A historic farinata house and trattoria on Via dei Giustiniani with torte salate, stuffed vegetables, pesto trofie and farinata from noon.
Sà Pesta is a long-standing trattoria and farinata house on Via dei Giustiniani, recorded as a historic business in OpenStreetMap. A local guide gives its hours as lunch Monday to Saturday until 2PM, dinner Thursday to Saturday by reservation from 7PM (last entry 8:30PM), a grocery counter Monday to Saturday 9AM-2PM, and closed Sunday. Savoury pies (meatloaf, rice pie, chard and prescinsêua, torta pasqualina), lamb with artichokes, pesto trofie and farinata from noon are the standard orders. A 2015 guide placed first courses at about €8 and mains at €12-15 (~$9 and $14-17), with a meal at €20-25 (~$23-29).
| Price | $ |
|---|---|
| Hours | Lunch Monday-Saturday until about 2:00PM (farinata from noon); dinner Thursday-Saturday by reservation from 7:00PM; closed Sunday |
| Reservations | Required for dinner |
| Address | Via dei Giustiniani, 16R, 16123 Genoa GE, Italy |
Signature dishes
- Farinata
- Torta pasqualina
- Rice pie
- Pesto trofie
- Lamb with artichokes
Good to know
- Known for
- Farinata from the oven and savoury pies
Location
Via dei Giustiniani, 16R, 16123 Genoa GE, Italy
44.4072, 8.9296 View on map
Highlights
- Farinata from noon
- Savoury pies and stuffed vegetables
- Dinner Thursday-Saturday by reservation
- Meal about €20-25 (~$23-29)
Tips for visiting
- Phone +39 010 246 8336 for dinner places
- Closed Sunday
- Arrive at noon for the first farinata
When to visit
Lunch from noon
Accessibility
The room is a historic ground-floor premises with counter and tables; step-free entry is not published. Phone +39 010 246 8336 to check.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sà Pesta open for dinner?
Thursday to Saturday by reservation, according to a local guide.
What is farinata?
A thin baked chickpea-flour pancake, eaten hot with pepper.