Just get lost

Genova is a city that reveals itself slowly. Squeezed between mountains and sea, Genovese food had to evolve with limited space and simple ingredients. In fact, Ligurian cuisine is officially protected by UNESCO as part of the Mediterranean diet. The real gems are rarely flashy, they’re found in tiny trattorias tucked between alleyways (Caruggi), where grandmothers still prepare pasta by hand and recipes haven't changed in a century.

Genova’s food scene doesn’t shout for attention, it whispers to the curious. Unlike cities flooded with thousands of eateries, Genova's hidden gems are truly hidden, often marked only by a chalkboard menu or the aroma drifting from a crack in the door. Locals take pride in slow food, fresh catch, and tradition, from street food fried in copper pans to dishes once eaten by sailors. Get lost here in the Caruggi.

Can’t Sit Still?

You foodie, wanna know where the real flavor lives? Take a look here and let the map guide your next delicious detour

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You couldn't find that place , the one your grandma's been raving about since '95. Go on, share the love and drop your hidden culinary gems.