Food & Restaurants
San Benedetto del Tronto: Brodetto, Seafood & Local Cuisine
From the fishermen’s brodetto alla sambenedettese to stuffed Olive all’Ascolana - discover where to eat in San Benedetto del Tronto.
Brodetto alla Sambenedettese
The traditional fish soup made without tomato, with green tomato, peppers and vinegar, born as a fishermen’s dish cooked on board.
Olive all’Ascolana
Stuffed, deep-fried olives made from the Ascolana Tenera, the DOP olive of Ascoli Piceno province.
Fish from the Mercato Ittico
Harbourside restaurants work with the day’s catch from one of Italy’s largest fish markets.
Terraces along the seafront
Dining under the palms of the Riviera delle Palme, overlooking the wide sandy beach.
Trattorias in Il Paese Alto
Small-scale addresses in the hilltop centre, away from the bustle of the coast.
Where to eat
Five addresses for brodetto and fish
Five established addresses in San Benedetto del Tronto, from a simple trattoria by the pier to chef-led dining with sea views. Booking ahead is recommended in high season.
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Trattoria Molo Sud
Seafood, Marche tradition
Close to the southern pier and the MAM. Serves brodetto alla sambenedettese made to the traditional recipe, with daily-fresh fish at reasonable prices.
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Ristorante Danubio
Seafood, Adriatic cuisine
Specialities include brodetto alla sambenedettese, carbonara di mare with squid ink, and grilled fish of the day.
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Da Tato
Seafood, Piceno cuisine
A classic address for sambenedettese cuisine: an acclaimed brodetto, followed by a long line-up of seafood starters and fried fish.
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Antico Caffè Soriano
Traditional café
A keeper of local traditions, with a fixed summer Friday tradition of brodetto alla sambenedettese.
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Attico sul Mare
Seafood, chef’s cuisine
Specialising since opening in 2007 in three signature variants of brodetto, served with views over the Adriatic Sea.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which fish soup is the famous local speciality?
The absolute culinary speciality of San Benedetto del Tronto is il brodetto alla sambenedettese, an authentic and spicy fish soup.
Which coffee bar on Viale Secondo Moretti?
Located on the famous pedestrian street Viale Secondo Moretti in San Benedetto del Tronto is the historic and elegant Caffè Florian.
Which place is known for Gambero Rosso recognition?
The artisanal gelateria Chicco d'Oro in San Benedetto del Tronto has been recognised by the prestigious Gambero Rosso for the high quality of their ice cream.
What can be seen outside Gelateria delle Rose?
Outside the popular Gelateria delle Rose in San Benedetto del Tronto, there are often long queues of waiting ice cream lovers.
At which butcher do you buy porchetta on Tuesday?
During the Tuesday market in San Benedetto del Tronto, you can buy freshly roasted porchetta directly from specialised stalls or traditional local butchers.
Which café is located on the corner of Rotonda Giorgini?
Right on the corner of the lively Rotonda Giorgini in San Benedetto del Tronto, you will find the popular Caffè Glacial.