My mom and I accidentally discovered Trattoria Da Emilia while roaming the charming streets of Sorrento back in June and what a find it was! Not only was it a wonderful surprise to end up dining right by the water, but even with a line out front, we somehow got incredibly lucky and were seated on the patio completely by chance. I noticed what looked like the owner (or perhaps the general manager) walking around, checking on guests, and helping with service, which added such a warm, authentic touch. Like many restaurants by the water in Italy, the seafood here is incredibly fresh ~ and this place is no exception. We ordered the seafood platter, grilled vegetables, and ravioli with marinara sauce. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious, right down to the bread. We also enjoyed some Prosecco, which paired perfectly with the meal. The view was stunning, and the whole restaurant buzzed with lively, happy energy. I would definitely return ~ not only because it was surprisingly affordable, but also because restaurants like this, with their true authenticity and old-world charm, are my favorite. One small note: the bathroom is on the second floor, so if you're older or have mobility issues, just keep in mind there's a set of stairs to climb. But that's very common across Western Europe. Fun fact: This beautiful little spot in Marina Grande has some real cinematic history. Sofia Loren and Vittorio De Sica, while in Sorrento filming Dino Risi's famous 1954 movie "Pane, amore e..." (Bread, Love, and...), actually sat at the tables of Trattoria Emilia. How amazing is that? read more

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The food was AWFUL! The server recommended The Clam Gnocchi, which was hard (not al dente) - like frozen out of a box, 5 clams & thin zero flavor jar sauce. Service & ambiance nice. Wasted an evening when I could have had great food. read more

Loved this place! We stopped by for a snack and drinks as we had a late dinner planned. We ordered the muscles but they didn't have any so they suggested clams and it was delicious! The view from the restaurant is stunning and everyone was very helpful and nice. Would 100% come back here again! read more

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This place is right outside our Air bnb. There is no putting your name down, you just wait in chairs until a table on the water is ready. There are tables inside if you don't care about sitting on the water. Fast pace service. Can tell workers are working hard and moving fast to get people in and out. Food was good! Loved my gnocchi. Will definitely be back. read more

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The food was amazing, would definitely recommend to anyone I know going to Sorrento. The service was surprisingly fast. We got our food within minutes of ordering. We ate outside and got an ocean view table. read more

Da Emilia - Local wine and pasta with seafood - Seafood Near Me - Sorrento, NA

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After Rome and Naples (with lodgings and food of varying quality) the fam landed in Sorrento (which I knew nothing about). For us Yanks I might describe the coastal town as a mix of Cape May with a dash of the Hamptons (with maybe a splash of... Cuba?!). Da Emilia's was the Mrs.' "must try" pick... eating outside, with a stunning view of the bay, perfect springtime weather and... your lungs filled second-hand smoke (damn you, Europe, still thinking cigarettes are cool). Seafood-heavy (of course!) menu - we got a bit of everything... Calamari (not the breaded/fried kind, that's for sure) Mixed seafood risotto Spaghetti with clams Gnocchi with clams ...you name it. Easily the best dinner (so far) while in Italy. Portions weren't that big (wish they were!), the craft of (white) wine was excellent, the cost was more than decent. The staff (who were super cool) then recommended the perfect place for a dessert nightcap (Raki) - which was another 5-star place, too. Bonus: the casual walk to/from Da Emilia was about as postcard-perfect as you could imagine. (I'd retire in Sorrento in a heartbeat, that's for sure.) read more

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The atmosphere was lovely, the service very good, the restaurant was busy but they kept up with everyone. The mussels with lemon very good and the homemade pasta fruiti de mare. read more

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Emilia is a charming restaurant located right on the water in Sorrento. While seated, you have all the ambiance of sitting along the shore, and the charm of looking up at the city. Our dinner here was our first dinner in Sorrento and it definitely set the time for a relaxing few days on the coast. We started with a seafood variety appetizer that was fresh and delicious. It featured calamari, salmon, sardines, clams, and more. I followed it up with the pasta with clams, and was not disappointed! The pasta was delicious and had a light but flavorful sauce. Service was prompt and kind, and we had a great night here. I would definitely go back! read more

Da Emilia - Seafood Near Me - Sorrento, NA

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Good food,good service, nice atmosphere by the water. Staff is efficient. They even have a bar next door.

