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The Cook al Cavo is rated 9.1/10.TheFork users have rated accordingly in the following categories: Quality of food: 8.8/10 Service: 9.4/10 Atmosphere: 9.3/10

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The Cook al Cavo is identified as offering italian cuisine.

Is The Cook al Cavo a Michelin-starred restaurant?

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Is The Cook al Cavo open on Sundays?

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The Cook al Cavo

Name: The Cook al Cavo
Address: Vico Falamonica, 6, Genova, 16123, Italy
Price range: €65 (Prices have been provided by the restaurant)
Rating: 9.1

Restaurant menu

Food photo227 photos

Type of cuisineItalian

Average price€65

ChefRicchebono Ivano

Spaghetto "az. Agr: Mancini, riccio e salsa ciupin

€35

Reviews

9.1
of 10

Excellent

763 reviews

Ambience

9.3

Food

8.8

Service

9.4

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Alex C. • 1 review
February 22, 2025
10/10
Great host and sommelier, extensive wine list, multiple tasting menus to choose from.

Carolin D. • 1 review
January 15, 2025
4.5/10
The service was very attentive, but the food was unfortunately very disappointing, especially not at Michelin level. Some of the fish dishes were too fishy and some dishes on the meat menu were oversalted. No finesse in the dishes, sometimes the same base is used for different menus.

Nancy Z. • 1 review
January 3, 2025
5.5/10
Beware of wine recommendations that skew towards overpriced Tuscans. There is a huge selection of great Italian wines that are very well priced.

Cynnn L. • 8 reviews
October 27, 2024
8/10
The lady that served me Matilda was sincere and full of passion and give good service. Restaurant does not have menu for those who is taking non alcoholic drinks and so they will make something to what they have .

Annie M. • 1 review
September 23, 2024
7.5/10
Beautiful venue and beautiful looking food. Whilst the presentation of the food was immaculate it lacked flavour. Staff were lovely and accommodating but I would not say the service was up there with other starred establishments. Worth a visit for the exquisite surroundings.

Fern T. • 3 reviews
September 27, 2024
8/10
The service was amazing and the focaccia was fantastic. The two meat dishes of the chef's tasting had way too much salt and the second meat dish was tough. Definitely not the quality I expected!

Sophie S. • 1 review
September 20, 2024
10/10
Excellent

Lavinia C. • 1 review
September 7, 2024
10/10
A very nice experience! One of the best restaurant in Italy: great food, nice atmosphere, very nice place!

Kenneth H. • 2 reviews
September 6, 2024
10/10
Live violinst was excellent. Small restaurant with only 8 tables set in old Doria palace room with frescoes was beautiful.

Isabella L. • 1 review
August 7, 2024
10/10
We decided to come here for a nice dinner in Genoa. The server and sommelier were both fantastic and the food was amazing! We ordered from the Fish tasting menu and the paired wines, they were great !
The Cook al Cavo • Owner
Dear Mrs Leahy, We thank you for your review and we are happy to live up to your expectations. Regards, The Cook

Romain B. • 3 reviews
July 15, 2024
4/10
For context, this restaurant is rated 1-star by the Michelin guide, for a minimum of 200 euro per person. As we walked in, the sommelier dropped and broke a wine bottle at our feet. Accidents happen. The food was trying to be fancy but the combinations of flavors just made no sense on most dishes. The "burger" was largely uneatable, as the frozen bread couldn't be cut. Bathroom had no towels, guess we used our garments. The Chef spent most of the night talking to his friends at one table, instead of doing his job in the kitchen. Finally, they overcharged us on the bill, which I pointed out after paying, at which point said Chef handed me a few bills from his pocket (with a dark look) to compensate. It was quite surreal, and maybe they just had a bad night. I guess it makes for a memorable experience, but unfortunately on the negative side of the spectrum. Not sure what happened to the Michelin guide here... Avoid at all cost.

Dominique W. • 1 review
June 27, 2024
10/10
The food was spectacular, loved every dish - the team and the sommelier were so knowledgable about every aspect, it was a joy to dine there - will be back

Jean-Patrick M. • 10 reviews
June 29, 2024
10/10
I had the fish tasting menu with high-end wine pairing. The food is fantastic, very innovative, and the wines really interesting. The chef spends time with every table and the sommelier is truly knowledgeable. Great experience.
The Cook al Cavo • Owner
Dear Mr Marquet, We thank you for your review and we are happy to live up to your expectations. Regards, The Cook

Nikita D. • 6 reviews
June 26, 2024
9/10
we took the fish menu. I can't say that it is fantastic. it is good, but that it. wine list and champagne was perfect, even the desert was good, but the food did not surprised me. after was a little bit heavy in the stomach.
The Cook al Cavo • Owner
Dear Mrs Danilov, We thank you for your review and we are happy to live up to your expectations. Regards, The Cook

Franciosi P. • 1 review
June 1, 2024
10/10
Excellent!
The Cook al Cavo • Owner
Dear Mr Pedro, We thank you for your review and we are happy to live up to your expectations. Regards, The Cook

Patrick M. • 1 review
May 20, 2024
10/10
Fabulous in every way. Dishes that stunned seasoned eaters. Go, and enjoy.
The Cook al Cavo • Owner
Dear Mc Cullough, Thank you very much for your kind review It was a real pleasure to have you in our Restaurant. Best Regards The Cook

Christoph B. • 3 reviews
March 22, 2024
10/10
Nice variations in the menu; the possibility to mix between the fish and the meet menu was appreciated. Excellent service. Good variation of wine selection with the menu and as well appreciated, that once a glass was empty, it was refilled
The Cook al Cavo • Owner
Dear Mr Brunner, We thank you for your review and we are happy to live up to your expectations. Regards, The Cook

Dave B. • 1 review
March 11, 2024
10/10
A truly remarkable dining experience. Earns its Michelin star and probably deserves at least one more. Exceptional in every sense and worth every penny.
The Cook al Cavo • Owner
Dear Mr Bieler, We thank you for your review and we are happy to live up to your expectations. Regards, The Cook

Helen G. • 2 reviews
March 11, 2024
10/10
Beautiful restaurant. Staff very welcoming and explained clearly the contents of the dishes. Bonnes bouche were delicious and a lovely start to the meal. There was a choice of four or five courses, each one different and light so a well balanced meal. The wine list is extensive so plenty of choice over all price ranges.
The Cook al Cavo • Owner
Dear Mrs Gregory, We thank you for your review and we are happy to live up to your expectations. Regards, The Cook

Annabelle R. • 6 reviews
February 23, 2024
10/10
Excellent !

Tripadvisor reviews

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337 reviews

Location

Vico Falamonica, 6, 16123 Genova

Awards & Certifications

One of our top-rated trendy and gourmet restaurants on TheFork.

One MICHELIN Star

“High-quality cooking, worth a stop! ”

Housed in the beautiful 14C Branca Doria palazzo in Genova’s historic centre with its typical narrow alleyways, this restaurant boasts an ...

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The Cook al Cavo is rated 9.1/10.TheFork users have rated accordingly in the following categories:
- Quality of food: 8.8/10
- Service: 9.4/10
- Atmosphere: 9.3/10