Where to Base
Base yourself in the town center of Gatteo for a quiet, authentic experience. For beach access, consider staying in neighboring Cesenatico, just a short drive away, which offers more extensive hotel options and direct coastal access.
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Gatteo
Gatteo is a quiet comune in the Emilia-Romagna region, situated approximately 90 kilometers southeast of Bologna. It serves as a peaceful base for travelers seeking to explore the surrounding countryside and nearby historic towns like Cesenatico and San Marino. The area offers a relaxed atmosphere, authentic local cuisine, and easy access to the Adriatic coast, making it ideal for those looking to escape the hustle of major tourist hubs while enjoying the charm of rural Italy.
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Getting there & around
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Before choosing where to stay
Getting Around
There is no direct airport connection. The nearest major hub is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), roughly a one-hour drive. Car rental is recommended for exploring the province, as public transport between smaller comuni can be infrequent.
Best Season
Spring and autumn offer mild weather perfect for hiking and sightseeing. Summer is busy due to nearby coastal tourism. Winter provides a serene atmosphere, ideal for enjoying local gastronomy and slow-paced travel without the crowds.
Nearby attractions
Maritime Museum of Cesenatico
maritime museum with a floating pavilion in Cesenatico, FC, Italy
Dining
Ancòra
A new adventure for skilful chef Agostino Iacobucci (his original restaurant of the same name is in Castel Maggiore), housed within a villa that food-enthusiasts will remember as the former home of the two-Michelin-star Magnolia. In this elegant and welcoming setting, resident chef Marco Garattoni demonstrates the precise culinary techniques acquired during his many years working in top-quality restaurants. His dishes are contemporary, always colourful, beautifully presented, pleasing and attractive, even mouthwatering at times, and mostly based on fish, with the addition of a few vegetarian a
WebsiteLa Buca
Choose a table on the outdoor summer terrace (right over the water!) at this restaurant in order to best appreciate its location overlooking the picturesque canal port and its period houses. The indoor dining room is also attractive, with its open-view kitchen and modern and elegant feel, while the menu focuses almost exclusively on fish, often served with vegetables, some of which are organic. Enjoy a wide selection of raw antipasti to start (some simple in their preparation, while others are more elaborate), then choose from an array of beautifully presented, modern dishes, such as stuffed m
WebsiteOnda Blu
Almost appearing to rise up directly out of the sand, this unexpectedly elegant restaurant is home to a simple yet stylish dining room with large windows overlooking the sea. Fresh fish of the highest quality takes pride of place on the menu, served in classic, traditional dishes from the Adriatic. Daily specials fresh from the market feature alongside the à la carte, such as the excellent porcini mushrooms we enjoyed on our last visit here, which were served with passatelli pasta, shrimp and scallops. Although individuals may change, an enthusiastic and professional approach is typical of the
WebsiteOsteria Bartolini
The sister restaurant of the Bologna and Milano Marittima restaurants of the same name, this osteria serves fresh fish with an excellent choice of delicious and generously portioned dishes. As the restaurant doesn’t take bookings, make sure you get here early in high season or during busy periods.
WebsiteVeranda
Alberto Faccani, the chef at the Magnolia restaurant in the hills inland from Cesenatico, oversees the cuisine at this restaurant, which occupies an elegant veranda on the town’s main avenue – a busy promenade in summer. Fish takes centre stage here, in unfussy dishes that faithfully reflect the maritime traditions of the Adriatic. The menu, alongside daily specials announced at your table, features dishes that include raw fish and seafood, gratins, seafood salads, pasta and risotto, while the main courses feature a selection of grilled, baked and fried fish.
WebsiteOsteria Erbaluce
Just steps from the Leonardo-designed canal harbor, this spot takes a bold stance: it serves only meat, with a strong focus on the grill. Quality ingredients, fresh pastas, and classic house-made spoon desserts. An excellent wine list, especially strong on reds, rounds out the offering. The dining room is bright and all white; the cool, tranquil outdoor terrace is very welcoming, ideal in the warmer months. At the helm is a young couple driven by passion and professionalism.
WebsiteMaré
An unexpected gourmet restaurant in a typical private beach club on the Romagna coast, with a dining room that opens on to the beach with its long line of beach umbrellas. The dishes here are carefully prepared and occasionally creative, and all of good quality. We particularly recommend the monfettini (fresh egg pasta) mantecati with cuttlefish, clams, mantis shrimp and ink, which looks like a risotto and is absolutely delicious. The restaurant also boasts a good wine list with an excellent choice of champagnes.
WebsiteJolly Pasticceria Bellaria
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