Originally Posted by
offerendum
I will be in Genova and Alba (Guarene) soon. While some restaurants are fixed (Piazza Duomo, La Madernassa, The Cook) I´m looking for some casual options near by. Special interest is Pizza

. Any suggestions?
I wrote about this topic a couple of times in the past, I would recommend La Piola in Alba for a casual option (it's the "bistro" of Piazza Duomo), and Osteria dell'Arco. Hidden gem in the area: Trattoria Bric in Castagnito.
Also check out Bra with its famous sausage.