The freshest fish from the Adriatic Sea, the Fano “moretta,” genuine meats , inland truffles , Fossa cheeses and DOC wines. Fano brings together the excellence of the area’s food and wine tradition.
Specialties to enjoy in Fano
In Fano, the kitchen tells the story of the territory with dishes that smell of home, sea and seasons. From the intense Fano brodetto, a symbol of seafood tradition, to clams puréta and fritto di paranza served as street food, each recipe is a journey into authentic flavors. Noodles with beans, born in peasant kitchens, and cappelletti in broth, wrapped in the warmth of the holidays, bring to the table the memory of a generous land. And then there are the specialties such as bombolini alla fanese, grilled fish rustita, skate with peppers and spaghetti with clams: simple, decisive dishes linked to the sea and everyday life. Fano can be savored all year round, one bite at a time.
Clams: the fruit of the Adriatic.
In Fano, clam fishing is a centuries-old tradition. Every day, clam boats leave the harbor and ply the sea to catch a very fresh and authentic product, which can be enjoyed in the city’s restaurants. Fished sustainably by local cooperatives, the clam is purified directly in the city and then exported throughout Europe, where it is prized for its freshness and quality. An excellence that tells of the deep connection between Fano, its sea and its seafaring tradition.
La Moretta: the fishermen’s cafe
The Moretta, in Fano, is much more than a coffee: it is a real ritual. Originating among the fishermen of the port, it was drunk to warm up before going out to sea. An intense mix of coffee, anise, rum and brandy, it can still be enjoyed on the pier, amid the smell of the sea and the slowness of Fano life.
Taste all year round: food and wine events
In Fano, every season has its own flavor! Events, festivals and manifestations enliven the city with typical dishes, authentic scents and a welcome all to enjoy.
The BrodettoFest
BrodettoFest is the signature event of Fano’s seafood gastronomic culture. For four days (late May – early June) the city comes alive with cooking shows, music, tastings, children’s workshops, boat rides and a national competition among chefs. A festival of flavors and tradition that celebrates Fano’s famous brodetto and attracts an increasingly international audience.
Other events not to be missed
Sea Festival (August)
A seaside celebration amid authentic flavors, music and fireworks!
In Gir for Fan (August)
Food and wine tours in the historic center.
August beer (August)
Craft beer festival.
Flavors and Aromas of Autumn (November)
The taste salon among typical products and traditions.
Local and area events
Tripe, crescia matta, porchetta goose, fritto festival and much more always in Fano. Nearby: Cartoceto DOP the Festival, Serrungarina Angelica Pear Festival, Acqualagna National White Truffle Fair, Carpegna DOP Ham Festival.
Fano and environs: excellence to savor
Fano is the hub of many other excellent food and wine products enclosed within the valleys that run toward the Adriatic Sea and delineated by the Metauro and Cesano rivers : His Majesty the white truffle 5 and the prized black truffle, Carpegna Dop prosciutto, Cartoceto Dop 6 extra-virgin olive oil, Casciotta d’Urbino Dop 7 cheese, Fossa cheese, Fratte Rosa fava beans Slow Food presidium, Angelica pear from Serrungarina, goat cheeses and cacio limone, organic spelt, a vibrant production of egg and organic pasta, some wines such as Colli Pesaresi Doc, Pergola Aleatico Doc and sweet sour cherry wine.
