Came here for dinner with my daughter, based on the reviews, and was not disappointed. This establishment has a very charming vibe, with a back patio that's cool and quiet, away from the street. Its location near the amphitheater entrance of the Pompeii Archeological Park makes it very easy to find. The food was fantastic, the pasta was perfect. The service was absolutely top-notch as well. I highly recommend this restaurant for a casual evening with friends, or a quiet evening with a date. read more

This is by far the best restaurant that I have been to throughout my entire Italy experience. The food was so delicious, and the house wine was a great value! The desert was heavenly, and the pasta is home-made. But the number-one best thing about this restaurant was the service. Our server, Roberto, went above and beyond to ensure that my family had exceptional service. He speaks incredible English, and he even made drawings for my kids! I will definitely be coming back in the future, and I insist anyone coming through Pompeii visit. read more

Add'u' Mimi' - Roberto and my daughter - Italian Near Me - Pompei, NA

Chef was so accommodating and friendly inspite of busy night with a large party. Everything was delicious!

What a true gem in Pompeii!! Full bottle of deliciowine for 7 euro??? Outstanding gnocchi, pasta with eggplant...bellisimo!! The grilled sausage...out of this world!!! Will be back to see Roberto & his very attentive staff!!! read more

My friends and I had an absolutely amazing experience in Pompeii and at this family restaurant. The service was great - very hospitable and personable. You could easily tell that the service is tied into loving what they do and what they serve here. Everything we tried was delicious. We were recommended to try the sea bass and veal for dinner and both were very good. read more

COST: €9.50 (Seafood Pasta) €16 (Sea Bass in Crazy Water) Naples sadly was a general disappointment for me outside of the amazing Neapolitan Pizza. Pompei on the other hand could not have been more amazing... a huge part of that was Roberto and me stumbling onto Add'u Mimi. It was so great I had to eat there twice. The first time I walked in was through the front door. The loveliest elderly couple walked me to the back and introduced me to Roberto. Roberto then said he can take me in as long as I order/eat fast since they are closing soon. I said sure since the glowing reviews looked insane. That first night I was served the BEST seafood pasta and a beer. The pasta was cooked perfectly and the seafood tasted so fresh. Before leaving, I was given a Wild Fennel Drink for FREE that was so good even Steve Buscemi apparently even liked. Roberto even showed me a picture of him with Steve! How cool! The next day, I went to tour Pompei and also hiked up Vesuvius. On the way back to town I was craving for more Add'u Mimi so I called and sure enough... Roberto recognized my voice and said I should come back in! Wanting something entirely different this time, Roberto proceeds to show me a whole fresh sea bass. He said he will cook that for me in a very classic Italian way. I forgot (and forgive me Roberto I lost the piece of paper you wrote on for me lol), but the rough English translation for the dish is "Sea Bass in Crazy Water". Honestly it was cooked so simply (likely with just water, salt and oil) the flavor of the fish was accented fairly well. It was accompanied by an equally simple salad. To finish it off I had some white cake with pears in it. It was delicious as well. Before finally taking off for the train to Rome, Roberto proceeds to give a free limoncello shot. When he learned I had a train ride, he asked if I wanted still or sparkling water for the ride home! WHAT? I've never felt more at home and saying goodbye to Roberto felt like saying goodbye to my Italian dad haha. I'm not sure when I'll get back to Pompei but I'll treasure my two meals here likely forever. Go here for the excellent food and even better service. read more

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This is review that is based on our experience in early June of 2023, I've been trying to find the name of it and finally have. Our experience couldn't have been any better, we went for lunch and the restaurant was empty so we got Roberto and his staffs full attention and it did not disappoint, from recommendations to treating us to his favorite wines and limoncello shots and even making my buddy his special coffee that he makes for himself daily, Along with some good stories and laughs, we went to go see the Pompeii ruins and we couldn't have been happier we stopped here first! read more

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Simply outstanding. From food to the attention - this place has been one of our favorites while in Italy for the summer. Just incredible from beginning to end. Came for lunch with my husband and toddler and we loved every moment. read more

