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Restaurant in Santa Margherita Ligure, Metropolitan City of Genoa
What should I order at Baicin?
What to order
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Calamari
Recommended multiple times for being tender, flavorful, and perfectly cooked, whether grilled or fried. Reviewers especially praised its freshness and light preparation.
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Lasagna
Mentioned as light, very good, and especially worth ordering with homemade sauce made by mama. Several reviews singled it out as a standout dish.
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Spaghetti Alle Vongole
Repeatedly recommended for its good quality and classic flavor, with reviewers describing it as delicious and a strong example of the restaurant’s authentic seafood pasta.
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Fritto Misto Di Mare
Praised for its crisp, light batter and well-executed frying, with seafood that stayed tender and not greasy. It was specifically called a great choice for seafood lovers.
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Ravioli With Walnut Sauce
Recommended for its homemade pasta and rich walnut sauce, with reviewers noting it as delicious and a specialty tied to the local Genova area.
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Fish
The fresh fish was mentioned several times as a highlight, praised for being very fresh and well cooked, making it one of the restaurant’s most reliable choices.
Details
Location
Via Algeria, 9, Santa Margherita Ligure, Metropolitan City of Genoa, 16038, IT
Open in Google MapsHours
| Monday | 11:50 AM to 11 PM |
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| Tuesday | 11:50 AM to 11 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:50 AM to 11 PM |
| Thursday | 11:50 AM to 11 PM |
| Friday | 11:50 AM to 11 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM to 11:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11:50 AM to 11 PM |
About Baicin
Baicin is an Italian and seafood restaurant in Santa Margherita Ligure, in the Metropolitan City of Genoa, Italy. Reviewers consistently praise its Ligurian dishes, fresh seafood, and family-run feel, with frequent mentions of lasagna, fritto misto, spaghetti with clams, and trofie with pesto. The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and quiet, with outdoor seating and table service. It is popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining, and reservations are recommended.
Amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Usually difficult to find a space
Pets
- Dogs allowed
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Frequently asked
What is Baicin known for?
Baicin is especially known for Ligurian cooking, fresh seafood, and dishes like fritto misto, lasagna, and spaghetti with clams. Reviewers repeatedly mention the light, crispy fried seafood and the homemade pasta as standout reasons to eat here.
What dishes are most recommended at Baicin?
The most recommended items are lasagna, fritto misto, spaghetti with clams or mussels, and ravioli with walnut sauce, with trofie with pesto also called out in reviews. Guests also praise grilled calamari and tiramisu, especially for how fresh and well prepared they are.
What is the atmosphere like at Baicin?
Baicin has a cozy, quiet, casual atmosphere that feels family-run rather than upscale. Reviews describe welcoming service and a home-like setting that works well for couples, families, groups, and solo diners.
Is Baicin good value, and what is the price range?
Baicin is in the €20–30 range, and reviewers say the bill is in line with other restaurants in the area. People also describe the food as fresh, flavorful, and worth it, which supports the value for the price.
When is the best time to visit Baicin?
Lunch and dinner are both popular, but reviews note that Italians often dine later, so early arrivals may find it quieter. Reservations are recommended for both lunch and dinner, especially since the restaurant is also popular with tourists and groups.
Is parking available at Baicin?
Yes. Usually difficult to find a space is available.
Is Baicin kid-friendly?
Yes, Baicin is good for kids.
