Trabocco Trimalcione

Picture this: you’re dining on a traditional wooden fishing platform jutting out over the Adriatic Sea, waves lapping beneath your feet as you feast on the day’s freshest catch. Trabocco Trimalcione isn’t just a restaurant – it’s a piece of living history that transforms an ancient fishing structure into one of Vasto’s most enchanting dining experiences.

The menu here is a love letter to Abruzzo’s coastal traditions, featuring seafood so fresh it practically jumped from the sea onto your plate. Their crudo di ricciola is absolutely sublime – paper-thin slices of amberjack that melt on your tongue. The spaghetti alle vongole arrives with clams still steaming in their shells, perfumed with local white wine and wild herbs. Don’t miss their brodetto vastese, a fisherman’s stew that’s been perfected over generations and showcases whatever the Adriatic offered that morning.

The setting is pure magic – rustic wooden beams and weathered planks create an intimate cocoon suspended between sky and sea. String lights twinkle overhead as the sun sets, painting the water in shades of gold and pink. The gentle creaking of the trabocco’s ancient timbers adds to the romance, while the sound of waves below creates nature’s perfect soundtrack. Tables are positioned to maximize those breathtaking sea views that stretch to the horizon.

This is where you come when you want to understand what makes Abruzzo’s coast so special. The combination of spectacular setting, impeccable seafood, and that ineffable Italian magic makes every meal here feel like a celebration. Just remember that spots fill up fast, especially during sunset hours – this kind of perfection doesn’t stay secret for long.