Destination: Italy: Amalfi Coast

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Da Adolfo

To most U.S. travelers, especially those familiar with the Pacific and Atlantic coastlines, what qualifies as a beach along the Amalfi Coast is laughable. With its teeny patch of black sand Laurito Beach, near the San Pietro Hotel, is no exception. But locals and longtime aficionados alike come here for classic Da Adolfo, an uber casual seaside restaurant that opened in the 1960s. Recommends Antonio Sersale, the owner of the nearby Sirenuse: “For the hippie in all of us, I suggest Da Adolfo on a little beach near Positano for lunch.”

Reservations are a must. Guests from Positano can arrive via a short boat transfer, providing gorgeous views, but be aware that their free shuttle back doesn’t commence until 4 p.m. Since there is not much to do at Laurito, it’s best to hire your own shuttle back to Positano after lunch.

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Lido Azzurro

It’s unclear where the “lido” in the name comes from, as there’s no beach to speak of, but this waterfront restaurant, overlooking the harbor of Amalfi, is one of the prime spots for a leisurely, sun-soaked lunch. Diners seated on the terrace snack on freshly prepared seafood that goes down easy with a white from the region. Says Andrea Kuba of Tour Italy: “Excellent traditional dishes in a magnificent setting, looking over the marina of Amalfi.” Reservations are strongly recommended. Closed Monday.

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Lo Scoglio

Though determined drivers can get to this longtime favorite via land, it’s much more glamorous to arrive by boat. There, at the long deck that stretches into the sea, diners enjoy fresh seafood accompanied by glasses of chilled local whites. The spaghetti with zucchini, a local specialty, is legendary here.

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