Welllllllll...... what can we say? 2 nights in Pompeii, 2 dinners at Add'U'Mimi! Roberto & Pasquale took great care of us, which is why we came back for # 2. The food was great but the service was better! Thank you Pompeii, for a great food adventure & for new friends! read more

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We give this restaurant 5 stars for many reasons. First, call to make reservations- important because it's small and family run. Second, the house wine was tremendous and well priced. The food was simple, but quality and delicious. Lastly, the service was top notch, and the owner broke everything down for us in English. The menu is 100% in Italian, which further added to the authentic Italian experience. Don't skip the desserts, and enjoy sitting under the 100 year old grape vine on the patio as much as we did! read more

Add'u' Mimi' - Fresh octopus - Italian Near Me - Pompei, NA

My boyfriend loves this place and so do I! We came back twice in the same week because it was just so good. Roberto is hospitable and emanates a very positive, passionate energy and was extremely helpful. Just take a look at that Seafood Pasta that I ordered - It makes my heart tremble. It tastes just as good as it looks. The spaghetti was perfectly al-dente and the mussels/clams/shrimp were incredibly fresh and gave the spaghetti the most succulent taste. Bruschetta, fresh Octopus, and prosciutto with melon (mozzarella & olives also) were our starters. ALL AMAZING. Not one crumb was spared. If you are in the Pompeii area and tired as hell from walking around in the ruins or just straight up hungry, go here and you'll leave satisfied with the biggest food baby you've ever had. Sit outside, too! read more

Add'u' Mimi' - Seafood Spaghetti! - Italian Near Me - Pompei, NA

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Wow!! By far the best way to start our day in Pompei. This place is not only very delicious but the vibes are so fun and positive. From our wine, to our main dish, the dessert is to die for... 100 percent would recommend, no wonder this place has such great reviews, so happy to found this place.. read more

Add'u' Mimi' - Italian Near Me - Pompei, NA

After a long day of traveling and walking through the ruins of Pompeii, my group was hankering for a big, traditional Italian meal. We chose randomly, with our only rule being no menus with pictures. We got led through the restaurant, out the back, and across an alley to a raised and covered terrace. The menu is in Italian, but the servers speak a little English. It's not packed with tourists. You could easily get a glass of wine, a meal, and split some antipasti at under €20 pp. We happened to get a bit more than that. We tried Antipasto Assertito, bruschetta, gnocchi sorrentino, Scialatielli al sapore di mare, penne all'arrabbiata and spaghetti dish. It was a really good experience. Everything was good. The pasta comes out al dente so be warned. Also, know that things work on Italy time. Wine comes out quick. You get everything else when it's ready (including the check). Still I'd definitely come back. read more

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Excellent choice for a late lunch, and well deserved luxuriously rich food after walking miles and miles around the Pompeii site. Roberto can help you with making selections if your Italian is not so good. Really there isn't anything on the menu that's not absolutely delicious. All the pastas are hand made in house and the sea food is divinely fresh, I had the octopus ! Yum! House wine you ask? Same, perfectly smooth perfectly goes with everything. This place is so affordable it's crazy to me they can stay in business, so don't let all the fancy ironed table cloths and above average decor send you running backwards. Rest your touring feet and enjoy! read more

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Very friendly service. Get the seafood pasta. They will be closed July 19th through August 4th, 2019, but come back after that! read more

Excellent eating experience.. from walking in the door and being greeted by Roberto (the owner), being seated, drink order taken took maybe 5 minutes. Meal was served hot and was excellent. Roberto and his staff were very friendly and helpful and LOVED children. This place was great for small children from our experience! Roberto played peek-a-boo and duck quacked each time he walked by our table. If you're looking for AMAZING authentic Italian food then look no further! Thank you Roberto And team for making us feel at home! read more

Add'u' Mimi' - Outside of Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Pompei, NA

Passed by during my Pompeii visit. There is no English menu while the waiter ( boss I guessed) explained the menu very detailed. Was the first table during lunch time at weekend followed by some family gathering and couples in date. The food is delicious with unexpected reasonable price. Definitely a worthwhile trial. Recommend to anyone travel around the site. read more

