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Basil pesto, filled pasta and olive-oil-rich focaccia make an inviting Ligurian table. Fish and rabbit dishes bring another side of the region into view, with olives, herbs and pine nuts.

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Antipasti: starters · Primi: pasta, rice & soups · Secondi: mains · Contorni: sides · Street food: breads & snacks · Dolci: desserts

Triangular handmade pasta parcels coated in pale textured walnut sauce on a white platePrimi

Pansotti

Plump pasta parcels hold greens, ricotta and marjoram, with a creamy walnut sauce in the familiar Ligurian pairing.

Ridged short pasta coated in green basil pesto, topped with basil leaves, pine nuts and grated cheesePrimi

Pasta al Pesto Genovese

Basil, pine nuts, garlic and two grated cheeses make a fragrant green sauce, tossed through pasta away from the heat.

Short twisted pasta coated in green pesto with basil leaves on topPrimi

Trofie al Pesto

Short twists of pasta carry basil pesto, with tender potatoes and green beans adding substance to this Ligurian first course.

Browned rabbit pieces with small dark olives, pine nuts and rosemary on a large rustic plateSecondi

Coniglio alla Ligure

Rabbit pieces braise with wine, herbs, small dark olives and pine nuts, leaving tender meat and a savory pan sauce.

Two whole sea bream on a lined baking tray among potatoes, carrots, zucchini, mushrooms and cauliflowerSecondi

Pesce al Forno

Whole fish bakes with potatoes, tomatoes, Taggiasca olives and pine nuts in a Ligurian-style preparation with olive oil and white wine.

Cuttlefish pieces with dark leafy greens in a reddish brothSecondi

Seppie in Zimino

Cuttlefish simmers with Swiss chard, tomatoes and aromatic vegetables until tender, making a saucy Ligurian seafood main course.

Squares of golden dimpled focaccia with rosemary on a boardStreet food

Focaccia

Dimpled olive-oil bread has a golden surface and a tender crumb, with a salty finish that suits a snack or shared table.

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