The most famous dish from Liguria, Pesto alla Genovese is made with basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan or Pecorino, and extra virgin olive oil. It’s typically served with pasta like trofie or trenette. 1)
A local type of hand-rolled pasta, often served with Pesto alla Genovese. Trofie are short, twisted pasta that perfectly catch the vibrant green sauce. 2)
A traditional Ligurian dish made from chickpea flour, water, olive oil, and salt, baked in a wood-fired oven. It’s crispy on the outside and soft inside, typically eaten as a snack or appetizer. 3)
This special type of focaccia is filled with creamy stracchino cheese. It’s thin and crispy, a must-try for cheese lovers. Focaccia in general is very popular in Liguria, with variations like simple focaccia with rosemary and olive oil. 4)
A unique and elegant dish made from layers of seafood, vegetables, and hard-boiled eggs, all topped with a bright green pesto-based sauce. It was traditionally a festive dish eaten during Lent. 5)
Stuffed anchovies are a Ligurian favorite. Anchovies are filled with a mixture of bread crumbs, parsley, garlic, and cheese, then baked or fried. Ligurian anchovies are prized for their flavor. 6)
Rabbit stew cooked with olives, pine nuts, herbs, and white wine. Rabbit is a common meat in Ligurian cooking, and the dish has a delicate yet rich flavor from the combination of herbs and olives. 7)
A dish made from chickpea flour, similar to farinata but prepared differently. Panissa is cooked, cooled, cut into slices, and then fried. It’s crunchy and golden on the outside and soft on the inside. 8)
A classic seafood stew made with cuttlefish, squid, fish, and sometimes shrimp, simmered in a tomato-based broth with garlic and herbs. This hearty dish is a great example of Liguria’s connection to the sea. 9)
Pansoti are triangular-shaped ravioli filled with ricotta and wild herbs or spinach. They are served with a rich walnut sauce made from crushed walnuts, olive oil, and sometimes cream. 10)
A type of fried dough made from leftover bread dough, often served with salumi or cheese. It’s a popular street food and is a deliciously savory snack. 11)
A soup made with sea date clams (datteri di mare), tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil. It’s a rich seafood dish that brings out the flavors of the Mediterranean. 12)
A traditional dish where a veal breast is stuffed with a mixture of eggs, peas, cheese, breadcrumbs, and herbs, then slow-cooked. It's often served sliced, either cold or warm, as part of a family feast. 13)
A savory Easter pie made with spinach, ricotta, and eggs encased in a delicate pastry. The eggs are placed whole in the filling, so when it’s sliced, you see the yolk in each piece. 14)
A salted cod stew cooked with potatoes, tomatoes, onions, and olives, flavored with herbs. Salt cod, or stoccafisso, is popular in Liguria due to its coastal trading history, and this dish is hearty and full of flavor. 15)