Residenza Aurea

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, ta

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 sau

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.

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.

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,

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.