Abbadia di Fiastra
Da Rosa 0733 203552 Closed Thursday C
This friendly family-run restaurant provides marchigiana farmhouse cooking in the precints of
the Abbey itself. Generous helpings of good honest local fare are available such as rustic
antipasti and hand-made pasta dishes such as papperdelle with wild hare and local grills. A
good idea to book especially if you want a table in the portico. The house wine is particularly
good.
La Foresteria 0733 201125 Closed Monday B
Situated in the old pilgrims' lodgings at the 11th C Abbadia di Fiastra is World Champion
chef Roberto Sebastianelli's restaurant. The food and setting are both traditional with modern
influences. Roberto insists on local and seasonal produce so the menu is always changing but
always of the same high standard. Duck breast with balsamic dressing and Chicken Galantine
are among the diverse antipasti. The pasta is handmade and excellent. The meat is very local
and absolutely delicious. The wine list is well chosen and from Le Marche. Self service is also
available.
La Selva 0733 514010
Every day summer, weekends winter. C Good rustic food served in a converted cantina in an
agriturismo in the grounds of the Abbey fiastra. The ingredients are all local or from the abbey
estate itself. There is a concise menu of antipasto with an excellent selection of hams and
salami, thin Cannelloni filled bosciaola sauce or duck gnocchi and superbly cooked local lamb
alla brace or warm porcetta. Abbey produced wine to round off a really value lunch.
Amandola
La Rimessa 0736 847915 Closed Monday P. Risorgimento,31.
Open lunchtimes from May. This fun, friendly place is great for families. The decor is old style
rustic with beams & antique agricultural tools. Very good value and varied menu,from snacks to
big salads to a mouthwatering array of steaks from local herds. Delicious array of pizza straight
from the oven. Good selection of wines and beers.Seating in piazza in summer.
IL Casolare 0736 848755 Closed Thursday C Via A Biondi-1km out towards Monte
Fortino
This charming old house has been recently restored to show off its wealth of beams and tiles.
There is a traditional selection of local antipasti and pasta - the ham and salami board is
particularly good as is the Bucatini Amatracina. What really stands out is the alla brace meat
courses -the lamb is succulent, pork juicy and the beef outstandingly delicious but simple. there
is a panoramic terrace and loggia for summer. Rooms are available.
Ancona
Osteria Teatro Strabacco 071 56748 V Oberdan 2, just off V Stamira. Closed
Monday. B
An eccentrically welcoming wood-panelled tavern tucked away in a side street just a stone's
throw from the port. The walls are covered with cartoons of celebrity guests. There is a great
range of delicious traditional Ancona dishes using the freshest fish straight from the Adriatic
as well as meat and produce from local farms.Impressive wine list, fun staff.
Ascoli Piceno
Trattoria Laliva 0734 810014 Closed Tues pm & Wed B P. di Viola just off P.
Arringo www.trattorialaliva.it
It is clear that chef Marinella is mad about the local cuisine. As well as classics like Ascoli
olives, she delights her guests with Sibille lasagne with parma ham, aromatic mountain herbs and
chilli, chickpea soup and salt cod Bacala . The puddings are excellent, try the unique candied
olives. Monthly degustazione menus. Great fun and very friendly.
Caldarola
Il Picciolo 348 3316588 Castello di Vestignano, 3kms from Caldarola. Booking Essential.
Cash only. Evenings only.C A chance to step back in time to enjoy the fascinating and
delicious dishes of Medieval Le Marche. The mother and son team have resurrected ancient
seasonal recipes and delight diners with a set menu of up to 12 courses.There are intriguing
dishes like 15 herb lentil soup,ravioli with truffle and marjoram and pork with cinnamon, saffron
and almonds. The setting is a wonderful medieval olive press in an ancient borgo. The staff are
justifiably enthusiastic and charming. Well worth the trek.
Civitanova
L'Oasi 0733 816396 Closed Monday C Lungamare Sud, Viale Permanni 16
www.loasi.com
Set on its own section of beach is this friendly family-run restaurant specialising in fish and
seafood plucked fresh from the Adriatic, visible from the restaurants broad windows.There are
local dishes like brodetto,clams with spaghetti and wonderful fried mixed seafood.A lovely way
to enjoy the fruits of the sea and there are non fish dishes, too. Sweet staff. Open all year.
