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    Calajanara

    4.2 (19 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Seafood

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    Intimate
    Classy
    Quiet
    Good for groups

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    Meatballs and Aperol spritz
    Jenna M.

    We went to the almafi coast and had the pleasure of dining at Calajanara with the most beautiful view of the coast. From start to finish the staff were attentive, the owner Sal even came out and checked on us. We ate multiple delicious courses and enjoyed every dish, we didn't want to leave. As a party of 8 Italian Americans we felt so comfortable and well taken care of!

    Yummy handmade pasta.
    Jeanie M.

    We came through as a tour group--a busload of people and we were well accommodated! The view is beautiful...a true Amalfi Coast experience. The attached store was cute. There were some food items, along with ceramics available for purchase. The pasta was yummy. The lemony cake was super good. I would love to return, not as a part of a tourist group, but as a regular customer.

    Dani S.

    Food was very good. View is amazing. Service is very lacking. Came here for lunch one afternoon and it was a good experience. We sat on the terrace and had a nice view with our lunch. We got the complimentary bread with several choices of olive oil of the region which was nice. Then we got salad with mozzarella cheese and the cheese was very soft and tasty. After the salad we got pasta dish with local tomatoes and cheese again. The service however was nonexistent, water is self serve. Overall decent experience.

    Glenn M.

    The view itself is worth 5 stars. Unfortunately, we were served a 'tour' lunch which meant not choosing from the menu. The lunch was okay but I'm sure the menu items were far better. It was handmade pasta with tomato sauce. Plain, but good. I would have loved to try the food on the menu because what I saw other people eating it looked INCREDIBLE!!!

    Fettuccine with bolognese sauce
    Alyse L.

    Obviously this is my first time at this restaurant while vacationing in Italy. But this place did not disappoint! The location is absolutely beautiful, on the Amalfi Coast. The restaurant is hidden but not very hard to find just walk down a couple flights of stairs and look for restaurant signs and you'll be there! The waitresses were very friendly and helpful with questions about the menu. I was afraid that my pasta dish was going to be small and I would still be hungry afterwards but it was a perfect serving and the view was breathtaking! You can't go wrong with traditional Italian food and a view of the Mediterranean Sea. We had a tour guide recommend this place to us and I'm glad she did.

    Cyrus P.

    Everything from the aged balsamic to the views of the ocean here were simply a m a z i n g. We stopped here on the drive from our place in Positano to Amalfi for the day, and we could not have made a better choice on such a beautiful day. The food was tasty, service was a little slow, but we didn't care one bit. We had some delicious lobster pasta, wine, and a lot of great memories made. Thank you to the wonderful staff.

    Open view of the amalfi coast
    Landon N.

    Our tour guide took us to the restaurant. Great open breeze while we ate. Had the linguine con scampi Del tirreno e pomodorino Di furore and the monti lattari con salame pancetta provola affumicata for Di latte funghi porcini Make sure to remember the coperti next time you come here which is for the cover charge and service for four people that is 14 euros. Fun fact about Europe that covers bread and tip

    Alysia W.

    This has been my favorite restaurant in Italy so far. The outdoor patio is nice on a sunny day and offers an amazing ocean view. The journey to get here was a long drive and it's mostly on a narrow road. You have to watch out for oncoming traffic, vespas and pedestrians which makes the drive even more anxiety provoking. Once you get here you'll enjoy fresh authentic cuisine in a beautiful setting. The view alone is worth the visit. We ordered 4 dishes to share among us and they were all fantastic. The pan fried fish in a potato crust was one of our favorites. The gnocchi was tasty as well. You can't go wrong with the fresh local ingredients they incorporate into their cuisine. If you're willing to trek to Positano then mark this as a pit stop. By the way there is a 2,50€ surcharge per guest and one bottle of still water for the table was about 4€. Our bill totaled 89€ which is what we were expecting to pay for a semi-fancy restaurant.

    Gabriela H.

