The story
La Fornace, a truck-stop trattoria in Pesaro, came highly recommended—but the creators behind JustUs found the reality deeply disappointing. In their review, they describe the entire meal as bland, precooked, and overpriced. “Everything from the antipasto to the main courses was bland,” they note, pointing to the Antipasto Misto, Graminia con Panna e Prosciutto, Spaghetti al Pomodoro e Basilico, and a dry Fettina. Even the sides, like Spinaci all’Olio e Peperoncino, fell flat. The Filetto di San Pietro offered no redemption.
The creators don’t mince words: this was among the worst meals they’ve had. The food lacked seasoning, the meat was dry, and the overall experience left them unable to recommend the spot. For a place that’s been praised locally, La Fornace clearly missed the mark on execution and value—a rare misfire in the region’s trattoria scene.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2024.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 6 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers consistently praise La Fornace's Fettina, calling it a standout dish. The overall vibe is warm and inviting, with a focus on satisfying, well-executed Italian comfort food.
“The fettina scared me. I smelled a strange, toxic odor from a dirty grill when I arrived, and I found that same smell on this meat. It was precooked, dry, hard as the sole of my shoe, and completely unsalted. Awful.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered La Fornace. Most active: JustUs
La Fornace is a truck-stop trattoria in Pesaro that the creators tried based on recommendations, but everything from the antipasto to the main courses was bland, precooked, and overpriced. The food lacked seasoning, the meat was dry, and the overall experience was disappointing — one of the worst meals they've had. They do not recommend it.
Dishes mentioned
Antipasto Misto
The bread is good, the prosciutto is okay — simple and honest. But for €6, it's too much for what it is. The quality doesn't match the price at all.
Graminia con Panna e Prosciutto
This pasta is exactly what I'd make for my kids — overcooked in almost unsalted water, drained, then mixed with cream and prosciutto. It's too easy, too light, completely lacking in flavor. The pasta was precooked and the sauce didn't stick to it at all.
Spaghetti al Pomodoro e Basilico
The spaghetti was precooked. The tomato sauce was just crushed canned tomatoes tossed in a pan with a little oil — no garlic, no onion, no nothing. The sauce didn't coat the pasta at all; it was completely disconnected and flavorless.
Fettina
The fettina scared me. I smelled a strange, toxic odor from a dirty grill when I arrived, and I found that same smell on this meat. It was precooked, dry, hard as the sole of my shoe, and completely unsalted. Awful.
Filetto di San Pietro
The filet of San Pietro had absolutely no flavor — even after I added oil, pepper, and chili, it tasted like nothing. It reminded me of the white fish they give to sick kids in hospital. The portion was tiny and it was poorly cooked.
