We just left from having dinner the service was excellent and the food too. We highly recommend if in Pompei take time to visit them!

One of the best places I have eaten in my 20 years on earth. Roberto was absolutely amazing and the food was to die for. 100% would recommend to anyone passing through Pompei. The vibe in this place is just amazing. You will not regret dining here at all. read more

We stumbled upon this restaurant after a tiring walk to Mount Vesuvius and it was one of the best lunch we had in Naples. The recommendations were all delicious! The pasta dishes were fresh & authentic. We had to mop up all the sauce so as not to miss any of the delicious main. The Babà & ricotta with pear is heavenly! Everyone is friendly & helpful, we feel so at home! We have decided to visit again....... read more

It's our 5th day in Italy and we had an excellent experience. Our family was lucky enough to get a table for 11 when there was a big party already reserved the restaurant. The 4th generation owner, Roberto was very friendly. The menu was written in Italian, but he took the time to explain the menu and gave his recommendation which did not fail to disappoint. The food was great, especially the octopus dish, several of the home made pastas, grilled fish, and buffalo ricotta dessert. Our family was really impressed by this authentic family owned Italian restaurant. Hands down one of our most memorable restaurants we had dined in Italy. read more

Fantastic food! Gnocchi Sorrentina - Mmm! Great wine - I had the white. Superb desserts. Ricotta & pear - wow! Limoncello was homemade & fantastic! But best of all was the family feel & personal attention. Not just a great meal, but a great experience! read more

The best dining experience in Italy! The food was amazing and service exceptional. This is definitely the place to go for authentic Italian food. The fresh pasta is phenomenal. If I could give more than 5 stars I would ! read more

Great food, great service, cheap house wine. Found this awesome restaurant from Yelp and probably wouldn't have stopped in by chance based on the exterior. Would definitely recommend the spaghetti with oil. Also beware the menu is in Italian not english! Only complaint is that the food came too fast but that's a good thing if you are in a hurry. read more

OK...its easy to say 5 stars..but what really is 5 stars. I have never given 5...probably never will again. Incredible food, incredible service, and seemed to know what every member of my family wanted. Seriously..how do you do that?? Roberto and his family are wonderful. I have a family with two special needs...autism and gluten free. Normally for my wife...gluten free means yuck,!! Not here..damn, it was really really good!! We never have felt so welcomed and appreciated. Trust me..do not hesitate to come here...wait in line if necessary. Say hi to Dominic the grandfather and padre of it all at the door..trust Roberto the maestro of what you will enjoy eating and enjoy the food and wine!! From the antipasto to the limencello...you will not be disappointed!! read more

Outstanding restaurant. Delicious authentic food. Very attentive staff. Extensive wine list. Owner spends a good deal of his time helping you select courses without any pressure to choose too much food. Prices were also very reasonable. read more

Decent prices and good food. Restaurant has an interesting layout and the bathrooms are downstairs if you're eating in the second half!

This was our first meal in Pompeii, and turned out to be one of the best of our whole trip to Italy (also went to Florence and Rome). We didn't catch the name of our waiter, but he was fantastic - very friendly, explained any questions we had, and even gave us a quick pronunciation lesson on some of the dishes. Overall, he made it a really fun and relaxed experience. He even served us an aperitif at the end of our meal that he had made himself, which was a really cool touch. The food and wine were delicious. I'm pretty delayed on writing this review, so I don't remember exactly what we ordered, but...we ordered the prosciutto with melon and mozzarella, fish of the day, a grilled prawns, a seafood and pasta dish...All of the food was incredibly fresh. The dishes were all simple preparation, but were done perfectly - which makes you realize that you don't need much if you just do it right. Overall, one of our best meals in Italy! read more

Gratitude and satiation! Everything we were presented was delicious! The hospitality of Roberto was inspiring to be more passionate about life and its' pleasures. We easily walked from the ruins of Pompeii to the restaurant in less than 10 min. The experience was memorable to the palate, to remember is to yearn for a revisit. You must afford yourself time to enjoy all of courses of the menu and the libations. Do not skip dessert! read more

My wife and I came upon this restaurant based on the yelp reviews, we were not disappointed at all. This is our favorite restaurant of all the countries we visited during our honeymoon. The ambience is perfect with the grapevines over the patio and the sun peering through. The rustic charm of this resturant just adds wonderfully to our dining experience. The owner Roberto is amazing! He went above and beyond with his hospitality. I certainly recommend the pasta with the clams and shrimp, this was our favorite dish in all of Italy. The homemade pasta absorbs the flavors of the clams and unlike any dish I've had before. The gnocchi was fluffy and chewy. Roberto made us try the with buffalo ricotta dessert and I am so happy he did. It was not overly sweet and the texture was lovely. You can tell Roberto takes pride in his resturant and the foods he serves. We were there in June 2015 and we are writing this review 4 months later because we can't forget this place, it was that good! This was the most memorable resturant for us as foodies. On a final note next time we are in Italy we would definitely go back. Cynthia and William from Canada Hope you see this Roberto! read more

