We found this place randomly, and it was a good choice. We ordered some seafood, which was great and tasty! The vine was ok, but I'm not a big wine lover so I couldn't tell for sure.

We have been in Italy for almost three months and this goes down as one of our favorite, homestyle meals. The pesto with potatos and beans was amazing as was the pasta with anchovies. We really really really liked this place and wish we had...More

The pasta tomatoes was wonderful. I enjoyed it and it was affordable price. Will love to visit again

Down a side-street from the elaborate Galleria Nazionale, Taverna di Colombo doesn't look like much. But the staff are friendly (I think it was the owner the afternoon we had lunch), prices are reasonable, food is good - mostly seafood based. A short menu -...More

As many people have described before, it is not the best looking restaurant or area in Genoa, However it is certainly well worth visiting. The food is simple and local, we had a superb pasta and pesto, followed by 2 tuna dishes, one slow cooked...More

Just back from a holiday in Liguria, which included a day-trip to Genoa. It was worth the delayed trains and the stresses of travelling with small children and elderly parents to eat lunch in La Tarverna di Colombo. The meal was outstanding in every way....More

We had a scrumptious lunch here today! As other reviewers have mentioned, the restaurant is tucked away in an alley and doesn’t look promising from the outside. But we were warmly greeted by the owner and served simple, tasty pastas and minestrone, followed by fresh...More