At a glance
| Dimension | Uliassi ★★★ | Madonnina ★★ |
|---|---|---|
| Stars (2026) | 3 — exceptional, worth a special journey | 2 — excellent, worth a detour |
| Chef | Mauro Uliassi [5] | Moreno Cedroni + Luca Abbadir [8] |
| Cuisine style | Reinvented Adriatic seafood, precise, locally anchored | Global-inspired seafood, aging & fermentation experiments |
| Location | Beachfront, central Senigallia [3] | Lungomare, Marzocca (7 km south) [8] |
| Tasting menu from | €260 (Easy Classic, 6 courses) [4] | ~€230pp [10] |
| Closed | Mon & Tue [9] | Wed & Thu [10] |
| TripAdvisor | 4.8 / 5 · 1,889 reviews [9] | 4.8 / 5 · 1,399 reviews [10] |
Tasting menus 2026 [4]
| Menu | Courses | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Easy Classic | 6 (Catia's pick) | €260 |
| The Classics 2026 | Multi-course signature | €280 |
| The Lab 2026 | 10 new creations | €280 |
| Wild Game | Dedicated game menu | €280 |
| À la carte | Min. 3 courses | From ~€65/dish |
All prices exclude wine. Lab & Wild Game by reservation only.
What to expect
Mauro Uliassi — who prints "Cook in Senigallia" on his business card rather than "Chef" [13] — reinvents the menu entirely each season. [5] The Lab menu is the engine of this reinvention: the 2026 edition uses colour-coded courses (Beige, Bianco, Verde Primavera, Nero, Giallo) and is dedicated to the centenary of artist Mario Giacomelli. [11] "The Classics" pulls the greatest hits — duck liver wafer, sea urchins, cuttlefish. Wine pairings lean on local Verdicchio (Andrea Felici, Monacesca Verdicchio di Matelica). [13] The restaurant sits literally on the waterfront between the harbour canal and the beach — summer brings outdoor terrace seating.
Stand-out dishes (recent seasons)
- Spaghetti with smoked clams — 4–5 ingredients, Michelin-level simplicity [13]
- Nero: spaghetti with squid ink (Lab 26, Giacomelli centenary) [11]
- Herring milkshake with anchovies, walnuts and hops — Bianco course [11]
- Red prawn with green curry and wood pigeon (Lab 2026) [4]
On its 2026 confirmation, Mauro said: "It's always incredible to be there among them." [14]
Tasting menus 2025–2026
| Menu | Concept | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Il Viaggio di Marco Polo | Venice → Beijing, spice-route cities as dishes | ~€230 [10] |
| Ricordi d'infanzia & Mariella | 1984–2024 greatest hits / childhood memories | ~€230 |
Prices exclude wine. Booking via madonninadelpescatore.dinesuperb.com.
What to expect
Cedroni trained at Gualtiero Marchesi's and spent time at El Bulli in 1992 — he pioneered fish charcuterie in Italy, with twelve varieties of aged fish (salsiccia di orata, cured amberjack, etc.). [12] The on-site lab "The Tunnel" researches aging chambers, kombucha, and spirulina. [12] The Marco Polo menu dishes carry city names — Baghdad (sea urchin cream, tahini, dates), Tehran (amberjack ceviche, partridge in soy & honey), Beijing (fusilloro with pigeon heart and almond tofu). [7] His maxim: "Creativity is to not copy" (Maximin). The cuisine has more narrative ambition; reviewers note it's occasionally rougher in execution than Uliassi. [12]
Stand-out dishes (recent seasons)
- Chilean sea bass (Moro Oceanico) — grilled, sorrel sauce, daikon [12]
- Conchiglie in smoked broth — cocochas, cod, praised as "superb" [12]
- Aged fish charcuterie board — twelve varieties, Cedroni's signature [12]
- Baghdad: cooked sea urchin cream with tahini, umeboshi, dates [7]
On 2026 confirmation, Cedroni said: "The emotion of confirming them every year truly feels like winning them for the first time." [14]
Booking & practical notes
- Uliassi — book well in advance (weeks to months in summer). The Lab and Wild Game menus require prior reservation. Book via uliassi.com or phone. [9]
- Madonnina del Pescatore — book via madonninadelpescatore.dinesuperb.com or call. Located 7 km south in Marzocca — allow 10 min by car or taxi from central Senigallia. [8]
- Both menus exclude wine; budget an extra €60–120pp for pairings. Both are $$$$.
- The area's sole 3-star restaurant (Uliassi) is one of only 15 three-star restaurants in all of Italy — Michelin calls it "worth a special journey." [6]