Anticofurlo

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Anticofurlo – Authentic Country Cooking in Fermignano, Italy | Michelin Recommended

Where the Marche Hills Meet the Table

On the Via Furlo, just outside Acqualagna in the rolling hills of the Marche, Anticofurlo sits surrounded by the very landscape that defines its cooking. The restaurant’s setting is unpretentious – a terrace for warm evenings, a dining room that feels both rustic and cared for – and the kitchen looks straight out to the woods and fields that supply it.

Chef Alberto Melagrana works with the region’s natural bounty: truffles, mushrooms, wild herbs, pink apples, figs, blackberries, walnuts, and arbutus berries. His cooking is rooted in tradition, but his hands give those ingredients new form. The result is country cooking that feels both timeless and precise – simple on the surface, layered with care.

A Kitchen That Respects the Land

“Authentic, simple, and fresh, where flavors are the essence of the raw materials” – that is how the restaurant describes its approach. And it shows. Dishes change with the seasons, built around what the Marche countryside offers at that moment. Truffles are a specialty, and the restaurant offers dedicated truffle menus, including a “Tartufo Vista Mare” option that pairs the prized fungus with coastal influences.

The wine list is carefully chosen to match the food, and the cantina reflects the same attention to sourcing. For those looking to extend the experience, the on-site hotel makes it easy to stay overnight and explore the Furlo Gorge region.

Recognition from Michelin

Anticofurlo’s commitment to honest, ingredient-driven Italian cooking earned it a place in the 2026 Michelin guide with a Recommended distinction. It is a quiet nod to a kitchen that lets the Marche speak for itself – no fuss, just good food made with knowledge and respect.