The Recco Focaccia Festival (“Festa della Focaccia di Recco”) returns on Sunday 24 May 2026 with a full day dedicated to one of the most famous symbols of Ligurian gastronomy: Focaccia di Recco col formaggio IGP. As every year, the centre of Recco will come alive with food stands, free tastings, music, food challenges and events attracting thousands of visitors from across Liguria and beyond. Organised by the Consorzio della Focaccia di Recco col formaggio IGP together with t

Entering the Mercato Orientale di Genova (Genoa’s Eastern Market) means finding yourself among stalls full of fruit, vegetables, spices...

Genoese street food has always accompanied those walking through the caruggi with tempting aromas coming from bakeries and fry shops. In...

What to eat in Genoa in spring? The answer is in the dishes that come back to the table with the warmer weather. Fresh fava beans,...

Genoa's historic cafes tell the story of the city through their interiors, furnishings and atmospheres that harken back to a bygone era....

Genoa is a city rich in traditions and authentic flavors. Among these traditions, that of the aperitivo is undoubtedly one of the most...

Antica Confetteria Romanengo is one of Genoa's oldest and most renowned pastry shops. Not just a place to eat a pastry, but a real...

Pansoti are fabulous little ravioli stuffed with foraged herbs and garlic, and served with a walnut, marjoram and garlic white sauce. The...

Welcome to our Days Out Series. Today we are taking you on a trip north-west of Genoa to the small but very important inland town of...

It’s the small things that go unnoticed between countries that are the most interesting culturally. Here are some of the most important...

It’s not all about the Pizza ~ Pesto Genova Style, traditional recipe & World Pesto Competition