Osteria Del Cardinale - CARTOCETO

If you are into wine, good food and perfect and personable service alongside a romantic atmosphere that has no equal, you will love the Osteria del Cardinale in Cartoceto. This is a small restaurant in the heart of a quaint village in Le Marche, Central Italy, with a fantastic array of regional wines and Michelin star worthy food. While mostly using products from their own 'orto '(kitchen garden) and meats and fish from surrounding merchants, you will find most innovative and resourceful dishes where you can taste every single ingredient which is a revelation to everyone 's taste buds. The service with the most amicable Kristina is effortless, charming, and competent. Eva Maria in the kitchen is not only an extraordinary chef with the incredible ability to turn every dish into a celebration but also a terrific host which is only improved by the two incredible adorable dogs (lily and Marroni) that are part of the team. She lays out her heart and soul on to every plate which you can taste with every bite. The atmosphere of the restaurant is very cosy, warm and as you would imagine a real traditional Italian osteria. There is also a small terrace with 5 tables which is open in the warmer moths of the year. Bottom line a must visit to anyone staying in the area, you will not regret it!

Eccellente accoglienza, camerieri molto professionali e cucina particolarmente ricercata con piacevoli sfumature e abbinamenti audaci. I prezzi, seppur leggermente superiori alla media, sono sicuramente giustificati dalla qualità e dalla professionalità del servizio. Un saluto da Senigallia.

La chef è eccezionale, qualsiasi piatto si scelga è garantito che sia eccellente. Ottimo anche il servizio, con una ragazza molto preparata e gentilissima. Consiglio di andare perché è un'esperienza.

The service here is amazing, we had the chef 's choice menu, with excellent local wine pairings (recently updated after the chef went wine tasting). The food was fresh and perfectly made, from the appetizer to the entree, to the dessert. Everything was worth the price.

The location is simply amazing, especially the typical Cartoceto cave filled with wine. The place is perfect for a gallant date, service is kind and helpful. The food is a rich and appreciated revisitation of local cuisine.