Guidebook for Genova
Food Scene
I suggest to go out of the rush hours to avoid the line and ask to the "chef" to suggest you a "panino" and a glass of wine.
31 locals recommend
Gran ristoro
27 Via di SottoripaI suggest to go out of the rush hours to avoid the line and ask to the "chef" to suggest you a "panino" and a glass of wine.
Vico Palla
Vico PallaAuthentic genoese osteria in the heart of the Old Port district.
Napolitan pizza, just a little crowded but it's possible to book a table
+39 010 455 0202
7 locals recommend
Pizzeria Sole Luna
9 Via Felice GazzoloNapolitan pizza, just a little crowded but it's possible to book a table
+39 010 455 0202
Sà Pesta
16/R Via dei GiustinianiBest trofie al pesto in Genova.
+39 010 246 8336
Broadside Concept Sushi
27 Via XII OttobreBest sushi restaurant in Genova with japanese chefs.
+39 010 595 9368
Amazing genovese restaurant in a wonderful place faraway from the tourists standard paths.
+39 010 321564
11 locals recommend
Osteria Del Duca
5R Via Giovanni RomeroAmazing genovese restaurant in a wonderful place faraway from the tourists standard paths.
+39 010 321564
Just Peruzzi
132 Via Giuseppe MazziniOne of the best icecream ever.
Boiled fish, fried fish, soup of fish, raw fish, good fish for good prices.
+39 339 861 7167
7 locals recommend
Ge8317 - Ittiturismo Boccadasse
7R Via AuroraBoiled fish, fried fish, soup of fish, raw fish, good fish for good prices.
+39 339 861 7167
Gelateria Profumo
14 Vico Superiore del FerroOne of the best ice cream shops in Genova.
One of my favourite focaccia (take the one with the olives).
Panif. Antico Forno Borgo Pila Di Paonessa Mario
40-42/Rosso Piazza Paolo da NoviOne of my favourite focaccia (take the one with the olives).
Focaccia e Dintorni
54r Via di Canneto Il CurtoLovely focaccia
Focaccia d'autore
11 Via Biagio AsseretoMy favourite focaccia al formaggio in Recco.
Mercato Orientale
75 r Via XX SettembreThe most famous market in Genova.
White's Bistrot
95r Via Guglielmo OberdanClose and nice place to have an aperitivo or a meal.
Sushi Inside
64r Via Guglielmo OberdanVery good and cheap sushi close to the house. They do take away too. +39 010 854 0669
La Ola
14r Via QuintoPizzeria ristorante close to the flat, with a sea view.
Very good restaurant with pizza or high quality fish. It's just a little expensive.
14 locals recommend
La Piedigrotta da Carmine & Antonio
29E Via Angelo GianelliVery good restaurant with pizza or high quality fish. It's just a little expensive.
Pizza 2002
15c RossoGood take away pizza. +39 010 322215
Jalapeño
52R Via della MaddalenaVery good mexican cuisine in the old town
Good hamburgers but even better for cocktails, if you go inside there is a hidden place, they will request the password to go in (you have to look for the "Malkovich Genova" facebook page and answer to the question written in the cover image. It's very tiny, cool and secret. Due to its peculiarity and its small size is usually full.
12 locals recommend
Groove
32r Via ai Quattro Canti di S. FrancescoGood hamburgers but even better for cocktails, if you go inside there is a hidden place, they will request the password to go in (you have to look for the "Malkovich Genova" facebook page and answer to the question written in the cover image. It's very tiny, cool and secret. Due to its peculiarity and its small size is usually full.
Drinks & Nightlife
La Lepre
5 Piazza della LepreAmazing location, good aperitivi and perfect atmosphere.
Perfect place where to taste local and italian wines with salumi and cheese.
17 locals recommend
Cantine Matteotti
4-6/r Archivolto BalianoPerfect place where to taste local and italian wines with salumi and cheese.
Negroneria Genovese
51r Via di S. BernardoNegroni for everyone.
Il Mugugno
24 Via LuccoliGood place where to start the evening.
One of my favourite places for aperitivo or to drink with friends.
29 locals recommend
Taverna Zaccaria
3r Vico di S. CosimoOne of my favourite places for aperitivo or to drink with friends.
Cool crowded place surrounded by bars, there are usually live concerts.
11 locals recommend
Giardini Emanuele Luzzati
Giardini Emanuele LuzzatiCool crowded place surrounded by bars, there are usually live concerts.
Les Rouges Cucina & Cocktails
8a CampettoA good aperitivo inside an Unesco palace.
O' Connor
34 Via S. SchiaffinoHuge number of beers.
Seven Days
32 Via S. SchiaffinoElectroswing and swing disco (not everyday).
+39 010 307 6897
Best summer disco with revival, 2000, pop music on a barge in the Old Port.
