eating house will be of great interest for vegetarian diet followers as well. Vegetarians should definitely try pockets stuffed with lentils. The guests will be treated with a vast choice of fruit desserts. Among family run restaurants the Ristorante San Barnaba eating house ... Open »
Viareggio
Porca Miseria restaurant offers a large selection of international dishes, including popular varieties of pizza. It will be definitely liked by fans of quiet and secluded rest. In the evening the restaurant is a cozy place with pleasant romantic atmosphere. Finally, if you want to get some rest after a busy day full of sightseeing, cafe Adone will be your best choice. Among ... Open »
Turin
On Piazza Carlo Alberto there is one of the city's most popular cafes, Sfashion. Its menu includes several types of coffee and a variety of soft drinks, fresh pizza and snacks. You could continue tasting local cuisine in the Trattoria Ala restaurant. A full three-course meal with a glass of delicious wine will cost a little more than 35 euros. Among the restaurant's signature ... Open »
Monza
You can acquaint with the modern Italian cuisine at Da Bacco Osteria Gourmet. Here, all dishes are cooked by incomparable author recipes and served in an unusual way. The restaurant will impress the adherents of healthy eating. At any time of the year, you can taste fresh vegetable salads, fish dishes, and unusual first courses. Finally, visitors should taste wonderful fruit ... Open »
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