Zeffirino Genova

Fantastic experience ! Had a short break in Genoa with my wife in early January and ended up going to Zeffirino's on three different occasions. Everything was top class from the ambiance through to the service from professional, knowledgeable waiters serving beautifully cooked and presented plates of food. Sumptuous pasta and sea food dishes rounded off with a medley of melt in your mouth desserts and of course their signature home made Pistachio ice-cream (the finest ice-cream we have ever eaten) Compliments to all the staff that made are visits so memorable. Bravo! Highly recommend.

The highest quality gastronomic experience with impeccable service by multiple generation family owners! We’ve travelled to Genova to celebrate family birthdays here. Bravo & grazie mille to Marco and Zeffirino!! Send us some pesto back to NJ!!!

Amazing food and amazing service! The owner was present throughout the evening, helping wherever needed and chatting with both staff and guests. You can tell he truly cares about the restaurant — and the flavors proved it as well.

Went last year for my sisters birthday and I still think of this place. The food was absolutely delicious, the atmosphere was warm and inviting and above all the service was phenomenal. The staff were so friendly and we even took pictures with the chef and owner❤️❤️❤️😘

We dined at Zeffirino Genova on June 30th during the second stop of our cruise, and the experience was unforgettable. The food was absolutely delicious, and we were treated to a special pesto-making class led by an executive chef. He demonstrated how to make traditional pesto from scratch and transform it into fresh pasta right before our eyes. For our meal, we were served a beautifully prepared fish dish topped with nuts and accompanied by potatoes. The ravioli and linguine with pesto were simply perfecto—rich in flavor and full of class. To end on a sweet note, we were given a complimentary dessert that tasted like a wine or rum cake—moist, flavorful, and the perfect finish to a sophisticated and memorable dining experience.

Truly one of my favorite places I’ve ever eaten at. Even my dad who is famous for saying that things always taste “fine” said it was delicious. The service was fantastic, and everyone was so nice. I will definitely be trying to come back here while on my trip.

Genoa style food. Good fresh pesto sauce. $70 for 1/2 minestrone soup, bread, coperto, one wine, pasta with pesto sauce

As an Italian, food isn't just nourishment, but an experience, and, if you happen to find yourself in Genoa, then you must experience the gem that is Zeffirino. Genoa being the home of pesto, I'd recommend you try the Mendilli de saea al pesto Genovese (recommended to me by a local I bumped into on the way to the restaurant). A culinary delight that will truly tantalise your tastebuds and leave you wanting to return. Thank you Marco Zeffirino Belloni.