Reservations are not compulsory, except for groups of more than 7 people. Most tables are dedicated to those arriving directly at the trattoria in Piazza Cavour 21r. For more information on how to book go to our ‘how to book’ page.
We accept cash, debit and credit cards.
We do not accept food coupons.
The kitchen areas are shared for preparation, so although everything is always sanitised, we cannot offer dishes for those with gluten intolerance.
You may bring a cake purchased and accompanied by a tax receipt.
We do not accept home-made cakes as this is prohibited by law.
We do not have private parking, but paid parking spaces can be found in the area.
There are some tables at the entrance of the restaurant for people with disabilities and families with strollers.
Dogs are welcome!
For more information on parking and accessibility, we refer you to the dedicated section.
Reservations are not compulsory, except for groups of more than 7 people. Most tables are dedicated to those arriving directly at the trattoria in Piazza Cavour 21r. For more information on how to book go to our ‘how to book’ page.
Yes, we are open every day from Monday to Sunday, both for lunch and dinner. The restaurant opens at 12 noon for lunch and 7 p.m. for dinner.
We are always open except at Christmas, Boxing Day, 31 December for dinner and New Year’s Day.
Reservations and enquiries about the restaurant can only be made via WhatsApp message. Go to the chat.
If you want to know more about Pesto Genovese modo21 you can go directly to our e-commerce Molo modo21 or write a WhatsApp message to our colleagues in the online shop.
For further enquiries you can email us at info@modo21.it
Yes, for groups of more than 7 people we recommend booking and choosing a set menu. For more information on how to book go to our ‘how to book’ page.
Cavour modo21 is a typical Genoese trattoria. Here you can eat the best dishes of the local tradition. The recipe for Genoese pesto was handed down to us by Alfonsina Trucco, the winner of the Pesto al Mortaio World Championship!
Genoa is a city by the sea and therefore, in addition to typical Ligurian dishes, you cannot miss an excellent proposal of appetisers, first and second courses based on fish.
Yes, only for groups of more than 7 persons.
The kitchen areas are shared for preparation, so although everything is always sanitised, we cannot offer dishes for those with gluten intolerance.
Genoese cuisine has many vegetarian dishes, such as pasta al pesto. We also have some vegan dishes such as panissa, which is made from chickpea flour. You can preview our menu here.
You may bring a cake purchased and accompanied by a tax receipt.
We do not accept home-made cakes as this is prohibited by law.
You can bring your own bottle of champagne with a receipt. While sparkling wine and moscato can be found in the trattoria.
Yes, you can find us on Glovo App or you can drop by the trattoria to order and pick up.
But if you live outside Genoa you can order our pesto and many other specialities from our online shop Molo modo21. We ship throughout Europe!
Choose a set menu and select times for reservations. For reservations, please refer to the dedicated page.
The trattoria Cavour modo21 is located in Piazza Cavour 21r in Genoa. We are within walking distance of the Old Port and the Aquarium of Genoa. You can get there easily on foot, as we are in the historical centre. There is a metro station about a hundred metres away: the stop is ‘San Giorgio’.
At the entrance of the restaurant there are a few dedicated tables for people with mobility difficulties.
There are some dedicated tables at the entrance of the venue for arrives with a stroller.
Of course!
We do not have private parking but there are paid parking lots in the area. It is a very well served place by public transportation (bus and subway) and we are within easy walking distance since we are in the city center.
Yes! The trattoria is right across the street from the western entrance to the Old Port and thus within walking distance of the Genoa Aquarium.
Yes, we have outdoor tables (weather permitting).
You can buy our fresh, trattoria-made pesto in jars on our online store Molo modo21.
We ship throughout Europe by express courier and thermal packaging to keep our pesto fresh at all times.
If you are in Genoa also place your order on Molo modo21 and request free pickup at the trattoria in Piazza Cavour 21r.
Yes, we do wholesale of the products you find on the Molo modo21 online store.
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