Metropolitan City of Genoa, Italy
Experience authentic Italian dining with seafood specialties at Ristorante Pepen in Bocco, Italy. Cozy atmosphere, outdoor seating, and wheelchair accessible.
4.7 / 5
Guest rating
777
Reviews
Restaurant
Cuisine
Metropolitan City of Genoa
City
€30–40
Price level
Closes at 11:45 PM
Ristorante Pepen offers a unique dining experience in Largo Marconi, Bocco GE, featuring Ligurian specialties with a focus on Italian and seafood dishes. Known for its fixed-price menu, guests are treated to a variety of courses that highlight fresh, local ingredients and traditional flavors.
The restaurant provides a cozy and historic atmosphere enhanced by a fireplace, perfect for quiet lunches, dinners, or solo dining. With outdoor seating available, visitors can enjoy scenic views when the weather permits. The setting welcomes groups, tourists, and families with children, as well as guests with mobility needs thanks to its accessibility features.
Signature dishes, shareable plates, and the items regulars keep coming back for.
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When Ristorante Pepen is open during the week.
Closes at 11:45 PM
Central Metropolitan City of Genoa, with cafes, shops, and other restaurants within easy walking distance.
A look at the food, the dining room, drinks, and the exterior of Ristorante Pepen.
What recent guests say after dining at Ristorante Pepen.
Based on 777 guest reviews
Andreea
May 24, 2026"One of the best dinning experiences I ever had in my life! Beautiful ambiance, amazing staff and delicious fresh food! You know from the beginning what you're paying for (30eur/pers) and food seems to never stop coming so if you had only breakfast for the day you may survive to the desert Staff are exceptionally friendly and make you feel like home from the first moment! THANK YOU! We will come back one day"
tracy yap
May 20, 2026"What a find. A set menu of starters, mains, seconds and dessert for dinner including coffee and water. For the mains and seconds we could choose either fish or meat. The service is fast, friendly and not fussy, just like home. You won't leave hungry for sure! The hours stated on Google is confusing. It was explained to us that those are the hours to call them. They are open for dinner all year round. Lunch and dinner services are available on the weekends. To avoid disappointment, it's best to give them a call. Highly recommended!!!"
Jaclyn Foss
May 06, 2026"My partner and I stayed at a nearby B&B and they recommended we go here. We got the €35 set menu and it was one of the best meals we’ve had and such a wonderful experience altogether.. so much food but we ate all of it! Thank you so much to our lovely server Sabrina and amazing chef Federico. I would highly recommend coming to have a great meal here!"
Curt Gregory
Apr 23, 2026"This was one of the best dinners we have ever had. My wife and I came here upon the recommendation of our rental host, and we are so glad we did. It was more than just a fine meal...it was an authentic Italian experience. Great atmosphere in a candlelit stone room, and great service from the family that owns the place. It is probably important to know that it won't be a typical restaurant experience...there is no menu (it is fixed price) and we didn't even know what would come out next. What came out was course after course of exceptional Italian food, and all for a very reasonable price. This was one of the most unique dining experiences I've ever had, and it was also one of the very best. I would highly, highly recommend coming up to the Ristorante Pepen."
Robert DeSimone
Apr 05, 2026"For our weekend in Chiavary, Pepen was by far the highlight. Sabrina and Nadia were so wonderful and made everything feel like family. We went twice and the food was excellent both times, and felt like a great representation of Ligurian cuisine. I can’t express enough how great the service was, they truly made it a special experience my friends and I will never forget."
Jana C-H
Mar 24, 2026"Was a really beautiful location up the mountain with parking next to the restaurant looking down on the valley. There wasn't a lot of communication but we sat down, chose a wine and were then treated to A LOT of amazing food. It was a set menu and we took what we got and it was very tasty. You can ask for smaller portions if it's too much. The service was quick and they were all very lovely. Thank you so much for a very special evening."
Ryan Walters
Mar 09, 2026"Absolutely incredible. One of the best meals of my life. It was a fixed menu meal that bounced between carb-style plates, meat, and fish, and all of it was a hit. They were incredibly friendly, the pacing was perfect, and they frequently checked in on us to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. The ambiance is incredible, with a beautiful indoor seating area, and if I’m ever back in the area in nicer weather I hope to be able to sit at their outdoor tables for the gorgeous panoramic views. Be aware that the fixed menu does mean a variety of dishes that may not be for picky eaters, but I’m sure they’d accommodate reasonable requests given how quick to help they were for us. If you’re lucky enough to be in the area I can’t recommend this place enough, and it’s definitely worth a road trip as well - bring an appetite, it was a lot of food!"
Jordan Morrisette
Mar 09, 2026"From the minute we sat down the staff Ristorante Pepen did everything they could to make our visit special. The meal consisted of 6 appetizers 4 main dishes and 1 desert. Everything they brought to us was authentic and absolutely delicious. This was the best food we had eaten in 7 days traveling from Venice, the Dolomites and Lake Como. It is well worth the drive from the city. Highly recommended!!"
Frequently asked questions to help plan a visit to Ristorante Pepen.
Reservations are accepted and recommended for both lunch and dinner, especially on weekends and busy periods.
Outdoor seating is available when the weather permits, providing guests with pleasant views alongside their meal.
The entrance, parking lot, restrooms, and seating areas are all wheelchair accessible to accommodate guests with mobility needs.
Payments can be made with credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payment methods.
Ristorante Pepen does not provide delivery or takeout services; dining in is the available option.
The restaurant welcomes children and provides high chairs, and dogs are also allowed on site.
The menu includes traditional Ligurian Italian cuisine such as gnoccho fritto, trofie e vongole, and a selection of desserts and wines, often offered in a fixed-price format.
Guests usually spend between 45 minutes to 3 hours, depending on the dining pace and selected courses.
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