Walked into this family run restaurant before going to Pompeii. By far the best Italian food we had in our two week trip to Italy. The ricotta cheese cake and the Sea bass was awesome. The owner was very friendly and treated us very well. Very affordable too. read more

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

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Fantastic , perfect It cant be better ... If you are in Pompeii simply don't miss Italian kitchen at its best! Y read more

This is the first restaurant to motivate me to write a review on Yelp, and I hope it grabs your attention! This place did not disappoint! I read about Addu Mimi before our visit to the ruins of Pompei, so we planned on stopping by late that afternoon - and I'm glad we did! After a 15 minute walk from the main entrance of the site, we were lead into the restaurant. The front room was empty, as most of the guests were seated in the terrace just up the steps. We are a family of 6, and they had no problem seating us. The staff was very friendly and not pushy! Roberto is the owner and was our waiter for the meal. He gave us menus (all in Italian) and we made our selections. Roberto translated and explained our choices as we ordered - "spaghetti" translates well into English, however "clams" and "anchovies" do not, and Roberto was very helpful! We ordered lots of pasta and two bottles of the house white (5€ each) and waited for our food. Roberto quickly brought out complimentary appetizers - a delicious fried seaweed concoction and bread with diced tomatoes and spices and olive oil. It was all superb! He encouraged us to save our basket of bread for the pasta, after all, that's what it's for. The pasta was amazing, which is a lot coming from 6 different family members ranging from ages 17 to 51! We finished our meal and ordered dessert (a decision made based on previous Yelp reviews). Reviewers are not exaggerating, the dessert is definitely worth it! I wish I could remember exactly what we ordered, but my Italian is virtually nonexistent. Order what Roberto recommends! He describes them with such love and detail that you can't help but order it! He also brought us complimentary bottles of dessert liquors. Roberto is truly passionate about people and traditional Italian food. He described each bottle and sat down and had a drink with us! The service was great, and we were treated exceptionally well. Roberto asked me to keep any reviews short and simple - to put it short and simply, I wish I had the love for people and food that Roberto and his family have! read more

What a find! My wife and I stumbled upon Add'ù Mimì last week when we visited Pompei to see the ruins. We were a little late for lunch on Saturday, and we were afraid we'd be stuck with an old sandwich or cold pizza at one of the tourist joints on the main drag. Man, did we get lucky! Dominic (otherwise known as Mimi) was perched on a chair outside on the sidewalk as we tentatively asked if the restaurant was still open. It turns out Dominic is the owner's dad and founder of the restaurant, and its guiding spirit. Dominic led us in and told his son, Roberto, that he had two more hungry customers and that surely they could manage one more lunch before closing. We had a fantastic meal. The wonder started with the wine order. We thought we had just ordered one glass of red and a glass of white. Dominic came back with a bottle of each. They were fantastic: no labels, bottled by the family, spectacular. (We ended up buying a couple bottles of the red the next day -- at 5 Euros per bottle.) Everything we ate (bruschetta, prosciutto, mozzarella, octopus salad, gnocchi, mussels with pasta) was great -- handmade pasta, of course, and local ingredients. It turned out to be a long lunch, full of conversation (Roberto can tell you about every ingredient, and he spices the descriptions with family stories.) The best surprise came just before dessert. Roberto brought us two glasses of the BEST limoncello we have ever tasted. Needless to say, he makes it himself. The whole, wonderful afternoon ended with a Neopolitan dessert: rum baba. We met up with friends the next day. Where to for lunch? Add'ù Mimì one more time! OK, the ruins of Pompei were great. But if you have to choose between the ruins and a restaurant, trust us, pick Dominic's place! read more

I am not often inspired to write reviews, but tonight I truly had one of the best meals of my life. Our host, Roberto was so kind and welcoming. He made suggestions to help us navigate the menu as both non-Italian speakers and vegetarians. The food was absolutely amazing and the house red wine, at 5€ a bottle was a fantastic deal! Roberto treated us like family, even placing a candle in my cake as today is my birthday. This was a meal I'll never forget. Thank you! read more

From the moment I arrived, it was an excellent experience. Roberto went out of his way to make sure I was taken care. With many recommendations and even a few surprises of his own for me, was spot on and absolutely wonderful. The house red wine was smooth and mild, wonderful with dinner as well as being 6 euros for the entire bottle. I had a pasta dish as well as prawns. Everything was fantastic. Fresh and was exceptional. A MUST........get the Ricotta e Pere dessert. For me, one of the best desserts I.ve ever eaten. I went relatively early 730-8. This is a popular place and it does get very busy. The staff is always around and available. Please see Roberto and tell him Doug sent you. read more

