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 oasis in a desert, providing flavoursome, value-for-money food – cured meat and cheese starters, grilled steaks, pizzas – and a laid-back atmosphere, abetted by ambient jazz music.
Frecandò
Le Marche
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