56 locals recommend
Banano Tsunami
1 Ponte EmbriacoBest summer disco with revival, 2000, pop music on a barge in the Old Port.
Estoril Club
7D Corso ItaliaOne of the most famous disco in Genova.
SYS Sporting Club
27 Lungomare LombardoOne of the most famous disco in Genova in summer. Close there are other clubs.
Casa Mia Club
182 rosso Via XII OttobreOne of the most famous disco for electronic music in Genova.
Bagni Santa Chiara
4 Via FlaviaBeautiful pier on the sea to have an aperitivo
Close to the house it's perfect for an aperitivo, in particular during summer due to its beautiful terrace facing the sea.
Zio Reginaldo
Via MurcaroloClose to the house it's perfect for an aperitivo, in particular during summer due to its beautiful terrace facing the sea.
Sightseeing
The typical charming genoese fishermen's village with high, narrow and colorful houses above the beach. One of the must see places in Genova.
212 locals recommend
Boccadasse
The typical charming genoese fishermen's village with high, narrow and colorful houses above the beach. One of the must see places in Genova.
One of the most characteristic, multiethnic and genoese, at the same time, street of the Old Town. Here you can find thousands of original "frigittorie" (place where they made fried street food), paninerie, focaccerie and cosmopolitan markets.
10 locals recommend
Sottoripa
1 Via di SottoripaOne of the most characteristic, multiethnic and genoese, at the same time, street of the Old Town. Here you can find thousands of original "frigittorie" (place where they made fried street food), paninerie, focaccerie and cosmopolitan markets.
One of the most beautiful streets according to Charles Dickens, once was the place where the noblemen used to live. Today it's a concentration of art and it's part of the Unesco.
You can also visit Palazzo Bianco, Palazzo Rosso and Palazzo Tursi there, that host Van Dyck, Van Eyck, Rubens, Canova, Caravaggio, Reni and Strozzi masterpieces. For sure it's a must see place.
244 locals recommend
Via Garibaldi
Via GaribaldiOne of the most beautiful streets according to Charles Dickens, once was the place where the noblemen used to live. Today it's a concentration of art and it's part of the Unesco.
You can also visit Palazzo Bianco, Palazzo Rosso and Palazzo Tursi there, that host Van Dyck, Van Eyck, Rubens, Canova, Caravaggio, Reni and Strozzi masterpieces. For sure it's a must see place.
Take the public elevator from Piazza Fontane Marose and go up to Spianata Castelletto, where you can enjoy the best view of the Old Town and the Old Port.
6 locals recommend
Spianata di Castelletto
Spianata di CastellettoTake the public elevator from Piazza Fontane Marose and go up to Spianata Castelletto, where you can enjoy the best view of the Old Town and the Old Port.
It's the most important square of Genova, where there are the biggest manifestations and events. It's simply unique with its big fountain, the Aldo Rossi designed opera theatre Carlo Felice, the Accademia di Belle Arti, the Palazzo della Borsa, the Palazzo della Regione and the Palazzo Ducale where you can visit the tower, the prisons, the Sala del Maggior Consiglio and Sala del Minor Consiglio and a lot of really interesting temporary exhibitions (for example Modigliani, Steve McCurry, Picasso, Munch, Frida Khalo, Wharol, Van Gogh...)
129 locals recommend
Piazza De Ferrari
Piazza Raffaele de FerrariIt's the most important square of Genova, where there are the biggest manifestations and events. It's simply unique with its big fountain, the Aldo Rossi designed opera theatre Carlo Felice, the Accademia di Belle Arti, the Palazzo della Borsa, the Palazzo della Regione and the Palazzo Ducale where you can visit the tower, the prisons, the Sala del Maggior Consiglio and Sala del Minor Consiglio and a lot of really interesting temporary exhibitions (for example Modigliani, Steve McCurry, Picasso, Munch, Frida Khalo, Wharol, Van Gogh...)
Carmine
20 Via PolleriOne of the most beautiful and hidden neighbourhood of the Old Town.
This is one of the most famous street of Genova because is the title of a song of the genoese songwriter Fabrizio De Andrè. The worldwide fado singer Amalia Rodrigues dedicated a song too to this street.
In this street there is the museum-shop about the "Scuola Genovese" singers like Gino Paoli, Luigi Tenco, Umberto Bindi and Bruno Lauzi.
Via del Campo
Via del CampoThis is one of the most famous street of Genova because is the title of a song of the genoese songwriter Fabrizio De Andrè. The worldwide fado singer Amalia Rodrigues dedicated a song too to this street.