    My husband & I ate here on our way back from Amalfi. I picked this place based & reviews and price tags. I will say that you are paying for the view. I did not realize that it is a hotel, so when you sit to eat they charge you a "cover" charge for not being a guest. It's added to your bill. We had the Caprese Salad, which was delicious. Two cokes, a coffee & two of the lemon pastas. Our bill was £65. The pasta is homemade which was good.. It's a good spot for the view. Not the best food I've had in Italy, but good.

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    We had the best pasta here. I don't remember what the pasta was called but it haunts my dreams. Beautiful views and restaurant.

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    Review Highlights - Calajanara

    My husband set up a private tour while we were in Italy along the Amalfi Coast, which included a stop for lunch at Calajanara.

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    La Tonnarella - Dessert

    La Tonnarella

    4.0(15 reviews)
    0.8 km
    €€

    The food was okay, but the service was terrible. It genuinely felt like they didn't want us there…read more They took our order and delivered our food, but that was the only interaction. They never glanced in our direction. They tossed our plates down without looking where they put them. At one point, a server threw a bag of bread on our table after we'd finished our dinners. She was walking by, didn't slow down, and tossed a bag of bread in front of my son. When we first arrived, they asked if we had taken the boat from Amalfi. We hadn't, and after that, everything seemed to change. If you do decide to eat here, maybe say yes to the boat question. I'm thinking maybe they charge a table fee for the people who take their water taxi, and that's why they didn't want us there. Who knows. Overall, I wish we had gone somewhere else. I can't remember ever eating at a restaurant that felt so dismissive. It wasn't just passive-aggressive--it felt like they were put off by us being there, which was really weird. We spent a lot of money there. I'm at a loss. They were getting on very well with the tables near us. I loved Italy so much; this was by far the worst experience we had on our trip. There is another restaurant right next to this one on a dock. If you have the choice, I'd definitely go to that one. 5 stars to the one on the dock.

    The food was very good, but the service was the worst vibe we've had in Italy. It was a bad…read moreexperience and made a significant impression on my teenage kids. When our server came we were asked if we came by boat from Amalfi and we said no (staying in Conca de Marini). Maybe it was this or because we are Americans, but the service was an embarrassment. All of our meals came out at different times, the bread was thrown on the table as an afterthought in a bag in front of my teenage son, the plates were slammed down on the table, we were never checked on and when ready to leave we had try very hard to get anyone's attention. I would never recommend eating here unless you enjoy passive aggressive exchanges. If you do eat here tell them you came on the boat from Amalfi even if you didn't.

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    La Tonnarella - View

    View

    La Tonnarella - The menu

    The menu

    La Tonnarella

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    La Locanda del Fiordo - la terrazza del ristorante

    La Locanda del Fiordo

    4.9(9 reviews)
    1.3 km
    €€

    We stopped on our way down to the beach and it was perfect. Great service, good portions, delicious…read morefood, amazing views. Gnocchi was delicious! Friends loved the seafood dishes and the bistecca. We stood up and it started pouring rain, and they let us wait out the storm even tho all the tables were full. Great people.

    This is probably the best hotel I have ever stayed at! La Locanda del Fiordo is conveniently…read morelocated in between Pastiano and Amalfi. The bus stop is literally right next to this hotel. Bus tickets can be purchased at the front desk of the hotel for 1.30 euro per person. It is the perfect location for those who want to visit both Pastiano and Amalfi. The scenery is absolutely gorgeous! We could see Pastiano on the Amalfi Coast from the balcony. If you are a brave soul and climb down all the stairs, you can also swim in the water near the cliffs. All in all, the view was simply stunning. Living 3 nights at La Locanda in itself was already an experience. The owner here is extremely friendly. When we ordered the bus tickets, he didn't even ask for our money upfront and instead insisted that we give it to him later. I have never met an owner who placed so much faith in the honor system before. He was also kind enough to let our friend stay for three nights despite the fact we booked the hotel for 3 at first. In terms of the food, breakfast is very standard with croissant, different coffee that the staff can make, and a variety of pastries. They do need more fruits. However they make it up with their omelettes, so take advantage of the proteins if you are busy hikers like us. For dinner, they have a variety of seafood. I ordered the grilled squid. It was delicious but I wished the portion size could be a bit larger. But that's Europe for you! The only complaint I have is the shower. Our shower was broken for the most of our stay. The water would turn either burning hot or freezing cold. Maybe it was just our room, but the shower was personally a little frustrating. However for the most part, I loved La Locanda. I highly recommend you to stay at this place if you are visiting the Amalfi Coast.

