Stone and wood dining room at Buca San Francesco

In the heart of San Marino since 1958

OVER 60 YEARS OF TRADITION IN THE HEART OF SAN MARINO

Homemade food, fresh pasta and a warm family welcome just beyond Porta San Francesco.

Historic centre · San Marino
Piera holding a tray of homemade pasta
Piera and Giacomo in the restaurant kitchen

Our history

Over sixty years of tradition

Born from the passion of Piera and Giacomo in 1958, Buca San Francesco has welcomed guests within the walls of San Marino’s historic centre for over sixty years.

Our love for Romagna’s culinary tradition is carved into this centuries-old stone setting. Enjoy homemade pasta, complete menus, piadina and a selection of local beers and wines at honest prices.

The intimate dining room, outdoor summer tables and family-run hospitality will make you feel at home during your visit to the world’s oldest Republic.

Honest cooking, passed down through the family.

The restaurant

Authentic flavours, no formality

A restaurant in San Marino’s historic centre for traditional Romagna cuisine, piadina, first courses and homemade tagliatelle.

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Homemade pasta

Traditional homemade tagliatelle, strozzapreti, ravioli and gnocchi.

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Romagna cuisine

Generous dishes, piadina, local wines and beers.

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Family hospitality

An informal, warm and authentic atmosphere.

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Outdoor tables

Dine outside in the historic centre during the warmer months.

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What our guests say

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Restaurant entrance and outdoor tables near Porta San Francesco
Just beyond the town gate · Porta San Francesco

Directions

Just beyond the town gate

The restaurant is at the entrance to the historic centre, immediately after the characteristic town gate, on the left.

Piazzetta Placito Feretrano 3, 47890 San Marino (RSM)Take the Rimini Sud exit from the A14 motorway, then follow the highway towards San Marino – historic centre.
Opening hoursEvery day · 10:00–18:00Open for lunch
Price range€–€€
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