Great spot. Sat outside on the deck. Staff was very attentive! Food was delicious! I highly recommend this restaurant!

Based on the reviews, I think we're in the minority, but our meal here was our least favorite all trip. My husband and I both left feeling pretty disappointed in the meal. The location is great - right on the main pathway of Marina Grande. We were able to get a table for 2 without a wait, which was great. Service wasn't great, but they were packed and you could tell the servers were hustling, so you can't knock them there. We ordered the spaghetti with clams and the fresh fish and found them both to be pretty bland and un/under seasoned. You could tell the fish was fresh, but it didn't really taste like anything. You pay a bit more because of the location. It ended up being the priciest meal we had, while also being our least favorite. I think there are much better options in Sorrento for a great, memorable meal. read more

Great seafood at a reasonable price. Wonderful vibe. Would recommend! We waited to get a table on the water but they also have tables on street side. read more

Da Emilia - right on the water - Seafood Near Me - Sorrento, NA

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I'm writing this review from the perspective of dining at Trattoria da Emila during our pre-COVID visit to Sorrento. We had an apartment in Sorrento (about 5 minutes from the train station), and our landlord recommended da Emila to us. We decided to walk there for Sunday pranzo (lunch or early dinner), which was about 30 minutes away down in Marina Grande. There was no wait to be seated in the pavilion over the water for four of us plus a toddler. The environment was very casual, and seating was like eating at picnic benches. Our server was friendly and patient, and she parked the stroller out of the way. We ordered vino locale (a litre of local red wine), and perused the menu. For antipasto, we had antipasto di mare. This was a generous selection of calamari, seppia and other seafood. We then enjoyed spaghetti alle vongole (spaghetti with clams), melanzana alla griglia (grilled eggplant), pesce del golfo "paranza" (mixed fried local fish with squid and shrimp), and cozze al pomodoro (mussels in tomato sauce with linguine). Everything was quite good, and worth the walk. I hope that they survive the current pandemic and we can dine here again in the future. read more

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Good restaurant but a long wait to sit overlooking the water. So much seating but there will be a super long line to sit there. We wait about 20 minutes but by the time we sat down there was a line of around 20 people waiting when there was other seating available with no view. The food was good! Fish was good with the lemon but as always tough to pick around all the bones. Caprese was fresh and the homemade pasta was amazing! Not sure if I would come back solely for the food but it is a good view if you are willing to wait. read more

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Beautiful little gem right on the water in Sorrento. Started the meal off with calamari and a plate of mozzarella with prosciutto. They also gave complimentary bread. That was the freshest and juiciest mozzarella I have ever eaten. The prosciutto was so delicious. And the calamari was also out of this world! Massive pieces served to be shared amongst the four of us. I ordered the gnocchi and I can say I have never been served just a ginormous plate of gnocchi in my life. It was delicious. The clams and gnocchi was also very yummy! My friend ordered the ravioli and WOW. Five massive pieces to the point she couldn't finish the last piece. So good! We finished off with tiramisu. Sooo good! The whole meal was an experience and did not disappoint. And it was so affordable! Worth checking this place out, especially during sunset time for the gorgeous colors in the sky. read more

Da Emilia - Gnocchi di mamma - Seafood Near Me - Sorrento, NA

The first time we went to Italy I asked my friend what she would have done differently when she went. She quickly said "stay in Sorrento longer" so we did. BEST DECISION EVER! One day we walked down to Maria Grande and found Da Emilia's. We saw the fishing boats in the harbor and knew this was probably dinner. We didn't hesitate and decided to have a quick snack and so glad we did. The view was phenomenal! read more

Da Emilia - Seafood Near Me - Sorrento, NA

We had a large group and arrive a little before 7 pm and had no wait and sat right by the water. Our server was so friendly and accommodating! By far one of the most fun dinners we had. The wine, food and dessert were fantastic! Put this restaurant high on your list. read more