Civitanova Alta Trattoria Assunta 0733 892848
Closed Wednesday C Piazza xxv Luglio- off Piazza Liberta
This pretty, traditional, vaulted trattoria is located in a tiny piazza in this historic,
artistic hill-town. Very popular with the locals who love the regional dishes, huge steaks and
delicious fish, fresh from the sea 5kms away. The regional and fish set menus are really good
value. Delicous pizza available in the evenings. Outside seating in the piazza
during the warmer months.
Colmurano **** Fabriano Marchese del Grillo 0732 625690 Closed Tuesday A* Loc.
Rocchetta Bassa 3 kms from Fabriano Set in the cellars of a stunning 18th century villa, this is
foodie heaven. Emanuella della Mora creates modern, seasonal dishes adhering to Slow
Food Movement principles: they are spectacular to look at and to eat. Chickpea Mousse,
Quail & Pecorino Tortelli and spicy Fabriano Lamb are particularly memorable.Wonderful
handmade puddings. The Degustazione Menu at E40 is excellent value. Very impressive wine
list.
Falerone Le Loggette 0734 710143 Closed Monday B
On the right before Falerone from Sant Angelo on SP45 Fabio and his family provide some
the best pasta dishes in the area especially the filled pasta- the vegetable sauces come straight
from the garden and change almost weekly. The antipasto and alla brace meats are delicious
and very local, too. Traditional fish dishes are available at the end of the week. Great mountain
views from the balcony. Well researched local wine list. A friendly family place with a playground
in the garden.
Fermo ****
Loreto Andreina 071 970124 Closed Tuesday B V. Buffolareccia- just below old town,
signposted. www.ristoranteandreina.it
One of the best restaurants in the region. Exciting modern and traditional dishes perfectly
prepared and beautifully presented: artichokes fried in Verdicchio with pecorino tart; seared
duck breast with passionfruit jus and some of the most fantastic puddings we have tasted.
Degustazione menus are available including the best vegetarian dishes around. Excellent
service and wine.
Loro Piceno Girorrosto 0733 509119 Closed Wednesday B* Centro storico. www.
agritursibillini.it Set in the vaulted cellars of an ancient Franciscan monastery, this warm friendly
restaurant serves high quality marchigiani food. Attention to detail in the kitchen is evident in
such delicious handmade pasta dishes as ravioli with lemon scented ricotta, sage and butter and
the twelve layer vincisgrassi. Full flavoured stews and rotary grilled meats follow such aslocal
lamb and guinea fowl.Enzo will give you a warm welcome and offer excellent wine suggestions.
1 Taverna x Loro 0733 509789 C* Largo Crescimbeni 3, Closed Mon& Tues.
Evenings only except Sundays and holidays Gianpaolo, Matteo and their young enthusiastic
team have opened up a great set-menu restaurant in the heart of medieval centro
storico.Traditional seasonal dishes are given a modern twist- 3 antipasto dishes such as fava
bean souffle are followed by two light delicious pastas and local meat like roast lamb and wild
fennel. Save room for the delicious homemade puddings. Excellent local wine list. Ask about
the wine degustazione evenings - popular and fun.
Macerata Da Rosa 0733 260124 Closed Sunday A* Via Armaroli, 17 A
very elegant trattoria in centro storico of Macerata specialising in modern interpretations of
local, seasonal rustic dishes such as Porcini Sformata with white truffle sauce, Pumkin & truffle
risotto, Guinea Fowl with chestnut & orange demi-glace and Pistacchio creme brulee. Excellent
wine list with local wines great & small.
Da Secondo 0733 260912 Closed Monday A* Via Pescheria Vecchia,
Just off Piazza Della Liberta. A Macerata favourite with opera buffs and Maceratese alike.
Very high quality Marchiagiani dishes and wines in a traditional setting. Wonderful service amid
the Opera memorabillia on the walls. Try the fried Tempura vegetables' the lemon scented
Ravioli with porcini and truffle cream and the Tagliatelli with prawns. Great grilled local meat,
Osso Bucco and Pigeon. Outside seating during summer.
