Ostetrattoria — Restaurant in Genoa

My wife and I were visiting Genoa for the first time and were lucky to have one of our best meals during all of our Italian travels at Ostetrattoria! The restaurant is away from the more touristy areas and the detour is well worth it (the location is still walkable from Brignole station). First, the ambiance is that of a cozy family establishment, warm and inviting, and with unique decor. Most of the seating is on the second floor in a space that's just the right size; all the tables were taken but it was never noisy or felt crowded. Second, the servers were so attentive and kind, more than happy to accommodate our lack of Italian (they spoke near perfect English). Lastly, the food was incredible! The smoked goose carpaccio starter is a life-changing experience, truly. My main entree was a swordfish carbonara that I didn't even know existed in Ligurian cuisine and was similarly a revelation. The wife had gnocchi with pesto, very traditional and perfectly executed. Even the bread basket on the table was superb, with melt in your mouth foccacia and other tasty options. I doubt you can find a more satisfying or authentic dining experience around Genoa. Drop in for a...

Really good traditional Genoese food, with some slight variations when compared to the strict standard but everything was just perfect. Not cheap, but good value for money. We've had the house Barbera wine so I can't comment on the wine list but even that basic choice was good. Definitely worth a walk out of the city centre (15/20 minutes) to have proper Genoese food. I've had cappon magro, seabass ravioli, "monte bianco" and everything was executed perfectly. Service was fairly classic Ligurian, yet better than in many other...

Omggggg this place is fantastic!! We are Americans who stopped by for one night and were recommended to try this restaurant. We didn’t realize pretty much reservation only but they made us up a table last min bc we were only two people! Can’t believe it. The food was absolutely INCREDIBLE! Authentic, homemade, amazing! The owners are so great too and got us laughing and really enjoyed our experience. You won’t regret this place but make a reservation on...