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One of my fav spots when visiting the almafi coast. The freshest seafood one could ask for. Great dishes with lots of flavor. Fabulous views and an impeccable sunset. Da Emilia is to die for. read more

I love this restaurant at sunset. This restaurant just situated at the Marina Grande fishing village at Sorrento. The setting is really beautiful. I spent a romantic night with my wife. You can see kid playing, people chatting and relaxing, fishermen work on the net. Our restaurant just off the water. Overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. This place is famous on their seafood. The waitress did bring the menu, but I notice some of my neighbors table order something that is not on the menu. So, I suggest you ask what is not on the menu and how they cook the seafood. We started with Antipasto di Mare. This dish has local catch anchovies, clam, mussels, squid, octopus, local fish, and more. Got to get this dish. Our second dish grilled eggplant. Lightly grilled with extra virgin olive oil. Or last dish is the fried seafood. The shrimp in this dish is the best. Basically the whole head of the shrimp can be eat because they fried to crunchy. If I come back to Sorrento, I will visit them again. Such a fresh seafood. Love the view. Many can be fall in love here. Hint hint. Haha. read more

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Our favorite restaurant in Sorrento. Incredible pastas and seafood. The view is calming and the service amazing.

They do not take reservations so go early or maybe you'll get lucky... we were and got a table for two very quickly. Delicious and inexpensive house wine. Homemade pasta frutta de mare with octopus, shrimp, and squid was delicious. The pasta was fresh and perfectly cooked. Platter of fish of prawn, sea bass and squid was okay - the squid was very chewy and difficult to eat. The waitress explained it can be that way when it is fresh. We didn't ask, and they did not offer to exchange it. Lemon cake was delicious. The view and atmosphere is top notch. Very causal and homey. *We were told that a trattoria tends to be a family-run good quality food restaurant, so you may want to be on the lookout for those as opposed to pizzeria or ristorante. 5 stars if not for the chewy squid *This review was part of a 10-day eating binge, I mean vacation with my mother. The summary here reflects both of our opinions* read more

Da Emilia - Seafood Near Me - Sorrento, NA

Located on the pier at the Marina Grande in Sorrento this gem is a great place to watch the sun set while eating the freshest seafood caught that day. We ordered a seafood pasta, a tomato-based gnocchi, grilled anchovies, and a caprese salad. The service was excellent, the view even more so, and the food incredible! read more

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this restaurant has been in business since 1947, and is right at the Marina Grande in Sorrento. You gotta get a liter of house wine, and their insalata platter was worth every penny. They're known for their Gnocchi with Clams and Linguine with Clams, both were good, but I wasn't impressed for that kind of price tag when there are better options in Sorrento. Overall, still a solid choice for dinner. read more

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If you're looking for fantastic seafood in a local spot of sorrento this is the place! Not only is the food fresh and flavorful but the view is just spectacular and the wait is next to none. Let's talk food: I got the spaghetti with clams and my husband got the gnocchi. The spaghetti with clams was the best spaghetti I had my entire time in Italy as the butter sauce was so rich and flavorful and the clams the freshest I've ever eaten. The gnocchi was also super flavorful and had a large portion which made my American man pretty happy. Dinner was served with bread and we got a bottle of wine as well. Only downside is that the tables are very close together and the outdoor seating is pretty limited. Get rather eat a good time and you'll have no problem. read more

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Simply excellent. Very small menu. Very smart and quick. All local favorite foods that locals love. Something to say about simple. Seafood is fresh. The pasta was great. Sauce was something to write home about. Lunch for 4 people was less than $60 euro with wine. read more