In this street there is the museum-shop about the "Scuola Genovese" singers like Gino Paoli, Luigi Tenco, Umberto Bindi and Bruno Lauzi.
It's the pedestrian seashore in the neighbourhood of Nervi. It's relaxing, romantic and a good place where to eat an ice cream or to have an aperitivo too.
40 locals recommend
Passeggiata Anita Garibaldi
Passeggiata Anita GaribaldiIt's the pedestrian seashore in the neighbourhood of Nervi. It's relaxing, romantic and a good place where to eat an ice cream or to have an aperitivo too.
Thanks to the rehabilitation made by the worldwide famous genoese architect Renzo Piano, today it's considered the "new Genova". There are the Aquarium, a ice skating rink (only in winter), an open concert arena (only in summer), the famous italian high quality food chain Eataly, the museum of the most ancient italian football team the Genoa Cricket and Football Club, the palace that used to host the oldest bank in the world Palazzo San Giorgio, the Galata Museo del Mare designed by the spanish architect Guillermo Vasquez Consuegra, the ship of the Roman Polanski's Peter Pan movie and other attractions.
163 locals recommend
Porto Antico
Thanks to the rehabilitation made by the worldwide famous genoese architect Renzo Piano, today it's considered the "new Genova". There are the Aquarium, a ice skating rink (only in winter), an open concert arena (only in summer), the famous italian high quality food chain Eataly, the museum of the most ancient italian football team the Genoa Cricket and Football Club, the palace that used to host the oldest bank in the world Palazzo San Giorgio, the Galata Museo del Mare designed by the spanish architect Guillermo Vasquez Consuegra, the ship of the Roman Polanski's Peter Pan movie and other attractions.
Amazing abbey reachable only by boat or by a 3hrs walk. There are no cars, busses or motorbikes. It's famous for the "Cristo degli Abissi" (Christ of the Abysses) a big statue of Jesus on the bottom of the sea. Very touristic in summer, avoid to go there in the weekends. The boats leave from the port of Genoa, the port of Genoa Nervi and Camogli.
170 locals recommend
San Fruttuoso
Amazing abbey reachable only by boat or by a 3hrs walk. There are no cars, busses or motorbikes. It's famous for the "Cristo degli Abissi" (Christ of the Abysses) a big statue of Jesus on the bottom of the sea. Very touristic in summer, avoid to go there in the weekends. The boats leave from the port of Genoa, the port of Genoa Nervi and Camogli.
Entertainment & Activities
The biggest aquarium in Europe designed by the worldwide famous genoese architect Renzo Piano.
624 locals recommend
Aquarium of Genoa
Ponte SpinolaThe biggest aquarium in Europe designed by the worldwide famous genoese architect Renzo Piano.
The biggest stadium of Genova was designed by the worldwide famous architect Vittorio Gregotti and it's home of the two Serie A teams of the city Genoa CFC and UC Sampdoria. It host occasionally the matches of Italy.
14 locals recommend
Luigi Ferraris Stadium
1 Via Giovanni de PràThe biggest stadium of Genova was designed by the worldwide famous architect Vittorio Gregotti and it's home of the two Serie A teams of the city Genoa CFC and UC Sampdoria. It host occasionally the matches of Italy.
It's the Opera Theatre of Genova. It was designed by the Pritzker winner architect Aldo Rossi and it's located in the main square of the city. It host operas, ballets, chamber music and concerts.
62 locals recommend
Carlo Felice Theater
4 Passo Eugenio MontaleIt's the Opera Theatre of Genova. It was designed by the Pritzker winner architect Aldo Rossi and it's located in the main square of the city. It host operas, ballets, chamber music and concerts.
It's the summer arena for the concerts facing the port. During the concert you can see cruises, ferries and boats passing by next to the stage. Usually there is one concert every night but the program changes every year, look at the scheduling to know more about the events.
Arena del Mare
It's the summer arena for the concerts facing the port. During the concert you can see cruises, ferries and boats passing by next to the stage. Usually there is one concert every night but the program changes every year, look at the scheduling to know more about the events.
The Space Cinema - Porto Antico
Via Magazzini del CotoneBiggest cinema in Genoa
Arts & Culture
Very interesting museum designed by the spanish architect Guillermo Vasquez Consuegra about sea and immigration. It's possible to visit a submarine too there and the view at the top floor is simply amazing.
133 locals recommend
Galata Museo del Mare
1 Calata Ansaldo De MariVery interesting museum designed by the spanish architect Guillermo Vasquez Consuegra about sea and immigration. It's possible to visit a submarine too there and the view at the top floor is simply amazing.