Osteria dei Pigliapochi 0733 264393 Closed Sat & Sun lunch C Vicolo della Rota, 8. Just
off Corso della Repubblica A charming old style osteria nestled in a tiny alley in centro storico.
The house style is traditional marchiagiani and the diverse menu includes Local hams and
cheeses, Vincisgrassi and pork loin with wild fennel. The local wine list is well chosen.
Magliano di Tenna Osteria dell'Arco 0734 631630 338 3631128 B* Closed Mon and
Tues Booking advisable. Piazza Gramsci 27, centro storico. The exciting modern dishes like
ricotta and mushroom sformata and home-smoked carpaccio with pecorino flakes as well as
traditional classics like Ascoli Olives are fantastic here. Oxtail ravioli with black truffles and
risotto with leeks, pumpkin & smoked cheese are delicious. Excellent local meat follow straight
from the wood-fired grill. Save room for wonderful homemade puddings like melt in the mouth
like millefeuille with strawberries and cream. Owner/sommelier Tiziano has selected a great
local wine list. Also a wine bar with bar snacks.
Mogliano Da Marina al Teatro 0733 557399 Closed Monday B Piazza Garibaldi Set in a
pretty baroque piazza is this lovely restaurant, pizzeria and bar. It's an elegant little place
specialising in bright interpretations of local dishes like salamis & cheese, the house special
Gnocchi Teatro, Rocket pesto Ravioli with smoked cheese followed by rare sliced steak with
truffle. Great homemade puddings and well chosen wine list. Excellent pizza in the evening
.Mingle with Marina's regulars with an aperitivo and snacks at the end of the week.
La Perla 0733 559048 Closed Saturday C Via iv Novembre Just outside the
pretty town of Mogliano on the way to Macerata is La Perla which specialises in traditional
local dishes.There is a generous lunchtime antipasto table to begin with. Local pasta sauses
like Mushrooms& Olive Oil and Wild Hare are really flavoursome.Traditional alla brace
meats follow though the Saltimbocca Romana is particularly good. Straightforward and good
value.
Montecarotto Le Busche 073189172 Closed Sunday pm and Monday. B Contr.
Busche www.lebusche.net Young chef Andera Angeletti creates exciting, modern dishes with
an oriental twist like sushi style seabass with porcetta and sausage. His seafood and oriental
set menus are served with perfectly matched wines.Enjoy these wonderfully presented dishes in
the cantina or covered verandah. Fantastic wine list.
Montecosaro La Luma 0733 229701 Closed Monday B* Via G Bruscantini.
www.laluma.it An impressive, stylish, elegant & thoroughly professional restaurant:-one of the
very best in the region. Beautiful location with fabulous views over the Chienti Valley, set in
centro storico of Montecosaro. Fabulous starters like homemade pate fois gras, swordfish
carpaccio with ginger followed by perfect pink duck breast with apricot jus and deliciously
delicate puddings like torrone semifreddo and hot chocolate souffle.Excellent well-priced wine
list. A real treat: beautifully presented, perfect staff and surprisingly good value.Good wine
shop & rooms available.
Monte Cosaro Scalo Due Cigni 0733 865182 A* V dell Annuziata, 19 Closed
Sunday Evenings and Monday. The renowned Rosaria Morganti produces what is widely
acknowledged as the grandest Vincisgrassi in Le Marche-'Princisgrassi'( you are given a
commerative plate with this dish). Her dishes are wonderfully rich with lavish use of foie gras and
truffles. The five course antipasta is excellent and generous. Wonderful fresh fish from just
down the road and local organic meat. Splendid wine list, a grand dining experience.
Montemonaco La Cittadella 0736 856361 Booking essential C*
www.cittadelladeisibillini.it A beautifully situated agriturismo below Montemonaco in the
Sibilillini National Park.The dining room faces the mountains with stunning views and offers
simple, authentic cuisine based on traditional dishes found in the region: it's part of the Slow
Food movement. The menu is set and stretches over 7 courses and changes weekly. It's very
popular with a lively, fun atmosphere. The cellar has a wide carefully selected range of regional
wines.
