The story
Located on Via Lemerle, Marinetta dal 1946 has served as a cornerstone of Genoa’s culinary scene for nearly eight decades. Since its founding in 1946, this historic bakery has maintained a steadfast commitment to heritage recipes, cementing its status as a beloved neighborhood institution.
The bakery is best known for its signature Focaccia Genovese, which remains a benchmark of authentic Genoese tradition. The experts at Italia Squisita have praised the shop for its meticulous hand-stretching and stamping process, noting that these techniques yield a perfect texture with a soft interior and a crunchy top and bottom. By upholding such high standards, Marinetta dal 1946 continues to offer both locals and travelers an essential, expertly crafted taste of Italy.
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The focaccia genovese steals the spotlight, praised as airy, salty, and irresistibly oily. Overall, the vibe is one of unpretentious, masterful Italian comfort that feels timeless.
“We make focaccia at Marinetta since 1946. The dough rests, then we stretch it strictly by hand with a rolling pin, lay it in the pan, and let it rest again. Then we stamp it with our fingertips to create those little dimples where the oil, water, and salt go. The baking times are very fast, the oven temperatures must be quite high. The focaccia should be soft inside at the heart, but crunchy on top and crunchy underneath.”
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