Apartment 2 People Farmhouse Villa Luzi

A family - run restaurant with young, enthusiastic staff. Four rustic dining rooms provide the setting to enjoy delicious regional dishes, such as the ever - popular Marchigiana veal steak.

This unexpected gourmet restaurant is housed in a sports centre just outside the charming historic centre of Recanati, birthplace of famous Italian poet Giacomo Leopardi (a visit, either before or after your meal, to the Casa Leopardi and the hill which inspired his famous poem “L’Infinito” is a must, in our opinion). At the helm in the kitchen, young, talented chef Andrea Bertini has returned to his native region where he reinterprets the traditions of the Marche (with a focus on meat) to create light, simple and unfussy dishes. The same simple style is echoed in the decor, which is elegant a

At this restaurant in the charming historic centre of Macerata, chef Michele Biagiola serves dishes inspired by rural culinary traditions, with herbs foraged from the fields nearby featuring in some of his recipes. The chef’s signature dishes and gourmet cuisine are served at lunchtime, while the evening menu focuses on more traditional fare served in a relaxing and informal atmosphere.

Occupying a period building in the heart of this beautiful village, with an outdoor dining space laid out under the portico in summer, this restaurant serves typical cuisine from the Marche on its various tasting menus and à la carte supplemented by daily specials. Boasting a rustic and pleasantly informal atmosphere, the restaurant also offers six romantic guestrooms with wrought-iron beds, including a four-poster bed in the Sogno room.

In this pretty, welcoming restaurant, the female chef from Albania, who has adopted Italian culinary traditions over her many years in the country, serves a choice of tasting menus. Her dishes have distinct geographical names and are full of colour and prepared from top-quality ingredients which change with the passing seasons. There are only a few tables available, so booking ahead is always a good idea. You’ll be warmly welcomed with a friendly smile that sets the tone for what is sure to be a highly enjoyable evening.

Situated on the main street passing through the town, this bright, relaxing and well-soundproofed restaurant on the first floor is run by two brothers – one at the helm in the kitchen and the other front of house. While continuing the family tradition, the brothers also serve the type of cuisine that they prefer, namely fish and seafood in dishes that are both classically prepared and substantial. The menu also offers good alternatives for meat-lovers.