The story
Ancora, the newly minted 2025 Michelin-starred destination in Cesenatico, serves as a sophisticated love letter to Adriatic seafood. Chef Agostino Iacobucci demonstrates remarkable precision, balancing innovation with regional tradition. Creator Qui si Taffia praised the menu’s coherence, highlighting standout preparations like the smoked eel and crispy red mullet, while declaring the chef’s babà to be the best in Italy.
The tasting menu is a masterclass in texture and nostalgia, featuring everything from delicate Gillardeau oysters with tapioca chips to a creative "memory" of spaghetti alle vongole. Whether it is the carrot flan with herring caviar or the risotto evoking 1980s Riviera dining, each course reflects a thoughtful approach to heritage. With its blend of technical mastery and soulful flavors, Ancora has firmly established itself as a must-visit destination for those seeking the bounty of the Italian coast.
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Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 22 dish mentions say about the food
Ancora’s Risotto alla pescatore anni 80 earns unanimous praise for its nostalgic, briny depth. The overall vibe is a warmly confident, quietly luxurious revival of classic Italian seafood comfort.
“A fisherman's risotto from the 80s: shrimp, calamari, mussels, cuttlefish, covered with a fish stew sauce, mussel and herb sauce, a green powder of parsley, and a yellow powder of onion. The cooking is perfect, there's crunchiness from the chicory, you taste the sea with every bite. A shame to ruin it because it was beautiful.”
What creators say
2 creators have covered Ancora. Most active: Qui si Taffia, Habemus Fame
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Ancora is a new Michelin-starred restaurant in Cesenatico with a very coherent, seafood-focused menu that delivers on high expectations, offering a beautiful location and excellent value for a starred tasting menu.
Dishes mentioned
Flan di Carota con Caviale di Aringa e Limone Candito
This carrot flan with herring caviar and candied lemon is one of the welcome bites. It's light and very balanced, a nice start.
Panino Cotto a Vapore con Baccalà Mantecato e Peperoni
A steamed bun with creamed cod and peppers. It's soft and flavorful, a nice little bite.
- Pane Burro e Alici con Gelatina al Frutto della Passione
- Tartelletta di Patate Pecorino Fagiolini e Aceto Balsamico
Borlengo con Cap Santa Cruda e Tartufo
A borlengo, a sort of thin wafer folded in four, filled with raw mantis shrimp and truffle. This was my favorite among the welcome bites.
