La Taverna del Mare In Pineto

11/08/2025: The liver and chicken skewers are really good. The fries are generous. The service is a bit distracted. The location is well-decorated. Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends.

25/07/2025: The arrosticini never disappoint, the rest... We reserve a table by phone for dinner. We arrive and notice that the tables are in a tree-lined meadow. In an indoor corner is the kitchen and counter. Luckily, it was a warm evening, otherwise we wouldn't have been prepared for colder temperatures. I can't imagine what a sudden rain shower would be like. Plus, there are obviously mosquitoes. We sit at the table and order. Standing under the pine trees, we spot whatever might fall from the table and plates. We order appetizers and arrosticini, as well as drinks. Let's start with the bad news: Tomato bruschetta, a simple piece of toasted bread with a whole slice of tomato on top, no seasoning, just a small leaf; Ascolana olives with a dry, stringy filling, not the usual filling. The chiacchiere with prosciutto arrived already lukewarm. The battered fried cheese is good, as are the fried zucchini chips, and of course the arrosticini, which arrive while we're still at the appetizer, are excellent. More attention to timing. I would recommend letting them know the location when booking, and I would pay more attention to the quality of the appetizers. Friendly staff. For arrosticini, Fuego is a guarantee, although I miss the "Fuego" dinners in Alba Adriatica near the children's playground.