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two years in a row, this place has only gotten better. Located at the bottom of the mountain, directly on the water, expect to dine with wonderful views of the mountain side, and ocean coast. My recommendation, is to go during the sunset time, the views from the shoreline are breath taking. The restaurant is family owned, and if my memory serves me right, Emilia still works in the kitchen :) Menu is simple, you will find many seafood inspired dishes - 2 pages are your good. I personally recommend the Gnocchi with Clams, or the spaghetti with clams. Towns located on the southern end of Italy are known for the FRESH seafood, you won't go wrong here. This year, i had the Gnocchi with clams, last year, i had the spaghetti with clams. My preference is the gnocchi, why? the soft pasta with the creamy tomato sauce compliments the clams extremely well. Fair warning, 2 can eat from this dish (if you plan on having appetizers). The Spaghetti, when i first had it (2 years ago) had a similar sauce to the gnocchi, however this year, when my dad had it, it was more of a white wine/buttery sauce. There was no lack in flavor but more of a personal preference. My sister had the gnocchi with tomato sauce, and my mother had the grilled sea bass. Fair warning, the spines were not removed from the fish, this makes eating a little more tedious, cause you have to make sure you don't choke on a spine. Nonetheless, the plate was simple, delicious and well cooked. For drinks, i recommend the white house wine. Emilia bottles their own wines. The white, when cold is fresh and not overwhelming dry, perfectly pairs with the fresh seafood dishes. I look forward to my next visit :) read more

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Too fabulous. Absolutely best view, good and service. Just to come for the view I will go to capri da emilia but the service was superb. They have an outdoor picture perfect appetitive and drinks area with plenty of seating. I loved the waitress along with the drinks and food. Inside it's nice as well and the glass windows allow you to look out to the ocean. Completely in love with this place. Note they offer pick up service from your airb or hotel read more

I don't even know how to start because every time I think of this restaurant my heart feels warm & fuzzy. While in our honeymoon, we dined at Trattoria Da Emília and the food was to die for. Absolutely delicious. Fresh. So good. The first night, we order the gnocchi, seafood platter & calamari. Everything was exceptional! We turned for our second and third night in sorrrento. The food was just that good. The service was ok, but it's italy, so it's expected. The view is so pretty. The outdoor area is pretty. Worth the wait, worth the experience! read more

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Wow!!! If you make it to Sorrento, it would be a sin not to come here for lunch or dinner. We stopped in for lunch after a walk through the quaint fishing village. There are many other options which I am sure are also wonderful. We started with a bottle of the house rosè, bread and insalata mista. The salad was wonderful. Bread was rustic and chewy. Wine was a perfect lunch beverage - crisp, tart and slightly sweet. Our waitress was probably the granddaughter of the original owner but we did not confirm. Then we ordered the spaghetti and clams alongside the eggplant parmigiana. TO DIE FOR. Can't put it any other way. Finished the meal with tiramisu and limoncellos. €50? What? Best meal of the trip so far and it will be tough to beat. read more

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Out of all the places down in this marina area, I think this one was my groups least favorite. The food was good but the other restaurants down in this marina area are so much better. This place is overhyped because of tiktok or something and is not worth the hours wait in line. If you want to eat here get here at least 20min before it opens, but I'd recommend to go to one of the others next door. read more

Da Emilia - Seafood Near Me - Sorrento, NA

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Many choices on the Sorrento marina to choose from, but none that have been family owned since 1947 like the Trattoria Da Emilia. Another recommendation from our hotel concierge at Boutique Helios, and another home run for quality and service. It's jam packed at the lunch hour, but they bus table quick and efficient to get the next guests in ASAP. We asked for the popular dish, and the waiter recommended the Pasta Fresca (mixed seafood pasta), which was clearly a great option. We also had a side of caprese which is one of our favorites, and the mozzarella was so thick and delicious you had to cut it with a knife. Apart from the food and service, it's hard to beat the views sitting right on the marina front. Cin cin! read more

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I had the mixed fish grill plate and had a wonderful fresh seafood meal steps away from the Mediterranean Sea. The meal came with bread and I also got a half liter of the house wine to go with my meal. The service was friendly and accommodating to English speakers like me. The fish was really tasty, the calamari steak was good and the shrimp was also good, but I wish I got shrimp that was less of a show piece and more shrimp instead. My mixed seafood plate and wine came out to 20 something euros and a flat $30 US when all was said and done. I was happy with this meal and would come back again. read more

This restaurant is incredible! We had a sunset dinner with a family of 7 and they were extremely attentive, accommodating, and friendly. Will definitely recommend this establishment to anyone traveling to Sorrento. Everything on the menu was delightful. Would love to come back again someday, but in the meantime will be dreaming of their Amalfi lemon cake. read more