Literally just returned from eating dinner here and WOW my wife and I just had to write about this place! The owner obviously cares a lot about his place, the food that is served, and the people that come here. The food was amazing. He gladly took pictures of us when we were trying to do it ourselves, explained the menu, told us what was in the food we got and most of all went above and beyond what we had seen yet at any Italian dinner in Italy. He took the time to chat with us too. My wife and I can't say enough great things about this restaurant. An absolute must in Pompeii. Fantastic man, staff, and food. read more

An average meal in an average place. The staff were more concerned with one other client. I asked for calamari and was told they had run out then in fact saw it heading to another table. Disappointing. Salad was wilted lettuce. Prawns and octopus were very good though so hoping this was just a bad day. read more

Let me begin by stating that this restaurant is completely deserving of its high rating. The meals are absolute perfection. The wine is wonderful and the service is superb. Roberto, our server was very helpful with meal suggestions and translations, as our Italian is terrible. We had a sampler aperitif that included prosciutto, melon (and I do NOT like cantaloupe but this was so ripe and delicious! It paired very well with the prosciutto), buffalo mozzarella, olives, and bruschetta. Our mains were sea bass and swordfish, grilled, with grilled eggplant and pumpkin. For dessert, have the rum baba or the chocolate/cream and hazelnut confection. Both are not to be missed. The house wine was also great and inexpensive. Bottom line: if you are looking for great food, wine, and service, visit Add'u'mimi! I promise you will not be disappointed. Also, be sure to say hello to Mimi who may be found napping in a chair in front of the restaurant! Bon appetite! read more

This was the BEST meal we had in Italy! Roberto and his family run this restaurant with heart and soul. One of the reasons the food is amazing is because of the quality of ingredients. The restaurant will be closed July 18-Aug 3. read more

Delicious food, lovely people, and don't skip dessert (baba au rhum is stellar). If you get lucky, you will get to try the owner's home-made liqueurs: fantastic. read more

Delicious! The most exceptional dining experience ever ! The food is amazing starting from the antipasto di mare, no lemon needed for the octopus because the fish and oil used for the dish are perfection. The prosciutto melone, and mozzarella fresca were exactly that, fresca & every bit enjoyable. The fresh pasta with arugula, muscles and clams was the most amazing dish of pasta I've ever had, words can't even describe the freshness of the plate. I also sampled my boyfriends gnocchi and it was heaven in a plate ! Usually gnocchi are heavy and weigh you down, not these! Light puffs of heaven, they melt in your mouth. The fresh sauce for the gnocchi was every bit amazing also. The bottle of wine Roberto suggested went perfect with our meal (falanghina), and the homemade digestive with fennel was amazing as expected. I can pretty much right an essay regarding the service. Roberto was the most generous, good hearted, passionate restauranteur I've ever met, not to mention his English is perfect and engaged in conversation with our table of 6 all throughout dinner. We felt like we were in Roberto's home over for dinner. Words can't describe enough how amazing this entire experience was which is why anyone who reads this review needs to visit or they will miss out on an unforgettable food experience! read more

Read the review on here first and saw that it was number one! We went along and we're greeted by an elderly gentleman on the road to what looked like an empty restaurant. As he greeted up warmly and walked us through to the beautiful decor and outdoor garden area where we ate. After we sat down we were offered some gorgeous bread and then a free starter and then another free starter of beautiful prosciutto, a few fresh olives and mozzarella. We then slowly went about our lunch and had pretty funny awesome conversations with every staff member. The fresh pasta and simple ingredients made this my favourite meal of the trip so far! The wine for €5 seemed very reasonable and that's when I noticed it was for the entire bottle! Ordered a glass instead and now want to work out how to ship it back to Australia! The antipasti, pasta and omelette (girlfriend dish) were all so beautifully crafted and sitting out in the garden area was a real bonus! The waiter clearly did a great job as two seperate tables went out of their way to shake his hand on the way out. The entire experience was top notch and was even topped off with a phenomenal chocolate dessert and finally a free limoncello! Do yourself a favour and check this place out when in Pompeii! Absolutely top draw and will make a point to return next time! Ciao! read more

