You are in Ostia for a day of sun, sea and relaxation. You really want to eat fish, maybe a mixed grill or a spaghetti with clams, but when it comes to names of restaurants with seafood cuisine around here you feel like a fish out of water. Never fear, when it comes to the best restaurants around, we always know what to say, and in fact, here is a list of the 5 best seafood restaurants in Ostia.
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The Monument
The Monumento restaurant is located in ancient Ostia, not far from the ruins and therefore a great place to stop after a day exploring the culture. A cozy, historic setting that follows and revisits in a modern key the old family recipes handed down by Mamma Nerina, the same ones that Federico Fellini enjoyed between takes of Amarcord.
The seafood menu moves from hot, where the soutè of mussels, clams and shrimp stands out, to the raw menu, where a trio of salmon, sea bass and tuna tartare stands out. A limited selection of first courses accompanies guests on this journey through the flavors of the sea, few but good. There is certainly no shortage of fried and grilled fish, to be paired with a good glass of white wine.
Al Pescatore
Another place we recommend is Al Pescatore. Excellent value for money, here you can find a varied menu, ranging from crudités to classic first courses. Abundant fish appetizer, crispy fried food and generous first courses, at Al Pescatore there is no risk of staying hungry for the rest of the day. If we can give you any advice, their great fish grill is amazing, the real highlight of the menu. Do you still have room? The dessert list is long and delicious.
The Oyster Bar
Oyster by name and in fact, at this seafood restaurant the workhorse is the crudités dishes. A simple eatery overlooking the harbor, where on warm spring and summer evenings you can breathe in the sea breeze, all while enjoying fresh, quality oysters and amberjack carpaccio. Particularly recommended is the creamy carnaroli rice with shrimp, a flavorful first course with a vibrant orange color.
La Vecchia Pineta
A magnificent location with a terrace overlooking the sea and a truly chic atmosphere, La Vecchia Pineta is an institution in Ostia. Renowned not only for its refined ambiance, but also for its menu, it is impossible to exclude this venue this list. The menu offers a mix of strong and delicate flavors, such as fresh pasta with sea urchins or fettuccine al nero di seppia with veracious clams and zucchini flowers, for a real explosion of flavors in your mouth. La Vecchia Pineta is the ideal place for a romantic or family seafood dinner, where you can spend a pleasant evening suspended over the sea.
Sailing 809
Last on the list, but not least, we find Sailing 809. Both a restaurant and cocktail bar, at this venue you can enjoy seafood dishes, prepared with quality ingredients, and accompany your lunch or dinner with delicious cocktails. The cuisine is simple but tasty, a mix of traditional dishes, such as tonnarelli allo scoglio, and dishes with a twist, such as gnocchetti mazzancolle, thyme and lemon.