Where to eat in Rimini: piadina, fish and Romagna flavors
Guide to Rimini's flavors: from Romagna piadina to Adriatic fish, the best Borgo San Giuliano trattorias, kiosks and tips for authentic Romagna eating.
Rimini: much more than piadina and beach
Rimini is often reduced to beach and nightlife, but its gastronomy is one of Italy's most generous. Romagna cuisine doesn't joke: stuffed piadina, passatelli, tagliatelle al ragù, Adriatic blue fish and rivers of Sangiovese. It's a cuisine of abundance and conviviality, where the waiter fills your plate and glass without you asking.
Must-try dishes
- Piadina romagnola: thin in Rimini, filled with squacquerone and rocket, prosciutto and mozzarella, or sausage and onion
- Passatelli in brodo: cylinders of parmesan, breadcrumbs and egg in capon broth
- Tagliatelle al ragù: Romagna ragù is different from Bolognese — more meat, less soffritto
- Sardoncini alla beccafico: stuffed sardines, rolled and gratinated
- Piada dei morti: sweet piadina with walnuts, almonds, raisins and cooked must (autumn)
- Ciambella romagnola: soft cake for dunking in Sangiovese after the meal
Best areas for eating
Borgo San Giuliano
Fellini's quarter, with its murals and colored alleys, is Rimini's authentic gastronomic heart. Family trattorias, freshly made piada and osterias where singing breaks out after dinner. Tourism hasn't ruined anything here.
Historic center and Piazza Cavour
The Roman and Malatestian center has more elegant restaurants and osterias with updated cuisine. The Tempio Malatestiano area is perfect for a special dinner.
Canal port
The fishing port is the territory of fish restaurants. Fish arrives in the morning and is on the table by lunch. Authentic maritime atmosphere.
Seafront and beach zone
Beachfront restaurants are touristy but some offer quality fried and grilled fish. Evenings the seafront comes alive with varied options.
Types of eateries
Piadinerie
Piadina kiosks are Rimini's soul. Open from morning to late night, they serve freshly made stuffed piadine for €4-7. Each has its own dough recipe: look for those rolling it by hand in front of you.
Romagna trattorias
Set table, Sunday fixed menu, infinite portions. Grandmother makes the passatelli, grandfather opens the Sangiovese. Average bill: €22-30 and you roll out.
Fish restaurants
The canal port and marina area have restaurants where the menu is the day's catch. Mixed fried, grilled, brodetto: Adriatic fish is simple and delicious. Bill: €30-45.
Osterias and wine bars
Romagna Sangiovese is king of Rimini's osterias. Paired with piadina, cured meats (coppa di testa, salame) and squacquerone. Dinner for €15-20.
Tips for saving money
- Stuffed piadina is Italy's best lunch under €5: with squacquerone and rocket it's perfection
- Borgo San Giuliano trattorias have fixed menus at €18-25 all-inclusive
- Fried fish at the canal port costs half of the seafront
- Bulk Sangiovese at osterias costs €3-4 per glass
- Local markets (Wednesday and Saturday) offer picnic supplies for Tiberius Bridge
Unique food experiences
- Piadina at a historic kiosk: find the ones with wood-fired plates and hand-rolled dough
- Borgo San Giuliano dinner: trattoria + stroll among Fellini murals
- Fried fish at the port: sit on the pier with a fried fish cone and a beer
- Hill harvest: wineries in San Clemente and Coriano (15 minutes) open in autumn
- Covered market: Via Castelfidardo market has fish, cheese and freshly made piadina stalls
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Practical info
When is the best time to visit Where to eat in Rimini?
The recommended time is April, May, June, September and October, when it is less crowded.
Is Where to eat in Rimini crowded?
Where to eat in Rimini is a not very crowded destination compared with the more touristy ones.
Where is Where to eat in Rimini?
Where to eat in Rimini is located in Rimini, Emilia-Romagna, Italy.
