Santamonica In Genova

I know the SantaMonica Restaurant, I came several times for lunch with my mother, tonight would have been her birthday, but she wasn't there, her soul was present with us and her plate remained empty, but, we were there to remind her that she had an important candle to blow out, Paola and I blew it out. Thank you Monica for everything, I love you. Cristina Soracco

The service deserves 6 stars instead of 5, for its kindness, availability, attention and care. They were very helpful both in creating a "special" menu for my dietary needs (I'm vegan) and in welcoming our two little dogs. It's been a long time since we had such a great experience in a restaurant. The location is spectacular, we ate by the sea, overlooking the sea, in a beautifully furnished room. The dishes are works of art: all delicious and creative. The combinations are particular and successful, it was a true gastronomic experience

This is the best restaurant in Italy. It was perfect for me and my wife to spend our first wedding anniversary here in Italy. Monica and the staff who greet you with a bright smile when you first enter are like angels. They were very attentive in guiding me to a good spot and even giving me a bag hook. Although we don't know Italian, we felt happy to see the staff warmly and kindly explaining things in English. Since we said we would share one dish between two people, we served it on separate nice plates. The 5 dishes we ordered were absolutely fantastic. We have been to many restaurants in Italy, but it was a great happiness for us to be able to taste such fresh, diverse sauces and harmonious flavors. On the way, the landlady (Monica) came by and gave us a warm welcome. When we ordered dessert we were extremely impressed. We celebrated our anniversary with pretty candles. Not only the amazing cuisine, but the warm kindness and attentiveness of the staff made us feel like home despite living in an unfamiliar place. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to this restaurant for bringing us to tears. If you come to Genoa, I hope you come here and feel great happiness!!

Everyone should try such a unique experience. Monica recommended the tasting menu which allows us to take an excellent gastronomic journey. Paired with an equally unique wine with cherry notes. The courses are right and balanced between the aromas and flavors of Liguria and the sea, simply delicious. The welcoming and dynamic service crowns it all. All while looking at the sea. Absolutely satisfied and thanks to Monica.

Excellent in all respects, I know the very kind lady

What can I say, top quality ingredients, I let Monica guide me on the pairing with the wines and I discovered a linguine with sea urchins and a Traminer which were already very good on their own, but when paired, without hesitation, I say spectacular. I say this as a sommelier.. Even with the restaurant full, the service is attentive. At the table behind I heard them ask, since they were smoking, whether to delay the dishes to allow them to light a cigarette... between one course and another... Never heard of it before. The best dishes, in my opinion, are the linguine with sea urchins and the croaker, without a doubt. Then being able to eat in the sun facing the sea in mid-February...

Sea view restaurant, we had lunch outdoors, they brought us a delicious entrée from the chef. Exquisite first courses paired with homemade focaccias and bread. Price: Excellent value for money given the location and attention to detail

Fantastic dinner and fantastic dishes thanks to chef Tomaso

Finalmente sono riuscito a passare al Santamonica per provare la cucina di Tomaso Giachino. Giovane Chef di soli 21 anni, ma con un passato nelle cucine stellate e non. Decidiamo per un degustazione, mentre il vino lo lasciamo scegliere a Monica Capurro. Menù incentrato sul mare con una buona scelta di crudi. Dopo il benvenuto dello Chef partiamo con la Seppia cavolfiore salsa al nero. Continuiamo con la Melanzana soia e fichi Ora è il momento delle Linguine, ricci di mare, latte di cocco e burro alle alghe Kombu. Un piatto strepitoso, perfetto nell'equilibrio dei sapori e nella cremosità. Forse uno dei migliori mai mangiati! Il Sauvignon Myò 2021 di Zorzettig è un ottimo abbinamento con la sua sapidità mai eccessiva e un bel finale medio lungo. Ecco l'Ombrina, carciofi, spuma di aglio. Anche qui Tomaso da prova delle sua bravura e dimestichezza col pesce. Ottima cottura anche per il carciofo d'Albenga. Chiudiamo con la Bavarese alle castagne con salsa ai cachi e Picolit, degno accompagnamento per questo dolce. Sono rimasto piacevolmente stupido da questo giovane Chef che negli ultimi anni ha fatto tesoro delle esperienze raccolte nei vari ristoranti dove ha lavorato precedentemente. Si vede il rigore, la pulizia nelle composizioni per dei piatti sempre equilibrati tanto da non coprire la delicatezza dei sapori originali. Con lui il Santamonica può sicuramente fare quel salto di livello che il locale merita, non solo per la posizione sul mare, ma anche per una gestione e servizio in sale sempre attenta e curata.

Cibo raffinato, eccellente carta dei vini, molta gentilezza. Collocazione ideale di fronte al mare e sovrastante la spiaggia ciottolosa. Servizio molto lento; meglio, così potrete memorizzare lo sciacquio delle onde marine. Torneremo certamente.