Monte San Martino Agriturismo San Martino 0733 660515 On SP239(SS210) at Molino
Nr Monte San Martino www.agriturismosanmartino.com Farmhouse marchiagiani cuisine with a
touch of Sardinia, too The antipasta is simple but well selected. The pasta dishes are
especially good, the choices more unusual and the ingredients sophisticated. The house pasta
is cassareccia with a saffron and porcini sauce,delicious. All pasta is home made. A meat is
local and perfectly cooked, excellent lamb alla brace. Home made puddings to round off a
memorable dinner. The wine is local and carefully chosen or house and red are good. Ring for
details of wine tasting evenings. See agriturismo section at back of guide
Osteria del Lago Lago San Ruffino 0733 660477 Closed Monday C* Halfway
between Monte San Martino and Amandola. Signposted off SP239. Set on the shores of
Lago San Ruffino,this pretty restored stone farmhouse serves local traditional dishes inside
during winter and outside on the terrace during summer for lakeside views.There is a delicious
variety of antipasto including a number of vegetarian dishes. The ricotta-filled raviolini is the
highlight of the handmade pastas but ask Marco or Luciana for the daily specials. Lots of
space outside for families to roam around the lake. Barbeques on the lakeside during the
summer. Rooms available.
Da Priori 0733 660209 Closed Wednesday B Set in the main square of this beautiful hill
top town, Da Priori offers traditional Marchigianian dishes in a tranquil atmosphere with local
artists work on the walls. Lovely , simple antipasto dishes of hams, cheese and salamis all
produced in and around the village. This is followed by their hand made tagliatellini classic
sauces like ragu di Angelica followed by delicately grilled local meat. A wide selction of Italian
wines. Try the tiramisu. Organic local meat .
Le Querce 0733 660207 Closed Wednesday C This relaxed place beneath Monte San
Martino serves a large amount of traditional, old style, local antipasto as well as other
Marchigiani dishes. You can expect buckwheat soup, chick peas in porcini broth, potato frittata
as well as crostini with cheeses, truffle paste and sausage plus delicious local ham and salamis.
The handmade pasta is very good with generous helpings full of the flavour of the mountains.
Mixed grill cooked on a traditional fire is excellent . A fun, vibrant family restaurant with very
good pizza in the evening.
Ortezzano I Piceni 0734 778000 Closed Tuesday B* Piazza M Savani.
www.locandaipiceni.it Exciting food in the quiet centro storico of Ortezzano. Modern
interpretations of traditional rural and coastal dishes like Laurel-smoked Beef with Pecorino
shavings, Leek Risotto, and Salmon poached in Falerio wine. Fantastic truffle dishes when
available. The knowlegable and helpful staff will rightly recommend the puddings. Great views
over the Aso Valley and outside seating during the summer.Capital city quality at marchigiani
prices. Rooms available.
Passo Ripe San Ginesio L'Antico L'Approdo 0733 506886 Closed Monday C
Passo Ripe San Ginesio Behind Bar on SS78, opposite large clock/thermometer. Home to
some of the best pizza and friendliest staff in the area. A great selection of delicious red and
white pizza straight from the wood burning oven. Equally good are the huge T bone steaks
expertly grilled over wood embers and carved at the table. A traditional list of excellent pasta
dishes, too. Great value set lunch menu and discounted children's menu. Fun and friendly.
Penna San Giovanni
Tre Querce 0733 669157 3356082620 Bookings only C* Signposted between
P S Giovanni and Falerone www.trequerce.it Wonderfully straightforward and authentic, the
cooking is truly marchigiana farmhouse and organic to boot. The set menu board has a number
of diverse daily choices and change seasonally depending on what is fresh from the garden.
Traditional antipasto includes crostini with chicken liver pate and home produced salami. The
chickpea and bacon soup is a house speciality. Local flame-grilled lamb is delicious as is the
rare tagliata steak with peppercorns and rosemary. Homemade puddings. House wine and
good local list, too. See Agriturismo section at back of guide
Petriolo
Locanda del Cavaliere 0733 550776 Closed Monday C Via M Martello
Just by an ancient gate in the old walled town of Petriolo is the down to earth Locanda del
Cavaliere.
