Uliassi

Uliassi occupies a low pavilion right on the Banchina di Levante at the edge of Senigallia's beach, where chef Mauro Uliassi and his sister Catia have run the kitchen and dining room since 1990. The restaurant earned its third Michelin star in 2019, the only three-star table in the Marche, and consistently ranks among Italy's finest. Mauro's cooking is rooted in the Adriatic but ranges across his twin passions of the sea and the hunt, expressed through rotating tasting menus, most famously the experimental 'Lab' menu that collects the year's new ideas. Dishes such as smoked spaghetti with clams, raw and barely cooked Adriatic fish, and game finished over wood fire balance technical precision with a disarming sense of fun. The dining room is bright and informal for its level, with picture windows opening onto the sand and the water, so the setting feels closer to a seaside pavilion than a formal temple. The wine list is deep in Verdicchio, Champagne, and aged Italian labels, and the sommelier team pairs confidently with the menus. Reservations open well in advance through the restaurant's website and the high season around summer sells out quickly, so independent travellers should book as early as possible and confirm by phone at +39 071 65463.