La Voglia Matta
Voltri, Genoa
Restaurant in Genoa, Italy
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
La Voglia Matta is a practical Genoa choice when ease matters more than ceremony. Book it for a relaxed lunch or dinner, not for a verified tasting menu, named-chef meal, or award-led occasion. First-timers should compare it with Teresa for a seafood splurge and Toe Drûe for a clearer Ligurian brief.
About La Voglia Matta
La Voglia Matta is a Genoa restaurant open for lunch and dinner every day except Wednesday, with a smart-casual dress code. It is best approached as a practical option to check against your plans rather than a restaurant to choose for a public chef profile, defined cuisine style, tasting menu, price tier, or award record.
The useful way to think about it is simple: consider it when the timing works for a lunch or dinner in Genoa, and confirm any details that matter before going. Do not build an evening around a tasting-menu structure, chef credit, cuisine label, seat count, phone detail, or price tier unless those details have been checked directly, so expectations should stay grounded.
Use it when the schedule fits
The strongest planning detail is the timetable. La Voglia Matta is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 12–2:30 PM and 7:30–10 PM, and it is closed on Wednesday. That gives diners a clear lunch-or-dinner framework on open days, without implying a separate format for either service.
For comparison, Teresa and Toe Drûe are other options to consider if you are deciding among restaurants. La Voglia Matta is the right entry to keep on the list when its opening days and smart-casual setting match what you need.
First-timer expectations
Do not book expecting a counter experience, bar dining, or a chef-led tasting arc unless those details are confirmed directly before going. The essential facts point to a restaurant in Genoa with lunch and dinner hours on open days, a Wednesday closure, and a smart-casual dress code.
The verdict: La Voglia Matta is worth considering when the goal is a direct Genoa meal that fits its posted hours. For decisions that depend on a defined cuisine identity, public awards, price level, or published tasting format, compare it against other restaurants before committing.
Planning details
- Location
- Via Cerusa, 62/63/R, 16158 Genova GE, Italy
- Reservations
- Book on TheFork
- Website
- lavogliamatta.org
- Phone
- +39106101889
The take
The Take
The Vibe
La Voglia Matta sits quietly in Voltri’s residential stretches, the kind of neighborhood address that builds a following by steady service rather than flash. The room reads local and unpretentious: presentation is informal but the cooking is exacting, rooted in Ligurian ingredient culture. The restaurant feels tucked away — a tucked-in table for people who live nearby — and the focus on repeat regulars gives it the air of a genuine neighborhood gem. Expect a restrained, intimate atmosphere that lets the sourcing and simple, well-made dishes take center stage.
Best For
This is a place for diners who value ingredient-led Ligurian cooking and a low-key, local experience. It suits people looking for an unpretentious meal with carefully sourced regional flavors rather than a destination driven by awards or publicity. Because the restaurant answers to regulars, it’s well matched to casual hangouts and evenings when you want reliable, thoughtfully prepared Italian fare in a quiet setting. The focus is on the food and provenance, so guests who appreciate regional specificity will get the most from a visit.
Ordering Tips
Let the menu’s Ligurian focus guide your choices: signature items such as Ravioli con finferli e nocciolole, Cappon magro, Carpaccio di gamberi, stockfish and monkfish showcase the kitchen’s respect for local ingredients. The description stresses regional sourcing — expect dishes that highlight Taggiasca olives, local basil and other territory-specific elements — so order items that reference coastal and traditional Ligurian preparations to understand the restaurant’s point of view.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy, artistic, and colorful space with a welcoming atmosphere; described as suggestive and charming by diners.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Ravioli con finferli e nocciolole
- Cappon magro
- Carpaccio di gamberi
- Stockfish
- Monkfish
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Via Cerusa, 62/63/R, 16158 Genova GE, Italy
Planning details
Location
Via Cerusa, 62/63/R, 16158 Genova GE, Italy · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Teresa, Seafood, €€€
- Toe Drûe, Ligurian, €€
- La Civetta, Notable alternative
- Ristorante Salgari, Notable alternative
- Trattoria Tralalêro, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How La Voglia Matta compares in Genoa
Choose La Voglia Matta when booking ease is the priority. It reads as a lower-pressure option than Teresa, which carries a clearer seafood identity and a €€€ price signal. Teresa is the better call for a seafood-focused occasion; La Voglia Matta is the safer pick when the group wants a simpler lunch or dinner without making the meal the whole event.
Toe Drûe is the more useful comparison for value-minded diners because its Ligurian, €€ positioning gives the choice a clearer local frame. If visitors want a meal that feels tied to Genoa's regional cooking, Toe Drûe is easier to defend. If the main need is availability and a flexible meal window, La Voglia Matta has the edge.
Against La Civetta, Ristorante Salgari, and Trattoria Tralalêro, the decision should come down to the kind of night needed: La Voglia Matta for a practical, easy-booking meal; Ristorante Salgari or Trattoria Tralalêro when staying central in Genoa matters; La Civetta if availability or location lines up better for the day's plan.
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Compare La Voglia Matta
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Voglia Matta | Genoa | , | , | No published awards |
| Teresa | Pegli | Seafood | €€€ | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Toe Drûe | Sestri Ponente | Ligurian | €€ | 2026 Michelin Plate2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| La Civetta | Urbe | , | , | 2026 Bib Gourmand |
| Ristorante Salgari | Genoa | , | , | No published awards |
| Trattoria Tralalêro | Genoa | , | , | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to La Voglia Matta in Genoa?
Teresa, Ristorante Salgari, La Civetta, Toe Drûe, and Trattoria Tralalêro are other options to compare when deciding where to eat. La Voglia Matta is open for lunch and dinner on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and is closed on Wednesday.
Can La Voglia Matta accommodate groups?
Can I eat at the bar at La Voglia Matta?
Do not assume bar dining is part of the setup here. The service schedule is lunch and dinner on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with Wednesday closed.
How far ahead should I book La Voglia Matta?
Is La Voglia Matta good for a special occasion?
It may suit a low-key occasion if the hours and smart-casual dress code fit your plans. If your occasion depends on a tasting-menu format, award record, price tier, or particular service style, confirm those needs before booking.
Is lunch or dinner better at La Voglia Matta?
Both are part of the schedule on open days. Lunch runs from 12–2:30 PM and dinner runs from 7:30–10 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; the restaurant is closed on Wednesday.