The setting and cuisine are traditional- with vaulted ceilings and generous portions. Rich, filling
pasta like papperdelle with seasonal vegetables and handmade spinch and ricotta ravioli could
be shared. Alla brace meats follow. Fixed Menu at lunch; wood-oven pizza available in evenings.
Piane di Montegiorgio
Oscar & Amorina 0734 967351 Closed Monday B
Opposite the Eiffel Tower on SS210 near the 26km milepost
www.oscareamorina.it
This opulent temple of fine dining is a popular place amongst well-heeled locals. This
long established, family-run restaurant is a Mecca for gourmands and bonviveurs.
Handmade pasta includes Tagliolini with mushrooms and other sauces inspired by the
local hills and woods. Excellent alla brace and rotisserie meat.Delicious puddings and
excellently chosen and priced wine list from the well stocked cellars. A memorable,
enjoyable, well-priced place. Rooms available.
Pintura (Between Sassotetto and Bolognola)
Rifugio La Capanna 0737 520134 fax 0733 201611 C
Closed Thursday. Open all year.
Almost 1400m above sea level, La Capanna is set amongst breathtaking and majestic
scenery. The local wildlife feature heavily in the menu with plenty of dishes with wild
boar, venison, hare, mushrooms and truffles. Excellent handmade pasta and polenta.
Fish is available on request. 8 rooms available. A fantastic location in the very heart of
the Sibillinis; spectacular at any time of the year.
Sant' Angelo in Pontano
riella 0733 661120 Closed Monday B
On SP45 2kms between Passo and village.
Something of a local legend . For years, Pippo and Gabriella have provided excellent
farmhouse cooking in a fun and relaxed atmosphere which has endeared them to
generations. The friendly, helpful, english speaking staff have always got time for a
laugh. There is a wide selection of goodies from the antipasto table. The handmade
pasta and crepes melt in the mouth.The traditional log burning grill cooks the meat
courses which are hearty and mouth-watering. A real taste of Marchigiana food and
hospitality.
Sant' Angelo in Pontano contd.
La Torre 0733 661277 Closed Monday B
Tucked away in the centro storico is La Torre, where you can find deceptively
delicious local food with plenty of truffles and porcinis to go around. The pasta is
homemade, incredibly light and served with mouthwatering sauces. To follow there are
steaks and escallopes with lemon, porcini and green pepper sauces and excellent local
alla brace lamb. Very good value and friendly staff. Rooms available
Il Melograno 0733 661521 C* Bookings advisable
www.ilmelogranoagriturismo.it
Open Friday eves, Sat & Sun lunch and dinner
Just outside village, sign posted by petrol station.
Set in a commanding position looking towards the mountains, Melograno specialises in
the heartier dishes of the area and is justifiably popular with the locals. There is a
relaxed atmosphere of conviviality. Traditional salamis are served with seasonal
farmhouse antipasti like fennel, tomato and cheese tart and farro salad. Gnocchi and
papardelle come with big mushroom sauces and the house speciality ragu. Mixed grill
and farmyard chicken cacciatore are served with home grown greens. The homemade
puddings include hazelnut semifreddo and tiramisu. Impossible to rush.
Duilia 0733 661288 Closed Wednesday (open throughout Aug) B
0733 661277 Closed Monday B
Tucked away in the centro storico is La Torre, where you can find deceptively
delicious local food with plenty of truffles and porcinis to go around. The pasta is
homemade, incredibly light and served with mouthwatering sauces. To follow there are
steaks and escallopes with lemon, porcini and green pepper sauces and excellent local
alla brace lamb. Very good value and friendly staff. Rooms available.
Sant Elpidio a Mare
Il Melograno 0734 858088 Closed Tuesday B
via Gheredini, 9 www.ristoranteilmelograno.it
A stylish and cool place to enjoy modern interpretations of traditional dishes. The
beautiful setting is reflected in the skillful and imaginative menu and its presentation.
The menu is highly seasonal :asparagus in spring, chestnuts in autumn and changes
almost daily. There are far-reaching views of the Chienti Valley which breathtaking: the
sea one way, the Sibillinis the other. The terrace is open during the summer. Very good
regional and national wine list.
