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    Caupona

    4.6 (16 reviews)
    Closed 12:30 pm - 3:30 PM, 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

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    Fried squid and cold cereal. Yummy!

    A memorable dining experience! Just down the hill from Pompeii, this was a perfect capstone to our visit. My wife and I ate from the ancient seafood menu, and I was pleasantly surprised at the variety and flavors of the dishes. We started with some sort of chicken croquets, followed by seared tuna (excellent!), fried squid on cold cereal (surprisingly delicious), sea bass with arugula (tasty), and sweet cheese with figs (too sweet for me but my wife enjoyed) The Roman style building, fun costumes, and delightful staff made this a unique dining experience on our tour of Italy. Recommended!

    Jennifer H.

    Made a reservation for lunch, although I'm not sure if a reservation was needed since it wasn't crowded when we arrived. The ambience of the restaurant was super cute, and the wait staff was dressed up in tunics. When we arrived, the waiter talked to us about some of the frescoes at the restaurant and seated us at our table. I got the slaves menu, which overall was an interesting experience although not the tastiest food I've ever had. I think my favorites were the appetizer (a croquette thing) and the dessert. The bread was a little dry and not flavorful. The chicken dish was an interesting flavor, but also a little dry. The lentil soup was very large and hearty, but needed more flavor. I was expecting the lamb shank for the main meal, but unfortunately, they swapped it out for pork, which was pretty dry. The tasting menu was fun, but I just chose the wrong tasting menu. My boyfriend got the seafood tasting menu, and that was delicious!

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    Nitisha D.

    This was my second time at Caupona. First time with family. This is a fun place outside the gates of Pompeii. They have two types of menu- the regular and a preset Apician menu based of the recipes of Apicius, an ancient Roman cook. Both menus are excellent. The unique thing about the restaurant is the decor- set up to look like a Pompeiian inn- and the attire they offer to guests. So much fun. Reservations recommended.

    Sadia H.

    Our driver recommended this gem in Pompei on our way to Positano. At first we weren't sure as we were being led down this long pathway to what looks like nothing lol. However, what we found to our left was a beautifully decorated Pompeian restaurant! The idea of the place was to help you travel back to the era that Pompei was around. Everything from the robe they offer the to beautiful glass decanter, you really feel like you are in Pompei. The food was delicious. From the bread to the freshest mozzarella in Italy, we already knew we were in for a treat with our entrees. Nothing more to say other than see our photos because the food was just as delicious as it looks. Ciao Caupona till next time.

    Travis C.

    Wow what an amazing experience and amazing food! I really felt like this was THE authentic Roman meal to get in Pompei. I got the risotto and pork dishes, along with some wine. The waiter had me dress up as a Roman with him too. Location is a little weird down an alley, but do not miss this place!

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    This was one of my favorite meals while visiting Italy. I would definitely recommend this resturant.

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    Excellent food. My wife had a pasta dish and I had the old Pompeii meal. We shared everything and each course was wonderful.

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    We stumbled upon this place after taking a chance on a dusty road away from the tourist strip after a long day of sightseeing at Pompeii.

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    Il Machiavelli

    4.8(5 reviews)
    1.3 km

    In the midst of the touristy hustle and bustle, Il Machiavelli delivers a classy fine dining…read moreexperience. Their dishes were superbly put together with finesse and beauty in mind. We tried many things, all were good. The most exceptional were the beef tartare, fried cod with cauliflower and the spaghetti with seafood. We also tried pork belly, fried seafood with salad, tuna tartare with mozzarella, mixed salad, and pasta with tomatoes and mussels from mt Vesuvius. We had an early lunch so we were literally the only ones in the restaurant on a random weekday at 1pm. We ate on the beautiful outdoor patio area that was essentially enclosed in a tent, perfect for the slight chill in the air today. The locals would probably call this place expensive but for a group of 4, we spent about 120 euros including a few glasses of wine. They also have a nice 4-course tasting menu for 35 euros, 50 if you add wine to each course. For us, for the quality of the food with all local ingredients, it was certainly well worth it. Overall, a nice slow-paced restaurant to rest our feet while sipping on some local wines and tasting some good food after a long morning's walk in Pompeii.

    Was a bit nervous walking in thinking I was under dressed, but if I had been wearing a Tux I could…read morenot have been treated any better. The food while small compared to American portions was fantastic. I had the Sea Bass and it was perfectly done. I highly recommend a stop here

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