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Carpaccio of amberjack and sea bass, tuna and amberjack tartare, fresh oysters prepared according to Marche tradition with the day's catch
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Dining · Civitanova Marche (MC)
Seafaring cuisine on the Civitanova Marche seafront with fresh Adriatic fish
Eccellenza Italianacertificata 2026–2027
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The place
Ristorante Leone di Mare sits on the seafront of Civitanova Marche, just steps from the Adriatic. Opened in 2022 on the foundations of the historic Gli Amici del Gatto, it carries forward the tradition of the great seafood cuisine of the Marche region. The offering ranges from raw seafood preparations to fresh house-made pasta specialities such as chitarra all'astice and paccheri in pentolaccia dell'Adriatico. The elegant dining rooms offer an unobstructed view of the sea, while the menu celebrates the day's fresh catch with selected local ingredients.
At the table
Ristorante Leone di Mare sits on the seafront of Civitanova Marche, just steps from the Adriatic.
Why you can trust it
Ristorante Leone 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.
Location
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Enter the mapIn the kitchen
Services and features
Carpaccio of amberjack and sea bass, tuna and amberjack tartare, fresh oysters prepared according to Marche tradition with the day's catch
Fresh house-made pasta with lobster, among the standout specialities on the menu
The restaurant's signature dish, generous and dramatic, celebrating the flavours of the sea with a presentation that wins over both eye and palate
A first course that balances the sweetness of the scampi with citrus freshness, particularly popular among guests
A selection of gratinéed fresh fish that highlights the quality of the raw ingredients with a preparation that enhances their flavour and texture
The figures
What visitors say
«Standouts were the excellent amberjack carpaccio and a remarkable gran piatto di gratinati. Pleasant setting, quick and courteous service. Prices perfectly in line with the quality on offer!»
«The restaurant has been open since 2022 on the ashes of the historic Gli Amici del Gatto, which for years was an institution in Civitanova, yet it has kept the same quality of ingredients.»
«Super fresh fish, exceptional oysters, a truly spectacular and generous pentolaccia — a delight for the eyes and the palate.»
«Extremely fresh fish, cooked with flair and attention to detail. The restaurant is genuinely welcoming, carefully finished and very pleasant. Staff were extremely kind, attentive and helpful.»
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In the making · The method
Ristorante Leone di Mare selects the fresh Adriatic catch daily to guarantee quality and authenticity in every preparation.
The chitarra all'astice and other specialities come from artisanal pasta-making, prepared daily in keeping with Marche tradition.
Every dish uses carefully selected local ingredients, part of a broader commitment to showcasing the excellences of the Marche alongside the fresh catch.
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