Suggestions: Visit, Eat & Drink in Genoa
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Visit
Genoa Aquarium
One of the most visited museums in Genoa, with over 12,000 marine animals and more than 500 species. Ideal for families and lovers of the marine world.
Museums of Strada Nuova
Three historic palaces with Genoese art and culture. Highlights include works by Rubens, Caravaggio and objects of aristocratic families.
Museum of the Sea (Galata)
The most complete museum on the maritime history of Genoa, with rooms dedicated to Columbus, Italian migration and royal ships.
Boccadasse
Old fishermen's quarter with colorful houses, a lively atmosphere and sea views. Ideal for a stroll or even a swim.
Spianata Castelletto
Genoa's most famous belvedere, accessible by elevator, offering the best panoramic views of the city.
Eat
Trattoria da Maria
Very typical place in the center of Genoa frequented mainly by locals. It offers menu of the day for 12 euros.
Cavour Mode 21
Restaurant with a varied menu of local dishes and good value for money, near the port.
Trattoria delle Grazie
Traditional restaurant near the port with affordable prices and good quality.
Pastificio Artigianale di Cannetto
Informal place specializing in pasta to take away or eat in. The Genovese pesto is recommended.
Focacceria degli Orefici
Focacceria centrally located near Piazza Banchi with an excellent quality/price ratio. To take away or eat in.
Focaccia and Dintorni
Located in Via di Cannetto, it offers focaccia of different flavors and farinata. Very traditional.
Fugassa de Zena
Traditional focacceria with affordable prices. Ideal for tasting focaccia of different flavors.
The Great Ristoro
Popular place where you can create your own panino from over 100 combinations. Very frequented by locals.
Profumo di Rosa Gelateria
Centrally located ice cream parlor, not very touristic, valued by the Genoese for the quality of its gelatos.
Drink
Bocú - Drinketti e Vinelli
Bar in Piazza delle Erbe ideal for an aperitif with cocktails or Ligurian wines and snacks.
Bar Berto
Favorite bar in Piazza delle Erbe for aperitivo, with a variety of food, including vegan options.
Enoclub
Wine bar in Via San Donato 7R, specializing in quality wines and local cured meats.
Caffè degli Specchi
Elegant and historical café, decorated with tiles and mirrors. Highly valued by the Genoese.
Here are the best places in Genoa to visit, eat and drink. If you plan to travel to this city with its maritime history and Ligurian gastronomy, these places cannot be missing on your list.