Indarsena

Genoa

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Indarsena

Indarsena is a restaurant that specializes in oysters. Their extensive selection includes oysters from various regions of France, as well as cooked crustaceans like king crab and a diverse range of shellfish. But if oysters aren't your thing, don't worry — the restaurant also serves up delicious alternatives such as carpaccio, fish soup, and French cheeses. Indarsena has you covered with some of the best pastries in Genoa, perfect for rounding out your meal. To accompany your dining experience, it also offers an excellent assortment of Italian and French wines, as well as some of the best distillates available.

Dining

Genoa and Liguria are famous for pesto, the delicious pasta sauce made from basil, pine nuts, olive oil, and parmesan. However, if you think you know pesto just because you buy it in a jar, think again! There is nothing quite like the taste of freshly made, vivid-green pesto served with the local pasta, such as the little twists of troffie or spaghetti-like trenette. Other specialities include farinata, a bread-like snack made from chickpeas, a must-try, and the local focaccia. The region's fish dishes, particularly salt cod-baccalà, are also highly recommended, as are mushroom dishes and stuffed meat dishes. If you're planning to eat out in Genoa, be sure to note that many restaurants close on Sunday and Saturday at lunchtime, so, plan accordingly.