Discover the best pizza in Genoa
Pizzerias in Genoa on the map
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From Neapolitan to Roman al taglio
The Best Pizzerias in Genoa
La Pizza di Egizio
Genoa, Italy
Pizzium
Genoa, Italy
Savô
Genoa, Italy
Al Pisacane
Genoa, Italy
Del Ponte
Genoa, Italy
La Piazzetta del Pisacane
Genoa, Italy
Da Luigi – Pizza Fatta a Mano
Genoa, Italy
Il Datterino
Genoa, Italy
Exultate
Genoa, Italy
Cheapest Pizzerias in Genoa
Genoa approaches flatbread differently from the rest of Italy. The Ligurian capital is the home of focaccia di Recco, a thin, cheese-filled sheet with no leavening and PGI protection, and of the thick, oil-dimpled focaccia genovese that locals eat at breakfast.
Pizza proper runs alongside those traditions, and Neapolitan is the most common style on our map, much of it in the contemporary idiom shared with nearby Milan. The city sits under the Liguria region hub, and its rooms cluster in the caruggi, the narrow lanes of the old port.
The most popular pizzeria in the city by review volume is La Pizza di Egizio, one of 18 we list. Did you know focaccia di Recco has no yeast? It is two paper-thin sheets of dough sealed around soft cheese and baked hot, closer to a filled cracker than a bread.
Prices read fair. A margherita usually lands between 6 and 10 euros. The spots ranked here are ranked by what people who came for the pizza actually thought, not by which room sat closest to the harbor.
FAQs about Genoa
Where should I start for pizza in Genoa?
La Pizza di Egizio has the most review activity among the Genoa spots we list. The ranking itself looks past line length and harbor foot traffic to the pizza signals that matter.
What pizza style is Genoa known for?
Genoa is better known for focaccia than for one codified local pizza. Among pizzerias, Neapolitan leads our current coverage.
Is focaccia genovese the same as pizza?
No. Focaccia genovese is a Ligurian bread with olive oil and a dimpled surface, while pizza uses a different dough, shaping, and topping structure.
What is focaccia di Recco?
It is an unleavened Ligurian specialty made from two thin sheets of dough around soft cheese. It belongs to the focaccia family, not to Neapolitan pizza.
Where should I look for pizza in Genoa?
Start in Centro Storico, then check Foce and Albaro if your route runs east. The old city's caruggi are compact, but steep lanes and elevation can make short map distances feel longer.
Can I find Neapolitan pizza in Genoa?
Yes. Neapolitan is the most common pizza style across our visible Genoa places, alongside classic Italian and contemporary pies.
Do I need to book pizza in Genoa?
Reserve destination pizzerias on weekend evenings. Bakeries and casual counters are easier without a plan, especially earlier in the day.
Is there good pizza near Porto Antico?
Yes, the historic center begins beside the old port. Walk a few streets inland rather than choosing solely by the waterfront view.
What should I order besides pizza in Genoa?
Focaccia genovese, focaccia di Recco, and farinata provide the local dough context. They are distinct foods, so order them for what they are rather than as substitutes for pizza.
How many pizzerias does OpenPizzaMap list in Genoa?
We currently list 18 visible Genoa pizzerias. La Pizza di Egizio leads by review activity, while the cards show the wider field.