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Restaurants on the Amalfi Coast

Amalfi Coast Restaurants

Eating well on the Amalfi Coast is easy. Home to no fewer than 7 Michelin-starred restaurants, this 50km stretch of the Italian coastline boasts a string of gourmet restaurants and any number of family-run eateries in which to enjoy good, honest, home cooking.

Whether you decide to treat yourself to an unforgettable epicurean experience, savoring the creations of some of Italy's most famous chefs, or a leisurely lunch in one of the Amalfi Coast's casual, sea-edge restaurants, you can expect some of the finest Mediterranean cuisine you'll ever eat.

Below, you'll find a selection of what we consider to be the best restaurants on the Amalfi Coast... buon appetito!

Restaurant opening hours on the Amalfi Coast
Lunch: from 12.30 to 15.00
Dinner: from 19.30 to 23.00
In the summer, restaurants tend to stay open beyond normal opening hours. In the evening, Italians, in particular, rarely sit down to eat before nine and in high season might not even start ordering until 11 pm! It's always a good idea to reserve your table, especially if you want to dine in one of the Amalfi Coast's more famous restaurants or during the weekend.

Positano

Da Adolfo

This casual restaurant on the Laurito beach is accessible from Positano by boat or by taking the footpath that begins near the Hotel San Pietro. The restaurant offers a boat service back and forth between the Spiaggia Grande beach in Positano; you will recognize the boat by its bright red paint and fish sign hanging from the mast. It has become “The Place to Eat” for tourists on the coast recently, but it's not always easy to book a table as they don't answer the phone with any regularity. Ask your hotel concierge to book for you.

Try this: mozzarella grilled in lemon leaves (mozzarella grigliata nelle foglie di limone)
Location: Laurito beach (you can get there by sea, or on foot via a rather difficult path)
Tel:+39 089 875022

La Tagliata

Another "must experience" meal at Positano is lunch at La Tagliata: this restaurant is on the Montepertuso hill and has beautiful views over the Li Galli Islets and the stretch of coast ending with the Faraglioni sea stacks off Capri. They specialize in grilled meats, and you can spy their own animals grazing on the small terraces and visit the farm. We suggest booking a table for lunch to enjoy the view; you can also request a shuttle service from Positano. An informal atmosphere and reasonable prices.

Try this: mixed grill (grigliata mista)
Location: via Tagliata 32 (Montepertuso)
Tel: +39 089 875872

Chez Black

For lunch or dinner on the Spiaggia Grande beach in Positano, this restaurant is a classic. Traditional dishes, generous portions, impeccable service...the prices are rather expensive, but the location is unbeatable. You will often be sitting elbow to elbow with a celebrity!

Try this: sea urchin linguini (linguine ai ricci)
Location: Via del Brigantino 19, Spiaggia Grande
Tel: +39 089 875036

Casa e bottega

For a light lunch or healthy snack, this small eatery is perfect. They serve salads made with organic products, fruit smoothies, homemade cakes, and natural snacks. They also have a cute shop where you can buy unique crafts and home decor, much of which - from the tableware to the pillows - is used to decorate the dining room.

Try this: avocado toast
Location: viale Pasitea 100
Tel: +39 089 875225

Rada

To celebrate an important occasion or simply a romantic dinner for two by candlelight overlooking the sea, this is the perfect choice. Located on the Spiaggia Grande beach in Positano, it sits just above the level of the water for a stunning view. The menu features Mediterranean cuisine with a fusion twist.

Try this: any of the fish dishes
Location: Grotte dell'Incanto (Spiaggia Grande di Positano)
Tel: +39 089 875874

Da Vincenzo

At the top of Positano, this historic restaurant is known for its "homestyle" food, serving surprising and creative modern interpretations of classics. The presentation and decor is very attentive to details, and the service is friendly.

Try this: Gragnano tubetti pasta with mussels, pecorino, and charred lemon zest
Location: viale Pasitea 172
Tel:+39 089 875128

La Sponda

For the most elegant atmosphere and unforgettable cuisine, book a table at this Michelin-starred restaurant in the luxury Le Sirenuse hotel. The portico and terrace overlook the sea and are illuminated each evening by over 400 candles while a mandolin and guitar duet strum historic Neapolitan tunes. Choose the tasting menu paired with selected wines by the glass.

Try this: blue lobster ravioli
Location: Via Cristoforo Colombo, 30 (inside Le Sirenuse hotel)
Tel: +39 089 875066

Praiano

Il Pirata

The tables at this restaurant are set right on the waterfront rocks, so you feel like you are eating directly over the water. Known for its fish and seafood, this is a unique favorite.

