Nostrano

Nostrano occupies a striking waterfront pavilion on Pesaro's Piazzale della Libertà, directly beside Arnaldo Pomodoro's monumental bronze Sfera Grande, one of the city's most photographed landmarks. Chef Stefano Ciotti, a Pesaro native, transformed the seafront eatery into the city's first and only Michelin-starred restaurant, awarded in 2017. The name 'Nostrano', meaning 'ours' or 'homegrown', captures Ciotti's philosophy of cooking almost entirely with ingredients from the Marche and neighbouring Romagna, drawing equally on the Adriatic and the productive hinterland. Menus weave handmade pasta such as passatelli, local fish, and seasonal vegetables into refined, restrained plates that keep regional identity front and centre. The dining room is contemporary and light-filled, with sea views that make lunch particularly appealing, and service is polished but unstuffy. The wine list leans strongly on Marche labels, with Verdicchio, Bianchello del Metauro, and Rosso Conero well represented alongside wider Italian selections. Pesaro is easily reached by train on the Adriatic line and the restaurant sits on the central seafront, making it an accessible fine-dining stop. Independent travellers should reserve through nostranoristorante.it or by phone at +39 0721 639813.