Must-see restaurants in Gulf of Naples Islands

  • Il Focolare

    Ischia

    A good choice for those seeking a little turf instead of surf, this is one of the island’s best-loved restaurants. Family run, homely and rustic, it has a…

  • La Palette

    Capri

    Local Caprese ingredients are combined into the most flavour-filled, creative dishes possible here. Expect the delights of zucchini flowers stuffed with…

  • È Divino

    Capri

    Proudly eccentric (what other restaurant has a bed in its dining room?), this diligent purveyor of Slow Food is a precious secret to those who know it…

  • Ristorante Pietratorcia

    Ischia

    Enjoying a bucolic setting among tumbling vines, wild fig trees and rosemary bushes, this A-list winery is a showcase for Ischian cooking. Tour the old…

  • Da Mariano

    Procida

    Hugely popular with locals, thanks to simple yet perfectly executed dishes like stuffed calamari and spaghetti alle vongole (spaghetti with clams). The…

  • La Casereccia

    Ischia

    Safe in the hands of Mamma Tina, Casereccia delivers plenty of full-flavoured casereccia (homemade food). The very Ischian menu pushes seafood, doughy…

  • Ristorante La Pantera Rosa

    Ischia

    In the long line of Ischia's portside eating establishments, the 'pink panther' might be the best. First, there's the owner, Amedeo, a skilled linguist…

  • Il Geranio

    Capri

    Time to pop the question or quell those predeparture blues? The terrace at this sophisticated spot offers heart-stealing views over the pine trees to…

  • La Lampara

    Procida

    Enjoying a quaint harbour view that has adorned many a guidebook, La Lampara looks down on Procida's agreeably lived-in marina from its seagull's-eye…

  • 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…

  • Caracalè

    Procida

    Along this unpretentious marina with its old fishing boats, piled fishing nets and haughty cats, half-a-dozen fine restaurants call out like mythological…

  • La Capannina

    Capri

    Dating back to 1931, this is the island’s most famous traditional trattoria and a long-time favourite on the celebrity circuit. Set up to look like a…

  • La Rondinella

    Capri

    Graham Greene's favourite hang-out when he lived in these parts, La Rondinella sits in the heart of whitewashed Anacapri. Who knows what literary nuggets…

  • La Conchiglia

    Procida

    The 'seashell' is secluded on a narrow dark-sand beach with a warped jetty and the pastel jumble of Marina Corricella in the distance (take the steep…

  • L’Approdo

    Capri

    If you've arrived on the ferry with an appetite, head here, a two-minute walk to the left from where you disembark. You can easily fill up on the superb…

  • Al Grottino

    Capri

    Expect a queue here. Dating from 1937, Al Grottino was a VIP spot in the '50s and '60s (check out the photos in the window), and it continues to lure…

  • Montecorvo

    Ischia

    Part of the dining room at hillside Montecorvo is tunnelled into a cave, while the verdant terrace offers spectacular sunset views. Owner Giovanni prides…

  • Trattoria Il Solitario

    Capri

    Eating here is a bit like being invited to someone’s home: tables are set in a small backyard with lemon trees and children’s toys in the corner, and the…

  • Gelateria Buonacore

    Capri

    Ideal for quick takeaways, this popular, down-to-earth snack bar does a roaring trade in savoury and sweet treats. Hit the spot with panini (sandwiches),…

  • Ristorante Nascondiglio dell'Amore

    Ischia

    Cosy and friendly hilltop restaurant with sea and castle vistas, serving an acclaimed coniglio al'Ischitana (rabbit cooked in wine and herbs). It also…

  • Ristorante da Ciccio

    Ischia

    In the seafood game since 1963 and currently overseen by charming host Carlo, Ristorante da Ciccio (Italian street-slang for 'dude' or 'chubby') is an…

  • Le Arcate

    Capri

    This is the restaurant that the locals recommend – and frequent. An unpretentious place with hanging baskets of ivy, sunny yellow tablecloths and well…

  • Trattoria da Giovanni a Gradola

    Capri

    This laid-back, sand-between-your-toes trattoria is just beyond the swish bathing facilities at the Grotta Azzurra. The setting is lovely for a summer…

  • Al Pontile

    Ischia

    Sit outside, front or back, with the castle as an evocative backdrop to the shopping street or sea. The reassuringly brief menu includes pasta mainstays…

  • Da Raffaele

    Ischia

    Handily situated in the middle of Via Roma, this brightly lit, welcoming place has few surprises on the menu but prepares everything well. Try the…

  • Bar dal Cavaliere

    Procida

    Procida’s prime pastry shop has a sugar-spiked range of cakes and pastries and is a good place to get acquainted with the local indulgence, lingua di bue …

  • Da Ciccio

    Ischia

    Old and popular enough to qualify as an 'institution' (1947 and counting), Da Ciccio (not to be confused with the restaurant of the same name) is an…

  • Le Grottelle

    Capri

    This is a great place to impress someone – not so much for the food, which is decent enough, but for the dramatic setting: its two dining areas are set in…

  • Bar Capriccio

    Procida

    If you want your cappuccino served in a mug by a cool Procida local then head to this internationally flavoured portside bar/cafe. Carb-heavy snacks…

  • Gardenia Mare

    Ischia

    With bamboo furniture, surrounding greenery and wonderful views of the Castello Aragonese, this makes for a fantastically romantic sunset dinner spot. It…

  • Ristorante Aglio, Olio & Pomodoro

    Ischia

    Garlic, olive oil and tomatoes are the base for a lot of simply executed dishes at this warmly welcoming trattoria serving local dishes such as rabbit,…

  • Lo Sfizio

    Capri

    On the path up to Villa Jovis, this trattoria-cum-pizzeria often grabs wilting tourists for a post-sightseeing meal. It's a relaxed, down-to-earth place…

  • Fammivento

    Procida

    A portside fish restaurant that'll get you started with some stuffed anchovies, before heading on to linguine pesce spada e melanzane (linguine with…

  • Bar de Maio

    Ischia

    Technically a bar close to the port; in reality, it's better known as a prime gelato spot. According to some residents, it's the best ice-cream parlour on…

  • Donna Rachele

    Capri

    Tucked away in a corner, this place has a traditional trattoria atmosphere, with small rooms, decorative tiles and walls lined with bottles. Vegetarians…

  • Zi Carmela

    Ischia

    Dating back decades, this restaurant has a lovely terrace decorated with copper pans, ceramic mugs and strings of garlic and chillies. Locals come for…

  • La Cantina del Mare

    Ischia

    This friendly place is just across the road from the beach and serves excellent dishes to locals and wised-up tourists; seafood is the speciality. Sit on…

  • Gran Caffè Vittoria

    Ischia

    At the smarter end of the port, this posh cafe employs old-school bow-tied waiters to serve an artistic-looking selection of cakes, pastries, coffees and…

  • Da Giorgio

    Procida

    A retro, no-frills neighbourhood trattoria close to the port. The menu holds few surprises, but the ingredients are fresh; try the spaghetti con frutti di…