I migliori ristoranti in Abruzzo

26/10/2025: Unfortunately, it was a bad experience for us. We arrived around 2:15 PM, a bit late, but the restaurant was still open and bustling, and they seated us without any problem. We took a few minutes to peruse the menu, which, as the waiter said, "needs to be Googled," which was truly absurd for such an elegant and serious establishment. We ordered four appetizers (two each) and two first courses. The first two appetizers, my companion's, arrived after about a quarter of an hour, but mine didn't arrive. Another ten minutes later, one arrived, and we also asked for another bottle of water since we'd finished the first course while waiting. After a quarter of an hour, the waiter came to clear the table and bring the first courses, so we pointed out that one appetizer was missing and immediately went to the kitchen to ask for one. Meanwhile, there was still no news about the water. Another ten minutes and the last appetizer finally arrives, with the waiter's apologies, and my companion gets up to ask for water again, since apparently the waiters start telling us they'll be "coming right away" and then magically disappear. Of course, there's not even an apology from the waiter, who preferred to chat with his colleague rather than bring us a simple bottle of water. This honestly bothered us, not only because of the wait, but also because of the insult of being treated condescendingly and annoyed when we pointed out that we'd been waiting almost half an hour for water. Exactly an hour later, at 3:15 PM, we finally manage to eat all our appetizers (or rather, I did, while my poor companion, rightfully so, waited the entire time, quite hungry) and they bring us the first courses, not without a bit of a wait for those as well. Too bad her paccheri were raw, literally—not al dente, but downright RAW, hard to eat, and white on the inside. My rice was over-salted and essentially plain, with a few vegetables on top, since the jam that flavored it was only in a small portion in the center of the plate, and nothing else. (I'm not mistaken, but the menu should have included hazelnuts in the rice, which obviously didn't arrive.) We decided not to send the dishes back, otherwise we would have been out by dinner time. It was a real shame, because the appetizers were delicious, and we would have even ignored the wait, had it not been for the first courses and the rudeness of two out of three waiters, who didn't even bother to apologize and, in fact, acted annoyed, not to mention the gentleman at the cash register who didn't even bother to reply to our greetings. We ultimately decided to skip the coffee and desserts, even though they looked tempting, both because of their rudeness and because we left the restaurant at 4 pm. Almost two hours for four appetizers and two first courses, mind-blowing to say the least.

26/10/2025: Perhaps the best arrosticini I've ever eaten in the world. The highest quality. If it's available, try the Cuban, a sweet cigar-shaped dish that's sprinkled with rum on the spot and served in a dish shaped like an ashtray. An experience. Definitely worth returning to.

19/09/2025: First time here, a great place for steak, excellent wine and lovely staff, we will be back

12/09/2025: EXCELLENT RESTAURANT. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

05/12/2025: Good, I'd say. The dishes are tasty and excellent. You can also order with a tablet, so you know exactly what you've ordered. The service has improved. Overall, good.

29/10/2025: Nice place, clean and tidy. Adequate food and fast service.

04/09/2025: The best pizza by the slice in all of San Salvo Marina, I don't need to add anything else, trust me

21/08/2025: very good pizza, some of the staff are really rude and don't want to work!!!

11/11/2025: Excellent pizza by the slice although it would be better to charge for the slice by weight rather than by piece

08/11/2025: Good pizza but the service is slow.

07/09/2025: Everything was excellent. From the welcoming staff to the delicious and generous portions. The back terrace (practically overlooking the sea) is top notch. Excellent value. On my way back from Salento at lunchtime, I stopped by chance. It will definitely be a go-to place for future trips.

12/07/2025: Beautiful location by the sea. Excellent service, very friendly. The dishes we ordered were delicious, with generous portions.

21/09/2025: Beautiful place, but the service was too slow and distracted. We sat down at a table for coffee, after waiting more than 10 minutes in the vain hope that someone would come to take our order. We saw other people who had arrived much later than us, whose orders were being taken and their orders brought right away, and the waiters were circling us. I wondered: are we invisible? So I had to go in and say we'd been sitting for a while and that if we needed to go inside for coffee, it was no problem. I was told someone would arrive. We waited some more, and after a bit more waiting, we saw other people who had just been seated place their orders and immediately receive their drinks. Only then did they come to us. We were about to leave. Then, calmly, very calmly, the coffees arrived, with a clearly annoyed waitress greeting and chatting amicably with the people at the other tables who had arrived after us and were served immediately. I understand that I'm a tourist, that we don't know each other, but if we have to make friends to be considered, please say so. Maybe it was better to get up and leave. Thanks for the coffee. At least it was good.

