The region of Le 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.

 

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

 

There are always plenty of fesivals and markets for you to try the local specialities - see our separate page.

 

 

 

 

 

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