AMALFI COAST :: FOOD

AMALFI ::

La Caravella
Amalfi - Costiera Amalfitana
Via Matteo Camera, 12
Tel: 089 871029 (AG)
Amalfi, Italia
Tel: 089 871029
www.ristorantelacaravella.it

One of the most important and well-known restaurants in the area, La Caravella is located in the heart of the old town of Amalfi. Their elegant dishes are classic 'mare e monte' based, which means fresh local ingredients from the land and sea, make up their menu. In the sixties this restaurant became a destination place as it was awarded a Michelin Guide Star.

Lido Azzurro
Lungomare dei Cavalieri 5
Amalfi (SA)
Amalfi, Italia
Tel: 089 871384

This restaurant, located on the seaside of Amalfi, is the perfect place to taste and discover typical local recipes that are becoming harder to find in other restaurants along the coast. Lido Azzurro has enjoyed its success thanks to the generous hospitality of the family and its commitment to traditional dishes.

ATRANI ::

A Paranza
Via Traversa Dragone, 1
Atrani (SA)
Atrani, Italia
Tel. 081 8371380

Closed on Thursdays. Open daily from 15th June until 15th September. Located in the small pretty centre of Atrani, this tiny and cozy place offers only the freshest seafood made to local tradition.

Da Luisella
Piazza Umberto, 1
Atrani (SA)
Tel: 089 871087

This 'osteria' offers typical dishes using local 'mare e monte' or land and sea ingredients. Their "pasta puttanesca" is excellent.

CETARA ::

Acqua Pazza
Corso Garibaldi, 38
Cetara (SA)
Tel: 089 261606
www.acquapazza.it

Situated in one of the most typical fishing villages of the Campanian coast, this is the ideal place for people who love simple seafood done in the most traditional of ways.

MAIORI ::

Capo d'Orso
Via D. Taiani-Maiori (SA)
Maiori, Italia
Tel. 089 877022

Located up on a rock, this place is famous for the beautiful view and the delicious homemade pasta dishes such as ravioli with various fillings, scialatielli and laccetti. Other house specialties are their fried fish courses and mixed grills.

MINORI ::

L'Arsenale
Via S. Giovanni a Mare, 4
Minori (SA)
Tel: 089 851418

Located close to the sea, under a high portico, sits this family-run seafood restaurant. Famous for some of the chef specialties like 'squid and potatoes', 'tiny moscardini', and home made 'scialatielli with sea urchins', 'crustaceans' in a fresh tomato sauce are some of the favourites.

NERANO ::

Al Cantuccio
Via Marina del Cantone
Nerano, Italia
Tel: 081 8081011
www.ristorantecantuccio.com

This family-run trattoria is a good solution to taste the Mediterranean recipes; homemade pasta and bread.

Maria Grazia
Via Marina del Cantone, 65
Nerano, Italia
Tel: 081 8081011

Closed on Wednesdays (never in summer). In a tiny pebble beach, this family-run trattoria serves simple, genuine and tasteful fish dishes.

Quattro Passi
Loc Nerano - Via Vespucci, 13/N
Massalubrense
Tel. 081 8082800
www.ristorantequattropassi.com

The ideal place for an unforgettable gastronomic experience. Sumptuous local ingredients make up a very creative menu. Also a large selection of local cheeses and more than 1200 wine labels to enjoy. Highly recommended.

Taverna del Capitano
Piazza delle Sirene 10/11
Marina del Cantone (NA)
Tel: 081 8081028
www.tavernadelcapitano.it

Known for their fresh seafood dishes, from the daily catch of the local fishermen of Marina del Cantone. Their vegetable selection comes from their very own garden and all meats from local farmers, which produce outstanding dishes.

POSITANO ::

Buca di Bacco
Hotel and Restaurant
Via Rampa Teglia, 4
Positano, Italia
Tel: 089 875699

Has one of the best restaurants in Positano serving up traditional dishes. It's open for lunches and is casual enough if you're spending a day at the beach and want a quick bite. Dinner is also causal and there is a terrace cocktail bar. Desserts are highly recommended.

La Cambusa
Piazza Vespucci, 4
Positano, Italia
Tel: 089 875432

Down along the beach near Positano's piazza, this restaurant is famous for it fresh seafood, a huge variety of which is proudly displayed on ice just inside the entrance. Baby squid and octopus with anchovies, 'insalata di polpo' and their home-made mozzarella are highlights.

Max
Via dei Mulini, 22
Positano, Italia
Tel: 089 875056
www.ristorantemax.it

In the centre of Positano, Max can be found inside an art gallery with old eighteenth-century paintings and furniture to support its wonderful menu and beautifully prepared dishes. Its wine list boasts over six hundred different types of wine. Highly recommended.

RAVELLO ::

Cumpa' Cosimo
Via Roma 44
Ravello, Italia
Tel: 089 857156

This family-run restaurant a few steps from the cathedral square offers a friendly and casual atmosphere in its two dining rooms.

Garden
Via Boccaccio, 4
Ravello, Italia
Tel: 089 857226

Up on the cliff with a breathtaking panorama, this restaurant offers excellent regional cuisine in a friendly atmosphere.

Villa Eva
Ravello, Italia
Tel: 089 857255
www.villa-eva.it

This beautiful villa has some of the most enchanting views in Ravello and will create your dream wedding. They also have an outdoor bar and pizza oven in the gardens, that is open to the public when there are no functions on the grounds. Definitely worth the visit!

Villa Maria
Ravello, Italia
Tel: 089 857255
www.villamaria.it

Known as much for its incredible food as for its romantic terrace. This restaurant is highly recommended for lunch, a drink or dinner. The views are spectacular!

Vittoria
Via Dei Rufolo
3 Ravello (SA)
Ravello, Italia
Tel: 089 857947
www.ristorantepizzeriavittoria.it

The "Vittoria" restaurant and pizzeria stands in Ravello's historic centre, just a stone's throw from Piazza Duomo. It's situated inside a wing of the old Rufolo Palace and looks out onto the Villa Rufolo. The family atmosphere is charming, and the kitchen serves up delicious dishes and pizza

S. AGATA DEI DUE GOLFI ::

Don Alfonso
Corso S. Agata, 11
Tel: 081 8780026
Scala, Italia
www.donalfonso.com

Located between the Gulfs of Naples and Salerno, this family-run restaurant offers a menu based on traditional regional recipes using ingredients from the sea and land. Their rabbit roasted with herbs, all garnished with their very own home-produced vegetables, is highly recommended.

SCALA ::

Da Lorenzo
Via Fra' G. Sasso, 4
Scala, Italia

Family-run place with warm hospitality, Da Lorenzo is well known for its excellent seafood and traditional dishes.

Il Pinguino
Pizzeria and Restaurant
Via Frate Gerardo Sasso, 5
Scala, Italia
Tel. 089 857304

If you are staying in the town of Ravello, Il Pinguino is worth the 15-minute walk over to the next town of Scala. It's a casual family-run restaurant that serves up excellent food. Highly recommended.

SORRENTO ::

Antico Francischiello
Via Partenope, 27
Massa Lubrense (NA)
Tel. 081 5339780

A true 'trattoria' typical of southern Italy, with the classic Mediterranean dishes. Frequented in the last fifty years by Italian and American actors, movie-directors and scriptwriters who have filled the place with rave reviews.

Caruso
Via S. Antonino, 12
Piazza Tasso
Sorrento (NA)
Tel. 081 8073156

This 'restaurant-museum', located in the historical centre of Sorrento pays homage to the great tenor Enrico Caruso. Known for its refined menu, and wine list