Booked a reservation here based on online reviews and r glad we went. Located just around the…read morecorner from r rental in Praiano during r recent trip to Amalfi Coast. Cute decor that makes u feel like you're dining on the coast in Italy. Although they have outdoor seating and it's highlighted in most pics, we preferred sitting inside next to the open double door as it was more comfortable and not as much road noise. (There's a road between the outside dining and the restaurant) that frequently has cars & motorcycles going by. Bread was tasty & they brought sampler of sundried tomato w/cheese on skewer for each of us as part of their cover charge. We asked if they could make us a salad (b/c they didn't have one on the menu) and got a bowl of butter lettuce-lol. It doesn't seem veggies or salad is much of a thing in Italy b/c this happened at a couple restaurants. Tortellini appetizer was good. Tagliolini Tartufo was excellent and had generous amount of truffle shavings. Veal was pretty good. Rabbit (?- maybe it was lamb- can't recall) was not good- made with an Asian flavoring and NOT good. We were satisfied with service and would recommend to others if you're in the area. Spent about $75usd per person without alcohol.

Amazing! Loved it. We did not have reservations but only 10 min wait. Really delish. Got the…read moretagliolini pasta with truffle, YUM. Also had the tiramisu

We actually ended up staying in Praiano and including Amalfi Coast in r itinerary b/c I really…read morewanted to eat at this restaurant built into a cave and sitting on the cliffs of the water. Well, it wasn't worth building a trip around it, but we did really love Amalfi Coast so in the end it worked out. As for this restaurant, I wouldn't go for dinner. Food just isn't very good. If ur in the area already (not spending crazy $ to take a water taxi or drive a distance), stop by for a cocktail. Having a drink here is worth it if you're nearby so would definitely recommend that. The bar is the only portion that's part of the cave and truly, many places along Praiano and neighboring areas r built into the cliff so it's not all that special. Unless you're arriving via water taxi, the walk to this place is a lot so wear shoes that u love to hike in-lol. We paid an additional 15Euro/pp to have VIP seating right along the water. Not worth it. U could easily sit on the patio and have equal views and experience. One of the nice things about Europe is often that they don't rush u as much as US restaurants. Not here. They were ready to grab r order immediately and when we asked to start with a drink and appetizer then order in a bit, they told us they had to put in r complete order at 1 time. Seems odd since they were able to add drinks as needed, but whatevs. The linguini with anchovy (it was more of an essence) was amazing! Would totally recommend it and we don't even like anchovies. However, everything else was meh to bad. The lamb ribs were a pile of fat and not good. The filet was really overcooked so rough to eat. The tagliatelle with ragu had almost no meat in it. Probably spent $100usd pp without alcohol and would definitely not recommend for dinner. *Tip - if you're walking back up that huge hill after drinks/dinner, stop off at the hotel just above Il Pirate and have a cocktail or dessert there. They have an elevator that will take u up to the top street that u can use if you're either a guest or dining there. I promise u it's worth the $ for the ride.

Il Pirata was a recommendation from a family member who visited Praiano, so we had to check it out…read morewhen we stayed in Positano. Definitely recommend making a reservation in advance. It took a minute to find the restaurant because you have to walk down a lot of stairs to get to the bottom of the mountain (like most places along the Amalfi Coast). The food was AMAZING -- one of the best meals when we were in Italy! I had the pasta with anchovies at the recommendation of our server; I'm not an anchovies gal, but this was DELICIOUS. The ricotta and pear cheesecake was also one of the best that I've had. Would highly recommend. And of course, the views are amazing!

5 star Pizzeria in Praiano! Slightly uphill but worth the extra 2 min walk. This is the best…read morepizzeria in their area and a hidden gem in this community. When it comes to pizza, I'm a snob and this place has it all. Here's the KEY--Their speciality is fried pizza. This is very unique! After making their super fresh dough, they lightly fry it. Afterward they sauce and add toppings. Then they quickly bake it in a fire oven. I promise you, it's great. This is a great pizza to share and definitely a novelty. The have a "la super" margherita-- which is a margherita pizza that is 70cm long. This is great is you have a group and it can feed about 4-6, if you get appetizers. We also had: Capri which is pizza with red sauce, basil, beefsteak tomatoes and fresh mozzarella. A traditional margherita- the best in this area. Melagianella- an eggplant dish, with basil and Parmesan. Tasty Fried Food- a mix of fresh, fried vegetables. Caponata napoletana- delicious! We got this without meat. Similar to bruschetta, just much better. Service was excellent. We enjoyed this place so much, we went twice. They do take reservations and do have outdoor and indoor seating. Please see my photos and check this place out. You won't regret it because I don't!

Magnificent view! Great veriaty of local craft beer. Pizza was just amazing! Incredable how tasty…read moreit was. Waiter is overwhelmingly kind. The only downside is 15% of the check goes as coperto,meaning whatever you've had you have to add 15% on top of that that's what you'll pay at the end.

