Il Marin

Restaurant · Genoa

Il Marin

Restaurant · Genoa

Calata Cattaneo, 15, 16128 Genova GE, Italy

Highlights

Gourmet seafood with harbor views, innovative Ligurian cuisine

Calata Cattaneo, 15, 16128 Genova GE, Italy Get directions

ilmarin.it

@ilmarinristorante

$$$ · Menu

@michelinguide

"At the Old Port, within the same building’s floor that houses Eataly, the dining area thrives on simplicity to accentuate the panorama witnessed through glazed walls, while competent service, primarily female, tends to guests warmly. The cuisine pivots around 'territory', primarily maritime, yet is rejuvenated through modern techniques and ideas; for example, the Martini cocktail spaghetti, shaken in the dining room by Chef Marco Visciola, enriched with algae butter, Martini sauce, caviar, and nebulised Taggiasco gin, as well as the roasted monkfish cooked in bay leaf, almond hummus, kale, and caper Mugnaia. A varied selection exists, also à la carte, within the three tasting formulae presented." - Michelin Inspector

https://guide.michelin.com/en/liguria/genova/restaurant/il-marin-eataly

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@afar

"Dinner (and harbor lights) at Il Marin There are but few 'grocery stores' that live up to the title 'eatery'. Eataly, the Italian food market concept (headed up by Oscar Farinetti and Slow Food founder Carlo Petrini), certainly deserves all accolades poured upon it. With outposts throughout Italy, and now in Japan, the United States, and even Dubai , one can find delicious Italian delicacies in one's own back yard. But journey to the Eataly in Genoa , and enjoy a beautiful meal at the gourmet seafood restaurant Il Marin tucked within. With some of the most stunning views of the ancient Genovese harbor, and plates of innovative and impassioned food, you will leave impressed."

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@afar

"Pesto If you have had pasta al pesto genovese (the delicious combination of fresh or dried pasta, potatoes, green beans, and pesto sauce) anywhere other than in Liguria, I challenge you to come to Il Marin for chef Enrico Panero's play on the Italian staple. Tucking pesto (made from the basil of Bra) into hand-folded tortellini, placing them gently on a bed of mashed potatoes, and bathing it all in a buttery glaze, you just might never go back to any bottled pesto again. Come after sunset so that you can enjoy your dinner with a bottle of Colline di Levanto DOC and the twinkling lights of the ancient Genoa harbor."

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Nicoletta

Google

Best rooftop restaurant in town We’re Genovese and live right across from this place, so when we want to be sure we’ll eat well and enjoy a professional (but never stiff) service, we come here. We dined on the terrace at golden hour with a surprise five-course tasting menu — rooted in Ligurian tradition, but elevated with remarkable creativity. The kind of cuisine that speaks for itself. No need for theatrics or fuss: just real, expressive food. Their take on the cappon magro — which you can see in the photo I’ve posted — is simply unforgettable. I won’t share more images, to avoid spoilers, but each course was a discovery. The wine list is solid, with some of the best Ligurian bottles we’ve tried. And the atmosphere? Relaxed yet refined. This is not a rigid fine dining spot — it’s a place where innovation and local identity meet, without losing warmth. Whether you’re from Genoa and want to see how traditional dishes can evolve, or you’re a curious traveler who’s already experienced more classic local cuisine and wants to go beyond — Marin is a must-visit. We come here once or twice a year, and we’ve always been impressed — not just since the Michelin star, but long before that. The team is committed and consistent, and they truly respect dietary needs: you’ll find excellent vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options thoughtfully integrated into the menu. Price-to-quality ratio? Fair and well balanced, considering the level of the kitchen and the overall experience.

Joshua Fields

Google

Some of the best Value you can get out of a tasting menu. The Mare menu 5 course was excellent, the dry aged fish, Bottoni Molluscs, Risotto, and Monk Fish were all wonderful. Portions were nice and Breads were plenty.

chiararch

Google

High-quality raw materials used to propose original dishes with an intense and delicious flavour. We took the chef's menu of classics and were delighted. The focaccia genovese with seaweed, breadsticks and crispy tongues served at the opening all made by the Eataly bakery... sublime. We will return with pleasure to taste more dishes. Very good the chef and very good the guys in the dining room.

Sensei Seb

Google

We had an incredible lunch at Il Marin today. The service from Stefano was impeccable, whilst each dish left us pleasantly surprised. There were no problems with feeling hungry after the meal. In fact, we finished the 7 courses full to the brim, happily satisfied. The wine pairings were also great. I'd have no hesitation recommending Il Marin to anyone that wants a special lunch/dinner in Genoa.

Yna Fuhrer

Google

Innovative fine dining with a view Centrally located and set on the top floor, this place offers a beautiful view — especially at sunset. One of the coolest parts is the open kitchen: you can watch the chefs plate each dish with precision, which adds to the whole experience! We went for the 7-course mystery tasting menu and were blown away. The flavours were creative, unexpected, and absolutely delicious. Every dish felt like a surprise. For this level of cooking, the price was more than reasonable. A must-visit for food lovers!

Andrea P.

Google

Great first experience in a starred restaurant. Food was unbelievable! We had the classic menu, 5 courses picked by the chef (the last one is always a dessert). Amouse bouche really appreciated and some of them super tasty - my favorite was the pickled fennel! Focaccia was super soft and truly an helpful tool to do ‘scarpetta’. Tortellini with pesto was mind blowing too! A wonderful experience, the service was very attentive and explained every dish with all the details. My only side note is that the service was extremely slow, about 30 min in between courses, a bit too long in my opinion, considering the restaurant was almost empty. Also a backhoe music would be appreciated as it was super quiet inside and almost felt awkward to talk! Price is right for the experience- definitely worth it!

Francisco Martucci

Google

By far the best culinary experience I have had in Italy. The place was beautiful, right next to a window with a great view on the top floor. The staff could not be better, they were friendly and even though there was some limitations on the language it was still a great experience. The prices were not high for the quantity and quality. No doubt that I would come back here. If you are a tourist or local you must come and visit this place. I still cannot believe a paid 30eur for all these dishes.

Cam Pinkney

Google

Beautiful 5 course dinner with many options to choose from. Great wait staff as well!

Jean B.

Yelp

A must stop if you are in Genoa for any reason. We had an absolutely incredible dinner after receiving a recommendation from our hotel to check this place out. With few reviews online, I was hesitant to try the restaurant but with few other authentic choices around, we gave it a shot. And I'm glad we did! You enter through the street level Eataly doors and take the elevator to the third floor. You can walk through Eataly or immediately take a right to head straight for Il Marin. The food was diverse and creative. The focus is Liguarian inspired cuisine (the region) and seafood. For those that do not like seafood, there are multiple menu items that stay away from seafood entirely. There is an extensive wine list and the staff will talk you through it if needed. Everyone at the table had a different meal (pasta or main course) and we finished off with dessert and espresso. The staff was attentive, knowledgeable and helpful throughout the dinner. What would have easily been a $300+ dinner in the states didn't even break 150 Euros. The prices in the restaurant are slightly higher than the food area just outside in Eataly (and different food is served) but the quality, service and creativity are well worth stepping inside Il Marin. Highly recommend making this one of your stops in Genoa!

Amir A.

Yelp

Excellent experience! Delicious creative food. Attentive friendly knowledgeable service. Lovely venue. Likely best restaurant in Genoa