Caffè Meletti Palace

Address: Ascoli Piceno, Province of Ascoli Piceno, Marche, Italy

Caffè Meletti is a historic café in Ascoli Piceno in the Marche region, located on the city’s principal square, Piazza del Popolo, and noted for its preserved early 20th-century interior and social role.

The café features Art Nouveau-style decor, a traditional marble bar, and period furnishings that reflect its history as a social meeting place in the city center. It is also associated with the Meletti family’s anisette, a local gastronomic specialty.

Founded by the Meletti family in the early 20th century, the café has remained a continuous presence in Ascoli Piceno and is often cited as an example of regional café culture and historic preservation.

Caffè Meletti faces Piazza del Popolo in Ascoli Piceno, making it easy to visit when touring the city’s medieval center and nearby civic buildings.

• Specialty: Famous for its historic Art Nouveau interior and for the locally produced anisette liqueur associated with the founding family.

In Ascoli Piceno, the café is in the historic center, reachable on foot from the main piazzas. The town itself is accessible by regional train or bus connections from Pescara and Ancona; from the nearest bus terminal, it’s a short walk into the centro storico.

• Order the house specialty: anisetta or any traditional anise-flavored digestif the café is known for.
• Sit by a window if available-the café's interior details are worth a slow look.
• If visiting during festival days, expect crowds; the café is a social hub during local events.