Osteria dei Ponti Oscuri 0734 810014 Closed Monday B*
Vicolo Ponti Oscuri - sign posted. Open throughout July & August.
www.osteriadeipontioscuro.it
Tucked away down an alley just by a medieval gate in the centro storico is this
charming osteria, the only fish restaurant in town. Fish fresh from the port and regional
ingredients create an exciting menu with wonderful Neopolitan and local flavours.
Excellent antipasti include rice balls filled with mozzarella and bacon and seasonal
vegetable tart. Seafood pasta dishes are great as are the fish and meat courses. Local
and campania wine list. Seating outside in summer.
San Ginesio
La Querchia dellaMemoria 0733 694431 3484768272 Closed Mon C*
Open Fri eves, Sat & Sun lunch and dinner. Other days bookings only.
Between S Ginesio and Sarnano, sign posted from SS78
www.querciadellamemoria.it
It's not just the organic home produce and the delicious farmhouse cooking that makes
La Quercia such a great place to eat; it's like going back in time to before the arrival of
GM foods etc.The menu is unsurprisingly highly seasonal and varied with such goodies
as organic pea polenta, fresh wild salad, home baked bread and grissini, porcini and
bean soup, roast pork with chestnuts and pannacotta with sapa. A great experience.
Veggies catered for, mention when booking. Educational talks available.
Colle Regnano
See Agriturismo section at back of Guide.
Osteria Marche Segrete 0733 663630 Closed Monday B*
200m from crossroads at Passo S Ginesio/S Angelo. Signposted.
www.marche-segrete.com
This restaurant specialises in old marchigiani recipes using the finest local meat and the
freshest fish straight from the Adriatic. The light pasta is handmade and served with
such sauces as porcini with duck and orange; and with pinenuts.The fish varies with
the catch but may include monkfish steamed with garlic and tomatoes and turbot baked
with potato and chilli.This osteria successfully combines the fresh flavours of the sea
and the rich local traditional dishes under one roof. No need to travel to the coast for
excellent fish. Well done chef Nando and his English speaking staff.
Il Fontanile 0733 656659/656008 Closed Fridays C
Booking advisable. Left at Palazzo Giovale, first right.
Tucked away off the main square in San Genesio this is a pretty little restaurant with
high vaulted ceilings and a genuinely cosy atmosphere. It serves superb pizza. thin,
crunchy bases, well seasoned and piping hot from the wood burning oven. There is a
really good choice of proscuitto,salamis and bruschetta as antipasto followed by
traditional local pasta dishes. It is incredibly good value so a perfect place to bring a
crowd for a scrumptious pizza.Outside eating during the summer.
Terra Nostra 0733 656957 Closed Monday C*
Piazza Gentili www.terranostrasanginesio.it
A friendly place set in the historic main square, popular with families. There is a
concise, delicious list of local favorites like tagliatelli with porcini mushrooms as well as
argentine pastries. The taste of the mountains is evident in the wonderful wild boar
stew. Great pizza available in the evening. Eat out under the stars in the piazza during
the summer. Good value and friendly English speaking staff and menus.
San Lorenzo al Lago (Lake Fiastra)
Osteria del Lago 0737 52669 C
Just by the beach. Booking advisable off season. info@sibillinitour.it
A taste of the mountains and lake under one roof. Delicious light hand made pasta with
classic local sauces like porcini and truffle; the vincisgrassi is good, too. Alla brace meat
or freshly caught lake trout stuffed and grilled, excellent. Eat out under the awning
during the summer. Friendly, family run and relaxed. Rooms available, best to email
when booking.
Il Gatto e La Volpe 0737 52105 Closed Tuesday C
Next to the Church.
With its delicious rustic mountain dishes, this is an excellent place to enjoy lunch when
up in the mountains. Local flavours like truffles, mushrooms and sausages are here as
well as local river trout and other fish at the weekend. Favourites include truffle ravioli
and simple yet delicious alla brace.Wood oven pizza available at night. Shaded outside
area in the summer.
San Vittoria in Matenano
Farfense 0734 780171 Closed Wednesday B
Justly popular for miles around, Giampiero's restaurant is atmospheric, fun and a great
place to enjoy some classic local dishes:
It's a charming place with ancient vaulted ceilings, excellent food and a wonderful wine
list. Great pizza straight from the woodburning oven. Try and book the snug in the
cantina. Panoramic rooms available.
