Whether beneath the iconic arches or, when the season allows, out on the terrace overlooking the port, the SeePort Bistro is Ancona's living room. A space that shifts with the hours: from a quiet morning coffee to a working lunch, through the golden hour and into dinner, when the sofas fill and the industrial iron chandeliers cast their warm glow. All of it, naturally, to the rhythm of jazz.
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Like any good living room, our Bistro is one of those places that wraps itself around you, full of small details and stories waiting to be discovered. Much like our dishes: simple, yet quietly refined, each one a glimpse into the romantic industrial soul of the SeePort. Delicate and bold, local recipes and unexpected international twists. A menu that takes you somewhere without ever asking you to leave your comfort zone - whether that's the leather sofa or Chef Antinori's legendary burger.
"Snack with Grandpa" is one of his signatures, alongside Vodkatini, Moscow Mule and Martini. And a cocktail crafted for Alessandra, who loves the scent of violet, and Margherita, who can't resist cinnamon. And one for you, too, if you feel like surrendering to Stefano's imagination. A behind-the-scenes glimpse of aperitivo hour at the SeePort on any ordinary evening at sunset. The arches overlooking the port take care of the rest.
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His hands are slender, and they move with a kind of quiet elegance, as if each gesture were a small ceremony in honour of what's being made. His pace is unhurried, but his imagination never rests, always searching for an ingredient, a rare spice, a new garnish. Since taking his first steps in the world of mixology in 1996 between his native Salento and Milan, Stefano has seen trends rise and fall. He, however, has stayed loyal to his own constants: delicate experimentation, deep respect for the land, and the conviction that a cocktail is far more than the sum of its measures. Stefano has the rare gift of turning a desire into a blend.
We're here Tuesday through Sunday, from morning onwards, for a quiet coffee break, a light lunch, a slow afternoon with tea and petits fours, or for aperitivo and dinner with a lounge soundtrack in the background.
Lunch: 12.30–14.00
Dinner: 19.00–22.30