Hotel La Cantina

Situated in a village inland, this restaurant serves some of the best fish dishes in Romagna. The focus here is on classic recipes from the Adriatic with no unnecessary frills or innovations, all prepared using the freshest fish and including raw fish dishes, fried options, spaghetti with clams and fish barbecued over a wood fire.

In the heart of the Po Delta, a romantically secluded farmhouse on a tiny islet welcomes guests in a suspended atmosphere, amid unspoiled landscapes and surprising wildlife. Before entering, pause for a moment: the silence is broken only by the song of dozens of birds populating the lagoon. In the kitchen, fish reigns supreme, celebrated in classic preparations such as golden-fried seafood and the steamed fish salad with vegetables and house-made mayonnaises – from traditional to an intriguing squid ink version. Eel dishes are a must, including the typical preparation over embers. In season, a

Situated in the historic centre, this trattoria-cum-delicatessen focuses on top-quality traditional cuisine. Take a seat in the simple, informal dining room and choose from a vast selection of cheeses and salumi, as well as home-made pasta and meat dishes.

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

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

Named after the village’s former postman, an important and charismatic character in this small community, this former workers’ club is housed in a rustic restaurant with a beautiful porch where you sit in summer beneath cooling fans. The cuisine steps away from local tradition to offer creative yet never overly fanciful dishes which are always generous and beautifully presented. We particularly enjoyed the mezze maniche pasta with stewed white onion, sour butter and burnt lemon, as well as the leg of guinea fowl browned with paprika, its own juices and horseradish mayonnaise. When choosing you

Fish and seafood take centre stage at this restaurant facing the beach and its moored boats, with a menu that showcases classic specialities from the Adriatic, including fried options and daily specials in line with what’s available at Cesenatico fish market. The restaurant does not take reservations.