The streets west of the old town towards Principe station, around Via Prè and Via Balbi, with an old-style trattoria and evenings on Piazza Sant'Elena.
Trattoria dell'Acciughetta on Piazza Sant'Elena in Genoa's Prè has a small room and a large dehors, with frisceu, fried anchovies and a modern changing menu.
OrderFrisceu with sage and anchovy fondue (€11) and the Portami al mare pasta (€15).
TipGambero Rosso's August 2026 piece calls it a trattoria hidden in the Prè lanes; it is closed on Monday.
Count Basie Jazz Club runs live jazz, blues and jam sessions in the foundations of the former Santa Brigida convent in Genoa, from October to June.
TipThe 2026-27 season opens on 2 October; entry is free for Arci members on opening night and the card costs €15 there.
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