The best restaurants Côte Amalfitaine

Notizia's pizza has to be earned: it's a long way by public transport, and buses are rare after 10pm... If you have a car, however, you'll have no trouble parking. At La Notizia, we cultivate the concept of "gourmet pizza", topped with high-quality ingredients combined in original combinations. Ricotta di bufala, Cetara anchovies, buffalo sausage... the raw materials used, far from concealing the dough under a flood of flavours, actually enhance its taste and texture.

Zendraglie is a Neapolitan term derived from the French word for "entrails": not surprising, since this is a tripe shop, one of the most renowned in Naples, right in the heart of the Pignasecca market. Next to the stall where offal of all kinds hangs, the two-storey restaurant welcomes a cosmopolitan clientele in a neighborhood trattoria atmosphere. Tripe eaters will be delighted, with generous portions cooked in sauce, with white beans or in salad! The restaurant also serves traditional Neapolitan dishes.

The regulars' meeting place! Here, no map, the boss announces his preparations for the day. Atmosphere of a neighbourhood canteen. Traditional and tasty dishes, served in very generous portions, such as the pasta allagenovese (a meat and onion-based sauce simmered for hours) and the polpette al sugo (meatballs in tomato sauce). Culinary specialities are served throughout the year to accompany the festivities: lasagna napoletana during Carnival or minestra maritata di Natale at Christmas. Excellent value for money.

One of the first vegetarian restaurants in Naples, open for more than twenty years. It is located at the end of a small inner courtyard, in a discreet corner of Piazza Bellini. It serves macrobiotic dishes, based on organic products. On the menu are colourful antipasti, fried foods and legumes, vegetable risottos, seitan and tofu chops, but also cheese platters and mozzarella di bufala. A healthy and dietetic address.

Interesting for the terrace that overlooks a small square that is always very lively, next to the church of Sant'Angelo a Nilo. The pizzas are very good and offer various toppings, from the classic margherita to the pizza with zucchini flowers and ricotta filled crust, certainly unorthodox in terms of tradition, but so appetizing! In addition to the pizzas, there are various typical desserts such as lemon pie, babà or pastiera napoletana.

Located on the port opposite the boats and near the castel dell'ovo. Real and venerable institution in Naples since its opening in 1890 by Teresa. Seafood specialities given the location. To taste the delicious polipo affogato and excellent pasta. The menu also offers pizzas made from high - quality products, in respect of the Neapolitan tradition. Very pleasant terrace always of the return of the weather, is nearly 9 months in 12...

Chain of pizzeria, you will find some of them in Naples, but also in several towns of Campania and of Italy. There are a wide selection of pizzas and other dishes. Everything is very good and the price is reasonable, especially compared to the area.

In addition to the traditional pizzas, the hotel is truly proud of Neapolitan cuisine. On 2 levels, murals at an extra cost in the lower room, you get very well with a cheap menu.

A real little favourite for this trattoria in the Spanish districts. Via Roma, the vico della Tofa, you go up will be welcomed by the owner. Here, the sober and elegant is combined with delicious cuisine, at low prices and the generous portions. Keep a little space for a glass of limoncello.

Brick walls, wooden tiles and chairs: Here are the emblematic elements of a true Italian trattoria. This establishment is among the recognized addresses in the city. Its strategic location and its very correct kitchen are the reasons for this success.

Osteria Da Peppino is a legend here. Founded in 1970 by grandfather Peppino (short for Giuseppe), this family restaurant offers excellent, typically Neapolitan cuisine in a warm atmosphere. The setting is rustic and the terrace in the shade of a pergola is very pleasant. Pasta, grilled meat and fried fish are all very copious. If you have room, try one of the home-made desserts. Reservations are recommended during the season. Best value for money in town.

This restaurant is located in a small square in the old town of Sorrento with a pleasant terrace sheltered from the traffic. It offers a local cuisine, balanced in its structure and flavours. An innovative culinary journey based on the quality and freshness of its food. The famous Caruso and this restaurant have the same owner, they share the same cuisine but with different menus and therefore different prices. Inside there is a warm and intimate atmosphere. The service is impeccable, worthy of a great restaurant. Good value for money.

