Hotels - Positano - Buca di Bacco

Hotel Buca di Bacco, an intriguing name, a fascinating past and a long established tradition of hospitality. 'Buca' literally means 'tavern' or 'cellar', whilst 'Bacco' or Bacchus is the god of wine found in Greek mythology. The origins of the hotel and its name date back to the 1900's when a number of artists and intellectuals, all habitués of Positano, gave the name to the cellar which they elected as their exclusive and intimate evening venue in the town. Today, the Buca di Bacco has a very different look from when it first opened its doors to guests, and the hotel, which developed from the tavern, is now a charming contemporary establishment offering the highest standards of service and modern facilities. What has not changed is the enthusiasm of the proprietors, an enthusiasm which has been passed down through the generations and continues to guarantee the warm and hospitable atmosphere so appreciated by guests.
The kitchen is at the heart of the Buca di Bacco and the place is the same as it was in the early 1900's when the owner's grandparents began to prepare a selection of genuine and simple dishes for the first tourists arriving in Positano. Today, as in the past, the flavours of the local culinary tradition are captured in dishes lovingly prepared by members of the family and present owners, Anna and Carla (aunt and niece).