Food guide
What to eat in Pesaro: brodetto, passatelli and cappelletti
Updated 23 October 2026. Pesaro's cuisine alternates seafood dishes with inland dishes in broth. This guide presents the typical dishes and suggests how to organise dinner starting from Cortirola, in the historic centre.
Brodetto alla pesarese
It is the signature dish of Pesaro's cuisine. According to the food guide by Volo Scontato (in Italian), it is made with several types of fish (the guide mentions at least thirteen), tomato, garlic and vinegar, and served with toasted bread croutons. It is a seasonal, seaside dish: if you are interested, ask the restaurant which fish is available that day.
Passatelli in brodo
A land dish, typical of this area: a pasta made of breadcrumbs, Parmigiano, eggs and nutmeg, cooked and served in meat broth. It is a warm, simple choice for cool days.
Cappelletti alla pesarese
Egg pasta similar to tortellini, filled with meat and served in broth. Together with passatelli it represents the area's tradition of dishes in broth.
Cannelloni alla Rossini
A fish dish that recalls Gioachino Rossini, born in Pesaro, with a sauce close to brodetto. If you are in town for the Rossini Opera Festival or the composer's places, it is a tasty way to end the day. Also read the guide on where to stay for the Rossini Opera Festival.
How to choose a restaurant
We do not recommend specific names: hours, prices and availability change. Check recent reviews and the venues' own sites, and book on weekends and during events. From the historic centre many places are within walking distance of the apartment.
A day with an itinerary and dinner
Combine dinner with a route: morning at the Civic Museums, afternoon in the centre, evening at the table. For the full itinerary read Pesaro in 3 days.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pesaro's signature dish?
Brodetto alla pesarese: a fish soup with tomato, garlic and vinegar, served with toasted bread croutons. One food guide mentions at least thirteen types of fish.
What are passatelli in brodo?
A pasta made with breadcrumbs, Parmigiano, eggs and nutmeg, cooked and served in meat broth.
What are cappelletti alla pesarese?
Egg pasta similar to tortellini, filled with meat and served in broth.
What are cannelloni alla Rossini?
A fish-based dish that recalls the composer Gioachino Rossini, with a sauce reminiscent of brodetto.
Can you walk to the restaurants of the centre from the apartment?
Cortirola is at Via Cortirola 8, in the historic centre of Pesaro: many places in the centre are reachable on foot. Check opening hours and availability before going out, and book during event periods.
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