What can I say about this restaurant? GO. I'm Italian-American, and I've eaten a LOT of Italian food, at home and in restaurants from holes in the wall in New Haven and New York, to fancy places in San Francisco and Washington DC. And of course in Italy. This restaurant was wonderful and a little bit off the tourist path (as much as possible in Pompeii). We arrived shortly before they were closing for lunch, and we were the last patrons in the place, but Roberto treated us great and gave us a long, leisurely and delicious lunch. I had penne alla rabbiata. It was more tomatoey than saucey, with fresh cherry tomatoes and a spicy, flavorful sauce. The pasta was al dente and perfect. My mother had spaghetti and clams which she loved, and my dad had a traditional southern Italian meat dish with tomato sauce that I can't remember how to spell, which his Italian mother made for him growing up. He loved it. The dessert (Torta di ricotta e pera) was light, fresh and delicious--a creamy ricotta cheese pie with fresh pears and a delicate crust. Roberto explained it was buffalo ricotta, which is different from the sheep ricotta we usually get in desserts and main dishes. It was incredible. We then got a cantaloupe liqueur--on the house--which was creamy and wonderful. Important point--the restaurant has a large dining room and terrace in the back, so the front dining room often is empty. Don't let the empty front room creep you out! read more

Wow... This was without a doubt the best meal we had in Italy. My wife and I had just arrived for our Honeymoon and stumbled upon reviews of this place. With this many positive reviews we thought that we should try it. While walking down the street looking for it we got brought in by Roberto's father who took us directly to the terrace area in the back and we were promptly seated. The next 3.5 hours were one of the greatest meals of our lives. I love food and I love good company, the combination makes for the perfect experience. Everything was delicious and we were made to feel like family. It's exactly what we were looking for. We're planning on making another trip to Pompeii just to eat with Roberto. read more

Do not pass this opportunity by! Truly world class cuisine in the perfect setting. Leave Naples and Rome behind, for the truly best dining experience. After a whirlwind trip through Rome and Naples I found myself enjoying the beauty of an evening in Pompeii. Certainly nothing could compare to the gastronomical delights I had just paced myself through in the 'best kept secrets' of the larger cities. Yet here I sat, under a beautiful pergola, taking in the smell of grapes still on the vine, and sharing equally impressive in house vino with the proprietor, Roberto. There is always something special about a family restaurant and the story it tells. Roberto is happy to share this heritage with you as well as his love for good food and drink. My party was perfectly comfortable, excited even, to allow him to choose the menu. We were showered with hospitality and course after course of delicious, skillfully prepared dishes. The seafood was fresh, the hand made pasta cooked to perfection, and the house inspired desserts perfectly conceived. Emphasis was placed on raw ingredients and creative, yet simple flavors. The house made fennel liquor is a must. The cost for three to enjoy this inspirational night...under 100 euros. I truly could go on and on about the seemingly unending presentation of food, drink, and hospitality we happily devoured. I must simply digress to thanking Roberto and his family, however. For sharing their love of good food, family, and friends. Roberto, it was a pleasure to have met you. Thank you my friend. read more

On our trip to Italy, we have had many fantastic meals, from the canals of Venice to the hills of Tuscany, to the rocky cliffs of Southern Italy. At no other restaurant was our entire experience from top to bottom as excellent as it was in Trattoria Add' U' Mimi' in Pompei. Our waiter Roberto, was also the owner of this restaurant, and his passion for Italian cooking was apparent right from the start. He walked us through the menu and gave recommendations and lovingly detailed explanations of all the various dishes and wines. His passion, generosity, and kindness are genuinely heartwarming and he makes you feel like a part of the family. And I'm just an American from Boston/Providence. Our meal was fantastic as well. We had an antipasto plate with prosciutto, bruschetta, fresh olives, buffalo mozzarella, and a perfectly ripe melon. We do not have melons like this in the USA, it was so fresh, juicy, and delicious. My wife and I both had the spaghetti aioli e olio (with olive oil, garlic, chile, and anchovies) for our primi course. It was the best aioli I've had aside from my Italian Grandmothers that she makes on Christmas Eve. Next we had the Sea Bass. I had it grilled, and my wife had it cooked in a special way that was not on the menu based off Roberto's recommendation. It was made with a delicate and light white wine based sauce. The fish was cooked perfectly, served whole (as it should be) and the taste was very fresh and delicate. A nice tomato salad and grilled vegetables were served on the side. To top it off, the desert was simply divine, a buffalo ricotta tart with pear, finished with a wonderful complimentary house made fennel liquer. I can not recommend this place enough. If you go to Pompeii, go for the mystery of the ruins, but stay for Add' U' Mimi'. The passion and love of Roberto make this experience a quintessential part of any trip to this area. Only here will you feel the love, warmth, and pride of an Italian family, even as an outsider. read more

This is our third year back in Pompeii and without doubt our favorite venue for local fare is Add'u Mimi. An institution dating back almost 200 years, the restaurant has never disappointed. The atmosphere is relaxed, but nothing is taken for granted. The seafood is fresh and deliciously prepared. Pastas are to die for and the house wine as good as it gets for the price. A local place that punches way beyond its weight. Recommend highly for its food, service and atmosphere. You won't do better elsewhere, especially at the very fair pricing. read more