What should I order at Il Patio?
Il Patio
Carbonara
Mentioned positively for being delicious and very nice, with reviewers noting it as a dish they enjoyed despite a small comment about wanting more guanciale.
Trofie Pasta With Pesto
Specifically called a must-try and praised as very good, with fresh tomatoes and a great pairing with wine.
Tiramisu
Highly recommended as 'the best I've ever had,' making it one of the strongest dessert endorsements in the reviews.
French Fries
Praised more than once as unusually good and worth every bite, with one reviewer noting they were not regular fries and another saying they were really good.
Gnocchi
Recommended for being delicious and especially impressive in the purple gnocchi / gnocchetti versions, with reviewers highlighting the flavor and creativity.
Bufala
Explicitly recommended over the Margherita pizza, with the reviewer saying it was much better.
Asparagus Flan
Strongly recommended as amazing, with one reviewer saying to order it and promising it would impress.
Location details
Via Palestro 26, Via 25 Aprile, 13, Santa Margherita Ligure, Metropolitan City of Genoa, 16038, IT
Open in Google MapsHours
| Monday | 12 to 11 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12 to 11 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 12 to 11 PM |
| Friday | 12 to 11 PM |
| Saturday | 12 to 11 PM |
| Sunday | 12 to 11 PM |
About Il Patio
Il Patio is a restaurant in Santa Margherita Ligure, in the Metropolitan City of Genoa, serving Italian, Mediterranean, and seafood dishes. The menu includes pasta, seafood, steak, desserts, and cocktails, with breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night food available. Reviewers consistently praise the food quality, friendly and excellent service, and the stylish setting, including the terrace and outdoor seating. Many also mention creative dishes, fresh ingredients, and well-made drinks.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Late-night food
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Bar onsite
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
Frequently asked questions
What is Il Patio known for?
Il Patio is especially known for creative Italian cooking, with reviewers calling out dishes like double-coloured ravioli, purple gnocchi, trofie with pesto and fresh tomatoes, and seafood pasta. The standout themes are fresh ingredients, inventive presentation, and strong service, with several guests saying the meals were delicious and memorable.
What dishes are most recommended at Il Patio?
Reviewers repeatedly recommend the tiramisu, asparagus flan, ravioli, truffle gnocchi, pistachio-crusted tuna fillets, and seafood pasta. Other specific favorites include carbonara, sea bream, lemon pasta with seared tuna, and the French fries, which one review described as worth trying because they are not ordinary fries.
What is the atmosphere like at Il Patio?
The atmosphere is described as stylish, beautifully set up, and pleasant for both lunch and dinner, with terrace and garden seating that several guests liked. It seems to work well for couples, groups, and relaxed meals, since reviewers mention dining as a group of four and enjoying the space as part of the experience.
Is Il Patio good value, and what is the price range?
Il Patio is in the €20–40 range, and reviewers generally seem to feel the quality matches the price because they praise the food, service, and presentation. Guests describe the meal as excellent value for a memorable dinner or lunch in the Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino area.
What should I know before visiting Il Patio?
Reservations are accepted, and one reviewer specifically suggested sitting on the garden side rather than the sidewalk side. It also has outdoor seating, a bar, and cocktail service, and parking is noted as somewhat difficult with a paid parking lot nearby.
Is parking available at Il Patio?
Yes. Paid parking lot, Usually somewhat difficult to find a space is available.
Is Il Patio kid-friendly?
Yes, Il Patio is good for kids.
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