Lonely Planet

"Totally typical Genovese food can be found in the family-run joints hidden in the warren of streets near the cathedral. This, a snug trattoria with a low brick-vaulted ceiling, serves regional classics such as trofiette al pesto (hand-rolled pasta with pesto) or octopus salad alongside excellent fresh fish."

The Independent

"For trofiette (strands of Ligurian pasta) with pesto at €10 head for the Trattoria della Raibetta."

Tigullio Vino

"Ravioli al tocco with meat and borage (excellent and balanced in flavours)."

La Casa Ligure

"For the first course we recommend the handmade trenette al pesto, green beans and potatoes, a dish that points out the perfection of pesto Genoese."

Traveller's Guide to Genoa, Italy

"Also, consider ordering the trofiette al pesto since it’s the establishment’s signature dish."

Raif Collis

"However, the next dish of the classic trofie al pesto Genovese was mind-blowingly good (A+) with the pasta, so al dente it was verging on uncooked, and the vibrant green pesto restoring my faith that the local version is really the best. It was even better than mine!"

Bianca Bertazzi

"Regarding the first courses, if you want to go with the pesto, choose the testaroli or trenette, the portion is generous and it will be very satisfactory."

Donatella Alfonso

"You should also try the trenette, which are served with pesto accompanied by potatoes and green beans, in the Levantine style."