Isi Ivano Ricchebono Chef belongs to Genoa’s polished Ligurian dining tier: a quiet Carignano room built around two tasting menus, à la carte flexibility, and a kitchen that treats pesto, pasta and local references as material for interpretation rather than nostalgia. The draw is the balance between regional identity and controlled modern technique, with a business lunch that makes the format more accessible than the evening setting suggests.
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- Address
- Via Ilva, 1h, 16128 Genova GE, Italy
- Phone
- +39 010 089 9083
- Website
- isi-ivanoricchebonochef.com
- Directions
- Get directions

Isi Ivano Ricchebono Chef is a Genoa restaurant where particularly useful verified planning details are practical rather than decorative: weekday lunch and dinner hours, Saturday dinner service, Sunday closure, smart-casual dress, and a setting on a quiet side street where parking is not easy. Arrive with time to spare, especially if travelling by car.
The clearest verified menu detail is that the restaurant offers two tasting menus, “Tradition and Innovation” and “Classic.” Treat the restaurant as a planned meal rather than a drop-in stop, and check directly before booking if any specific menu or accessibility detail matters to your visit.
Genoa context without overclaiming the menu
For diners comparing options in Genoa, Isi Ivano Ricchebono Chef is best understood through the facts that are confirmed: it operates lunch and dinner Monday to Friday, dinner only on Saturday, and closes Sunday.
That makes planning direct. Choose it when you want a smart-casual restaurant meal in Genoa and are comfortable confirming current menu details directly with the venue. If you are building a broader day around lunch or dinner, the posted hours give useful flexibility during the week, while Saturday is limited to the evening.
Within Genoa, diners may also consider Antico Forno Patrone or other local dining rooms depending on the kind of meal they want. The distinction here should not be overstated: for Isi Ivano Ricchebono Chef, the verified draw is a smart-casual Genoa restaurant with two named tasting menus and practical opening hours, not a confirmed list of signature dishes or accolades.
Genoa setting and arrival planning
The restaurant is in Genoa, and the verified notes describe it as on a quiet side street. Parking is not easy, so it is best to arrive with some time to spare. That planning point may matter as much as the booking itself, especially for visitors moving around the city.
The smart-casual dress code gives a useful cue for the tone of the visit. It is not necessary to invent a more formal or more casual positioning than the confirmed information supports. Plan for a smart-casual meal, confirm any menu needs in advance, and avoid cutting arrival time too close.
For a wider read on the city, Our full Genoa restaurants guide is the natural companion, especially when weighing different kinds of meals across the city. Travellers building a broader itinerary can pair dinner planning with Our full Genoa hotels guide, Our full Genoa bars guide, Our full Genoa wineries guide and Our full Genoa experiences guide. Genoa works better when dining is mapped by timing, purpose and logistics rather than by unsupported assumptions.
Who should choose the tasting menus, and who should confirm details first
The two verified tasting-menu names are “Tradition and Innovation” and “Classic.” Those titles are useful for deciding whether the restaurant fits the occasion, but they should not be treated as a complete description of the meal. Diners who care about specific dishes, course counts, prices, wine pairings, allergies or dietary requirements should contact the restaurant directly before booking.
The hours make the restaurant usable for both lunch and dinner from Monday to Friday, with Saturday reserved for dinner and Sunday closed. That matters for itinerary planning: weekday travellers have more flexibility, while weekend visitors should plan around the narrower Saturday evening window.
Other Genoa options, including Le Cicale in Città, Il Michelaccio, Blue Lounge & Restaurant and Via Fieschi, 29, may suit different occasions, but comparisons should stay practical unless more detail is confirmed. Use opening times, dress code, location in Genoa and the two named tasting menus as the reliable basis for deciding whether the restaurant is the right reservation.
The critical reason to choose the restaurant is not an unverified award, dish list or invented format. It is the chance to plan a smart-casual Genoa meal around confirmed hours, two named tasting menus and the practical reality that arrival may take extra time because parking is not easy.
How It Stacks Up
Comparable venues by cuisine and price in the same metro.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isi Ivano Ricchebono ChefThis venue — the venue you are viewing | the Carignano district, the restaurant is on a quiet side street: parking is not easy, so it’s best to arrive with some time to spare. Two tasting menus – “Tradition and Innovation” and “Classic” – offer a gastronomic journey full of personality, but there’s also the freedom to order à la carte. The cuisine is bold and refined, with classic and modern influences merging in surprising dishes; Ligurian favorites such as trofie al pesto genovese are not to be missed, reinterpreted with flair. The business lunch is a real gem: wide selection, excellent quality, and a price that wins you over. | This venue | Not listed |
| Il Michelaccio | Traditional Cuisine | €€ | Traditional Cuisine, €€ |
| Le Cicale in Città | Seafood | €€€ | Seafood, €€€ |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Michelin Plate
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At a Glance
- Elegant
- Sophisticated
- Intimate
- Quiet
- Date Night
- Business Dinner
- Celebration
- Special Occasion
- Open Kitchen
- Historic Building
- Private Dining
- Extensive Wine List
- Sommelier Led
- Local Sourcing
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 12:30–2:30 PM, 7:30–10:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:30–2:30 PM, 7:30–10:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:30–2:30 PM, 7:30–10:30 PM
- Thursday
- 12:30–2:30 PM, 7:30–10:30 PM
- Friday
- 12:30–2:30 PM, 7:30–10:30 PM
- Saturday
- 7:30–10:30 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Elegant and refined with sophisticated simplicity; intimate bistro atmosphere with meticulous service and an active chef presence in the dining room.















