Located on the 58th kilometre of the Via Aurelia, just a short distance from the centre of Santa Marinella, the restaurant Al 58 stands out for its evocative wooden stilt house suspended between sky and sea. From here, guests can admire the enchanting sea of the “Pearl of the Tyrrhenian” and catch a glimpse of the Rossellini-Bergman villas just a few hundred metres away. The setting is warm, rustic and welcoming, dominated by wood and run with care by a polite and efficient team.
The history of the restaurant
Al 58 has its roots in 1967, when Domenico—known to all as “Chicco”—built the stilt house that still stands on the shoreline today, preserving its simple and authentically maritime aesthetic. Originally a small bar and beach club, the venue has evolved over time: in the 1980s it became a sandwich bar and later a full restaurant, gradually turning into the beating heart of a family business passed down from generation to generation.
What you eat at Al 58
Today, the kitchen is inspired by the passion of Rita, daughter of a fisherman, who has managed to combine knowledge of traditional recipes with a meticulous attention to detail. The dishes coming out of the kitchen speak of home-style seafood traditions: bold flavours, generous portions, rich sauces, and fish always taking centre stage. Among the classics worth mentioning are the excellent spaghetti with clams and a dry, crisp fried calamari dish made with top-quality ingredients. Daily supplies determine the variations on the menu, with first courses that change regularly depending on the market's offerings and the luck of the catch.
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