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,…
Must-see restaurants in Le Marche
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 …
Ascoli Piceno
This welcoming spot is a great example of what Italy does so well: a casual, friendly restaurant, in this case decorated with white arches and bright…
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…
Urbino
Duck down a quiet side street to this elegant, wood-beamed restaurant, occupying what was once a 15th-century inn patronised by the likes of Piero della…
Ascoli Piceno
Strings of garlic and chilli dangle from the ceiling of this pocket-sized deli-enoteca, where locals squeeze in or spill out onto the terrace for fine…
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…
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…
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…
Urbino
This attractive red-brick osteria oozes atmosphere under the direction of chef/owner Tiziano Rosetti who works closely with local producers and biological…
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,…
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…
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…
Ascoli Piceno
Ensconced in a typical stone building, this cosy, barrel-vaulted restaurant blends historic charm with a dash of style and a strong sense of place. Dishes…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Ascoli Piceno
Walk the red carpet to enter this gorgeously-styled palazzo-restaurant. Funky chandeliers, white distressed wood and a summer garden-courtyard create a…
Urbino
Follow the captivating aroma of truffles down to this intimate cellar restaurant, hidden beneath a gourmet food shop. The specialities here are tasting…
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 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…
Ascoli Piceno
This ever-popular spot is a classic Ascoli friggitoria, a takeaway cafe specialising in crisp fried snacks. Ascoli's trademark olive all'ascolana (meat…
Urbino
Set on prime Piazza della Repubblica real estate, this ever-popular gelateria is perfectly placed for a cooling break. The house speciality is pomegranate…
Urbino
This cosy basement trattoria raids Le Marche's larder for the best regional produce. Platters of cheese and cold cuts whet appetites for dishes such as…
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…
