Must-see restaurants in Le Marche

  • Osteria del Pozzo

    Ancona

    Unless you've booked ahead, you'll be lucky to grab one of the cheek-by-jowl tables at this long-standing favourite. The big draw is its coveted seafood,…

  • Ristorante da Giacchetti

    Le Marche

    Beachfront eating hits the heights at this, the best of Portonovo's wildly popular seaside restaurants. To keep it local, try the moscioli di Portonovo …

  • Ristorante Andreina

    Le Marche

    The basilica isn't the only place pilgrims seek out in Loreto: Michelin-starred Ristorante Andreina draws foodies from far and wide for its grilled meats…

  • L'Enoteca

    Le Marche

    The gourmet restaurant of Le Case country resort has enough gastronomic panache to keep foodies from venturing into Macerata. Beams and exposed stone…

  • L'Angolo di Mario

    Le Marche

    A popular seafront set-up, L'Angolo di Mario couples views with contemporary decor, swift service and reliably good food. Bag a table on the terrace to…

  • La DegOsteria

    Ancona

    This fashionable restaurant, set virtually on top of the Chiesa di Santa Maria della Piazza, cuts a contemporary dash in the heart of the historic centre…

  • La Torre

    Le Marche

    Floor-to-ceiling glass walls maximise the wrap-around sea views from this sleek fish restaurant located on a panoramic point in Numana. Oysters, prawns,…

  • Da Secondo

    Le Marche

    One of Macerata's best-known restaurants, Da Secondo is a welcoming spot for regional maceratese specialities like vincisgrassi (the local version of…

  • Alice's Restaurant

    Ancona

    Hidden away in a tennis club near the Passetto, this workaday fish restaurant is as authentic as it gets. Every lunch, crowds of hungry locals – everyone…

  • Osteria dei Fiori

    Le Marche

    Laid-back and casual, this popular backstreet osteria has a low-key vibe and al fresco seating in summer. Sit down to inventive dishes prepared with…

  • La Marchigiana

    Le Marche

    About 1km north of Sarnano on the SP78, this hotel-restaurant is ideal for a break from the road. Join the locals who regularly stop by to greet convivial…

  • Antica Osteria La Guercia

    Le Marche

    In a 15th-century backstreet building off Piazza del Popolo, this old-school trattoria is straight out of central casting with its timber beams, exposed…

  • Frecandò

    Le Marche

    Trying to find an open restaurant on Sunday night in Macerata is not a simple operation. Which is where Frecandò comes in. This casual trattoria is an…

  • Osteria Sara

    Le Marche

    An old-school osteria serving excellent seafood on Sirolo's main square. Its small dining room, all white walls and ageing framed pictures, fills quickly…

  • Le Clarisse

    Le Marche

    Forced out of town by the 2016 earthquakes, Le Clarisse is now located on a campsite about 3km out of town. Despite this, and despite its rather…

  • Ristorante Gino

    Ancona

    Housed in a tatty pink building across from the railway station, this old-school restaurant is unlikely to charm you with its good looks. However, it…

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