Genova

Nobody wants to leave Genoa without eating here: This is where you go for pesto that’s the real deal. You’ll fill your table with fried zucchini flowers, chuck-stuffed ravioli, and yes, plate after plate of pesto-coated, handmade pasta. You have to call for reservations, and they always book up. If you don’t luck out on the phone, swing by before dinner service starts; sometimes the host has a last-minute cancellation or a late-night seating.