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Ristorante Zeffirino

The guide was updated: 2024-09-12

For four generations since 1939, Ristorante Zeffirino has been a family-run establishment that has attracted notable fans like Frank Sinatra, Roger Moore, and Pavarotti. The restaurant serves creative Genovese cuisine in the form of tasting menus, accompanied by a vast selection of wines.

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Address: Via XX Settembre 20, Genoa
Opening hours: Daily noon–11pm
Website: www.zeffirino.it
Phone: +39 010 591 990
Email: info@zeffirino.com

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