Must-see restaurants in Le Marche

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,…

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

This attractive red-brick osteria oozes atmosphere under the direction of chef/owner Tiziano Rosetti who works closely with local producers and biological…

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,…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Walk the red carpet to enter this gorgeously-styled palazzo-restaurant. Funky chandeliers, white distressed wood and a summer garden-courtyard create a…

Follow the captivating aroma of truffles down to this intimate cellar restaurant, hidden beneath a gourmet food shop. The specialities here are tasting…