Il Sorpasso is a modern trattoria in the centre of Pescara, well regarded by locals for straightforward Abruzzese cooking at reasonable prices. The menu covers both land and sea — arrosticini (the small skewers of mutton or lamb that are the region's most beloved street food), chitarra with lamb ragù, and fresh pasta with seasonal vegetables alongside the fish dishes that dominate most Pescara menus.
It draws a mixed crowd of office workers at lunch and families in the evening, which is usually a good sign. The wine list concentrates on Abruzzo producers — Montepulciano d'Abruzzo for red, Trebbiano or Pecorino for white — and the markup is fair. Book ahead on weekend evenings.