The region of Marche is a food (and drink) lovers paradise! Whatever your preference, there really is an excellent choice of locally grown produce and the Italians love nothing better than sitting down to enjoy the freshest, home-grown food around. Tastes are simple but mouth-watering
Dining Out
Some Local Favourites To Try
Wild Boar (Cinghiale)
Truffles (Tartufo)
Wild Mushrooms (Porchini)
Artichokes (Carciofi)
Squid (Calamari)
Salted Fish
Pork (Maile)
Pasta (a thousand different ways)
Pecorino (local cheese. Pecora means sheep in Italian)
Gorgonzola (a creamy blue vein cheese)
Mozarella (available everywhere)
Smoked Hams (Prosciutto Crudo)
Baked Ham (Prosciutto Cotto)
Spit Roast Veal
A full list of our favourite restaurants is provided in your apartment guide which we send you on when you reserve your holiday with us.
Our Local Favourites Places To Dine!
Sandrino’s in Amandola €
For delicious, light & tasty pizza
Bookings essential
Il Tiglio near Montemonaco €€€
A special treat at our local
Michelin star restaurant
Sotto in Comunanza €€
A beautiful setting in Comunanza old town
Serving traditional fair and slow rise pizza
Pa e Ma in Bolognola €€
Serving simple home cooking in the mountains, family service, just like being at home!
There are always plenty of festivals and markets for you to try the local specialities - see our separate page
Da Sandrino - Under The Loggia, Amandola. Delicious Huge Thin Pizza With Friendly Staff Booking Essential
Il Tiglio - Michelin Star Restaurant Up Near Montemonaco at Isola San Biagio. A Very Special Treat
Sotto - Pretty Restaurant in Old Town Comunaza Serving Pizze Using Ancient Grains & Recipes Amongst Other Dishes
Casa Del Gelato Antida For Amazing Gelato, Coffee, Apperitivi & More
Madonna di Piana Just Outside Amandola, Amazing Farmhouse Cusine Just Saturday Night & Sunday Lunch. Booking Essential
Osteria Del Lago, Lago Di San Ruffino With Good Food, A Play Area For Children & Lakeside Walks
La Scampagnata At Montemonaco With Wonderful Views & Amazing Food
Gran Bosco, Loro Piceno. Eat, Swim & Visit The Farm Only Sundays. Booking Essential
Norcineria near Abbadia di Fiastra. Self Service Restaurant with Great Burgers, Pasta & More
Osteria La Casa Delle Api Antipasti is Great Too
Meletti Cafe in Ascoli Piceno For A Treat, People Watching & Apperitivo
Osteria La Casa Delle Api, Near Castel di Lama. Amazing Home Cooked Local Dishes. Caccio Pepe is Fantastic
Caccio Pepe at Osteria La Casa Delle Api
Kapadokya Kebab in Ascoli For A Change
Yoghi in Ascoli Piceno. Delicious Homemade Gelato
Osteria Cantina Offida Right in the Piazza
Ciu Ciu Cantina Offida for Excellent Wine Tasting
Frangipane San Benedetto
Ristoro Al Porto at San Benedetto The Fishermen Buffet
La Paranza at Pedaso Great for Seafood Especially The Pasta
Mamma Rosa Ortezzano World Pizza Champions 2012 Lovely Garden & Excellent Neapolitan Pizze
Ristorante Farfense Santa Vittoria in Matenano Beautiful restaurant with lovely terrace for dining in the summer.
Antico Gusto Farm near Penna San Giovanni Serving Great Home Cooking & A Play Area For The Kids
Ristorante Il Dolce Ristoro Sarnano Home Cooked Food in a Pretty Setting
Mo Ma in Pian di Pieca, Just Past Sarnano. Great For Lunch Serving Salads, Pasta & More
Scherzi Aparte Margani, Just Up From Sarnano. Always Good Fun!
Ai Pini in Sarnano Serving Fabulous Steaks & Other Local Dishes
La Potata Bollente. Great Local Food With A Fresh Twist
Le Segrete Di Palazzo Urbani Monte San Martino Great For Apperitivi
Dei Priori Monte san Martino Another Family Run Restaurant Famous For Pasta & Truffles
La Conca at Cerasola, Smerillo Home Cooked Local Cusine With Stunning Sibillini Mountain Views
Le Logge at Smerillo. A Large Family Run Restaurant Serving Excellent Cusine
La Diga in Casale Another Local Restaurant Serving Good Home Cooked Food
Roby Bar in Amandola Near Coal Supermarket. Great For Lunchtime Snacks & Apperitivi
La Gorbe e L'Ua Amandola Another Lovely Traditional Restaurant Just By The Football Stadium
Taverna Da Cecco Ascoli Piceno. Great Antipasti & Pasta Dishes in a Medieval Setting
Sandrino Pizzeria in The Piazza, Amandola. Our Favourite!