Restaurants in Ancona

44 places: pizzeria, seafood restaurant and bistro

Where to eat in Ancona

Ancona is a seaside city looking out over the Adriatic from a headland, and you can taste it: fish from the harbour sits alongside the cooking of the Marche hinterland, with osterias in the centre and neighbourhood pizzerias. Whether you want a seafood dinner with a view, a trattoria for lunch or a pizza after work, here you'll find restaurants in Ancona with reviews, opening hours and online booking.

What to eat in Ancona

The signature dish is brodetto all'anconetana, the Adriatic fish stew made with many different kinds of fish and served with toasted bread. Alongside it there's stoccafisso all'anconetana, stockfish slow-cooked with potatoes and tomato, and the wild mussels of Portonovo, which grow on the Conero rocks and are a Slow Food Presidium. To drink, Rosso Conero and Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi.

Areas to know

The historic centre, between Piazza del Plebiscito, Corso Garibaldi and the harbour, is packed with osterias, pizzerias and aperitivo bars. Towards the Passetto the city opens onto the sea, while to the south, in the bay of Portonovo, there are beach restaurants on the Conero Riviera, very popular in summer. To the north, Torrette and the Collemarino area offer quieter, more casual places.

Tips for choosing

For a seafood dinner at the weekend or for Portonovo in summer, it's best to book a few days ahead. Use the filters at the top to see only places open now, choose a price range or search by type, from pizzeria to fine dining.

Restaurants in Ancona by type

Top rated in Ancona

  1. Spaghetteria N°9★ 4.8 · 2,004 reviews · Restaurant
  2. Ristorante Teff – Ethiopian restaurant Ancona★ 4.9 · 116 reviews · African
  3. Pizzeria Infarina★ 4.8 · 168 reviews · Pizzeria
  4. Pizzeria Tofee★ 4.8 · 113 reviews · Pizzeria
  5. Dundy’S★ 4.9 · 36 reviews · Pizzeria
  6. Ristorante Il Giardino★ 4.6 · 4,332 reviews · Pizzeria

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Frequently asked questions

What to eat in Ancona?
Brodetto all'anconetana (Adriatic fish stew), stoccafisso all'anconetana and the wild mussels of Portonovo, a Slow Food Presidium. Pair them with Rosso Conero or Verdicchio.
Where to eat seafood in Ancona?
In the centre near the harbour, at the Passetto and in the bay of Portonovo, on the Conero Riviera. You'll find them all on the seafood restaurants in Ancona page.
Do I need to book restaurants in Ancona?
At weekends and in summer, especially in Portonovo, yes: book a few days ahead. On foood you can book online where the restaurant allows it, or call directly from its page.