Lovers of pizzas, it is here that you have to eat. About fifty varieties, Aurora will satisfy the most demanding. The simplicity of the room to the large white arches and the red tablecloths and white chequered meticulously plays the card of typical Italian restaurant. Cost-effectiveness. Terrace in summer, on the central square of Sorrento.

If you like fine wine, this restaurant is for you. The menu is particularly neat and offers almost all the wines of the peninsula. A bar is on the ground floor and the restaurant on the first floor is located on a terrace protected by a pergola. The welcome is friendly and the outstanding quality of the dishes (fish fresh and is prepared with skill). We recommend Greco di Tufo, dry white that accompanies fish perfectly.

The trattoria opened its doors as a vineria (wine bar) in 1872. Since then, the Gemma family has considerably improved the place, making it one of the best restaurants in Amalfi. If the interior does not look like much, the dishes on the other hand are excellent: the raw materials, of local origin, are worked with finesse and the sea products, fished off the coast, are of a great freshness. A good selection of regional and Italian wines. The high terrace allows you to contemplate the animation of the main street below.

Situated along the main road to Positano, this restaurant, which opened in 1959, offers gourmet cuisine of unrivalled quality. The dishes are typical, drawing on the freshness of the land to give colour to the sweets of the coast. The speciality: black ravioli with shellfish and ricotta. Moreover, the cellar is incredible and worth the trip alone. A restaurant-museum, it exhibits ceramics by the Portuguese Cragaleiro and the Italian Carla Garesio. A unique address that gourmets cannot miss.

Initially a simple beach restaurant, the establishment has gradually built up a solid reputation, thanks to the warmth of the family welcome and the creativity of the chef. The sunny terrace, which slightly overlooks the sea, offers an opportunity to get acquainted with an authentic cuisine. On the menu, classic dishes that combine the flavours of the sea and the aromas of the garden: fish soup, seafood pasta, fried food, caprese salad and a few proposals for carnivores. A large wine list and a wide choice of desserts.

The restaurant of the Marina Riviera Hotel is one of the best in town. The specialities of the Amalfi seafaring tradition are reinterpreted in a contemporary way, while respecting their authenticity. The freshness of the seafood is guaranteed, and its flavour is enhanced by the local raw materials. A beautiful room with a superb terrace overlooking the Gulf of Salerno, the beach and the slopes of the Amalfi Coast. An intimate atmosphere is guaranteed in the evening.

The exceptional location alone is worth the trip. Bordering the road to Atrani, this restaurant is, in fact, set in an astonishing and original setting: it is built around a defence tower built to protect the ancient republic of Amalfi from the Saracens. Dating back to 1540, the circular hall gives a breathtaking view of the sea it overlooks. It is the most romantic place in town. The Neapolitan and seafood cuisine is good, as is the choice of wines. Lovers, this is the place for you.

At the very end of Amalfi's main street, this pocket-sized grocery store is frequented by locals, which is always a good sign, and by a few tourists who have strayed from the city center. It serves panini filled with ham, vegetables, and typical Agerola dairy products like provolone del Monaco DOP or mozzarella fior di latte. You can also buy biscuits, taralli, fresh pasta and some other local products. An ideal address for a tasty and economical lunch break.

The short ten-minute walk from Terrazza Brunella to the centre of Capri is well worthwhile and offers beautiful views. Moreover, the residential area of this hotel-restaurant is very quiet. The main asset of this good address is that it offers a breathtaking view of the whole bay of Capri and Monte Solaro; the cosy and comfortable atmosphere adds a not inconsiderable romantic touch. A good choice of wines, good food and good advice from the staff will make you spend a pleasant moment.

Access via the stairs of the clock tower, to the right of the tourist office. The view on the small square of Capri is the most beautiful, the terrace of the restaurant dominates the tourist agitation and allows to quietly observe the ebb and flow of visitors. Fabrizio, the owner, is passionate about wine and the choice of his menu is proof of this: over 300 Italian bottles. To accompany it, pasta dishes or the house speciality, fritto misto. The decoration of the room, made by a Neapolitan architect, is modern and successful.

The oldest restaurant on the island (1912) has been run for three generations by the D'Alessio family. Its fine and traditional cuisine delights gourmets and delights all the stars who visit the island. Try the pizza all'acqua, the house specialty, made of a very thin dough, delicious. The menus vary according to the seasons, no freezer for the fish bought from day to day. The sommelier Mia D'Alessio has built up the best wine cellar on the island. A gastronomic address in Capri, with prices to match.

