20Tre

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20Tre Genoa – Modern Cuisine & Michelin-Recognised Dining in the Historic Centre

A homecoming of flavours in Genoa's historic heart

20Tre is the realisation of Barbara Palazzo's deep love for good food and her wish to recapture the care and tastes of the cooking she grew up with. Tucked away on via David Chiossone in Genoa's old town, just steps from Piazza De Ferrari, the restaurant builds its dishes on the foundations of classic Genoese cuisine while enriching them with precious ingredients from other Italian and Mediterranean regions. The result is a modern cuisine that invites guests to discover new harmonies of flavour, a meeting point between tradition and innovation. This thoughtful approach has earned 20Tre a place in the 2026 edition of the Michelin Guide, as well as a spot in the 2026 Gambero Rosso Restaurant Guide.

A warm, elegant setting

Crossing the threshold of 20Tre feels like entering the warm, welcoming living room of a friend who opens the door with a smile while an excellent dinner is being prepared in the kitchen. Wood surfaces, soft lighting and drapery that reinterprets the look of historic palazzi in a contemporary key guide the eye through three rooms separated by arches. The first room, dedicated to conviviality, is marked by tree trunks that support round glass tabletops, their roots seemingly anchored in the floor. The second, the Room of Friendship, evokes an aquarium of bubbles and sea urchins, where a “liquid” theme gathers the typical products of the Genoese territory. The third is intimate and quiet, with the sober elegance of the Ligurian historic centre. A private dining room, the Privé, is decorated like the bichrome façade of the Cathedral of San Lorenzo, an ancient sign of nobility that underscores the exclusivity of the space.

Seasonal, market-driven menus

The kitchen follows the rhythm of the seasons. The menu changes daily, based on the freshest catch and the best raw ingredients found at the market, with no compromise on quality. The cooking is typically Mediterranean and regional: great Ligurian dishes are reinterpreted in a modern key, preserving the ingredients and the passion of tradition. The restaurant also offers catering, delivery, themed evenings with special menus, and a private chef service, making it a versatile choice for both everyday lunches and special celebrations.