I migliori ristoranti in Ascoli piceno

08/12/2025: We went for lunch on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. The refuge is a welcoming gathering place next to a roaring fireplace, run by an all-female team, all fantastic. The cuisine is truly authentic and rooted in tradition, with generous portions to say the least. It's exactly the place you'd want to stop after a hike on one of the many trails nearby. It's our go-to place when we're in Ascoli Piceno. Long live the Rifugio Paci!

07/12/2025: Unacceptable experience. We had booked well in advance for eight people; three paying guests later joined, and despite numerous attempts to call to let them know, the restaurant never responded. Upon arrival, we showed up with a small, well-behaved dog—and this was in a restaurant where other dogs were clearly allowed. The staff's reaction was immediately hostile and unreasonable: they yelled at us that the dog was "not allowed," with no willingness to engage in discussion or inconsistency with what was already happening in the restaurant. The attitude was totally unprofessional, rude, and lacking any attention to the customer. They ruined the lunch of a group of ten, demonstrating poor management skills and a clear disregard for the quality of service. Absolutely not recommended.

24/09/2025: Great food. The decor is too cold.

02/09/2025: The Acquerello risotto with parmesan, herb butter, crispy raw ham, and saffron ice cream is worth the price of admission alone. I've never tasted a risotto like this before. Everything was perfect. The wait staff was friendly, helpful, and polite. Highly recommended.

12/11/2025: We enjoyed breakfast a couple of mornings, everything was excellent, excellent service.

27/10/2025: The aperitif was good, with good parmigiana and Ascoli olives. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming. The waitress, Sara, was kind and helpful. An excellent wine bar and restaurant experience.

31/12/2025: Been there with family. Loved the food, very fresh and traditional. The restaurant has a family feel, nicely decorated. Owner was amazing in satisfying all our requests and also speaks English :)

16/11/2025: This isn't my first time here; on the contrary, every time we return, we're always satisfied. The food is consistently excellent, from the arrosticini to the grilled meats, to the potatoes, which are a true guarantee. Like the rest of the menu. Yesterday, however, they deserve a special thanks: we had warned them we'd be arriving very late, around 11:00 PM or 11:30 PM, and we almost didn't want to go because we were embarrassed. Instead, they greeted us with a sincere smile, and as soon as we were seated, everything was on the table within ten minutes. Speed ​​and attention to detail are not a given, especially at that hour. The owner is always kind, helpful, and friendly, and the staff works with rare professionalism. I highly recommend this place: I'll be back a thousand more times, because every time is a pleasure.

18/10/2025: The beer selection at The Beer Shop is enviable: if you're stuck for choice, owner Nelson will surely be able to recommend the right one for you. To quote Ollivander's from Harry Potter: the beer chooses the wizard! For a little background, literally next door is Affianco, where you can enjoy bruschetta, fried food, and other delicacies. There's indoor seating and an outdoor veranda for sipping your beer and observing the vibrant local wildlife.

17/09/2025: Small selection of gluten-free beers. Could be expanded.

24/11/2025: Nice place, good pizza and normal prices

11/09/2025: Historic pizzeria, excellent atmosphere and quality food.

03/10/2025: Renovated, brightly lit location with a full display of flavors, available for dine-in or take-out. A wide selection of fruit and traditional ice creams, my favorite is hazelnut/Nutella + cream (free for everyone). The staff are knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. There are no tables inside, but it's located under a portico with tables in case of bad weather. There's a small square in front and parking to the side, including wheelchair-accessible parking. Closed during the winter months. Recommended ice cream shop.

21/08/2025: Decent gelato, free cream only on cones and cups (if you order a tub, you pay separately!). The only variable that, in my opinion, significantly impacts the quality of the experience is the service: if you find the right people, it's fine, including smiles and jokes. But if you run into a couple of girls who think they're the only ones who have it, well, you're guaranteed ice cream poisoning! Like me tonight... To those who work in front of the public: don't do it if you have to talk back and greet customers who seem like you're doing them the favor of serving them. We'll give you the money, and we're more polite here than you are! The service is worth it, so overall, 3 stars, unfortunately!

14/09/2025: Very nice place, although the nearby viaduct and the houses under construction next door take away a bit of the poetry. What can I say... I probably made a mistake with the selection of appetizers because they're like so many coitus interruptus 😄: you try a product, think it's good, start to enjoy it, but it's already gone because it's just a bite when I'd like to stuff myself. I definitely don't think it's for you if you want to try typical Marche cuisine, a bit rustic, with a strong emphasis on first courses and meats. They're all tastings somewhere between creative and DOP. I ordered tagliolini with lemon and sausage because I was hungry, and honestly, they only tasted of... oil; I was expecting something more flavorful. Another thing: I didn't like the oil they use on the toasted bread. I repeat, the place is very nice; there's usually no buzz, people speak quietly at the tables, the service is fast, and the wine list is excellent; they have some very good bottled wines. But I don't think I'll go back, I have more "villager" tastes 😄.

17/08/2025: Excellent restaurant, beautiful location, and excellent food. Recommended.

13/11/2025: In my experience, unfortunately, Cecaloni, like egg pasta and Ascoli olives, has a difference...and a price! Anyway, the food is good here...(they say)

05/09/2025: I would have expected something better given the reviews. The place isn't bad for a quick bite, but the prices are a bit high. In our case, a vegetable lasagna, three rice-stuffed tomatoes, and four battered zucchini flowers, plus a can of orange juice, cost €35... a shame.

27/11/2025: The staff is extremely friendly and the owners are super helpful, kind, and personable. Excellent pizza! Excellent value for money! Highly recommended.

21/08/2025: Very good food, amazing pizza. Super friendly staff. Very fair prices. Definitely a recommendation. Update August 2025: The burgers are also great! The fried zucchini is also amazing. The salads are excellent by Italian standards! Dessert – the Nutella pizza is delicious!

12/12/2025: I come to this bar every year because they serve good cocktails and the staff is friendly. This summer I came back with my boyfriend, and when I checked out they told me I couldn't pay separately because "that's how it works in Italy." I found them very rude because, having heard me speaking French to my boyfriend, they clearly thought they could lie to me because I'm not Italian. I hope they don't treat foreigners like that. (P.S.: By the way, I'm from Porto d'Ascoli but I live abroad.)

21/09/2025: Ideal place for a simple lunch by the sea. Excellent salads and smoothies, and a quiet atmosphere. Highly recommended!

26/10/2025: Convenient pizzeria outside the historic center. The pizza is good, with generous toppings. Fast and accurate service. The bill is absolutely fair.

25/10/2025: I'm sorry we didn't like the pizza. We don't know if it had problems with leavening and/or cooking, but we can't really call what we ate pizza; it was closer to a piadina, and then again... As for the rest, the sandwiches weren't anything special either. Lastly, the wait for our food was quite long. Honestly, I wouldn't go back.