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#114 of 1,540 Restaurants in Genoa
Travellers' Choice2023
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US$13 - US$31
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Ligurian
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Absolutely love this place. Having a quick stop over in Genoa and ate here 2 nights in a row! The first night I had the pesto pasta, I have never had pesto like it. So fresh and not oily at all. The 2nd night I...had the arabiatta which they made less spicy for me and it was absolutely delicious, the freshest and tastiest tomato sauce I’ve ever had. My friends also enjoyed their food and especially enjoyed the tiramisu. Staff were very accommodating and friendly. Definitely book as all the locals seem to love it here too!More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Modo Ventuno, Marketing at Cavour modo21, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Thank you so much for your incredibly kind review and for choosing us twice! It is an honour to read your positive feedback. We are delighted that you and your friends enjoyed our food, especially Pesto and tomato sauce, and the work of our staff....More

Reviewed 30 October 2023

The glasses were dirty, the dishes were broken, the waiters were sweaty , they were runnig everywhere and the food was of terrible quality at night the rats goes around your feet, I do not recommend this place at all.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Modo Ventuno, Marketing at Cavour modo21, responded to this reviewResponded 5 weeks ago
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Questo feedback è stato evidentemente pubblicato al solo scopo di denigrare il nostro lavoro, non essendoci alcun riferimento né al...More

Reviewed 8 September 2023 via mobile

Great little find. After s little wait had to eat inside as no other tables available. The service was excellent. Had the ragu with pasta, while very rich it was out of this world. Cheap but very honest food. Happy to go back.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Modo Ventuno, Marketing at Cavour modo21, responded to this reviewResponded 11 September 2023

Thank you so much for this kind review and for visiting us! We appreciate your positive feedback and are pleased you enjoyed your meal. Greetings from modo21 team

Reviewed 1 September 2023

We began our holiday by having dinner here, and it was the perfect way to start. The food was excellent and swift, the staff were attentive and made sure we were happy. The wine was also very good qnd inexpensive, we drank a bottle of...Ligurian Vermentino for €13, and this was one of the more expensive bottles! It seemed to be a mix of tourists like us but also local people, which shows how good the food is here. We were very lucky to get a seat, as we hadn’t booked, we arrived 10 minutes before they opened and joined the existing queue. We’d eat there again in a heartbeat but we’d definitely book beforehand! Plenty to eat for a vegetarian as well.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Modo Ventuno, Marketing at Cavour modo21, responded to this reviewResponded 4 September 2023

Thank you for posting your comments about your recent visit here! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay and that you were satisfied with the quality of the food. Thank you also for recommending us to other travellers and for appreciating our...More

Reviewed 25 August 2023

We came here because of the multiple reviews i read. Especially about the pesto. There was a line before opening. They do take reservations. You can message on whatsapp It was heat wave and the restaurant faves the west. It was HOT even with AC...on. The pesto was mediocre and salty. The spaghetti with meat sauce was okay. The traditional meat sauce was good but also salty. The rabbit was the best meal, least salty.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Modo Ventuno, Marketing at Cavour modo21, responded to this reviewResponded 28 August 2023

Thank you for choosing us. We are very sorry that our food did not meet your expectations and we will take your comments into account. Unfortunately, your 3 point review is a negative review for Tripadvisor. Regards from the modo21 team

Reviewed 17 August 2023 via mobile

Lovely food & affordable prices. Typical Genoese cuisine. Although the staff were not very accommodating, I would still recommend this restaurant based on the quality of their food, their focaccia bread with pesto was delicious

Date of visit: July 2023
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Modo Ventuno, Marketing at Cavour modo21, responded to this reviewResponded 18 August 2023

Thank you for your review and for enjoying our food. However, we are sorry that the service did not meet your expectations and that you only gave us 3 points in your review. This is considered negative feedback on Tripadvisor. Regards from the modo21 team

Reviewed 4 August 2023 via mobile

We went to this restaurant without many expectations and no idea about where to go have dinner. We did have to wait about half an hour to be seated and then a little bit more for someone to bring us the menu. However, we did...have many options to choose from and the meal was good for the low prices assigned to each option. I would come back if I wanted to spend less on a meal, but not if I were looking for more quality in certain things.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Modo Ventuno, Marketing at Cavour modo21, responded to this reviewResponded 7 August 2023

