What to order at Quelli dell'Acciughetta

Must order
Mandilli de sea with house-made pesto (€13) or the cappon magro (€25) from the current menu.
Signature dishes
Mandilli de sea al pesto, Cappon magro
Editor tip
The restaurant is closed on Monday and serves dinner only from Tuesday to Friday, with lunch added at the weekend.
CuisineModern Italian
Price€€
NeighborhoodCarignano
HoursTue-Fri 19:30-23:00; Sat-Sun 12:30-15:00, 19:30-23:00; closed Mon
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Location

Address: Corso Andrea Podestà 51r, 16128 Genova, Genoa

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