Restaurants on the Amalfi Coast

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: with with Amalfi herbs (tonno agli aromi amalfitani)
Location: via Terramare
Tel: +39089874377

Il 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 specialites.

Try this: lemon ravioli (ravioli ripieni di limone)
Location: Via Gennaro Capriglione, 119
Tel: +39089874955

Da Armandino

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

Try this: seafood linguini (linguine ai frutti di mare)
Location: Via Marina di Praia
Tel:+39089874087

Bar Mare Petit Restaurant

A bar and restaurant located on the beach at Marina della Praia. Donna Clelia rules the kitchen, preparing the most ionic dishes along the coast like the Praiano specialty, "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: +39089874706

La Tonnarella

This was a favorite of Jackie Kennedy and the Agnelli family in the 1970's, when VIPs would order cases of Moet-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: +39089831939

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: +39089871345

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 de La Caravella)
Location: via Matteo Camera 12
Tel:+39089871029

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:+39089871384

Trattoria da Rispoli (Pogerola)

If you are looking for a spot to sample real coastal cuisine with no modern reinterpretation in an informal and authentic atmosphere, then head up to Pogerola and pull up a chair at this no-frills, all food oasis run by the Rispoli sisters. This trattoria has been around since the ’50s, when it was a gathering place for the local men to play cards, drink wine, and indulge in a steaming plate of pasta. It hasn't changed much since then: Enza is in the kitchen, Marina is in the dining room, and both work to make sure no one leaves hungry after their generous portion of pasta. Their most famous dish are fried anchovies stuffed with provola cheese.

Try this: fish filet with anise and potatoes (filetto di pesce con anice e patate)
Location: Via supportico Marinella 6
Tel: +39089872712

Da Bacco

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 Lama 9
Tel:+39089830360

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: +39089877100

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:+39089877050

Il 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".

Try this: spaghetti with anchovy sauce (spaghetti con la colatura di alici)
Location: Piazza San Francesco 16
Tel: +39089261039

Acqua Pazza

Just a few steps from the port of Cetara, this restaurant is specialized in anchovies and dishes featuring "colatura di alici".

Try this: salted anchovies marinated in oak barrels
Location: Corso Garibaldi 36
Tel: +39089261606