Ristorante da Giacchetti dal 1959 | Gluten-free in Portonovo

Alice Sinetti
10/09/2023

5

fabulous location on the beach, excellent fish dishes. Although not part of the Aic circuit, they have many gluten-free dishes available, including first courses and desserts, and they are very attentive!

David Clemente
20/08/2025

4

I think this location ranks in the top 3 of the most beautiful places I have ever been. Objectively, you've already won when you offer tables that are literally on the beach, giving you that wonderful feeling of lightness you get from feeling your feet on the sand while sitting down to eat. The food is very good, nothing to say. We tried seafood tagliatelle, paccheri with mussels, and a mixed fish grill, and we were satisfied. The service is excellent. The waiters are super kind and available for questions and curiosities about the restaurant and the culinary traditions of the Marche region. The 4 stars are for a particular incident that occurred during dinner and a couple of other little things. It is known that to have 5 stars, everything must be perfect, and unfortunately, it wasn't 100%. Essentially, my girlfriend prefers not to eat spicy food, so she asked if the paccheri contained any spice, and the waiter replied no. After the first taste, we immediately noticed spice inside, and it was quite strong. Personally, I liked it a lot, but I understand that it could bother someone, so it's only fair to know if it's present or not. We pointed it out to the waiter, who very kindly replied that the chef might have added a spoonful of spicy oil inside. Nothing serious, of course, but considering that someone could be intolerant or allergic, the situation could have ended differently. Also, as a side dish, we wanted to order the "House Fried Potatoes," as noted on the menu. When we asked the waiter, he told us they were exactly the same as the ones brought to the table as soon as we arrived, which were basically just bagged chips! Moreover, they were a bit soggy. So I didn't quite understand why the menu writes House Fried Potatoes if in reality simple chips are served. Finally, one somewhat "negative" aspect is the price. Not so much for the dishes, but rather for some things that, honestly, I do not expect to be so expensive. You can't spend 14 euros JUST for 2 covers and 2 bottles of water. Definitely outside of any logic. I can understand the allure of the unusual location, but it seems excessive to charge so much for eating there. A restaurant definitely worth trying and returning to!