Try this: the Pirate's Seafood Soup
Location: via Terramare
Tel: +39 089 874377

La Cucina del Tramonto d’oro

As the name of this hotel restaurant suggests, it offers a spellbinding view of the sunset over the coastline and the towering Faraglioni. Delicious fish and seafood specialties.

Try this: squid ravioli with yellow cherry tomatoes and potato cream
Location: Via Gennaro Capriglione, 119
Tel: +39 0898 74955

Da Armandino

A simple and authentic trattoria in Marina della Praia specializing in fish and seafood served right on the beach.

Try this: Tubettoni pasta with squid
Location: Via Marina di Praia 1
Tel:+39 089 874087

Donna Clelia Ristorante & Lounge Bar

A bar and restaurant on the beach at Marina della Praia. A Praiano institution since 1950, today carried on by Salvatore Ferraioli, who continues to serve the traditional classics handed down by his mother, Donna Clelia, in the kitchen, like tubettoni con i totani (pasta with squid).

Try this: spaghetti with anchovy walnut sauce (spaghetti con colatura di alici e noci)
Location: Via Marina di Praia 9
Tel: +39 089 874706

Conca dei Marini

La Tonnarella

This was a favorite of Jackie Kennedy and the Agnelli family in the 1970's, when VIPs would order cases of Moët & Chandon to be delivered here directly from France. This jet-set vibe has largely disappeared over the past few decades, but the stunning location on the beach along the tiny bay and the excellent cuisine have remained the same. Shuttle boat service to and from Amalfi.

Try this: Spaghetti alla Jaqueline (spaghetti with zucchini)
Location: Via Marina di Conca 5
Tel: +39 089 831939

Amalfi

Da Gemma

A landmark restaurant in Amalfi that has been one of the most popular and beloved eateries on the coast since 1872. The restaurant has managed to remain a favorite over the years because of the consistently wonderful food, classics served with an updated twist.

Try this: raw seafood plate (il Gran Crudo)
Location: via Fra Gerardo Sasso 11
Tel: +39 089 871345

La Caravella

A gourmet restaurant in the center of Amalfi serving dishes rooted in local tradition and ingredients. Try the tasting menu based on the local heirloom sfumato lemons from Amalfi.

Try this: Caravella cream (Crema alla Caravella)
Location: via Matteo Camera 12
Tel: +39 089 871029

Lido Azzurro

This restaurant is part of the beach club of the same name in Amalfi, serving fresh fish with a sea view.

Try this: seafood spaghetti (spaghetti ai frutti di mare)
Location: via Lungomare dei Cavalieri 5
Tel: +39 089 871384

Ristorante Savò (Atrani)

This little restaurant sits beneath the porticoes of Atrani's small square, in the smallest municipality in Italy. A very pleasant setting and a cuisine that will surprise you with the quality and elegance of its dishes. Chef Gerardo Savò brings years of experience gained around the world before returning to his hometown. His cooking pays close attention to respecting the natural qualities of the ingredients he uses, and to cooking techniques that bring out their best characteristics.

Try this: fish fillet with anise and potatoes
Location: Via Supportico Marinella 6
Tel: +39 089 872712

Furore

Hostaria Bacco Furore

This restaurant is set on the clifftop of the coast above the famous Furore Fjord, and has a beautiful terrace overlooking the water. Here you can try traditional country cooking with a modern presentation. Make sure you tour the wine cellar, with its 5,000 bottles, including important vintages from Marisa Cuomo's nearby winery. If you are a wine aficionado, book a tour of the Marisa Cuomo winery followed by lunch here.

Try this: Ferrazzuoli alla Nannarella (a pasta dish in homage to Anna Magnani)
Location: via G. B. Lama 9
Tel: +39 089 830360

Maiori

Torre Normanna

This restaurant is located in a historic watchtower with a terrace directly over the sea, perfect for a romantic meal. For special occasions or proposals, book the "Ulisse table", a table for two set out on the cliffs over the water with complete privacy and a breathtaking view.

Try this: seafood casserole (la gran cassuola di pesci di scoglio con crostacei e molluschi)
Location: via Diego Taiani 4
Tel: +39 089 877100

Minori

Giardiniello

A pretty spot that has no view of the water but does have a lovely pergola where you can relax in the shade and sample fish and seafood specialties or traditional pizza. Over the years, this restaurant has made a name for itself with excellent traditional dishes served with just the right touch of modernity.

Try this: Pizza and fish fry (frittura di pesce)
Location: Corso Vittorio Emanuele 17
Tel: +39 089 877050

Cetara

Al Convento

As the name suggests, this restaurant is set in a former convent in the center of Cetara, a town famous for its "colatura di alici," a fermented fish condiment that is served tossed with spaghetti. Their signature dish is "la genovese di tonno".