Thank you Roberto for an incredible meal. We followed the Yelp reviews and they did not disappoint. Ordered all of the daily specials and it was some of the best Italian food we have ever had. The Zeppolini and Gnocchi was particularly impressive. Highly recommend. read more

Wow! This place is great! I wasn't sure at first because of the old man waiving me in. But the place had good reviews and lots of pictures to reference food orders (way more than surround competition). We gave it a try and was not disappointed. I ordered a pasta/sea food blend. I can't remember or pronounce the name but I know it was great tasting pasta with clams and shrimp. Highly recommend! read more

If you own a restaurant or are thinking of opening a restaurant, come here and learn what it takes. The hospitality and care for their customers was amazing. We came here twice during our brief stay in the Pompeii area and after the second visit, the owner and I we're hugging it out. Just goes to show the type of people there and I'm very proud of my heritage for this. Food was fantastic, gnocchi was melt in your mouth, their home made wine was on point. A great experience and highly recommended. Sorry this took so long, we were here in May of 2015! read more

This is without a doubt the restaurant with the best service in Pompeii and surroundings! And the food is good to! I've been here two times in my short stay in Pompeii and we've eaten here with much pleasure! I can surely recommend eating here. The owner Roberto is very kind and helps as much as possible with choosing a nice dish. I will be back for shure! Dit is zonder twijfel het restaurant met de beste service van Pompeii en omgeving! En het eten is nog lekker ook! Ik ben hier nu 2 keer geweest tijdens mijn korte verblijf in Pompeii en we hebben hier elke keer met veel plezier gegeten! Ik kan het zeker aanraden! De eigenaar Roberto is zeer aardig en helpt je zo veel hij kan met het kiezen vaneen heerlijk gerecht. Ik kom hier zeker nog eens terug! read more

Add'u' Mimi' - Italian Near Me - Pompei, NA

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Amazing!! Great staff. The owner is very funny and helpful to us as it being that we don't speak Italian. The food was tasteful and worth it. I haven't even had desert and I'm excited! read more

Add'u' Mimi' - Clams with butter wine sauce. - Italian Near Me - Pompei, NA

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My most memorable meals in Italy in 2015 were: Rome: the roasted porchetta sandwich at Pane e Arte (x2.... I went twice in one day) Lido di Camaiore: also a sandwich place! I panini d'Adone Siena: The place with really good gnocchi. And the place with amazing tiramisu place inside the horse race track. Florence: Trattoria Bordino, hands down. 1.1kg medium rare steak grilled to perfection. And tiramisu. Napoli: Pizzeria Trianon (twice, so both hands down! slam that table!) And in Pompei: this place. The gnocchi. The pear tarte. My friend and I ordered it - then ordered it again. It's the only time we had the same slice of dessert twice in a row. The entrance can be a little bit difficult to find, but it's worth the search. read more

This was the best restaurant experience we had in Italy. We ate at this restaurant twice for dinner on consecutive nights in Pompeii. The food is delicious, reasonably priced, and service was great. The first night, we tried the octopus salad, fresh mozzarella and rocket (arugala), spaghetti with ragu, hand made taglietelle with eggplant and tomatoes, and the grilled swordfish. We finished up with a homemade ricotta and pear tart. All of the dishes were outstanding, but the ones on the top of the list were the handmade taglietelle and the pear tart. The second night we had the calamari, bruschetta, fresh mozzarella and rocket, whole trout, and the seafood pasta with parsley, and the pear tart for dessert. The owner was extremely friendly to us and helped us with the ordering. We even saw Roger Waters from Pink Floyd dining that night too read more