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    La Locanda del Fiordo - Alici marinate

    Alici marinate

    La Locanda del Fiordo - Bread starter

    Bread starter

    La Locanda del Fiordo - Totani alla griglia

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    Totani alla griglia

    Da Ciccio

    Da Ciccio

    5.0(15 reviews)
    1.3 km
    €€

    Wow, I have never received such above and beyond service until tonight. Da Ciccio Cielo Mare Terra…read moreis a MUST visit restaurant in the Amalfi Coast. I had made reservations conveniently online and I had no clue how to get to the restaurant. Uber/taxi is not convenient out here on the Coast. The sweetest host/hostesses at my stay called Da Ciccio Cielo Mare Terra and arranged a pick up. The restaurant was so generous to pick me and my girlfriend up. We were actually the first ones at the restaurant to arrive. We were met with such genuine and warm welcomes. They started us off outside on the terrace with a beautiful view, drinks and a complimentary tasting plate. We then moved inside to a table with the best view. Everything we had ordered was absolutely divine. We were too full for dessert, but they still provided us with a complimentary sorbet and a limoncello shot. We were a bit worried about getting back to the hotel as it was dark and we were a bit tipsy, but they were so kind and drove us back to our hotel. I have never received such genuine and amazing hospitality from a restaurant and I definitely recommend you to stop by !! :) Everything was a 10/10 perfecto.

    This restaurant was such an amazing experience. From the hospitality, view, service and food it…read moreexceeded our expectations. Great tasting menu options or a la carte menu. They even served their own wine and limoncello. So good!!

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    Da Ciccio - Apporativo

    Apporativo

    Da Ciccio - SPAGHETTI AL CARTOCCIO

    SPAGHETTI AL CARTOCCIO

    Da Ciccio - Outside

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    Ristorante Risorgimento - Risotto alla pescatora (€18)

    Ristorante Risorgimento

    3.8(4 reviews)
    0.8 km

    All in all, a well-rounded (seafood) restaurant along the coastline! Enter through their boat dock…read moreor their formidable stairs (300 steps down from the main road) for rather enjoyable meals - their seafood caught fresh on their boats! Can't go wrong with anything on their menu! Had, so far, their: - Tomato bruschetta & Fritelle with algae inside (free service) - Antipasto all'italiana (€14) - Lemon & Tuna pasta (€18) - off-menu; need to request * - Linguine cozze e vongole (€20) - very similar to the risotto, but I personally prefer the risotto over the pasta version - Penne alla siciliana (€12) * - Risotto alla pescatora (€18) - my favorite so far * - Fritto di totani (€18) - small squid that they caught! (Yummy, but was not used to not eating it without the marinara sauce..) - Frutta di stagione (€4) - totally worth it! - Lemon sorbet (€5) - considered an option in "mixed ice-cream" Friendly staff, a bit of slow service (with only one or two waiters most of the time)... Appreciated them for being the only restaurant open in Conca dei Marini before an anticipated thunderstorm and probably a slow day for them. Dinner begins at 7:30PM!

    I found this place through our Airbnb host here in Amalfi. I went on a private fishing tour on a…read morewonderful small fishing vessel. I was out about 2 hours then they brought me to this beautiful spot in a secluded bay with a beautiful beach and an unbelievable restaurant! They prepared the fish we caught for me! It was the most amazing experience of our trip. Mario and his family are incredible. You must visit this place, it is unique and fantastic!!!

