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Osteria Nonna Nina, Ascoli Piceno

Osteria Nonna Nina, Ascoli Piceno

Type
Restaurant
Address
Piazza della Viola 11Ascoli Piceno (AP)
Phone
+39 0736 251523
Website
osterianonnanina.com

Source: site database, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Osteria Nonna Nina in Ascoli Piceno is a restaurant in the historic center devoted to traditional Ascoli cooking. It stands on the same spot where, more than fifty years ago, Giovannina Pagnoni, known as Nina, welcomed travelers staying at the well-known Albergo Italia. She served them local wines and typical local dishes.

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Osteria Nonna Nina: location

The osteria is in the historic center of Ascoli Piceno, on a quiet square. Piazza del Popolo in Ascoli Piceno is a few steps away and can be reached on foot.

Osteria Nonna Nina: what it offers

Every day the kitchen serves handmade pasta and typical Ascoli dishes, including the Grande Fritto (a large mixed fry). Sometimes fresh fish comes from the nearby port of San Benedetto del Tronto. Specialties include olive ascolane, arrosticini (skewers), stuffed squid and vincisgrassi (a baked pasta dish).

The restaurant is small and reserving is advisable. There is a gluten-free menu, with a limited choice, and the staff hold AIC certification (Italian Celiac Association). There is also a private room with air conditioning and WiFi.

What to see near Osteria Nonna Nina

The heart of the historic center revolves around two squares. Piazza del Popolo is home to the Palace of the Captains of the People and the Chiesa di San Francesco. Piazza Arringo, the oldest, is next to the Cathedral of Sant'Emidio, whose crypt was built around the 11th century. The Civic Art Gallery of Ascoli Piceno can be visited inside the Palazzo dell'Arengo.

Just outside the center are the remains of the Teatro Romano (Roman theater), within walking distance of the osteria's square. Forte Malatesta, on the edge of the historic center, can be reached on foot from Piazza del Popolo. Other places are on the page about where to eat in Ascoli Piceno.

Frequently asked questions

Do you need to reserve at Osteria Nonna Nina?

Reserving is advisable, because the dining room is small and seating is limited. The osteria also has a private room with air conditioning and WiFi, suitable for a private dinner or a business meeting. To check availability, it is best to contact the osteria directly.

Are there gluten-free dishes at Osteria Nonna Nina?

Yes, Osteria Nonna Nina offers a gluten-free menu, although the choice is limited. The staff hold AIC certification to welcome people with celiac disease. Anyone with allergies or intolerances can tell the staff when ordering, so as to be guided in choosing dishes.

What can you eat at Osteria Nonna Nina?

Osteria Nonna Nina follows the Ascoli tradition: handmade pasta prepared every day and the Grande Fritto. Well-known dishes include olive ascolane, arrosticini and stuffed squid. Sometimes there is also fresh fish bought at the port of San Benedetto del Tronto.

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What to see nearby

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