Pepper

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Pepper

Taking a page from certain sushi restaurants, the food at Pepper is placed on small plates on a revolving conveyor belt. On these plates visitors can find enticing finger food, small burgers and sandwiches, side dishes and even desserts, making it impossible to say no to.

Dining

Pescara is right next to the sea, so seafood dishes are plentiful and of high quality at pretty much every restaurant – from the exclusive eateries to the beachside cafés. Pescarese people are also keen on cooking their dishes with chili or peperoncino, which, according to traditional belief, helps drive away evil spirits. One of Pescara’s specialities is "Polpi in purgatorio", cuttlefish cooked in tomatoes, peppers and garlic. For particularly cheap but tasty food, it’s worth heading to Pescara port, where many fishermen have converted their waterside huts (trabocchi) into very small restaurants, often seating as few as five people. Try the recommended regional dishes, Brodetto - a fish soup with mussels, fish and tomatoes and a hunk of bread. Lamb kebabs, known as arrosticini, are another Pescarini favourite. They are cooked on coals and served with bread and oil. To help wash down all this fine dining, sampling some local red wine, Montepulciano D’Abruzzo, is ideal.

Café Les Paillotes

Café Les Paillotes

Café Les Paillotes is one of the most fashionable restaurants in Pescara, boasting a prime location right on the beach. It serves up traditional Italian cuisine, with an exotic and occasionally spicy edge. The seafood platter, which includes oyster, scampi, squid, calamari, fish and more, is especially …

Pizzeria Pinguino

Pizzeria Pinguino

Pizzeria Pinguino boasts loads of charm and a great, romantic ambiance. It is located in the Old Town, not far from the harbour, but on a street that is closed off to traffic, making the outdoor seating a great option. The menu consists mostly of pizza and pasta and also features their specialty: homemade …

Vini e Oli

Vini e Oli is an atmospheric restaurant and bar found in the heart of the Old Town. In the evenings this area really comes to life and Vini e Oli turns into a bar with DJ's, parties and occasional live …

Trieste Pizza

Trieste Pizza is a fairly basic restaurant on the seafront, complete with plastic chairs, but has made its name as one of the best places to taste pizzetta (mini pizza) in Pescara. You will definitely find your own favourite among the more than 20 different …

Ristorante Del Porto

Ristorante Del Porto

Ristorante Del Porto is located right on the Pescara harbour front and offers fantastically good value three-course meals complete with a jug of regional wine and coffee. This place is ideal for a long, leisurely lunch and a chance to try some local …

Carlo Ferraioli

Carlo Ferraioli

Carlo Ferraioli is claimed by many to serve the absolute best seafood in Pescara. Chef Carlo takes care of everything, from taking the customers' orders to handling payments at the cashier, and of course, preparing all the fabulous …

Il Grecale

With several decades of combined catering experience, chefs Paquale and Fiorella run this small restaurant located just steps from both the beach and the city centre, in the nearby area of Francavilla al Mare. Fabulous pasta and seafood dishes are served in a combination of menus and paired with local …

Taverna 58

Taverna 58 offers the very best of the traditional flavours of Abruzzo. Recommended dishes include salt cod carpaccio, mix salad with fruit and Tornareccio mozzarella, chitarrina with mushrooms and L’Aquila truffles, spelt with nettle shoots, and steak tartare, among …

Giappo

Giappo is constantly in search of high-quality raw materials for their dishes, bringing the best of Japanese cuisine and adding to them a uniquely Italian twist. The highly-recommended kaiseki menu, a small Japanese-course menu where the chef shows off her creativity and skill, is a unique experience. All options are paired with a wide …

L'Officina Della Pizza

L'Officina Della Pizza

The stylish L'Officina Della Pizza bakes exquisite pizza made from scratch in their large stone oven. Other dishes include bruschetta mista, cannelloni and mushroom ravioli, and their desserts, like the torta mimosa, pastiera napoletana and tiramisù, are also worth trying. Some weekends they also host some fun and lighthearted …

New Chinatown Restaurant

New Chinatown Restaurant

Ristorante New Chinatown serves a mix of Asian cuisine, primarily Chinese, including noodles, rice, dumplings and even sushi. It is known in the city for having excellent value for money, generous portions and authentic Chinese …

Pepper

Taking a page from certain sushi restaurants, the food at Pepper is placed on small plates on a revolving conveyor belt. On these plates visitors can find enticing finger food, small burgers and sandwiches, side dishes and even desserts, making it impossible to say no …

Karma Ristorante Vegetariano

Karma Ristorante Vegetariano

Though much of the region's cuisine centres around meat and seafood, vegetarian and vegan options abound, and Karma Ristorante Vegetariano is a prime proponent. Light salads and more substantial vegetarian meals, including wonderful pasta dishes, are served in fine …