Best Restaurants in Fano Italy – Marche Travel Guide

Located in the heart of the Marche region, the seaside city of Fano is known for its beautiful beaches, fresh seafood dishes and rich culinary culture. In this post, discover great places to eat in the city with our selection of the best restaurants in Fano, Italy.

Nestled between the Adriatic Sea and the Marche countryside, Fano brings together locally sourced produce, meats, seafood, cheese and wine in its traditional cuisine. Read on for the best places to eat in Fano to enjoy the excellent regional specialties and great service.

Best Restaurants in Fano Italy

Osteria al 26

Via Gasparoli 59, 61032 Fano | facebook.com/osteriaal26

Osteria al 26 is a local favourite and one of our top restaurants in Fano, conveniently located a short walk from Piazza XX Settembre in the city centre. This charming restaurant serves up delicious local specialties and grilled meat dishes.

Osteria al 26 is a lovely restaurant to visit year round, with a cosy indoor dining area split across two levels and an outdoor terrace open during the warmer months.

Popular dishes include their handmade cappalletti, Fassona tagliata steak and mixed grilled meats.

View the menu at Osteria al 26

Excellent menu options to share at Osteria al 26 include the cocciata platter which includes Black Angus tagliata steak, sausages, ribs, grilled lamb skewers, roasted potatoes and sauteed vegetables.

I can highly recommend visiting Osteria al 26 for the lovely ambience, the consistently great food and extensive wine list. Osteria al 26 Fano is also a dog-friendly restaurant.

Visit the Osteria al 26’s Facebook page for their current menu and details about special events. Osteria al 26 is a restaurant we always love to coming back to, and we have also enjoyed their special New Year’s Eve celebrations in previous years.

Osteria al 26, Via Gasparoli 59, 61032 Fano

Opening Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, open 1230 to 1430 for lunch and 1930 to 2300 for dinner. Sunday open 1230 to 1430 for lunch only. Closed on Mondays.

Contact: +39 0721 820 677 | facebook.com/osteriaal26

Osteria dalla Peppa

Via Vecchia 8, 61032 Fano | www.osteriadallapeppa.it

Osteria dalla Peppa is a quaint restaurant in Fano Centro Città that serves authentic specialties local to the Marche region. Using only ingredients grown or bred in the area, the dishes at Osteria dalla Peppa are all handmade and the fresh pasta is the house speciality.

One of the local specialties offered at Osteria dalla Peppa is the cresc’tajat, a rustic handmade pasta dish made with polenta, flour and water, and served with beans.

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The handmade cappalletti is another local speciality of the Marche region, served on a select days of the week. Cappalletti are small meat and cheese filled “little hat” shaped pasta which are traditionally served in broth on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day in the Marche region.

View the menu at Osteria dall Peppa

In addition to its distinctive interior, featuring vintage furnishings and period decor, Osteria dalla Peppa offers outdoor terrace seating at its entrance.

Osteria dalla Peppa, Via Vecchia 8, 61032 Fano

Opening Hours: Daily, 1230 to 1500 for lunch and 1900 to 2330 for dinner

Contact: +39 0721 823 904 | www.osteriadallapeppa.it

Ristorante Levante

Via Cesare Simonetti 2a, 61032 Fano | www.levante-food.com

Ristorante Levante is the best waterfront restaurant in Fano, located on the main pier with coastal views towards Pesaro, overlooking the Fano beaches. Levante Fano is the perfect spot for enjoying a sunset dinner or special occasion in a bright, beautifully decorated setting by the sea.

Ristorante Levante serves mainly seafood dishes, offering local specialties such as spaghettone with clams (vongole) and bottarga, traditional fish stew (brodetto), risotto with scampi, sea bream and ricotta cappalletti.

Ristorante Levante also offers a limited menu of non-seafood items, including spaghetti cacio e pepe, beef tenderloin and filet steak.

View the menu at Ristorante Levante

One of the best Fano restaurants, Levante is one that we go to regularly, for special occasions and also in previous years for their New Year’s Eve celebrations.

Ristorante Levante, Via Cesare Simonetti 2a, 61032 Fano

Opening Hours: Daily, 1230 to 1430 for lunch and 1930 to 2200 for dinner

Contact: +39 0721 171 4367 | www.levante-food.com

Il Cuciniere

Via Giordano Bruno 13, 61032 Fano | www.ilcucinierefano.it

One of the top restaurants in Fano, Il Cuciniere offers innovative gourmet dishes and a unique dining experience. Characteristic dishes at Il Cuciniere include kangaroo filet, buffalo carpaccio and Wagyu tartare.

Ristorante Il Cuciniere also offers a wide range of first plates, including regional specialties such as cappalletti and passatelli. Il Cuciniere adds special touches to each dish, incorporating unique and flavourful ingredients.

View the menu at Il Cuciniere

The restaurant has a pleasant, cosy atmosphere and is conveniently located a short walk from the Fano city centre. I can highly recommend Il Cucinere for a great fine dining experience and their innovative menu.

Il Cuciniere, Via Giordano Bruno 13, 61032 Fano

Opening Hours: Wednesday to Monday, open 1230 to 1430 for lunch and 1930 to 2230 for dinner. Closed on Tuesdays.

Contact: +39 0721 807 677 | ilcucinierefano.it

Ristorante Pizzeria Florida

Via Cesare Simonetti 31, 61032 Fano | www.florida-fano.it

Located steps away from Fano’s seaside promenade, Ristorante Pizzeria Florida is great for outdoor dining in the summer months, with a large outdoor garden space and lively atmosphere.

Great for families, Ristorante Pizzeria Florida serves a wide choice of wood oven-baked pizzas, along with a menu of seafood, meat and vegetarian dishes. Florida also offers a takeaway service.

View the menu at Ristorante Pizzeria Florida

The Lido location is closed during the winter months. You can still enjoy Florida’s menu offering at its sister restaurant in the Fano town centre, Ristorante Orfeo on Corso Giacomo Matteotti.

Ristorante Pizzeria Florida, Via Cesare Simonetti 31, 61032 Fano

Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday, 1915 to 0100 for dinner. Sunday, open for lunch from 1200 to 1430 and open for dinner 1900 to 0100.

Contact: +39 0721 823 966 | www.florida-fano.it

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