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My husband and I grabbed lunch at this family owned restaurant before touring Pompei. It was about a 20 minute walk from the train station, and we are SO glad we made the trek! We were greeted by Roberto and treated as family the whole time we were there. We were the only customers, which meant we got his undivided attention. We had bruschetta with fresh mozzarella and broccoli as starters followed by two specials of the day (gnocchi and another short cut pasta). With a bottle of the house red wine and coffee of course! Everything was EXCELLENT, and my husband and I both agree that this was our best dining experience of our entire week in Italy! Thank you, Roberto, for your hospitality and sharing a piece of your family tradition with us. We can't wait to come back during our next visit to the area! read more

Easily a 5star experience, Roberto was very personable with my family, made my children feel welcome ,as we didn't speak Italian His suggestions where spot on, The wine was amazing , the seafood was very fresh as can be expected Would definitely recommend his restaurant as one you must visit read more

We had dinner here our first night in Pompei. We came back again for lunch the next day. This is one of the best meals I had in Naples. Great service, great food and the price was really reasonable. The menu was in Italian but the waiter speaks English. He gave us really good recommendations. I went with a friend who lives in Naples and he said the food was really authentic and good. For dinner, we had large prawns with pasta, mussels and clam, octopus, and their home made wine. They also make their own pasta. For lunch we had steak, fried shrimp & calamari, prosciutto & melon and mix pasta with muscles. Definitely eat here if you are in Pompei! read more

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This was the best dining experience of my life. And I emphasize experience because from the moment you enter to the moment you leave - you are cared for. My friend and I found this restaurant on Yelp and entered with very little expectations. We had been somewhat underwhelmed by our food experiences in Florence and Rome and didn't expect much from a small restaurant in Pompeii. We were wrong. We entered the restaurant around 7pm (right when it opened) and were taken back to additional seating across a small street from the back of the front entrance. We were greeted by Roberto who made us feel at home. He energetically discussed the menu with us and we started off with antipasto di mare, gnocci, and scialatielli al sapore di mare. The appetizer came and my friend and I just looked at each other. "Best appetizer we've had so far" he said and we quickly ate it all soaking the sauce with our soft bread. The gnocci comes out and hands down best gnocci I've had ever. The gnocci was soft yet chewy - it was out of this world. I had some of the scialatielli and the noodles were perfectly cooked. This is what I had hoped to find in Italy. My mind was blown. Roberto asked if we wanted anything else and at this point I said it was up to him. He was 3 for 3 on his recommendations and we said whatever you bring out - we would eat. He laughed and brought out fresh sea bass and plopped it on our table and said "Enjoy". For a quick second I looked at this fresh fish and thought I guess they eat uncooked fish down here and was actually gonna try to eat it (that's how much I trusted Roberto) but he laughed and took it back and brought us that same fish grilled beautifully. I don't even like sea food to be honest but it was amazing. The fish was fresh with no bitterness at all. Finally, he asked if we wanted dessert. We were stuffed but the maestro was at work. He recommended ricotta cheese/pear cake and it was a perfect cap to our meal. The dessert literally melted in our mouths. Even with powdered sugar on top it wasn't overly sweet. My friend will be looking for ricotta cheese desserts from now on. I am not usually one who writes lavish reviews online. But I'm sitting here writing this lengthy review because this meal - this experience was a game changer. And I don't take that word lightly. Roberto was spot on in every recommendation and made us feel at home. He is the Michael Jordan (or Michelangelo in Italy?) of all waiters/owners. Thank you for your kindness and giving us this incredible experience. We will be back. Oh and probably the most important thing. All of that food for 67 euros. Mind. Blown. read more

A very good and pricey restaurant at the heart of Pompei We had seafood that was delicious and the staff took very good care of us. read more

Add'u' Mimi' - Italian Near Me - Pompei, NA

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Great home made pasta! All food comes from the local region and is great value for money! Due to COVID there weren't any menus (QR Code coming soon) so we were a bit challenged to start with, but the owner was patient, took his time and we had a great 3 course meal for 8 people and only wished we had come here the night before as well! Kids pasta & Tomate sauce for 5€ - amazing value! read more

What great hospitality in a hidden gem! We managed to get a table outside, and enjoyed the attention the staff gave, and their recommendations. The food was delicious- we had different antipasti to share, different pasta and gambi as mains, and delicious desserts! The attention to detail for our experience was great- when we had spilled oil on our shirt, the patron noticed and used a specific product to remove it. Great chat, wonderful food, superb hospitality! read more

