Marche’s stuffed and fried olives are like cherries. You can’t stop eating them! But which are the tastiest? Here is a list of places that should not be missed. The best Olive all’Ascolana ever.
Locals call it “liva fritta”, but all over Italy it is known as oliva all’ascolana, and is one of the best-loved street foods across the Peninsula. From Ascoli Piceno to San Benedetto del Tronto there are several places to taste a good paper- cone brimming with fried olives: here is the best ones: for savouring olive all’ascolana in Marche.
Where to eat olive all’ascolana in Le Marche
Lorenz Café
Since the early ‘90s, Lorenz Cafe is the landmark for foodies who have a knack for a baked-in-a-stone-oven pizza, artisan beer, likewise for olive all’ascolana dished out along with pre-dinner drinks. Olives here come in the DOP version, which enhances local ingredients. The offer also extends to pasta, sandwiches and other traditional fried dishes.
Café Lorenz
Ascoli Piceno – Piazza del Popolo, 5
Lo Scarrozzino
Lo Scarrozzino
Spinetoli (AP) – Via Salaria, 113
Known for its authentic cuisine, warm atmosphere, and deep commitment for dishing out the best of Ascoli’s culinary heritage, Lo Scarrozzino has become a must-visit spot for locals and visitors alike. This beloved eatery is known for its fresh and locally-sourced ingredients, with highlights spanning from pasta to seasonal delicacies. Here, olive all’ascolana are the stand-out: daily handcrafted giving heed to each stage of the process.
Migliori
Close to the historical Piazza Arringo, Migliori is the city’s iconic olive all’ascolana shop. Traipsing in the old town-centre is definitely tastier with paper-cones filled with olives, cremini and fried veggies. You can choose the olive all’ascolana DOP (made with with locally-sourced ingredients), or variants such as the delicious truffle and vegetarian ones.
Nudo e Crudo
The doors of Nudo e Crudo open onto the north quay of San Benedetto harbour and from the tables there is a beautiful view of the sea and the fishing boats, the soul of the city. The counter is full of traditional gastronomy proposals, made with quality ingredients.local Very popular is the fried fish, which tastefully mixes seafood specialities with the excellent olive all’ascolana. Local wine is poured into compostable glasses.
Olio Pesce Fritto
The name alone is a tell-all: here, frying is the daily task. Calamari rings, baby squid, prawns, cod and anchovies come together in generous, crispy-fried dishes. Day’s catch is the king, yet the cartocci (paper-cones) filled with battered vegetables and olive all’ascolana, tasty and never greasy, are also delicious.
Olio Pesce Fritto – San Benedetto del Tronto (AP) – Via Cristoforo Colombo, 87