A small osteria in a lane beside the Porto Antico, serving stockfish, fried Gulf fish and cappon magro in a room whose origins the owners trace to the 1500s.
Antica Osteria di Vico Palla sits in Vico Palla, a lane in the Porto Antico area close to the Genoa Aquarium. The restaurant states that the premises date back to the 1500s, when sailors and travellers stopped near the old port for fish and stoccafisso, and that chef Maurizio Capurro bought it in 1999. The menu follows the Ligurian sea: cappon magro (the layered fish and vegetable salad), trofiette with amberjack, seared tuna, anchovy bagnun, monkfish soup, fried fish of the Gulf and trenette in cuttlefish ink, with Ligurian rabbit and the panera dessert for those who want something else. A meal is typically €25-40 per person (~$29-46) according to a local food guide. The restaurant prefers telephone bookings and also accepts email with name, phone number, date, time, party size and allergies.
| Price | $$ |
|---|---|
| Hours | Open daily except Monday; confirm lunch and dinner times by phone; the restaurant site lists a summer break around 10-24 August and a winter closure in January |
| Reservations | Recommended - phone or email |
| Address | Vico Palla, 15R, 16128 Genoa GE, Italy |
Signature dishes
- Cappon magro
- Trofiette with amberjack
- Frittura del Golfo
- Bagnun di acciughe
- Trenette al nero di seppia
Good to know
- Known for
- Stockfish and Ligurian fish dishes in a historic harbour-side osteria
Location
Vico Palla, 15R, 16128 Genoa GE, Italy
44.4071, 8.9260 View on map
Highlights
- Cappon magro and stockfish in a lane by the Porto Antico
- Fried fish of the Gulf and anchovy bagnun
- Restaurant traces its premises to the 1500s
- Typical meal about €25-40 (~$29-46)
Tips for visiting
- Book on +39 010 2466575 or by email at osteriadivicopalla@gmail.com
- Closed on Mondays
- Mention allergies when reserving
- Check the August and January closures before planning
When to visit
Dinner on a weekday, booked ahead
Accessibility
The osteria occupies a historic building in a narrow lane near the Aquarium, and step-free entry is not published. Visitors with limited mobility should phone +39 010 2466575 before booking.
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Frequently asked questions
Which day is Vico Palla closed?
The restaurant is closed on Mondays and breaks in summer and January; exact dates should be confirmed by phone.
What is cappon magro?
A layered Genoese salad of fish, shellfish and vegetables, traditionally served at festive meals and on the menu here.