Antica Sciamadda is a street-food stop in Centro Storico, Genoa.
Editorially verified September 29, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
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Gran Ristoro under the Sottoripa arcades in Genoa builds panini from a long display of cured meats and cheeses, with prices from about 2.50 euros.
TryPanini with cured meats and cheeses
TipGambero Rosso says the queue starts at 11:30, and Dissapore puts most panini between 2.50 and 5 euros.
Alalunga Pescatori in città is a fishermen's street-food counter inside the Via del Campo market in Genoa, serving fish burgers, panini and fritto misto.
TryFish burger, fish panini and fritto misto cones
TipThe menu changes daily with the catch, and the counter was lunch-only in March 2026, with evening opening planned.
Rooster on Piazza Matteotti in Genoa is a rotisserie serving spit-roast chicken, sandwiches, salads and poke bowls, with a panissa aperitivo from 17:00.
TrySpit-roast chicken
TipGambero Rosso's listing records a 2024 street-food regional champion award; Rooster also has Genoa shops on Via Fiasella and at Porto Antico.
Il Baretto Gallese on Via San Vincenzo in Genoa serves panini such as the Misto Gallese and hot dogs, with breakfast from 07:00 and wine or beer after work.
TryPanini, including the Misto Gallese and hot dog
TipThe Misto Gallese is listed at 3.50 euros and the hot dog at 3.60 euros on the shop's menu page; the shop is closed on Sunday.
Gran Ristoro under the Sottoripa arcades in Genoa builds panini from a long display of cured meats and cheeses, with prices from about 2.50 euros.
TryPanini with cured meats and cheeses
TipGambero Rosso says the queue starts at 11:30, and Dissapore puts most panini between 2.50 and 5 euros.
Alalunga Pescatori in città is a fishermen's street-food counter inside the Via del Campo market in Genoa, serving fish burgers, panini and fritto misto.
TryFish burger, fish panini and fritto misto cones
TipThe menu changes daily with the catch, and the counter was lunch-only in March 2026, with evening opening planned.
Friggitoria San Giorgio on Piazza Caricamento in Genoa sells fresh fried fish in cones, made to order without frozen products, facing Palazzo San Giorgio.
TryFresh fried fish in cones
TipIt closes on Monday and otherwise runs 11:00 to 20:00, with takeaway cones and outside seating listed on its ordering page.
Rooster on Piazza Matteotti in Genoa is a rotisserie serving spit-roast chicken, sandwiches, salads and poke bowls, with a panissa aperitivo from 17:00.
TrySpit-roast chicken
TipGambero Rosso's listing records a 2024 street-food regional champion award; Rooster also has Genoa shops on Via Fiasella and at Porto Antico.
Strakkino on Via alla Porta degli Archi in Genoa serves cheese focaccia to eat in, take away or have delivered, with continuous hours until 22:30.
TryCheese focaccia
TipStrakkino says it never closes and trades 12:00 to 22:30; a founding member sits on the board of the Recco cheese focaccia consortium.
