What to order at Soho

Must order
Classic fish dishes in generous portions, which is how Michelin describes the cooking.
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Michelin notes that the fish counter that opened the place is gone, but the sea still leads the menu.
CuisineSeafood
Price€€
NeighborhoodPorto Antico
HoursDaily 12:00-23:00
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Taste Classic fish dishes in generous portions, which is how Michelin describes the cooking. with a local in Genoa

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Location

Address: Via al Ponte Calvi 20r, 16124 Genova, Genoa

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