Umberto a Mare

Ischia


For 80 years lucky diners have been watching the sun set at this terraced restaurant by the Spanish mission–style Soccorso church in Forio. Pick between a low-key cafe-bar for light snacks or the more formal seasonal restaurant. Restaurant highlights include penne with lobster and asparagus, and a delicate al profumo di mare (lightly grilled freshly caught fish).

The orange-sorbet dessert is recommended.


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