Thank you for visiting us. However, we regret that we were not able to convince you completely, especially with regard to the waiting time, which is one of our strengths. Should you decide to visit us on another occasion, we are sure we can change...More

Reviewed 20 July 2023

I visited this place 3 years ago. This time I regret choosing this restaurant for dinner while in Genova ,Quality has gone down. Taking more customers than they can handle. Food tasted really bad. We ended up feeling sick the whole night and the next...morning. I will not recommend.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Siamo dispiaciuti che abbia voluto iniziare la sua attività di recensore lasciando al nostro locale un pessimo feedback. Le recensioni...More

Reviewed 12 July 2023 via mobile

First of all we were excited to go to this restaurant because we heard good feedback but then we had to wait in a queue in front of the restaurant which is no problem but Italiens who came later then we did and stood behind...us got called in earlier. After this we had to wait 20 minutes to order something eventhough we asked the waiter multiple times just to give up our order to drink. Our starters came even before we got our water and our wine and overall we had to share 1 glass for the water an the wine… I orderd pasta with pesto which was OK but definitely not overwhelming and my girlfriend ordered a fresh Tuna which we both unfortunately didn’t like. Nevertheless I gave 2 Stars instead of 1 because the prices a pretty cheap and the house wine wasn’t bad.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Modo Ventuno, Marketing at Cavour modo21, responded to this reviewResponded 13 July 2023

Dear vincent-s hank you for visiting us. We are sorry that your experience with us did not meet your expectations. We will take into account your suggestions in order to improve, especially in terms of hospitality, although service is one of our strengths. And it...More

Reviewed 14 June 2023

The best Pesto, good wine and friendly staff. If you want to feel Genoa, you must visit this place!

Date of visit: June 2023
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Modo Ventuno, Marketing at Cavour modo21, responded to this reviewResponded 15 June 2023

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Greetings from modo21 team

Reviewed 7 June 2023

Amazing food, good service, very reasonable prices! Recommend to come here for sure, as it has wonderful seafood dishes and cheap drinks!

Date of visit: June 2023
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Modo Ventuno, Marketing at Cavour modo21, responded to this reviewResponded 8 June 2023

Thank you so much for your incredibly kind review and for visiting us! We feel very honoured to read your positive feedback, and we are so delighted to know that you had a great experience. Greetings from the modo21 team

Reviewed 26 May 2023 via mobile

The place was packed and we showed up without any reservation. It was a bit chaotic waiting for a table but the waiter was really nice and the food really really cheap and tasty. Definitely suggested!

Date of visit: May 2023
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Modo Ventuno, Marketing at Cavour modo21, responded to this reviewResponded 29 May 2023

Thank you for your review! We are genuinely grateful for the support you show us. We are delighted to read that our food and staff never disappoint. Thank you again!

Reviewed 14 May 2023 via mobile

This place was recommended to us by a local bar man and it didn’t disappoint. Full of locals with a queue to get in (approx 20mins on Fri evening) it was worth every second of the wait. Service is brisk but very friendly and the...food was excellent - truly authentic of the local cuisine and unbelievably reasonable (3courses x 2, bottle of Prosecco and 2 x grappa all for €58). We had the veal, the grilled fish, the spaghetti con aoli, salad and sides, the most amazing tiaramisu and cheesecake too. Highly recommend a visit when in GenoaMore

Date of visit: May 2023
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Modo Ventuno, Marketing at Cavour modo21, responded to this reviewResponded 17 May 2023

Thank you very much for your wonderful review and support! It is an honour to read your positive feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your meal. Greetings from the modo21 staff

Reviewed 10 February 2023 via mobile

This is a really traditional place that is flat out busy all the time and it’s because the food is brilliant. All traditional local dishes great pesto which it is famous for please stop here

Date of visit: February 2023
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Modo Ventuno, Marketing at Cavour modo21, responded to this reviewResponded 13 February 2023

We would like to thank you for having chosen us and taking the time to share your experience with Tripadvisor's community.

Reviewed 1 February 2023 via mobile

Clear communications, super friendly staff, efficient service and great trattoria food (I recommend the Lasagne al Pesto 🤤) Will certainly go again...

Date of visit: February 2023
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Modo Ventuno, Marketing at Cavour modo21, responded to this reviewResponded 2 February 2023

Many thanks for your positive review and we are delighted you had a great time with us. We always look forward to see you back soon.

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