Where to eat in Anzio. About 60 km separate Rome from Anzio, which make it a still quite popular summer destination. Whether for a hit-and-run day or for a few days of holiday (many have a second home here), Anzio welcomes tourists with its wide beachesits historian lighthouse and also a fair number of quality restaurantsaccomplice the fish auction which brings local fish throughout the region, and beyond.
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Where to eat in Anzio
The Baretto
Originally the classic little bar from the beach (hence the name) which served sandwiches, ice creams and drinks, it has evolved in recent years to become a reference for eating in Anzio, and on the entire Roman and Lazio coast. A welcoming one veranda on the beach where you can find one solid and concrete seafood cuisine which finds inspiration in the local fish, vegetables and mozzarella that come from the Agro Pontino. Spaghetti with clamschickpea and lupine soup, fried anchovies, raw And seafood Grill prepared to perfection. All accompanied by a Interesting wine listespecially for a beach venue, with a majority of French labels.
The Baretto. Riviera Guido Egidi, Anzio (RM). Tel. 327 4232932. Instagram
From Romulus to the Port
A historic address of Anzio which welcomes customers since 1968 and which still holds the flag of quality high today. Directly on the town’s port, Da Romolo offers a fish cuisine which does not leave you disappointed. Must try it rich selection of raw productsbased on the availability of the raw material, and then again spaghetti with lobster and clams, as well as a series of more creative dishes that are offered daily as off-menu. The wine list is important, where it is Champagne plays a fundamental role.
From Romulus to the Port. Via Porto Innocenziano 19, Anzio (RM). Tel. 06 9844079. Website
New Osteria
A historical environmentwhose origins date back to Roman times, which has been intelligently recovered and today houses this beautiful place led by chef patron Maurizio Criscuolo. Although the view is not of the sea, the sea finds a place in the menu of Osteria Nuova: quality raw material processed with wisdom and creativity. Fromexpress seafood salad at raw tastings (try the scallops), served on blue ceramics, up to the fish soups. Here too a nice wine list, with particular attention to Champagne, organic products and wines independent vignerons.
New Osteria. Via Aldobrandini 28, Anzio (RM). Tel. 349 6169154. Website
From Alceste to Good Taste
A privileged position, directly on the seaand good cuisine since 1950, the year of the foundation of Alceste. A simple environment, in shades of blue and white, and an address to mark in your diary for an unforgettable sunset, but also for family lunches, accompanied by classic but well-executed cuisine, where fish is the absolute protagonist: roundup of appetizers, raw and cooked, fresh homemade pastaand then baked turbot and grilled calamari.
From Alceste to Good Taste. Piazzale Sant’Antonio 6, Anzio (RM). Tel. 06 984 6744. Website
From Pierino
Other historic address, From Pierino it is a reliable place to always take into consideration for a trip to Anzio. Right in the centre, he suggests classics of the seafood tradition within a simple and familiar environment: obviously one is not missing rich choice of startersincluding raw fish, and then we continue with fresh pasta, seafood risotto and then their flagship, the spaghetti, anchovies and pecorino. As for the second courses, you have to leave it up to the kitchen, as they often change based on the catch of the day.
From Pierino. Piazza Cesara Battisti 3, Anzio (RM). Tel. 333 4415290. Instagram
Capolei workshop
Among the restaurants where you can eat in Anzio, there is also a place Capolei workshop. There are no breathtaking sunsets to admire here, but the place is tastefully furnished and there is a nice atmosphere. The menu then makes you forget that you don’t have a sea view: the fresh, quality fish is prepared with expert hands. The lovers of raw they won’t be disappointed at all by the nice choice they can find here, but even the cooked starters are no joke. Among the first courses, try theirs Spaghetti with scampi, prawns and bottarga. The wine list is well thought out.
Capolei workshop. Via Manetti 10, Anzio (RM). Tel. 347 6524890. Instagram
Enoteca del Gatto
Enoteca del Gatto is a point of reference in Anzio for fans of the good drink, always looking for new labels to try. Here you can buy bottles and food products (jams, pasta, biscuits and so on), but the advice is to stop for a few chalice and let yourself be guided by the friendly and absolutely competent staff. The time ofaperitif it’s the right time: sitting at the internal or external tables, they also arrive between one wine and another tasty little dishesthen space for cheeses and cured meats (carefully selected), savory pies and bruschetta.
Enoteca del Gatto. Via Mazzini 2, Anzio (RM). Tel. 06 9846269. Website
[Foto copertina: Il Baretto via Instagram]
