The story
Nestled in Fossombrone, Osteria Zanchetti is a 1920s-style osteria that delivers an experience far beyond its humble facade. The chef, who honed his craft in Michelin-starred kitchens, offers a four-course tasting menu on Mondays and Tuesdays in winter for just €39 per person—a price that Sentieri Golosi calls “incredibile” for the quality. Dishes like Matico con Indivia, Miele di Api non Stressate e Lonza di Fico and Cappelletti Fatti a Mano with local caciotta showcase a refined, ingredient-driven approach that earned the venue a Bib Gourmand nod.
The winter menu alone, including highlights like Braised Guancia with saffron potato cream and a New York Cheesecake with fiordilatte gelato, proves Zanchetti is a destination for value-conscious gourmands. With an intimate, old-school atmosphere and a 4.8-star rating, this osteria embodies the essence of alta cucina without the usual price tag.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2026.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 8 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about the Bostrengo con carpaccio di ananas, calling it a surprising, standout dish. The overall vibe is warm, rustic, and quietly confident, perfect for a cozy, memorable meal.
“It's not the traditional version, but it's their interpretation, especially in the shape, with a pineapple carpaccio. It's soft — I thought it was something hard, but it's chocolatey. Pineapple adds sweetness and freshness to the palate at the same time. I'm really torn and I don't know which of these desserts I like better. This dessert is good.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Osteria Zanchetti. Most active: Sentieri Golosi
- Sentieri GolosiLoved
abbiamo scoperto un'OSTERIA di alta cucina anni '20 a PREZZI INCREDIBILI! 💎 · @ 1:50
A fantastic 1920s-style osteria in Fossombrone with a chef who has worked in Michelin-starred kitchens, offering an incredible four-course tasting menu on Mondays and Tuesdays in winter for just €39 per person — an unbeatable quality-price ratio.
Dishes mentioned
Matico con Indivia, Miele di Api non Stressate e Lonza di Fico
I really like the crunchiness of this salad, then I taste the figs, and then the cheese, it all comes together. As a concept, it's a great one. I also tried hazelnuts — they're fabulous. It seems like a very simple dish, but it's delicious.
Alici dell'Adriatico su Panzanella Invernale, Succo di Melograno e Castagne Arrosto
The aroma is very interesting. There's a nice, strong acidity from the vinegar, and it's very crunchy. The anchovy gives it an extra kick with its marine component and also an extra burst of acidity. For those who like acidic things like us, this is a perfect match. A simple dish, but it explodes.
Cappelletti Fatti a Mano con Caciotta di Montefeltro e Pepe
I really like pasta. The pasta is a little thick — that's what I like. The cheese on top is very good. I like cappelletti in all ways, especially this way because there's so much cheese, so it's my dish.
Tacconi con Cavolo e Formaggio di Fossa
They give off a scent of fossa cheese. It's somewhat reminiscent of pizzocchero, perhaps because of the cabbage and its slightly different texture from normal pasta. The sauce is very creamy, very flavorful, a nice bold and beautifully wintery flavor. The pasta is thick, being a kind of shorter tagliatelle. The fossa cheese is really pushing.
Guancia Brasata con Crema di Patate allo Zafferano di Montefeltro e Broccolo Romano
Oh my, this is so soft. This cheek is much more different than anything I've tasted before. It's very soft, very tender. I really like this potato jelly with excellent Roman broccoli on top. It's very delicate. This dish seems very healthy to me, so it's perfect.