Beautiful paintings, furniture and frescos. The outfitting was designed by the italian architect Franco Albini. Moreover it has an amazing view at the top floor above the roofs of the Old Town.
104 locals recommend
Palazzo Rosso
18 Via GaribaldiBeautiful paintings, furniture and frescos. The outfitting was designed by the italian architect Franco Albini. Moreover it has an amazing view at the top floor above the roofs of the Old Town.
Beautiful paintings, furniture and frescos. The outfitting was designed by the italian architect Franco Albini.
75 locals recommend
Palazzo Bianco
11 Via GaribaldiBeautiful paintings, furniture and frescos. The outfitting was designed by the italian architect Franco Albini.
Palazzo Doria Tursi
9 Via GaribaldiBeautiful paintings, furniture and frescos.
Palazzo Ducale where you can visit the tower, the prisons, the Sala del Maggior Consiglio and Sala del Minor Consiglio and a lot of really interesting temporary exhibitions (for example Modigliani, Steve McCurry, Picasso, Munch, Frida Khalo, Wharol, Van Gogh, Robert Capa...)
255 locals recommend
Doge's Palace
9 Piazza Giacomo MatteottiPalazzo Ducale where you can visit the tower, the prisons, the Sala del Maggior Consiglio and Sala del Minor Consiglio and a lot of really interesting temporary exhibitions (for example Modigliani, Steve McCurry, Picasso, Munch, Frida Khalo, Wharol, Van Gogh, Robert Capa...)
The cathedral of Genova it's simply wonderful with its characteristic black and white stripes of slate and marble. Inside of it there is an unexploded bomb of the WW2 and beautiful paintings and sculptures.
153 locals recommend
Cathedral of St. Lawrence - Genoa Cathedral
Piazza San LorenzoThe cathedral of Genova it's simply wonderful with its characteristic black and white stripes of slate and marble. Inside of it there is an unexploded bomb of the WW2 and beautiful paintings and sculptures.
Wonderful church at the top of the hill of Castello.
21 locals recommend
Basilica di Santa Maria di Castello
15 Salita di Santa Maria di CastelloWonderful church at the top of the hill of Castello.
Royal Palace Museum
10 Via BalbiThe ancient residence of the Savoy family in Genova.
Parks & Nature
Best park in Genova with a big variety of plants, palms, mariptime pines, roses and flowers in general. It's full of squirrels and it has got an amazing view on the sea. It's a good idea for a pic-nic or to play with the dog. In the park there are also some museums of modern art.
189 locals recommend
Nervi Parks
Best park in Genova with a big variety of plants, palms, mariptime pines, roses and flowers in general. It's full of squirrels and it has got an amazing view on the sea. It's a good idea for a pic-nic or to play with the dog. In the park there are also some museums of modern art.
Beautiful park with a breathtaking view on the roofs of Genova. There is also a beautiful museum of Oriental Arts designed by the italian architect Mario Labò.
29 locals recommend
Villetta di Negro
Piazzale Giuseppe MazziniBeautiful park with a breathtaking view on the roofs of Genova. There is also a beautiful museum of Oriental Arts designed by the italian architect Mario Labò.
Biggest park in Genova where you can walk along the ancient walls and fortification castles. It's perfect for mountain bike and walking trips.
7 locals recommend
Parco del Peralto
30 Via Parco del PeraltoBiggest park in Genova where you can walk along the ancient walls and fortification castles. It's perfect for mountain bike and walking trips.
Parco naturale regionale del Beigua
1-3 Piazza Beato JacopoThe Unesco Park between Genova and Arenzano.
Shopping
A 7 floors book shops where you can find also musical instruments, CD and DVD. There are often live concerts and conferences too.
laFeltrinelli Books and Music
16 / 18 / 20 / 22 / 24 Via Ceccardo Roccatagliata CeccardiA 7 floors book shops where you can find also musical instruments, CD and DVD. There are often live concerts and conferences too.
Glad store
142r Via XX SettembreCool clothing shop.
Spinnaker
26 Via CapreraCool clothing shop.
Fiumara Shopping & Fun
15 Via FiumaraBiggest shopping mall in Genova.
Via XX Settembre
Via XX SettembreThe main shopping street in Genova.
Via Roma
The main luxury shopping street in Genova.
Le Dolcezze Salate di Angelo
Another luxury shopping street.
A street covered by a beautiful steel and glass gallery full of various shops and bars. In Christmas time there is a really interesting second hand market.
13 locals recommend
Galleria Giuseppe Mazzini
Galleria Giuseppe MazziniA street covered by a beautiful steel and glass gallery full of various shops and bars. In Christmas time there is a really interesting second hand market.
Via Luccoli
Via LuccoliCharacteristic shopping street.