Sarnano
Il Sassetto 0733 658196 3498112161 C*
Open at weekends, everyday in summer. Booking advisable.
Just outside Sarnano, signposted. fantegrossi@libero.it
A charming, family run place with the breathtaking backdrop of the Sibillinis. All the
dishes are homemade by hand and thoroughly seasonal. Recommended dishes include
little gnocchi with a Sassetto house sauce (special ragu with wild mountain herbs and
maltagliati with spinach and cream plus delicious alla brace meat. Great pizza straight
from the wood burning oven, evenings only. A good Marche only wine selection. Open
air dining in the summer with spectacular views. Full/half board available
See Agriturismo section at back of Guide
Marchigiana 0733 657211 Closed Friday C*
1km outside Sarnano on SS78 towards Macerata.
A deservedly popular restaurant where locals and visitors flock to enjoy big helpings of
delicious marchigiana food and hospitality. The antipasto is huge and includes tempura
fried corguettes. The pasta is equally hearty with big local sauces like truffle and
mushroom and bosciaola. A great alla brace fire dominates the back room and the
aroma of delicious local meat sizzling is impossible to resist as is the wild boar stew.
Friendly, English speaking staff.
Il Vicolo 0733 658565 Closed Tuesday C
Just inside old town off V Leopardi
A very pretty terracotta and beamed place tucked down an ancient narrow alleyway in
the charming centro storico. Very much the local flavour of the mountains on offer
with lashings of truffles, porcini mushrooms and home made pasta; try the wild boar in
red wine, venison with truffles other game and local meat alla brace. Delicious
casseroles and puddings,well chosen local and national wine list, too. Wonderful,
unforgettable vine-covered garden for outdoor eating.
Servigliano
Il Re Leone 0734 750959 Closed Tuesday B
Just outside the old town.
This tastefully refurbished is popular with everyone as its menu is always spot on. The
homemade pasta dishes are served with traditional and modern sauces and the meat
courses are imaginative and perfectly cooked. The beef comes from the famed herds of
the Sibillini Mountains. The big salads are justly popular as are the puddings. Great
pizza is available in the evening, piping hot from the wood burning oven. Covered
seating outside in the summer.
Smerillo
Le Logge 0734 79129 Closed Thursday C
www.smerillo.com
Delicious farmhouse cooking in generous proportions await at this elegant restaurant
set in the walls of this ancient village. The mixed antipasti is a must: half a dozen dishes
including poached quails eggs with pancetta and bean and porcini soup.Handmade
pasta like little ravolini are served with seasonal sauces like asparagus and truffles are
scrumptious. Try to save room for the local alla brace meats and homemade puds. The
staff at this delightfully elegant farmhouse restaurant are friendly and relaxed.
Urbino
Angolo Divino 0722 327559
Via S Andrea 14, 2 mins from Piazza Repubblica. Closed Monday & Sunday Night. B
Family run inn located in cellars of an ancient house in the centro storico.Local
traditional dishes made using local organic produce from the local hills:-truffles,
mushrooms, game as well as a wide selection of fresh fish. Unique historic dishes such
as oven cooked salame matte, roast rabbit with wild fennel and excellent puddings.
Delicious Degustazione fish menu available. Well chosen wine list.
Urbisaglia
Locanda Le Logge 0733 506788 Closed Wednesday B*
Corso Giannelli, 34 www.locandalelogge.it
This smart, sophisticated yet relaxed restaurant in centro storico is famous for its
modern and exciting interpretations of traditional dishes. The degustazione menu is
fantastic and is incredibly good value. There are five interestingly varied antipasto
dishes served and these might include treats like tomino cheese with prosciutto,pepper
and vanilla oil, followed by cannelloni di Logge, red wine risotto and roast leg of lamb
with rosemary and marjoram. The pudding selection is truly mouth watering. Superb
wine list and excellent staff.
