A daily
mission
Every day, the staff at our sea-facing restaurant are ready, willing and able to welcome our guests with a wide-ranging culinary offering that combines the best of the traditional flavours of the Marche region with a refined, highly creative approach.
Quality through and through
The Restaurant: freshness
Experience Portonovo at the dining table, too: fulfil your dream of enjoying a meal looking out to see, or share your celebrations in the welcoming atmosphere of our restaurant, as your eye takes in the panorama of the Riviera del Conero.
We select only fish and shellfish of the highest quality. Come into the restaurant and make your choice directly from our refrigerated cabinet displaying the catch of the day, as your mouth begins to water at the thought of the fresh delicacies you are about to savour at the table.
We select only fish and shellfish of the highest quality. Come into the restaurant and make your choice directly from our refrigerated cabinet displaying the catch of the day, as your mouth begins to water at the thought of the fresh delicacies you are about to savour at the table.
Portonovo wild mussels
Here, we call wild mussels Moscioli
Caught from April through to October, wild mussels are a local delicacy that grow only on the rocks in the tract of sea that runs from Pietralacroce to Sassi Neri di Sirolo, in the areas of Portonovo and Ancona.
This is a Slow Food presidium that you can savour in all its freshness: either alla marinara (in marinara sauce) or in our famous sugo, to be enjoyed in combination with your favourite pasta shape.
This is a Slow Food presidium that you can savour in all its freshness: either alla marinara (in marinara sauce) or in our famous sugo, to be enjoyed in combination with your favourite pasta shape.
Aperitif & Adriatic
Happy Hour facing out to sea
On beautiful spring days, or at sunset following a day by the sea, or to recharge your proverbial batteries after work: it’s always the right time for an aperitif.
Breathe the Conero air, immerse yourself in our unhurried ambience and drink in the panorama.
At La Capannina, the balcony is the place to relax and make the most of happy hour. Here, mixology classics and innovative twists, as well as still and sparkling wines, accompany our dishes, whether you’re enjoying some super-fresh fish or some crunchy, just-baked fornarina (a speciality similar to pizza dough). Everything we serve up is just so delicious, you’ll want to stay for dinner.
Breathe the Conero air, immerse yourself in our unhurried ambience and drink in the panorama.
At La Capannina, the balcony is the place to relax and make the most of happy hour. Here, mixology classics and innovative twists, as well as still and sparkling wines, accompany our dishes, whether you’re enjoying some super-fresh fish or some crunchy, just-baked fornarina (a speciality similar to pizza dough). Everything we serve up is just so delicious, you’ll want to stay for dinner.
Tradition & Co.
À la Carte Menu
A menu to satisfy even the most demanding of palates.
The renowned classics of the Marche region’s seafood traditions are served up alongside creative new ideas, as well as an array of raw seafood selected by our chef, with an entire section given over to oysters and caviar.
Every day, our seafood display cabinet is bursting with variety and freshness, just waiting for you to choose what you want and tell us how you’d like us to cook it for you.
The renowned classics of the Marche region’s seafood traditions are served up alongside creative new ideas, as well as an array of raw seafood selected by our chef, with an entire section given over to oysters and caviar.
Every day, our seafood display cabinet is bursting with variety and freshness, just waiting for you to choose what you want and tell us how you’d like us to cook it for you.
Meet the Chef
Our CHEF Lorenzo Montesi
Research, creativity and wellbeing.
Chef Lorenzo Montesi, the beating heart of our kitchen, is a master of authentic, healthy dishes that are packed with flavour.
Specialising in fresh seafood, he personally selects the best of the day’s catch and the finest ingredients.
The gourmet tasting menu is a 5-course journey that allows you to glean an understanding of Chef Montesi’s refined take on cuisine.
Chef Lorenzo Montesi, the beating heart of our kitchen, is a master of authentic, healthy dishes that are packed with flavour.
Specialising in fresh seafood, he personally selects the best of the day’s catch and the finest ingredients.
The gourmet tasting menu is a 5-course journey that allows you to glean an understanding of Chef Montesi’s refined take on cuisine.
Meet the Sommelier
Our SOMMELIER Luca Carloni
A qualified sommelier and maître d’, Luca Carloni takes care of welcoming guests to the dining room and ensuring that they enjoy a memorable experience with exquisite service.
Let yourself be led through the wines on our meticulously compiled list, and put your trust in our ability to select the best match for your chosen dishes.
Let yourself be led through the wines on our meticulously compiled list, and put your trust in our ability to select the best match for your chosen dishes.
Not just a restaurant
Pizza on the beach
At dinner, you can enjoy one of our wonderful, authentic pizzas.
We make the dough from stone-ground flour, and then we leave the dough balls to rise for at least 48 hours before baking them in our wood-fired oven. The result? A lip-smacking, crispy, easy-to-digest pizza that is also available in a gluten-free version.
SERVED UNDER YOUR PARASOL OR FOR TAKEAWAY:
FROM 12PM (LUNCHTIME).
AT THE RESTAURANT:
DINNER TIME ONLY.
We make the dough from stone-ground flour, and then we leave the dough balls to rise for at least 48 hours before baking them in our wood-fired oven. The result? A lip-smacking, crispy, easy-to-digest pizza that is also available in a gluten-free version.
SERVED UNDER YOUR PARASOL OR FOR TAKEAWAY:
FROM 12PM (LUNCHTIME).
AT THE RESTAURANT:
DINNER TIME ONLY.
