Il Michelaccio — Restaurant in Genoa

Don't see why people are so positive about this place to be honest. The staff is indeed very friendly and the atmosphere is great, it's could have been one of those hidden gems type of places if it wasn't for the quality of food, we didn't finish anything of what we ordered: instead of grilled tuna steak I got something rubber-like smoky, with notes of teriyaki sauce - totally not Italian and my wife got some mashed beans, which they told is typical Genovese but had quite a disgust by sour taste and texture as if someone chew them before :| all in all 65 EUR. I'd only do there for wine & some snacks, but the walk up the hill could...

Great place! After a grueling series of connecting flights, we were very tired and wanted a quick meal near our hotel. We saw this place had great reviews online and stopped in. The food was delicious and fresh, but what was really great was the helpful restaurant staff. They were very patient and kind and helped to translate their menu for us as our Italian is limited. It was a relief to have such a helpful server in our tired and hungry...

Our best meal in Genoa and one of our absolute favorites in Italy! Cannot recommend this restaurant enough. Our server was incredibly friendly, he even translated the entire menu into English and helped my husband and I plan our meal (including wine selections). The atmosphere is very warm and inviting, we sat outside on the patio and had a...