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    Ristorante Risorgimento - Antipasto all'italiana (€14); Tomato bruschetta & Fritelle with algae inside (free service)

    Antipasto all'italiana (€14); Tomato bruschetta & Fritelle with algae inside (free service)

    Ristorante Risorgimento - Lemon & Tuna pasta ( €18; off-menu)

    Lemon & Tuna pasta ( €18; off-menu)

    Ristorante Risorgimento - Seated at Ristorante Risorgimento "da Michele"

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    Seated at Ristorante Risorgimento "da Michele"

    L'incanto - Our primi dish (12 euros). I don't usually like mussels as I find them fishy, but they were perfect here! Real photo from my SLR.

    L'incanto

    3.8(9 reviews)
    1.6 km
    €€

    BEWARE! We were staying locally and wanted to spend our last night away from the crowds of Amalfi…read more This place was nearby and had good reviews, so we went. The man who sat us was also our waiter. He was very personable and asked where we were from. It turned out that his friend owns a restaurant very close to where we are at home. Small world. He keeps chatting with us and eventually moves over to our 19-year-old daughter. He tells her that she has pretty eyes and asks how old she is. Once she tells him, he asks her if he can friend request her on Facebook. He looked to be in his early 20s, so we thought it was harmless. Turns out that he is 31 YEARS OLD. We ate dinner and got ready to leave. We started to leave, use the bathroom, walk to the car, etc. When my husband and I are out of the building, he pulls my daughter towards him and moves in for the "Italian" double kiss. When she reacts, confused at why this grown man is trying to kiss her, he moves in for a real kiss (with his tongue). Again, he is 31 years old- she is 18. We head into town for gelato, and when we get out of the car she pulls me aside and tells me what just happened. I am BEYOND livid. My husband and I get back into the car (my daughter was too ashamed to go back) and we head directly back to the restaurant. I scream at him that he's a disgusting pervert, and I tell the older man who is standing by wondering why an American woman is ready to rip this pig apart what he did. He said he was sorry and that he was "playing". Couldn't tell you anything about the food because I felt so sick by then. Stay away.

    Highly recommend. After a very long day hiking the Path of the Gods my family was grumpy tired and…read morehungry. The staff went out of their way to make us welcome. Food was excellent. Great pizza. Reasonable prices. Breathtaking view. The restaurant even arraigned a car to drive us back to our Air B&B at no charge.

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    L'incanto - Preparazione del pesce

    Preparazione del pesce

    L'incanto - Sala ristorante

    Sala ristorante

    L'incanto - Eventi Incantati

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    Eventi Incantati

    Hostaria di Bacco - Bread and snacks they bring out

    Hostaria di Bacco

    4.9(15 reviews)
    1.8 km
    €€€

    Just wow. This restaurant was recommended to us by the owner of the hotel we are staying at and it…read morewas absolutely the best recommendation so far. First of all the restaurant in located in a small hotel with a fabulous view of the coast of the Amalfi coast. The staff is meticulous presentation from the cups to the plates. We were giving some bread and dried crackers to start with. The waiter recommended some off menu items since we were such a huge party of salt crusted sea bass with some olive zucchini and potatoes as the entree and a seafood pasta as a first course. This was the best choice we could have made. The food was absolutely delicious with so much favor and the presentation was amazing. I could not stop licking the sauce from the sea food pasta. By the end of it I was full and satisfied. The night was perfect with the attentive staff and the ambiance at the restaurant. I will definitely be coming back here. Highly recommend this place to anyone near the area.

    So happy we were able to visit this joint..we went late one night and no one was there and we had…read moreamazing service...so friendly and attentive. We did the fresh catch of the day and did the salt cook technique and WOW....it was $$$ but so worth it.....we went back the next night...not a ton to choose from in that area. They also make a damn good espresso martini.

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    Hostaria di Bacco - View from last night

    View from last night

    Hostaria di Bacco - Amuse of butter on toast

    Amuse of butter on toast

    Hostaria di Bacco - Bread

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