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Ristorante La Madia
Gluten Free Ravioli
Multiple reviews highlight the ravioli as the best gluten free ravioli ever eaten, praising its freshness and taste. It is also recommended with nut sauce and noted for being indistinguishable from regular pasta by gluten tolerant diners.
Gnocchi with Shrimp and Curry
Mentioned as amazing and fresh, this dish is recommended for its unique combination and delicious homemade taste.
Creamy Gnocchi
Another gnocchi dish described as creamy and absolutely delicious, recommended by a reviewer who tried both gnocchi options.
Seafood
Seafood is frequently praised as very good, fresh, and a highlight of the menu, with specific mentions of mussels being delicious.
Beef
Beef dishes are noted as absolutely amazing, recommended alongside the seafood for variety and quality.
Location details
Corso Giacomo Matteotti, 151, Santa Margherita Ligure, Metropolitan City of Genoa, 16038, IT
Open in Google MapsHours
| Monday | 12 to 2:30 PM, 7 to 11 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12 to 2:30 PM, 7 to 11 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 12 to 2:30 PM, 7 to 11 PM |
| Friday | 12 to 2:30 PM, 7 to 11 PM |
| Saturday | 12 to 2:30 PM, 7 to 11 PM |
| Sunday | 12 to 2:30 PM, 7 to 11 PM |
About Ristorante La Madia
Ristorante La Madia is a restaurant in Santa Margherita Ligure, in the Metropolitan City of Genoa, serving Ligurian, Sardinian, and seafood dishes. Reviewers consistently praise the gluten-free options, especially gluten-free pasta, ravioli, and desserts, along with the mixed fried seafood and other fresh seafood plates. The restaurant is also noted for its casual, cozy, quiet atmosphere, outdoor seating, and fair prices in the €20 to 30 range.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free street parking
- Paid street parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed
Frequently asked questions
What is Ristorante La Madia known for?
It is especially known for gluten-free pasta and ravioli, plus seafood dishes like mixed fried seafood and mussels. Reviewers also call out Ligurian specialties such as pansoti in salsa noce and the sardinian-style rabbit, saying the food is fresh, homemade, and well priced.
What dishes are most recommended at Ristorante La Madia?
The most recommended dishes include gluten-free ravioli, pansoti in salsa noce with walnut sauce, gnocchi with shrimp and curry, mussels, and the sardinian-style rabbit. Reviewers also mention the mixed fried seafood and gluten-free desserts as standouts.
What is the atmosphere like at Ristorante La Madia?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and quiet, with outdoor seating and a local feel away from the tourist strip. Reviewers mention it works well for groups and solo diners, and several note friendly service and a family-style environment.
Is Ristorante La Madia good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, reviewers repeatedly describe the prices as fair or good for little money, and the listed price range is €20 to 30. That value is often tied to the quality of dishes like seafood, rabbit, and gluten-free pasta and desserts.
Do I need a reservation at Ristorante La Madia?
Dinner reservations are recommended, though one reviewer said they arrived around 8 pm without a reservation and had no trouble. Because it is popular with locals and tourists, booking ahead is the safer choice for dinner.
Is parking available at Ristorante La Madia?
Yes. Free street parking, Paid street parking is available.
Is Ristorante La Madia kid-friendly?
Yes, Ristorante La Madia is good for kids.
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