City dining guide

Best restaurants in Milano Marittima

5 guide-listed restaurants — Michelin, Bib Gourmand, Black Pearl, Must-Eat List, World's 50 Best and more. Reference quality signals; never ranked by commission, no in-app checkout.

Bib Gourmand 1

Osteria Bartolini

Bib Gourmand€€Seafood, Seasonal Cuisine

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.

TripAdvisor review sample · 3.6/5 · 80 reviews

Located in Cervia, Osteria Bartolini specializes in seafood and seasonal cuisine. Food quality receives mixed reviews; many praise the freshness of local fish, crispy fried items, and generous portions, while others criticize greasiness and poor preparation. Service is inconsistent, with some highlighting attentive staff and others reporting indifference, forgotten orders, and slow pacing. The seaside ambiance is highly rated in summer, though less visible in winter. Value perceptions vary significantly, with some finding it affordable and others feeling the cost does not match the experience. Overall, it offers a traditional dining setting with notable variability in execution.

Suitable for travelers seeking traditional seaside seafood experiences who are tolerant of variable service details.

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Other guide picks 4

SaleGrosso

€€Seafood, Mediterranean Cuisine

One of the town’s authentic favourites, this fish restaurant has a pleasant, light - coloured decor inspired by the sea. The eclectic cuisine includes tapas and raw fish dishes.

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Terrazza Bartolini

€€€seafood

Following its reopening in 2020, this seafront restaurant overlooking the beach and small harbour now offers its guests a choice between its indoor dining room or the panoramic terrace in fine weather (if you prefer the latter, it’s best to book ahead due to its popularity). The cuisine here focuses entirely on simple, unfussy fish dishes, with raw options and cooked dishes which make much use of the local Cervia salt. Daily, market-fresh specials are announced at your table.

TripAdvisor review sample · 3.7/5 · 80 reviews

Terrazza Bartolini in Cervia specializes in seafood, holding an average TripAdvisor rating of 3.7/5 from 80 reviews. Positive feedback highlights high food quality, particularly fresh fish and well-executed dishes, alongside an extensive wine list and elegant terrace ambiance with sea views. However, negative reviews cite inconsistent service, including rude staff, poor pacing, and unresponsive management. Some guests questioned the freshness of certain items and found the value lacking relative to expectations. While the atmosphere and culinary potential are praised, service reliability and perceived value remain significant points of contention among diners.

Suitable for diners prioritizing seafood quality and terrace views who can tolerate service inconsistencies.

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Locanda dei Salinari

€€Seafood, Cuisine from Romagna

In the old village of Salinari, a young enterprising chef runs this simple restaurant. His creative cuisine is prepared with the best regional produce of Romagna.

TripAdvisor review sample · 4.4/5 · 80 reviews

Located in Cervia’s salt pan village, Locanda dei Salinari specializes in Romagna seafood. Reviews highlight fresh, creative dishes like capelletti and grilled squid, served in an elegant, well-maintained setting with generally professional and friendly service. However, some guests noted inconsistencies, including delayed service, lukewarm food, small portions, or execution errors with pre-ordered menus. Occasional disturbances from nearby tables also impacted the experience. While the culinary quality and ambiance are consistently praised, service reliability varies. This restaurant suits travelers seeking authentic regional flavors in a refined environment, provided they prioritize food quality over strict punctuality.

Suitable for diners prioritizing fresh ingredients and ambiance over strict service consistency.

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Salsedine367

€€Seafood, Contemporary

Meals are served outdoors at this beach restaurant, which is also a private beach club. Here, the cuisine focuses on imaginative and personalised dishes that stand out for their excellent ingredients, among other things! The “blind” tasting menu is based around the chef’s inspiration, while the varied à la carte offers dishes with generous portions.

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