First, we arrived just before they would close for riposo, and they welcomed us. We were waved through the first room and onto a courtyard where an additional dining space is located. The owner's son explained to us how long we would need to wait after realising we spoke English not Italian. Once seated, he recommended some antipasto we might enjoy, and we did. Buffalo mozzarella with prosciutto and arugala, and some bruschetta, not to mention the delicious olives. Everything in the dish was fresh and absolutely scrumptious. After we completed the antipasto, we again took up his suggestions for a first course (which was the end of our meal in this case). The sugo sauce was smooth and delicious, and the pasta was al dente as expected. On the contrary, the all'arrabbiata sauce was extraordinary, with exceptional flavour and spice. Most definitely the best dishes we've had on our trip so far. The staff was very welcoming and the food was the only thing that could trump it. Update: We returned for dinner the next night, and the experience was even better than lunch before. You truly are made to feel welcome here and it is worth the visit. Do not come here if you want to rush through your meal, this is a unique location that deserves all of the time you can spend on it. read more

Add'u' Mimi' - Penne all'arrabbiata - Italian Near Me - Pompei, NA

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Roberto knew we wanted to write a review on him after we left. He insisted that all we say is nothing more than "the food was good and the service was great!" Well Roberto, the food was good and the service was great. But with all due respect, I need to write out the experience you gave as you deserve much more that just one sentence. This was our last night in Pompeii, and reading the reviews on Yelp steered us to this restaurant. We were the first ones to arrive and were seated immediately. We were then greeted by Roberto, who gave us menus in Italian as they did not have any in English and took our drink order. But this is the point, we wanted to be immersed and we took the time to research the dishes on our own. However, after Roberto came back with the drink order, he sat down with us to explain the menu. Roberto asked "what would you like?" We responded "whatever you suggest." A huge grin covered Roberto's face. Every dish he brought was spot on. He talked about some military men needing a ride home (which is also an unrelated review on this place) after he found out I was a veteran and took the time to connect with us. As he put it, "You guys come to this country wanting to learn about our culture, our history, our cuisine. You didn't hesitate to trust me when you handed your menu over to let me do my best work. You didn't ask for a different menu because you wanted to translate it for yourself. You took the time to learn. You showed you wanted to see Italy for what it is, and not for what you want it to be. For that, I wanted to show you the best we offer and hope you come back to Pompeii." Roberto, if we ever make it back to Pompeii, we will be sure to eat there again. I can never say enough to explain how wonderful this restaurant, this man, and the rest of the staff has been. Our dinner was one of THE BEST meals we've had. Thank you for giving us the best dinner experience in Italy. Ciao, Jed and Thea read more

Add'u' Mimi' - Italian Near Me - Pompei, NA

This restaurant was a great lunch spot. It had lots of fresh pasta and seafood, plus delicious appetizers like prosciutto and melon. We ate here on our way from the Pompeii train station (there are two) and the Pompeii archeological site. Would definitely eat here again! read more

Add'u' Mimi' - Pasta fresca con melanzana. - Italian Near Me - Pompei, NA

This resto was so close to our Airbnb and decided to check it out while we were touring the city. We were not disappointed! We had a late lunch, around 2:30ish, right before they closed. The owners were kind enough to keep it open so we could have a hearty lunch before exploring the city. The food was EXCELLENT. What we ate: Prosciutto wrapped melon Gnocci Seafood Pasta Fresh bread "North American" salad (only because my husband randomly asked for salad lol) House wine (yum!) Stellar service, great food - what more could you ask for in Italy :) read more

