B&B San Francesco

A lively bistro with a youthful feel, set in the heart of the town centre and featuring a pleasant outdoor terrace overlooking the square. In the kitchen, chef-owner Della Croce presents a menu that strikes a pleasing balance between meat and fish, always guided by careful respect for the seasons. Among the dishes most appreciated by the Inspector is the excellent octopus alla marinara: expertly cooked in two stages and full of flavour, it is served with cherry tomatoes, garlic, olives and capers, bringing out the character of the ingredient with both simplicity and skill.

A good trattoria located in the historic neighborhood that gave birth to literary giants Ennio Flaiano and Gabriele D’Annunzio, two of the city’s most celebrated figures. Operating for over 40 years, it has “survived” both a move (originally at number 58) and a change in management (in 2020) without losing an ounce of its soul. The cuisine is rustic and unpretentious, flavorful, generous, and deeply rooted in Abruzzese tradition. Expect arrosticini (grilled meat skewers), the sublime frittatina del poeta-vate (a poet’s frittata enriched with vegetables and goat cheese), as well as a robust sel

In the heart of the seaside area, within a pedestrian zone, the historic *Società Operaia di Mutuo Soccorso* (SOMS) is now a delightful venue with a cozy, slightly contemporary dining room. It offers cuisine tied to Abruzzese traditions, both land and sea, executed with originality. The discreet and knowledgeable service, including the wine selection, along with an outdoor space to enjoy pleasant summer evenings, completes the experience.

This old acquaintance of the Michelin Guide now has a new chef at the helm! Although the decor and furnishings remain the same with a slightly old-fashioned feel, the cuisine is modern yet with no unnecessary frills and has a fresh and generous flavour. Highlights on the menu include the new raw fish options, which have an entire tasting menu to themselves. The well-stocked wine cellar is home to around 500 labels which offer good value for money.