
The Restaurant
The “Ristorante La Piedigrotta” of Carmine e Antonio in Quinto al Mare is certainly one of the most famous seafood restaurants in Genoa. Located in a privileged position in the eastern part of the city, between Quarto dei Mille and Nervi, it offers very fresh fish crudités, first and second courses based on fish, Ligurian cuisine dishes. The restaurant is very welcoming, the large room is tastefully furnished, an ideal place for a romantic dinner, an evening with friends or a business lunch. It has large windows overlooking the sea and, with the arrival of the beautiful season, also a large terrace where you can dine accompanied by the sound of the waves breaking on the rocks with a wonderful view that ranges from the promontory of Portofino to Capo Mele.
Managed for over 40 years by the brothers Carmine and Antonio Vaccaro, La Piedigrotta is one of the most renowned reference restaurants in the city, always a meeting place for the wealthy of Genoa, footballers and athletes as well as all those who want to have a quick business lunch or a quiet fish-based dinner. An elegant and welcoming place, a family atmosphere where the customer feels at home. It offers simple cuisine based on top quality products and the catch of the day from the markets of Santa Margherita Ligure and Sestri Levante, displayed every day in full view at the entrance to the restaurant. The meat is selected from Chianina breeds. Wide selection of both Italian and foreign wines