Don Raffaè Pizzeria — Restaurant in Genoa

I travel a lot and I’m always hunting for good pizza. When I saw Don Raffae had a perfect 5 stars, I was skeptical—because come on, nobody’s that good. But curiosity (and hunger) won, so I walked a kilometer just to see if the hype was real. When I arrived, the place wasn’t even properly open yet, but they still welcomed me with a smile and made me a pizza. While it cooked, we talked about Maradona, Napoli, and even traveling to Argentina to see where the legend played…Dale BOCA!!!It felt less like ordering food and more like catching up with old friends. Then came the pizza itself—and wow. Fresh ingredients, perfectly cooked, proper Neapolitan style. Honestly, the best I’ve ever had. Now I get it. Those 5 stars aren’t exaggeration. They’ve earned...

I have travelled the northwest coast of Italy for the past 10 days and ate pizza almost every night. Struck gold when I discovered this place at 1:30am on my second last night! This was by far the BEST (and the biggest) authentic Italian pizza I tried during my travels. I had the Diavola and the Don Fabrizio ‘De Andre’. Mouthwatering! Had a long chat with Alex and Cristian who are the most fantastic guys from Napoli. Their tomatoes and their pizza oven are from Napoli too! They asked me should they open a ‘Don Raffae’ in Sydney, Australia (where I am from), to which I replied with a resounding “Yes!” I almost went back the next day for another pizza, but ran out of time. Alex and Cristian, I’ll be...

A small, intimate pizzeria tucked away in the heart of Genoa is a true gem. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, made even better by the incredibly friendly and attentive hosts. Prices are kind!

The pizzas are generous in size and loaded with top-quality ingredients. We tried a variety – some with tomato sauce and others blanco – and every single one was outstanding in flavor. The balance of textures and richness in the dough and toppings was simply perfect.

If you’re in Genoa and looking for an authentic, satisfying pizza experience, this place is a must. We give it a solid 6 out of 6 – highly recommended!

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