La Marianna
La Marianna is located in the Borg, an abbreviated name for the Borgo San Guiliano area just over the canal that links the sea to the town proper. Although it is located away from the sea, La Marianna’s large, shaded terrace full of local families offers the best fish in town. The bright and artfully designed interiors are perfectly matched by rustic and fresh seafood. Try the misto di antipasti, a mix of shellfish topped with seasoned bread crumbs and then run under the broiler, paired with your selection from their list of about half a dozen very good wines.
Address: La Marianna, Via Tiberio 19, Rimini, Italy, +39 054 122 530
Nud e Crud
A restaurant whose concept rings equally as loud as the flavors in its food, Nud e Crud is known for unique takes on humble foods, like the piadina. Local and sustainable are the words that define Nud e Crud; the ingredients are local and the meals are cooked to order. Take advantage of the innovative combination of flavors and try a piadina made with squid ink. Never far from elegant simplicity, Nud e Crud also boasts a variety of craft beers to wash down that memorable meal.
Address: Nud e Crud, Via Tiberio 27, Rimini, Italy, +39 054 129 009
Osteria de Borg
In the old fishing quarter, the restaurant to head for is Osteria de Borg, (but only after navigating narrow pedestrian streets with the faint smell of jasmine and rose wafting around). While La Marianna is known for its fish, Osteria de Borg celebrates meat. The unpretentious atmosphere is offset by flavorful and honest food made with local ingredients and handmade pasta. The boldness of Osteria de Borg’s flavors is to be expected, especially considering how they pride themselves on slow food and the ingredients affiliated with it.
Address: Osteria de Borg, Via Forzieri 12, Rimini, Italy. +39 054 156 074
Casina del Bosco
The folk at Casina del Bosco pride themselves on being surrounded by historic piandinerias, probably because they know that their piandina stands out from the crowd. Despite being located in the shadows of the Grand Hotel in Marina Centro, Casina del Bosco opted for a minimalist twist on the tradition of Guidi’s family. Their commitment to detail ensures a consistently delicious piadine in a modern and comfortable al fresco area near the beach.
Price: Mid-range
Opening hours: Mon to Sun 11:30 – 2am
Watch out for: Those excellent piadines!
Address: Casina del Bosco, Viale Antonio Beccadelli 15, Rimini, Italy, +39 054 156 295
Trattoria Tonino Il Lurido
Trattoria Tonino Il Lurido, Federico Fellini’s rumored favorite restaurant, has been in operation since 1949. When Fellini said it was “easier to be faithful to a restaurant than a woman,” he might just have been talking about this place! The entropic atmosphere intimates an authentic Italian experience but the chaos is not mirrored in the food, where rich tones from quality ingredients dominate the plate.
Address: Trattoria Tonino Il Lurido, Via Ortaggi 7, Rimini, Italy, +39 054 124 834
Osteria i Teatini
Artsy, eclectic and special, this restaurant that is part bar and part alternative nightspot is the place for dining with critically-acclaimed pizazz. The distinct character of the joint is steeped in local culture and gusto. Dine in the vaulted stone cellar or on the outdoor deck, but try to come on a Friday night to enjoy the jazz-classical DJ sets.
Price: Fine-dining
Opening hours: Tue to Sun 12.30 – 2pm, Tue to Sat 7pm – 11pm, closed Mon
Watch out for: The jazzy atmosphere.
Address: Osteria i Teatini, Piazzetta Teatini 3, Rimini, Italy,+39 054 128 008
Brodo di Guiggiole
Brodo di Guiggiole is an intimate and elegant spot with an ever-changing menu. Tucked down an alley off Piazza Tre Martiri, with its wood-paneled dining room and lantern-lit terrace, Brodo di Guiggiole features some of the freshest, best-prepared fish in town. Reservations are recommended, especially on live-jazz Tuesdays.
Address: Brodo di Guiggiole, Via Soardi 11, Rimini, Italy, +39 054 126 778
Ristorante Dallo Zio
Close to the arch, but difficult to find, Ristorante Dallo Zio is the fourth restaurant owned by the team of Mirko Monari, chef Guiliano Canzian and Enrica Mancini, experts at taking established restaurants and transforming them into balanced and understated combinations of aesthetics that let the food do the talking. The menu offers fish, meat and pasta with no room for anything but delicious flavors!
Address: Ristorante Dallo Zio, Via Santa Chiara 16, Rimini, Italy, +39 054 1 786 747
Ristorante Soleiado
Ristorante Soleiado boasts the best of what Rimini has to offer. With its beachfront location and fresh fish caught locally by day boats, Ristorante Soleiado is refined elegance personified. The space is large but sophisticated, mirroring the operation that makes Ristorante Soleiado unique, while the calm atmosphere resonates with the great care that goes into this restaurant’s meals. Consider a glass of local sangiovese as you wallow in the culmination of quality food and ambience.
Address: Ristorante Soleiado, Lungomare Augusto Murri 15, Rimini, Italy, +39 054 1 395 842
Da Lele
Da Lele is meant for Saturday night dinners, where everyone expects a real dining experience. Although it’s only streets away from the tourist spots of Rimini, the restaurant is consistently filled with locals. The staff might not speak English, but their friendly attentiveness and willingness to help transcends any language boundary. Try the risotto di pesce and enjoy the complimentary limoncello.
Address: Da Lele, Via Laurentini 2, Rimini, Italy, +29 054 1 392 131