13/09/2025: The marina is a resort boasting every comfort. The brand-new facility is enchanting. The cuisine is truly excellent...we've often dined at Pontile Smeraldo, and I must say that despite the restaurant always being extremely popular, the staff is extremely well-organized...especially kudos to the blond guy. He's truly talented, helpful, and kind like few others.

11/10/2025: It's a midweek evening in early October, rainy and cold. There are only six of us at the restaurant. The arrosticini are good, and the fried pizza is very good. The owner, Fabio, is very kind and helpful. I recommend it.

23/08/2025: Super delicious food. The arrosticini are a dream, but the pizza fritta with various toppings is also highly recommended.

27/08/2025: Well-equipped supermarket with excellent products, full of all services, even a large bar.

16/08/2025: A medium-sized supermarket with a wide variety of locally sourced products. The bakery section is top-notch, and there's a good selection of fruit and vegetables. There's also a meat counter with custom cuts, mostly local fish, and a wide selection of cured meats and cheeses. Friendly and helpful staff, and average prices.

29/11/2025: New management at Penne's historic Bar Centrale. The changes Dante, the new manager, is making are already evident. But I'm sure the best is yet to come. In the meantime...applause!

23/10/2025: A nice little cafe on the main street, typical cafe with good coffee and pastries. Good people watching if you are outside, comfortable.

02/11/2025: Two of us went yesterday, November 1st. It was packed, but the service was very efficient, with reasonable wait times. We had tagliolini with porcini mushrooms, guanciale, and saffron, which were truly excellent 🤤😍, and then the Angus steak served on a soapstone, so you could decide how well you want the meat done! Everything was delicious; I absolutely recommend going there!

17/10/2025: Great place, fantastic owners, excellent food, fair prices

27/08/2025: Excellent quality ingredients result in delicious dishes. Kudos also for the originality of the dishes. Prices are in line with the dishes we tried. Excellent service. Parking is a bit lacking.

13/07/2025: Beautiful location. Enter an alleyway and you'll find yourself in a small corner dedicated to food and the experience of this place. The food is excellent, a fusion of fresh ingredients and the chef's creativity. The staff is friendly and helpful. If you're passing through Vasto, it's worth a try, perhaps after a quick aperitivo in the main square. Excellent experience.

19/09/2025: I stopped by just for a coffee... good!

26/08/2025: I stopped by for dinner with my family. Everything was excellent, except that at the end my son was still eating and they took his plate away from him. 😅 We had an appetizer, 2 hotdogs, 5 arrosticini, chips, and pinsa bianca.

11/10/2025: Visit made on Friday 12 September between 1.21pm and 2.38pm (source Maps) 😉

21/09/2025: I had a wonderful meal: the mussels with pepper was fabulous, the chitarra pasta with clams, the octopus salad, and the excellent wine! Everything was plentiful and reasonably priced. Reservations are a must; it's always busy. They don't offer table service, but that's certainly not a problem! Highly recommended!

10/12/2025: A good lunch, in a welcoming place

06/12/2025: This is a place I trusted, and it not only lived up to my expectations, but exceeded my every expectation. ​I'll start with the Pallotte Cacio e Ove, a true symbol of our region. Unfortunately, few know how to make them truly well, and Nonno Liborio is among those excellent interpreters. The sauce is expertly crafted, and the cheese is perfectly flavorful. ​We continued by tasting the Formaggio di Farindola, carefully presented and enriched with some unique details that pleasantly surprised us. ​Special praise goes to the Pecora alla Callara, with its unique softness. ​Finally, we enjoyed two exquisite first courses that I prefer not to reveal, but which I highly recommend you try. ​Everything is cooked with great passion and served with a kindness that makes you feel immediately at home. Alessandra is a superb host who elevates Abruzzo's tradition.