Zuppa di cozze (mussel soup)
A signature dish of Neapolitan tradition, this is one of the most representative preparations on the menu. The mussels are cooked in a flavourful broth that brings out their sea-sweet taste.
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Dining · PIACENZA (PC)
Mediterranean fish cuisine in the heart of Piacenza
Eccellenza Italianacertificata 2026–2027
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The place
In the heart of Piacenza, Locanda di Mare offers Mediterranean fish cuisine with particular attention to the freshness of its ingredients. The restaurant offers a carefully curated setting, and since September has paired its seafood dishes with a selection of cured meats and specialities.
FROM A PASSION FOR NAPLES TO THE DESIRE TO BRING THE SEA TO THE HEART OF PIACENZA
Locanda di Mare brings the tradition of Mediterranean fish cuisine to the heart of Piacenza.
Why you can trust it
LOCANDA DI MARE is a member of the Eccellenze Italiane network. The mark is registered in Italy and abroad: every certified business has a unique identifier, which can be checked at any time.
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Services and features
A signature dish of Neapolitan tradition, this is one of the most representative preparations on the menu. The mussels are cooked in a flavourful broth that brings out their sea-sweet taste.
The raw seafood selection includes oysters, tuna tartare and a trio of tartares, designed for those who want to taste several interpretations of raw fish in a single course.
A dish rooted in Neapolitan cuisine: the baby octopus is slow-cooked in a base of tomato and aromatics until tender and deeply flavoured by the cooking sauce.
A classic of Mediterranean cuisine, with clams as the star. The long pasta shape is suited to gathering the cooking liquid, which remains the true heart of the dish.
Wide pasta shapes typical of Campanian cuisine, paired with seafood sauces. Calamarata takes its name from its resemblance to squid rings, hinting at its natural pairing even in its shape.
A classic take on fried seafood, with squid and prawns in a light batter. A recurring feature on seafood menus, it is a true measure of the quality of the ingredients and the care taken with oil temperature.
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What visitors say
«The true star of the kitchen is undoubtedly O Cuoco Francesco, who can turn every dish into something special.»
«Extremely fresh fish, beautifully cooked. Kind and professional staff. Overall, I recommend it.»
«The seafood salad melted in the mouth, and the crab risotto was delicate and delicious.»
«An elegant place, excellent fish, kind and skilled staff. Recommended.»
Reviews appear in the language each guest wrote them in.
In the kitchen
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Francesco Carminio chooses fresh produce from Campania, Sicily and Calabria, bringing to Piacenza ingredients tied to a precise and recognisable culinary tradition.
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The cooking methods are designed to bring out the natural character of the fish, without overpowering its flavours. The Neapolitan zuppa di cozze is prepared with seawater, following traditional Neapolitan technique.