AGRITURISMO EATING OUT GUIDE
Montemonaco
La Cittadella 0736 856361 Booking essential C*
www.cittadelladeisibillini.it
A beautifully situated agriturismo below Montemonaco in the Sibilillini National
Park.The dining room faces the mountains with stunning views and offers simple,
authentic cuisine based on traditional dishes found in the region: it's part of the Slow
Food movement. The menu is set and stretches over 7 courses and changes weekly. It's
very popular with a lively, fun atmosphere. The cellar has a wide carefully selected
range of regional wines.
Monte San Martino
Agriturismo San Martino 0733 660515
On SP239(SS210) at Molino Nr Monte San Martino
www.agriturismosanmartino.com
Farmhouse marchiagiani cuisine with a touch of Sardinia, too The antipasta is simple
but well selected. The pasta dishes are especially good, the choices more unusual and
the ingredients sophisticated. The house pasta is cassareccia with a saffron and porcini
sauce,delicious. All pasta is home made. A meat is local and perfectly cooked, excellent
lamb alla brace. Home made puddings to round off a memorable dinner. The wine is
local and carefully chosen or house and red are good. Ring for details of wine tasting
evenings.
Penna San Giovanni
Tre Querce 0733 669157 3356082620 Bookings only C*
Signposted between P S Giovanni and Falerone
www.trequerce.it
Wonderfully straightforward and authentic, the cooking is truly marchigiana
farmhouse and organic to boot. The set menu board has a number of diverse daily
choices and change seasonally depending on what is fresh from the garden. Traditional
antipasto includes crostini with chicken liver pate and home produced salami. The
chickpea and bacon soup is a house speciality. Local flame-grilled lamb is delicious as is
the rare tagliata steak with peppercorns and rosemary. Homemade puddings. House
wine and good local list, too.
Sant Angelo in Pontano
Il Melograno 0733 661521 C* Bookings advisable
www.ilmelogranoagriturismo.it
Open Friday eves, Sat & Sun lunch and dinner
Just outside village, sign posted by petrol station.
Set in a commanding position looking towards the mountains, Melograno specialises in
the heartier dishes of the area and is justifiably popular with the locals. There is a
relaxed atmosphere of conviviality. Traditional salamis are served with seasonal
farmhouse antipasti like fennel, tomato and cheese tart and farro salad. Gnocchi and
papardelle come with big mushroom sauces and the house speciality ragu. Mixed grill
and farmyard chicken cacciatore are served with home grown greens. The homemade
puddings include hazelnut semifreddo and tiramisu. Impossible to rush.
San Ginesio
Colle Regnano 0733 967691 3351278072 C*
Between S Ginesio and Tolentino on SP126 by 4km post.
Evenings only . Bookings only. www.colleregnano.it
Patrizia clearly enjoys cooking and you will be charmed by her genuine marchigiana
farmhouse cuisine. All the produce is local and seasonal. The salamis are
home-produced and the recipes from the family like spaghetti with white amatraciana
sauce (ie without tomatoes). Great fun and a lovely location. Rooms avilable.
La Quercia della Memoria 0733 694431 3484768272 Closed Mon C*
Open Fri eves, Sat & Sun lunch and dinner. Other days bookings only.
Between S Ginesio and Sarnano, sign posted from SS78
www.querciadellamemoria.it
It's not just the organic home produce and the delicious farmhouse cooking that makes
La Quercia such a great place to eat; it's like going back in time to before the arrival of
GM foods etc.The menu is unsurprisingly highly seasonal and varied with such goodies
as organic pea polenta, fresh wild salad, home baked bread and grissini, porcini and
bean soup, roast pork with chestnuts and pannacotta with sapa. A great experience.
Veggies catered for, mention when booking. Educational talks available.
Sarnano
Il Sassetto 0733 658196 3498112161 C*
Open at weekends, everyday in summer. Booking advisable.
Just outside Sarnano, signposted. fantegrossi@libero.it
A charming, family run place with the breathtaking backdrop of the Sibillinis. All the
dishes are homemade by hand and thoroughly seasonal. Recommended dishes include
little gnocchi with a Sassetto house sauce (special ragu with wild mountain herbs and
maltagliati with spinach and cream plus delicious alla brace meat. Great pizza straight
from the wood burning oven, evenings only. A good Marche only wine selection. Open
air dining in the summer with spectacular views. Full/half board available.
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