Adorable fish establishment in blue and white tones, built on stilts, on the Lido beach. It is entirely glassed in and offers a superb view of the sea, the island of Procida opposite and the Bay of Naples. The place is particularly romantic in the evening. The welcome is charming and the refined cuisine exalts the flavour of the fish and seafood. We liked the assortment of croquettes as antipasti, the risotto with vongole and rocket pesto, the pasta with scampi and courgette cream, as well as the good selection of white wines.

No fish and seafood here: at Bracconiere, Ischia's highest restaurant, you'll be served "poacher's food", made from the good products of this generous island. The speciality is rabbit, but the house also offers grilled meats, plates of antipasti that can make up a meal on their own, and cheese pasta served inside rustic bread, so that the crust soaks up the sauce. A good address to try, for example, after climbing Monte Epomeo.

A somewhat isolated restaurant, which enjoys a splendid panoramic position over Ischia Porto and the sea on the horizon. In an old-fashioned room, Damiano prepares authentic and traditional Ischia cuisine for his guests. He has his own rabbit farm, and his small estate provides him with the vegetables, capers and aromatic herbs that go into his dishes. Fish and seafood, caught in the waters of Ischia, are also on the menu. In short, freshness and quality for a typical and generous cuisine.

In front of the harbour, a small restaurant. Typical cuisine in Campania.

This pizzeria was founded by Ernesto Cacialli, former pizzaiolo at Di Matteo (also in via Tribunali), who was visited by George Clinton, who was in Naples for the G7 in 1994. He named his pizzeria "Il Pizzaiolo del Presidente" in memory of his illustrious guest. Inside, you'll find various rooms decorated with photos, one of which is located in a vaulted cellar. Very relaxed service and excellent pizzas. Forget the menu, do as the Neapolitans do and have a margherita or quattrogusti with a beer.

Open since 1965, this family restaurant is always full despite its large capacity. The efficient, fast and always friendly service quickly assigns you a table, either in one of the large rooms or on the terrace that invades the alley. Classic and honest Mediterranean cuisine, prepared with quality ingredients from the land and sea, all served in generous portions. The wood-fired pizzas are also well executed. Very good value for money for the centre of Sorrento.

The clientele of regulars and tourists blends well and seems to enjoy. On December 13th, day of the celebration of Santa Lucia, bangers and fireworks echo in the whole area. During our stay, this simple view of admiring the male guests in front of much noise properly translated the very Neapolitan taste for the explosion and sound event...

Located in the heart of Amalfi, a few meters from the Duomo. The place, with the passing of time, continues to attract many locals and tourists, attracted by its tasty typical cuisine and by the charming welcome given by the Pisacane family. Donna Maria has now entrusted the kitchen to her sons, who continue the culinary traditions of the house, based on two fundamentals: the land and the seasonality of the products. Special mention for the delizia al limone, a typical dessert of the region. Good value for money in this category.

The Neapolitan institution Al 53 can sometimes suffer from its success by delivering an uneven cuisine and below its reputation. On good days, on the other hand, you will enjoy generous land and sea antipasti, grilled fish dishes, spaghetti alle vongole and other specialities of the Parthenopoean tradition, to be accompanied, for example, by a bottle of local wine. A pleasant terrace in a corner of Piazza Dante, where you can enjoy the perpetual animation that inhabits this pretty square.

Pulcinella's successful frescoes adorning the walls of this organic restaurant are signed Alleria, a local artist whose name, short of allegria, means "joy" in Neapolitan. Cioffi Bartolomeo, the young manager of this restaurant, is a gourmet and true gourmet gastronomy. This is found in the presentation of plates and in the tone given to dishes. Pizza is delicious, the rest too. The price is a little higher, but it's worth it. The team is young, the relaxed atmosphere and decoration are tasteful.

Next to the bell tower of the Basilica of Santa Chiara. Founded in 1922 by a certain Luigi Lombardi, this historic pizzeria, although very busy, does not have the same crowds as its counterparts in Via Tribunali. If the long lines in front of Sorbillo and Di Matteo's pizzerias put you off, sit down here: the traditional Neapolitan pizzas, of similar quality, are excellent and topped with quality products. The menu also includes antipasti, pasta dishes and excellent meat and fish dishes.