We had a wonderful lunch, all the food was fresh and delicious. The view was unmatched. Highly recommend! read more

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Trattoria Da Emilia is the perfect restaurant to spend your evening while visiting Sorrento, Italy. Located in the Marina Grande, the views over the water make for a fantastic atmosphere. The staff was lovely and very attentive. And you must order the homemade pasta with seafood! Dinner at Trattoria Da Emilia was the absolute best ending to our trip! read more

What a lovely ambiance right on the water. We got there early and were able to snag a table little on the edge of the water. I could see the fish swimming in the water from my seat. We got the caprese salad, clam gnocchi and fried fish basket. The tomatoes in the caprese salad were so giant and very fresh. The clam gnocchi was a big dish that we shared. The gnocchi was so soft and lighted tossed in a red sauce. It melts in my mouth. The fried fish basket was something I read about on yelp so we decided to try it. The calamari was a little chewy compared to other places we ate in Italy but the small fish were very good. The red mallet and cod were my favorite. The fish comes wholly fried so you can to de-bone it which made for some nice fun. Overall you can't beat the ambiance of dining on the water but the service was a little slow and not as friendly as other places read more

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We had our last lunch in Sorrento at this wonderful waterside restaurant, located in Marina Grande, a picturesque port village with rustic charm. This restaurant doesn't take reservations and it gets pretty busy, so if you want a table closest to the water you may want to get there earlier for lunch time (~noon rather 1 or 2pm). As with most other restaurants in this area, we wanted our meals to be all about the seafood. We had marinated anchovies since these small fish are a must have in this region. The anchovies were delightful, simple, salty and fresh. For our main entrées we wanted to have our last spaghetti alle vongole while in the Costiera Amalfitana since we loved this dish so much. We didn't know however that they can cook this dish with two different sauces, tomato sauce or "bianca" which is without tomato sauce and instead it's cooked with olive oil (this was not written on their menu and the server didn't mention it to us). Since we didn't specifically request "bianca" upon ordering we were served the one with tomato sauce (I'm guessing this is the default way of cooking the dish?). However, after looking at another patron's tables we realized that there was another option and that was the one we were actually interested in having. So of course we had to order another spaghetti alle vongole, this time though we specified we wanted the white sauce. I must say I definitely prefer this dish without tomato sauce. The dish with the "bianca" sauce was delicious, a bit spicy and it highlights the clams as opposed to the other one which overshadows the seafood and highlights the tomatoes. We also ordered the grilled fish to share which was served already deboned, an unusual thing for this area since most of the time the fish is served whole. I much prefer the fish served whole, since it remains more moist and juicy when grilled, and I don't mind deboning myself but I'm pretty sure some less cultured foreigner must have complained in the past and now the restaurant wants to avoid issues so they serve it filet to all. I wish they would change this though and give us the option to choose between filet and whole fish. We had Lacryma Christi del Vesuvio, a local white wine, which paired perfectly with our food. Unfortunately we didn't leave room for dessert but just from looking at the pictures of their homemade tarts and tiramisu it looks like any option would have been a delicious one. They don't serve coffee but not to worry, their sister coffee shop is just next door and you can get your espresso fix before heading out to stroll down the village. read more

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The location is excellent - right next to the shore or Marina Grande - and the food is good. English menu available. The seafood gnocchi is good. The roasted eggplant is also good The mixed seafood plate with grilled squid, prawns and grilled fish was OK Appetizer of tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and eggplant was prepared well. House wine was a good value Seating is covered, but cramped be prepared to hear the conversation of fellow tourists (maybe make a friend?). read more

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Great family run operation right on the water - but on a deck that allowed for plenty of people watching. The staff was particularly on point! We had pasta and seafood and everything was delicious. read more

Great restaurant with a beautiful view and enjoyable ambiance. The food was amazing. We had mussels and salad to start, and I had the seafood pasta while my wife ordered the ravioli. I tried the ravioli and it was one of the best sauces I had ever tasted. Our air BnB host recommended it, saying it was a three generation family owned restaurant, and didn't disappoint. Definitely recommend read more