The hill south of the old town around Corso Andrea Podestà, with a chef's restaurant listed by Michelin and a modern trattoria on the slopes above the port.
Quelli dell'Acciughetta on Corso Andrea Podestà in Genoa is the restaurant sibling of a Prè trattoria, with a menu that includes mandilli and cappon magro.
OrderMandilli de sea with house-made pesto (€13) or the cappon magro (€25) from the current menu.
TipThe restaurant is closed on Monday and serves dinner only from Tuesday to Friday, with lunch added at the weekend.
Isi Ivano Ricchebono Chef on Via Ilva in Genoa's Carignano moved chef Ricchebono here from The Cook in September 2025, with three tasting menus.
OrderOne of the three tasting menus: Tradizione e Innovazione, Classico or Vegetariano.
TipThe lunch page lists a business lunch of two courses and dessert at €38 per person.
Isi Ivano Ricchebono Chef in Genoa's Carignano serves dinner until midnight on Friday and Saturday, per the hours Mentelocale printed in September 2025.
OrderA tasting menu at the late Friday or Saturday sitting, or the classic acciughe su tela Mentelocale names.
TipWeeknights close at 22:30, and lunch runs Monday to Friday; the site lists a business lunch of two courses and dessert at €38.
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