Sa' Pesta è una storica trattoria genovese che offre piatti tradizionali come la farinata e le torte salate, preparati con ingredienti locali e cotti nel forno a legna.

Drawn by the impressive wood-fired oven, from which large trays of their celebrated farinata constantly come and go, I stepped into a delightful restaurant that radiates a deeply moving sense of authenticity.
The original décor has been beautifully preserved, the service is efficient and attentive, and the food—from trofie al pesto to stuffed anchovies—is outstanding. A true must-visit in Genoa.

A friendly local restaurant in the town center, near the sea in Genoa. The restaurant does not accept the seat reservation but it looked quite easy to find the seat. Almost all tables are shared table. There are many staff and all of them are very kind and fast workers. The dishes are excellent. The prices are standard for Genoa town.

Friendly staff, very old school decor with mostly Italian customers. It felt local. The pesto trofie and pansotti were both nice. Basil pannacotta also good. Farinata was crispy and savory. The mix of veggie pies were quite nice, some better than others

In Genoa city centre, this gem of a restaurant is something you must try if you are here! Staff are super friendly and this restaurant has been around since 1889. They are known for farinata (chick pea flour baked in wood oven) and their pesto pasta. Both were delicious. The pesto pasta is probably the best I’ve ever had (super bright and fresh).

Very authentic local place for lunch (but the tourists have found it). The must-try faranata is superb. Very friendly service. Green minestrone was excellent. Fried bacala (cod) was delicate, fresh, and well seasoned.

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Genova

Via dei Giustiniani, 16r, 16123 Genova GE, Italy

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Sa' Pesta è una storica trattoria genovese che offre piatti tradizionali come la farinata e le torte salate, preparati con ingredienti locali e cotti nel forno a legna.

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