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Bino, Savona – Contemporary Ligurian Cuisine at the Ceramics Museum | Michelin Recommended

Bino: A New Chapter for Savona’s Ceramics Museum Restaurant

In the heart of Savona’s historic centre, Bino occupies the ground floor of the Museo della Ceramica – a fitting home for a restaurant that approaches Ligurian cooking with the same precision and artistry as the ceramics displayed above. In January 2024, a new generation took over: Luca Becce and Francesca Molinari lead the front of house, while chefs Giuseppe Ricchebuono and Alessia Vezzolla run the kitchen. The whole team is under 30, bringing energy and a fresh perspective to a cuisine rooted in tradition.

The cooking is explicitly contemporary Ligurian – a cuisine that respects the region’s long history of simple, ingredient-driven dishes while allowing room for modern technique. The menu changes with the seasons, drawing on local suppliers for fish, meat, vegetables, and herbs. Appetisers like the Battuta di Cabannina (a chopped beef tartare) with BBQ sauce and La Spezia oysters set the tone, as does the fried “Cycnus” egg with a misticanza salad and Quiliano saffron mayonnaise. Pastas are handmade: gnocchi with house-made pesto, a “Gentile” spaghetti with tomato water and local cuttlefish, or ravioli stuffed with rabbit in the Ligurian style, finished with an olive and pine nut crumb.

For those who want to explore more deeply, Bino offers three tasting menus. La Valbormida di Bino (€50) is a land-focused four-course journey, while Il Mar Ligure di Bino (€55) showcases four seafood courses. The Ventimiglia-Sarzana (€75) is a seven-course chef’s selection that draws from both. A dedicated Museo menu (€25) is available to museum ticket holders – a clever way to connect the dining experience with the cultural visit.

The dining room is essential and refined, decorated with ceramic works by local artists, keeping the link to the museum tactile and present. The atmosphere is intimate and warm, helped by a young, attentive staff. In 2026, Bino earned a Michelin Recommended distinction – a recognition of its clear vision and steady execution. For anyone looking for contemporary Ligurian cooking in Savona, it’s a place that delivers precisely what it promises.