If you have 1 hour in Pompeii, dash through the ruins. If you have 2 hours in Pompeii, dash through the ruins and have a meal at Add'u Mimi. Ideally you will have a few hours at each. To sum up my review, Roberto the proprietor is a typical Italian who loves food and wine and prepares most of the food "in house". He was very warm and inviting and as soon as he picked up that we were looking for a serious meal - the best he had to offer - the menus went away and the house dishes started coming out. Not a snooty "its where the real Italians go" review, I mean its Pompeii with hundreds of tour buses a day. Just let him know you appreciate good food, tourist or no. The restaurant itself is lovely, they have a little outdoor patio that they use as soon as the vines in the arbor develop their leaves for shade from the sun. The inside area is on the second floor in the back off of the street with big windows to capture the sea breeze. Some local laborers were doing some work with power tools next door and Roberto kindly asked them (yelling out the window) to stop as the lunch crowd started to fill in. They stopped with the power tools but kept up with some hammering - next thing you know Roberto is out there cursing them up and down in Italian - really letting them have it. I only wish cursing like that were acceptable in the US - how cathartic it must be to let loose like that. The food. To die for. Amazing. Made with love and pride. In the shadow of Mt. Vesuvius the main event are the tomatoes and the seafood. Bruschetta simple and fresh, an explosion of summer. Gnochi like little pillows. Our boys wanted just spaghetti with tomato sauce, when Roberto delivered it he said "I will put cheese on it i you like, but we feel it takes away from the sauce". He was right, it was that good. But the best pasta we had (indeed the best I have had on this vacation) was a house special scialatielli with a seafood. Fresh pasta, small clams, little bits of anchovy. It changes the definition of spaghetti e vongole. For secondi we had fried calamari and a grilled whole fish. perfect, delicious, fresh. House white wine to wash it down. DO NOT SKIP THE DESSERT. They make their own cakes. The cheese cake is made with a special buffala ricotta and pieces of pear. "Ricotta E Pere". My son Alec declared it the best cheese cake he has ever had in his life - the boy likes cheese cake. To top it of, Roberto makes his own liqueurs, different infusions based on the season. He brought out two bottles of liquor one a bright orange, the other a green tinged clear. He told us the clear one was "for the men" and made me guess what it was. Tasted like an herby sambuca, like nothing I have had before. The first was meloncello made with cantaloupe, the second - finocchietto, a fennel infused liqueur. In the summer he makes one with basil. Its strong, its amazing, you roll out of there full and happy! Thank you Roberto, worth the trip from LA!! read more

Get anything that says 'di mare' and you'll be rewarded with a delicious course. The antipasto and pasta were excellent. The house wine was also an easy choice. Highly Recommended in Pompeii snd much better than the typical Napoli cuisine in the city. The service was also very warm and caring. Don't miss this spot a short walk East of the ruins of Pompeii. read more

This review is LONG overdue. We visited Pompei back in September of 2013 and I have to say that this was one of the most enjoyable meals and dining experience we enjoyed in Italy! A group of us were wandering around during the afternoon trying to find a place to eat and thanks to yelp we found this gem! We had such an amazing experience here and it was in large part due to Roberto. He was very friendly, welcoming and took the time to explain the menu to us. He immediately made us feel like family. The food was also amazing here. Everything tasted very fresh and the prices were very reasonable. Don't skip the dessert! You can't go wrong with anything you order here. If you're in Pompei be sure to stop by! You won't regret it! read more

A HUGE THANKS.....to the previous reviewers for their comments and ratings. My Dad and I were in Pompeii for one evening, a quick visit to the ruins and then back to Rome. Wanted to find a place with good food, reasonable prices and WOW were we ever pleased with this choice. Can't say enough good things about the food, the service and the people. You shouldn't miss an opportunity to share in the passion that these folks have for their food and their tradition. The house wine (their own vintage) is excellent and a perfect compliment to the exceptional food. The desert is not an afterthought, but a crown jewel. Don't miss this opportunity. read more

This place certainly earns its 5 stars here. The girlfriend and myself stopped in during a two week trip in Italy after walking through Pompeii and this place was hands down the best food we had the entire trip. The octopus was cooked to perfection and didn't even need any seasoning. On top of the amazing food we had a very personable waiter who may have been the owner and was more than happy to go over the entire menu with us. If you're in the area TRY THIS PLACE read more