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Read MoreA` Paranza
This trattoria in Atrani, a member of the association of Slow Food in Italy, A Paranza is known for its excellent seafood. The décor is old school Amalfi (white walls and tiled floors) even though it was recently refurbished after...
Read MoreChampagne & Oyster Bar
With sweeping views across the sea, this chic and petite bar at the Sirenuse hotel draws a sophisticated crowd, some of whom emerge from the privacy of their yachts for an aperitif here. Many stay for dinner at La Sponda.
Read MoreChez Black
This nautical-inspired restaurant is located near the marina in Positano, specializing in seafood (there’s a large lobster tank in the dining room). For the best people watching, try to get a seat on the terrace. Reservations are strongly recommended.
Read MoreConca del Sogno
A short ride from Positano, this is the perfect place for a leisurely lunch while enjoying a day on the water. Conca del Sogno, only accessible by boat, serves crowd pleasing seaside classics. On a recent visit I ordered the...
Read MoreCumpa Cosimo
Don’t be put off if the only languages that you hear spoken around you at Cumpa Cosimo are English, German and French; this Ravello classic has been around so long that it’s become a must-stop for lunch or dinner. Despite...
Read MoreDa 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, is no exception....
Read MoreDa Vincenzo
On the main street of Positano, this family restaurant serves some of the best pasta in town.
Read MoreDon Alfonso 1890
The Campania region’s most famous restaurant and Michelin two-star, Don Alfonso is a gourmet temple that draws foodies to the Sorrento peninsula every year. Chef Alfonso Iaccarino and his wife, Livia, opened the restaurant in 1973 and show no signs...
Read MoreFranco’s Bar
This buzzy tiled terrace bar occupies what was once a parking lot just above Le Sirenuse. The outdoor hot spot, with its spectacular sea view and ceramic yellow fountain by Guiseppe Ducrot, draws a chic crowd every night that it...
Read MoreIl Pirata
Down the cliff from La Praia, this seaside restaurant attracts sunbathers who lounge on its bathing decks during the day. It is also fun for a casual evening out as they have live music and a bar built into the...
Read MoreIl Refettorio at Monastero Santa Rosa
Walking through the gardens of this exquisite boutique hotel, you pass bushels of rosemary and basil, oversized lemons hanging from a grove and stalks of lavender. These intoxicating scents surround you as you dine, alfresco, at one of the two restaurants...
Read MoreIl San Pietro Terrace
The large and dramatic terrace at the Il San Pietro hotel is a must for sunset aperitifs. You can’t decide what’s more beautiful: the terrace’s colorful, majolica-tile benches, the lush gardens surrounding it or the stupendous views of the coast....
Read MoreIl San Pietro’s Zass
The dining room of the Zass at the San Pietro is begging to be updated (it has an old-world feeling in the literal sense), but for pure romantic atmosphere, a table for two at the edge of the terrace can’t...
Read MoreLa Sponda
Every evening around dusk, one of the white-suited waiters at Le Sirenuse climbs on a small ladder to light the countless votives that are suspended from wrought-iron chandeliers shaped like branches. The candles illuminate the space—already lovely with potted lemon...
Read MoreLa Tagliata
Come hungry to this local favorite, which is tucked high in the hills above Positano. The setting is rustic: wooden chairs, checkered tablecloths, and various potted plants and bunches of garlic hanging from the ceiling. Diners do not order à...
Courtesy of Lido AzzurroRead MoreLido 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...
Read MoreLo Scoglio da Tommaso
Though determined drivers can get to this longtime favorite via land, it’s much more glamorous to arrive by boat to this lovely family run restaurant. Seated on a long deck that stretches into the sea, diners enjoy fresh seafood accompanied...
Read MoreMax
Located in the center of Positano, this restaurant is particularly cozy on a day when the weather is not great. The dining room is filled with antique furnishings and original art (the place functions as a gallery with rotating exhibitions). An...
Read MoreNext 2
Recommends Antonio Sersale, the owner of the Sirenuse, in Positano: “Next 2 is a great restaurant with lovely cuisine. It’s owned by a charming woman named Tanina, who is also the chef. It’s always a fun scene.” Many of the...
Read MorePasticceria Leone
This sliver of a café and pastry shop (the bakery is in the back), right off Amalfi’s bustling piazza in front of the duomo, is a good pit stop for an espresso to escape the heat and the crowds. The...
RossellinisRead MoreRossellinis
Named after the famous Hollywood director, who stayed at the old Palazzo Sasso (today renamed Palazzo Avino) in the 1950s, the fine-dining restaurant of the hotel is grand, refined and serious. It has garnered two well-deserved Michelin stars for a...
Read MoreTreville Beach Club
The beach club of super stylish boutique hotel Villa TreVille sits right next to Positano's legendary restaurant Da Adolfo. Its gleaming white and blue décor stands in stark contrast to the slightly dilapidated look of its neighbor, and it draws...
Read MoreUn Piano Nel Cielo
The gourmet restaurant at Casa Angelina, Un Piano Nel Cielo has breathtaking views of the coast (seen best from the outdoor tables) and a romantic ambience for a special night out. The staff is particularly attentive and full of excellent...
Read MoreVittoria
For an easy lunch or dinner with kids, head to this no-frills restaurant, which specializes in tasty thin-crust pizzas—made in a wood-burning oven—and homemade pasta. Save room for dessert, which includes a variety of homemade cakes and pastries. Reservations, especially...