Vegan cuisine in a street food version. Every day, a new menu is written on the big board: legumes are in good place, as well as cereals such as millet and spelt, all served with seasonal vegetables and vegetable sauces. Several formulas allow you to taste the different preparations. You can also compose your own panino by choosing from the menu among the corn patties and the seitan and tofu burgers. Fiber and vitamins for a change from pizza and deep-fried cones!

Surrounded by tourist establishments, this grocery store in Via Tribunali has nevertheless managed to preserve its authenticity and a loyal local clientele that comes to buy good cured meats and delicious regional cheeses. The address offers panini generously filled with quality ingredients of controlled origin: mozzarella di bufala, capocollo from Martina Franca (a town in Puglia famous for its cold cuts), artichokes from Paestum, provolone del monaco (a cheese)... To take away or to taste on the spot at the few high tables.

In the panorama of Neapolitan pizzerias of international renown, Ciro Salvo's pizzeria, 50 Kalò, has earned a good reputation. Just look at the crowd of customers waiting on the sidewalk! You give your name at the entrance and wait to be called when a table becomes available. If the pizzas are generous while remaining very digestible, the address is also distinguished by the quality of the ingredients of the topping: these are scrupulously selected, with a card which evolves with the seasons.

A real neighborhood trattoria, family-run and popular, located at the corner of a street where tourists never venture, which makes it a confidential address known only to Neapolitans. There is nothing elaborate here, just simple and good food that still has a few good surprises in store, such as the artichoke braised as an antipasto and the polipetto affogato as a main course (octopus simmered in a tomato sauce with red wine). Some evenings, the trattoria comes alive with traditional Italian songs played by a musician.

A charming location in Naples for this restaurant in Castel dell'Ovo, which boasts a long history in the restaurant business, dating back to 1930. The restaurant's reputation is well established, and the owner has succeeded in personalizing this welcoming, well-kept and elegant establishment with its pretty terrace overlooking the small tourist port. An ideal place to enjoy a variety of fried dishes and pizzas, but above all to discover the Neapolitan culinary tradition. Well-presented, well-balanced dishes that highlight the elaboration of raw materials.

At this address, located in Naples' salon (Chiaia district), a stone's throw from the via Partenope Croisette, the atmosphere is elegant and informal. An invitation to discover Neapolitan cuisine based on creativity, balance and innovation. Dishes with delicate, well-defined aromas are presented to perfection. A contemporary cuisine that focuses above all on the quality and freshness of its raw materials. Also renowned for its cocktails.

Set in one of the town's characteristic historic alleyways, Inn Bufalito offers traditional regional cuisine that values the freshness and quality of local artisanal products such as mozzarella. The menu is varied, with dishes such as the Tris con Bufala suitable for a full meal or a quick break, whatever the time of day. Meat is a prominent feature of the dishes, and the pasta is delicious. Excellent local wines and craft beers. Cosy place with a lovely terrace.

The restaurant is located in the historic center and offers innovative cuisine based on local tradition. The chef and his brigade bring simple pleasures and authentic flavors to the table, the result of an encounter between mastery of techniques and know-how. The quality and freshness of the raw materials are obvious, as is the ability to treat them appropriately to bring out their particularities. The marriage of tradition and creativity is a definite asset, in a warm and welcoming environment.

A historic and elegant address. Its terrace overlooks the surrounding area, and the magnificent view is as exclusive as its excellent cuisine, inspired by local tradition and reinterpreted by the expert hands of its chefs: a must-see for discerning palates. Fresh ingredients are selected on a daily basis, and vegetables and fruit are harvested zero kilometers away, in the gardens surrounding the restaurant. Elegant premises with irresistible charm. A gustatory journey through the aromas and scents of the island.

This restaurant offers a typical and simple but authentic cuisine. Emilia and her family welcome tourists as friends. The cliffs that fall steeply to the sea form an enchanting setting for the tables on the pontoon, the best for enjoying the gentle breeze that blows during the summer. It must be said that the restaurant is not very young but the attention to the quality of the products remains very high: good choice of fish dishes, always fresh. A word of advice: order your dishes as you go along, as the portions are quite large.