Retroscena

One of the most interesting Michelin-starred restaurants in the region. Situated among houses with brick façades in Porto San Giorgio’s charming historic centre, this restaurant has just a few tables in an elegant, minimalist-style dining room. When focusing on their food, the attention of guests will be also drawn to the open-view kitchen, where the team led by Richard Abou Zaki prepares remarkable and often exciting dishes. Although this young yet highly experienced chef’s cuisine reveals influences from his time spent in Modena, for the most part his dishes are original, personalised and imaginative.

Michelin Star Milestone

• Retroscena earned its first Michelin star in 2022, marking a landmark moment for its contemporary Italian cuisine in the Marche region.

Unconventional Dishes on the Menu

• The tasting menu includes boundary-pushing items such as Overcooked Pasta Ice Cream (Parmesan crusts, peaty whiskey and horseradish), Oyster in caviar sauce, and Coccobello al Mare.

Territory-Driven, Minimalist, Poetic Philosophy

• Retroscena esprime un legame territoriale molto intenso, il suo stile minimal ed essenziale lascia spazio a un percorso gastronomico fatto di concretezza, materia e poesia.

Tasting Menus

• QUI ED ORA (5 course menu) — €95.00; 3 glasses wine pairing selected by our Sommelier — €40.00
• INCONFONDIBILE (8 course menu of iconic dishes) — €130.00; 5 glasses wine pairing selected by our Sommelier — €60.00

Signature dishes (selected from the menus)

• Oyster in caviar sauce
• Amberjack
• Cabbage in "Red"
• Chitarra
• Adriatic Rice
• Guinea fowl (in two services)
• Guinea fowl legs
• Coccobello al Mare
• Tenera Ascolana Olive
• Red Radicchio
• Penne
• Calamarata
• Heart
• Venison in the Hay
• Venison Meatballs
• Overcooked Pasta Ice Cream
• Tiramisu Rice