It was the place where we were treated as special guests. The atmosphere, the service - everything…read moreis 5 stars. The food - unbelievably great, I never tasted such homemade pasta in my life! Oh, and for the coffee, don't even think ordering a-la americano drink. Ask for artist coffee, you will not regret it. To enter the restaurant, go through the first room with tables or better walk in from the side street.

Came here for dinner with my daughter, based on the reviews, and was not disappointed. This…read moreestablishment has a very charming vibe, with a back patio that's cool and quiet, away from the street. Its location near the amphitheater entrance of the Pompeii Archeological Park makes it very easy to find. The food was fantastic, the pasta was perfect. The service was absolutely top-notch as well. I highly recommend this restaurant for a casual evening with friends, or a quiet evening with a date.

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

I absolutely loved this restaurant!…read more Caupona was highly recommended by a friend. I wish the town had a place to rent a Roman costume, so I could have fully embraced the experience. The food was well prepared and delicious. I ordered the Tagliatelle Alfredo. The combination of buffalo blue cheese and truffle was absolutely sensational. The fish was fresh and delicious as well. The staff were warm and patient. They took the time to explain the menu, which made the experience even more enjoyable, since my rudimentary grasp of Italian allowed me enough to order food. If I'm ever back in Pompei, this restaurant will be at the top of my list, and I will try their traditional Roman specialties.

We love this place!! You get to dress up like ancient Romans and eat what they used to eat!! The…read morefood is fantastic!!! They have different menus available. Make sure to check them!!! The fish was so fresh!!! The bread looks like the same carbonized one they had in the archeological museum across the road. The service is fantastic!! The owner, cook and server are sooo nice!!! It's kinda hard to find the restaurant. You have to go down a side street across the archeological site of Pompeii. It's a few hundred yards so don't give up too fast. They do have parking in front of the restaurant.

The food is amazing, wonderful, and tastes fresh. La Rampa Del Porto is one of those seafood places…read morethat has fresh catches straight from the sea. I strongly recommend that you go to this little but amazing place. The service is amazing, they serve you great but the food doesn't come out quick. It is near the water with a wonderful view of the Mediterranean Sea. The ambience is wonderful! If you are near by you should come! Menu is catch of the day!

Tourist trap. Expensive. Small portions. Poor service. High coperto (5 euros). We spent too much…read moretime passively waiting (half hour ish) for the food to come. While it tasted good, it was too small, we finished it in 10 minutes and were still hungry. No bread included either :(

Food just ok - extra kudos to the host…read more We visited Scavi Di Pompei that day and looked for a parking lot. The host/owner of this place offered us a parking space in front of his place right in the cool shade (good, because we are travelling with our dog). We knew of course that we will eat and drink a little something when we come back - there was no push or anything about that,but just something that was clear for us. So we left for the Pompei Ruins and the host kept feeding the parking meter for us...cool thing, so we didn't have to look at the time and just enjoy Pompei. After the visit we took a table outside in the shade, our dog was welcome as well. We had two beer, a plate of Linguine allo scoglio (seafood pasta) and a tuna/tomato salad with beans. Staff brought some water for our dog. Pasta was ok, not as fresh as other meals we had on this trip before. The Tuna salad on the other hand was very good. Fresh, light and tasty. Great choice for a hot day. All in all a fair meal for a fair price. It's not the greatest place to eat, but the owner/host is a really nice guy and the location right next to the ruins is great. So we were quite happy with it.

Great place with fresh seafood and meat. They have a nice display of fresh fish and meat as soon as…read moreyou enter the restaurant. The décor is modern and inviting, staff is friendly and nice. I have tried the fresh raw seafood platter and it was very nice, it came served with some special olive oil that you can drizzle on the fish to enhance even further the freshness of the fish and shellfish. I had monk fish wrapped in bacon and it was very well executed and a very nice portion. The dessert was yummy and balked fresh, overall a great restaurant. Good selection of wines that are reasonably priced. Overall cost for the evening about 50% less than what I would pay in California for this meal. I am highly recommending this place for fine dinning and a great experience overall.

We walked In tonight just looking for a drink - and not realizing the quality of this amazing…read morerestaurant. The apps we had, wine and the service was amazing. They were just so kind and accommodating and we felt a little badly that we didn't eat and try more of their amazing food - but the bread, predinner app, presecco, after dinner snack and tartare were all amazing. Great spot for a romantic meal while in the hustle of Pompei. Wine selection, food prep/presentation and service was amazing.

We did a wine taste and lunch and both were great. The wine is amazing and we bought / shipped a…read moreton of it back to Tennessee. The lunch was a perfect match and pairing with the wine. Pasta was perfect. The service was good. We got a wine pourer that didn't seem to be in a good mood that day. Very matter of fact and not talkative compared to the others we saw at different tables. But still fast and attentive. The place was beautiful with the best views.

Cantina del Vesuvio: A Relaxing Afternoon of Wine, Food and Views…read more Cantina del Vesuvio was a lovely way to spend an afternoon near Naples, especially as an alternative to longer excursions to Pompeii or the Amalfi Coast. The entire experience takes only a couple of hours, including transportation from the city center or cruise port. We were welcomed with sparkling rosé before touring the vineyards and learning about their bottling and wine storage processes. Their wines are organic, which was an interesting part of the experience. After the tour, we were taken to an outdoor patio with stunning views of the vineyards and Mount Vesuvius. The tasting began with an antipasto charcuterie board featuring a variety of cheeses, vegetables and meats, accompanied by wines selected to pair with the food. The staff explained a little about each wine. Lunch included spaghetti with tomato sauce and a side of meatballs, paired with what they considered their best red wine. Dessert followed, accompanied by a very sweet wine. Before we left, we were even offered grappa while browsing their small shop. We didn't purchase any bottles because we generally prefer more robust reds than those offered, but the wines were enjoyable to experience alongside the food. Overall, this was a relaxing, well-rounded experience with good food, wine and beautiful scenery. It's a convenient option for cruise passengers or anyone looking for a shorter excursion near Naples without committing to a full-day tour.

Want to experience prison food? Want to have no A/C in a hot climate? What about grumpy wait staff…read morethat complain while serving you? Over priced food? (€4 for a bottle of water!) They got it all! If I wasn't forced to eat here because of a cruise excursion I would have ran to eat a sandwich from a garbage bin and it would have tasted better. The plates are chipped, the ceiling has cracks and water damage all over it. The bathroom is disgusting and smelly. If you choose to eat here, good luck and I'm sorry you're wasting your money.

I only ate here because the City Tours guide claimed that they made a deal for us since food is…read moreexpensive in the area. Not sure how much I believe it, but you also don't have much of an option as you won't have much time during the tour break to go anywhere else after visiting Pompeii. For €18, we got a margarita pizza, drink, and a sfogliatelle. My husband and I just shared one as I knew this was going to be a tourist trap. The pizza was a personal size and was very basic. It's decent to hold you over until you're back in Rome, but honestly would rather spend my money and stomach space elsewhere.