Food and Drink.....
The region of Le Marche is a food (and drink) lovers paradise! Whatever your preference, there really is an excellent choice of locally grown produce and the Italians love nothing better than sitting down to enjoy the freshest, home-grown food around. Tastes are simple but mouth-watering.
Wild Boar (Cinghiale)
Truffles (Tartufo)
Wild Mushrooms (Porchini)
Artichokes (Carciofi)
Squid (Calamari)
Salted Fish
Pork (Maile)
Pasta (a thousand different ways)
Pecorino (local cheese. Pecora means sheep in Italian)
Gorgonzola (a creamy blue vein cheese)
Mozarella (available everywhere)
Smoked Hams (Prosciutto Crudo)
Baked Ham (Prosciutto Cotto)
Spit Roast Veal
There are always plenty of fesivals and markets for you to try the local specialities - see our separate page.
Whilst staying at The Hideaway, why not try one of our excellent local restaurants for a traditional Italian experience. We can reccommend:
Re Artu, Baldoni, Near Comunanza (0736 844380)
Amazing thin, light pizzas, pasta and meat dishes. The house red is very good too, especially as it is only €3 per litre!
Rimessa, Piazza Risorgimento, 31 63021 Amandola (0736 847915)
For delicious pasta, pizza and steak. Try the fillet steak - it just melts in your mouth!
Bella Napoli, Piazzale Fratini,1 63021 Amandola (0736 847619)
Great pizza - the Calzone with gorgonzola is our favourite and for about £3.20
Delicious Parmeasan
Our First Grapes
Local Restaurants.....
Trying Local Fried Olives & Vin Cotto for the first time at one of the local Festivals!
