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Potenza Picena

Our hilltop town, with Teatro Bruno Mugellini, the old church of San Francesco, and a handful of cafés. Walkable, quiet, and a good place for an early-evening passeggiata.

  • Le Scalette, a simple osteria close to home. Al fresco dining on the piazza in summer, with views of the Adriatic Sea and Monte Conero.
  • Osteria del Vicolo, a slightly more refined spot, Slow Food–recommended, on Viale Cesare Battisti 1. Nice local dishes.
  • Marchigiano Reggiano, on Piazza Matteotti. Good for aperitivo or dinner with a tagliere.
  • Groove Beer Bar, a pub at the Belvedere with great sunset views, excellent at night. Occasionally live music.

Pizza:

  • La Cipolla d’Oro, wood-fired pizza and Marche cooking in a restored farmhouse in Contrada San Girio.
  • Pizzeria Diego, both a sit-down restaurant and takeaway, on the Circonvallazione Le Grazie in Potenza Picena. Good everyday option, friendly.
  • Takeaway to bring back to the agriturismo: Pizzeria Diego (above) or Hotel Torresi on Contrada Strada Regina. Both five minutes away, ready in 15–20 minutes if you call ahead.

Also on your doorstep:

  • Cantina Andrea Giorgetti, wine tasting with sunset views and a multiple course light dinner served from a food truck. Thu–Sun from 19:00. Call Giulia: +39 335 1401942
  • Frantoio Torresi, family-run olive mill since 1964, on Strada Regina km 3.67. Tastings by appointment. Call or WhatsApp Tommaso: +39 333 7933607.
  • Il Giardino dell’Alpaca, two-hour guided walks with an alpaca through woods and vineyards. Call or WhatsApp Roberta: +39 371 480 9442
  • Torrenova Golf, nine-hole course and driving range, 10 minutes away. Daily fee is around €30.