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Restaurants nearby

• Zunica 1880 a Villa Corallo★ Michelin The historic Zunica 1880 – and the numbers don’t lie – is reborn within Villa Corallo, an imposing resort and landed estate. Guest rooms are in the main villa, while the restaurant occupies what was once the farm equipment building. Two vegetable gardens, crop cultivation, raising of calves and pigs, plus a new garden and pool, primarily used for weddings and events. The cuisine of Gianni Dezio, an Abruzzo native from Atri and student of Niko Romito, already operates at a high level through two tasting menus – at the chef’s discretion – or à la carte. His stylistic signature is a judicious, ta8.0km
• Osteria dei MaltagliatiBib With a very young team led by Maicol and Federica, this rustic restaurant with an exposed-brick decor only opened a few months ago and has already made a name for itself thanks to its fine cuisine. In the dining room, the wood-fired oven and barbecue grill (the latter uses the embers from the former) take centre stage in many of the dishes, so that old, culinary techniques result in delicious cuisine that demonstrates a fine balance of traditional flavours and personalised modern twists. The lamb chops, served with freshly blanched saltwort flavoured with preserved lemon and a light garlic sau5.3km
• Osteria OphisBib Situated in the beautiful historic pedestrianised centre of Offida, this restaurant with a brick-vaulted ceiling is housed in the former stables of an old palazzo with a modern, inviting and intimate feel. Here, owner-chef Daniele Citeroni Maurizi skilfully reinterprets regional cuisine to create precise, imaginative dishes that are full of flavour. The stuffed cannelloni cooked on the barbecue grill are delicious, as is the veal tartare served with a warm meat, herb and vegetable jus on the side. We should also highlight the “low cost” tasting menu available for guests aged under 25.9.0km
• Borgo SpoltinoBib Borgo Spoltino occupies a 19C farmhouse amid hills and olive groves with views of the sea and mountains as a backdrop. This is the perfect setting in which to enjoy typical Abruzzi cuisine (most of the vegetables come from the restaurant’s own kitchen garden). These include traditional specialities such as sweet pizza (alternating layers of sponge cake soaked in Kermes liqueur, pudding and custard – a bit like a trifle – with a thick cream and slivers of almond, either on top or in the middle). The wine list features a good selection of regional wines, alongside labels from further afield.19.6km
• Arca After years of serving fine cuisine in Alba Adriatica, chef Massimiliano Capretta has moved around 15km away to the Hotel Smeraldo. Here, he pays careful attention to the use of organic produce, creating meat and fish dishes that are inspired by local traditions and prepared in a style that is a combination of classic and modern influences. Desserts remain in the capable hands of his sister Dalila, whose millefeuille is one of her standout dishes.13.9km
• Degusteria del Gigante Situated in the charming historic centre of the upper part of the town, right behind the Torre dei Gualtieri, this restaurant occupies a 19C building with 15C foundations. Regional cuisine skilfully reinterpreted with a modern twist takes pride of place on the menu, where the focus is on flavour and seasonal ingredients rather than a vast selection of dishes. House specialities include options such as boned caramelised rabbit served with its own jus (inspired by the better-known traditional Marche dish), while daily visits to the market usually result in one or two fish-based recipes.14.1km
• Da Gianfranco Gianfranco Verdecchia, restaurateur and heir to a family of butchers, has always cooked the food that sustained his people. After running a restaurant in Sant’Omero – a hill town known for its festival dedicated to baccalà (salt cod), a staple in the area’s cuisine – he returned to his hometown of Giulianova. Here, in a stylish, secluded space away from the sea, he has kept baccalà as the sole seafood option, devoting an entire menu to it alongside a wide selection of dishes highlighting his first love: meat.14.1km
• Caffè Meletti Housed on the first floor of the historic café where the aniseed liqueur of the same name was created, this restaurant serves simple yet creative, regional and maritime - inspired cuisine. Don’t miss the terrace with views of Piazza del Popolo. Faster options available at lunchtime.14.2km
• Lo Squalo With a long history, this restaurant has a contemporary vibe, where expert management offers exclusively seafood dishes, with well executed classic preparations, elevated by careful plating and lively pairings, often featuring fresh vegetables. Both the menu and the wine list are still handwritten, but the overall quality is thoroughly modern.17.1km
• Attico sul Mare Situated on the second and top floor (don’t worry, there’s a lift!) of the historic Kursaal building, this panoramic penthouse-style restaurant has recently been given a new contemporary design after nearly 20 years in business. The same modern feel is evident in the cuisine, which focuses (but not exclusively) on fish and seafood on its inviting menu. Classic local recipes such as seafood salad (with ingredients skilfully cooked in front of guests in the dining room) feature alongside the chef’s more creative options, such as turbot, in which nearly all parts of the fish are served – fillets,17.2km

Includes Michelin / Black Pearl / guide picks (reference quality, no prices); data from Overture, Michelin Guide and others.