We only ordered appetizers at first since we weren't sure what to expect, but we were pleasantly…read moresurprised--the food was actually very good. The only downside was the slow service. We understand that Italy has a more relaxed pace than the U.S., but it would've been nice if someone checked in on us occasionally for drink refills or to see if we needed anything. That said, we still enjoyed the experience and would definitely recommend the restaurant--especially for the views, which are worth it on their own.

Good food. Good ambiance…read more Here's the issue - the first time they brought my parmigiana, it was frozen. Like I took a bite out of it, and it was cold and crunchy (like frozen). I asked, they said no it was not meant to be cold, and promptly brought me a new warm one. Which tasted good. But then ... the check comes and they charged full price for everything. Like they didn't even knock off the cover for the mistake they made. I didn't ask if they would discount the meal because I shouldn't have to. A high quality restaurant would have done it without putting me in the awkward position of having to ask. They would have just done it because serving a frozen dish is just kind of embarrassing ... especially on the Amalfi coast where they take so much pride in the quality of their cuisine. Anyway, I just paid the bill and walked out. Poor etiquette on their part ... you should not put your customers in the position of having to ask. Just do what's right up front.

Wonderful location looking over the Praia beach. Fresh local produce prepared in traditional…read moresouthern Italian style. Typical beach casual ambiance with authentic friendly service.

Next to our hotel had killer views of Amafi Coast in Priano. Service was a bit slow but people…read morewatching made time pass. I liked this version of eggplant parmesean which looked liked a lasagna. Grilled veggies were ok and steak wad bland.

The food was delicious. Not a set menu changes daily. The chef the owner and the waiter all in…read moreone. Don't be in a rush here. The food is worth it

Located near the town center of Praiano, Saghir is a wonderful restaurant full of character, great…read morefood, wine, and music that shouldn't be missed. The menu is handcrafted (literally, on a chalkboard) by the owner (also the chef and server), who warmly welcomes guests and personally presents the night's offerings. You get the feeling that you are not just a customer, but a guest of Mr. Saghir. We tried the prawns, eggplant, zuppa di fagioli, calamari, and tiramisu. All were delicious and fresh -- we would order them again. If you're in the area and looking for something hand crafted, this is the place.

This isn't lunch with a view, this is the lunch with the view. One of those meals that itches at…read moreyour brain for eternity. Anybody can serve food with ambience. To offer a menu crafted to this precision on the side of cobalt seas and rolling hills is rare. A superb margherita pizza was built (literally and metaphorically) an airy crust that had a feathery interior hiding behind a crispy, thin exterior. Rich mozzarella offers a subtle hint to the acidity of the sauce that this is not the time to be sour. A perfect medley of italian history. Washed down with a sext limoncello spritz. Soft, sweet, a touch of sour behind bubbles. The pasta superb. Octopus had excellent texture with a rich tomato sauce absorbed by perfectly prepared pasta. Every bite just as flavorful as the last. How can every bite be the greatest ever? Trattoria san gennaro: a love story

The food was good. Just very good food, it came out hot and tasty. I usually salt and pepper my…read morepastas and didn't feel the need to do it this time and that's a first! The pizza was hot cheesy and flavorful. Service was fast and attentive. Very kind, good English speaking as we did not need to translate to order our food. The views from outside are breathtakingly beautiful the sun was setting so it was dreamy! The church bell kept going off right next door it was perfect actually. I enjoyed those chocolate chip muffins they brought out and the end, I'm going to order dessert next time.

While staying at the Hotel Margherita, we made reservations for M'ama! and really enjoyed our night…read morehere. First things first, the view is incredible. We were lucky enough to watch the sun set completely and star gaze during our dinner. The food was very yummy and the presentation was wonderful. I had the ravioli, which was beautifully decorated, and my husband had the spaghetti with shrimp and lemon. It came as more of a ceviche and he really liked it. We split the fish dish, which was also very pretty and tasty.

Found this restaurant on a recommendation from ChatGPT and so glad we did. The view is incredible!…read more Food was delicious - the tagliolini is a must. The service was unmatched. The dining staff was super attentive and provided great food recos. Restaurant/hotel staff helped get us to and from our hotel and gave us more recommendations in the area.

This is a family run hotel with restaurant. You'll see the same people working around the clock!…read more Lodging - The entire property has old world charm. Our room was simple with a spacious balcony overlooking the water. I do wish they had some modern upgrades and amenities, such as a microwave in the room. The host provided an anti-mosquito plug-in and we didn't have any problems. One point of contention was he did not allow a late check-out. His excuse was regarding other guests and only gave 15 minutes extra. During our stay, we didn't see more than 6 other guests during the morning, afternoon or evening - what other guests? Plus no one was trying to check-in when we left. I don't see how it would have harmed the hotel if they let us stay a little longer. Restaurant - We had the breakfast included in our rate here, as well as a late lunch. For breakfast they include traditional Italian items like cornetto, ham and cheese. For lunch we had gnocchi and fritto misto - both very tasty and filling.

Stayed in Praiano on the Amalfi Coast. Came across Open Gate on our walk. Everything was fresh and…read moredelicious. Pasta with seafood was the specialty. We ended up going back 3 times. Friendly service and great food. What more could you ask for.