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.

This is by far the best restaurant that I have been to throughout my entire Italy experience. The…read morefood was so delicious, and the house wine was a great value! The desert was heavenly, and the pasta is home-made. But the number-one best thing about this restaurant was the service. Our server, Roberto, went above and beyond to ensure that my family had exceptional service. He speaks incredible English, and he even made drawings for my kids! I will definitely be coming back in the future, and I insist anyone coming through Pompeii visit.

Great service and excellent food! Great atmosphere! No problem the place has a lovely classic…read morelook. Around the corner from the square. Just beautiful

Winter in Pompeii is engulfing. It engulfs you through silence, empty restaurants and restaurant…read moreowners trying to salvage every opportunity to get just one more guest. It's calm. In this fashion, we were lured into this establishment by the owner while walking through the silent street on a gloomy afternoon. The open, airy space is pleasant and unpretentious. The welcome by waiters was more comparable to a greeting that a host would provide for guests into their own house. Being presented with a wide spanning menu felt completely unnecessary, as within moments of sitting down, the chef came out of the kitchen to greet and tell about the house specialties. The middle aged Italian man was dressed very cleanly and despite little knowledge of English, provided a better recommendation than one could ever desire from yelp or from the menu itself, which still laid untouched on the table. The prosciutto bruschetta was bursting with flavor of fresh, ripe tomatoes that gave off the sweetness of a cherry, the fullness of sun ripening and the flavor that can only be experienced in a dream. The paccheri pasta looked as beautiful as it tasted, in a pleasant green color and the flavor profile that one can only experience in select establishments. Amusingly from the name, the Carlo Alberto pizza was the least favorite of the dishes had here, but was very interesting. If coming through to visit Pompeii, do not miss this establishment.

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

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.

So amazing Food was delicious…read moreThe wine was Devine The customer service was excellent Even with our little knowledge of Italian the waiter ran us through the entire menu Fantastic! Thanks so much the team at vincanto! A wonderful dining experience

My husband and I were in Pompei for one night, and our wonderful host Martina at La Casa di Plinio…read moreB&B (if you're going to Pompei this is undoubtedly one of the best places you can stay - check it out on tripadvisor.com) suggested we eat at one of her favorite restaurants - Vincanto. It is not in a touristy part of town at all, you wouldn't think it was much just from the outside, but once inside it is beautiful. The atmosphere is very romantic and the food - delicious. It's not your typical kind of restaurant though. Basically you get a choice of meal sized antipasto dishes - you'll enjoy cured meats, cheese, bruschetta, different types of pickled or marinated or sun-dried vegetables, wonderful wine, and amazing locally made honey and marmalade to accompany the different types of cheeses. Oh, and the dessert is fantastic so make sure you treat yourself! It is WELL worth it. The host, Yuri, was an absolute delight. He spent a lot of time with us making sure we were happy and got the right types of dishes for us, and regaled us with stories about his favorite place in the world, Napoli. We had no interest in going there but after talking to him, we are now very excited to plan our trip. Basically you go to Vincanto to experience a different way of eating, a beautiful ambience, wonderful wine, and delightful hosts. We very much enjoyed our night here and you will too.

Great find when you had enough Italian food. The chicken wings were the best, steak was prepared…read moremedium rare and the taste was amazing. I love Italian food, but after having it for one week in Switzerland in the Italian side of the country and another week in Italy I was ready for a change. The place is next to the hotel I am staying at and it was very good, staff was friendly, good wine and it will not break the bank. Is it "Old West" not really it is Italian style Old West but good break from Italian food.

If you need a break from pizza, and your hankering for a burger or decent chicken sandwich - with…read moregood hot fries - this clean restaurant is a definite notch above local McD's for sure - good pricing and a Wild West atmosphere. Good for families and late night hunger.

As American tourists (the scourge or europe) we stopped here after several hours of wandering the…read moreruins of Pompei. It looked nice and inviting from the outside and the posted menu and prices were very reasonable. This was our first official meal in Italy and it was amazing! I had the capresse salad and my daughter had the pizza Quatro formagi, we shared the a frituri (not sure if I spelled that right, but it's fried calimari and prawns) Tomatoes were beautiful and fresh, and the mozzarella the best I've ever had (maybe there's better, but it's the best I've had so far) drizzled in olive oil and lightly seasoned with basil and herbs. The calamari was perfect, crisp coating on the outside and a wonderful texture. Not the usual rubbery fair we get state side. My 13 yr old nearly polished off her entire pizza and the little piece I had was deliciously cheesy with a perfect stone oven crust. All this, 31€. (2€ for the bottle of water) The restaurant itself was very clean and nicely decorated. I noticed as many Italian patrons as I did foreigners. A lot of the staff spoke some English and did with out having to be asked, although I had hoped to use some of the Italian I learned before our trip. I can't attest to the authenticity but it was far better than all of the higher priced Italian restaurants I've been to back home. Enjoy!

Pizza was excellent! We ordered the caprese and Don vencenzo pizza. Under 10 euros a pie. The…read morecaprese was excellent, but the other was a bit salty. However, 3 Euro house wine made up for it. $1.50 Euro cover charge. I will definitely come back to try other pizza.

Intro: The day before visiting the Pompei ruins, I was looking for a spot for dinner. Stuzzico di…read moreLucias is the most popular restaurant in terms of reviews on Yelp in Pompei, and it has received a lot of accolades on TripAdvisor, so I made my way over on a Friday evening. Service (3/5): Your typical European experience. Not terribly efficient, friendly, or attentive, but it's a pretty small restaurant so that made things easier. Also a bit of a language barrier with the waitress but we made it work. Ambiance (4/5): Indoor only here which is a bit unusual for Italy where al fresco dining rules. Lovely restaurant though with a homey, comfortable feel. The only downside is that there's no A/C so it was a bit stuffy. Drinks (4/5): I had a Peroni beer (not their standard but one I hadn't had before). It was refreshing. Food (4/5): They start you off with some complimentary bruschetta which is a nice touch. From there, I had the meat platter which came with a generous amount of sliced pork, salad, and bread. I ate half and took the rest to go which they boxed up for me nicely (including utensils which was a nice touch too). The meat was cooked just right at a medium and was flavorful. Overall: If you're looking for a great meal in Pompei, definitely stop by Stuzzico di Lucas. It's located a stone's throw away from one of the entrances to the Pompei Ruins. And also happens to be in the heart of Pompei close to a lot of other restaurants, bars, and shops.

Europe 2023 - Pompei, Italy…read more FAST Review Food: Excellent! I had the Gnocchi, which others had recommended and it really was great. We also had the pasta with mushrooms, a bit too much oil on the dish but it tasted great. As soon as we sat down the chef sent us Bruschetta and came out to ask us how we liked it. The Tiramisu is really amazing. You could taste the bottom layer was moist the mascarpone sweet and a perfect cappuccino. Very affordable. Atmosphere: Cozy room, right across from one of the Pompei ruins entrances. Italian music playing in the background. It was a Monday at about 7, there were only two other groups there so not too busy. Service: Amazing, the head chef was not too busy so he was checking on us a couple of times. He was really proud of the food they make. Tips: definitely get the Tiramisu.

We love the fried pizza here and the regular margherita. They also have a huge fried potato…read morecroquette that's absolutely amazing. We always come here every time we are visiting in town. Other than street parking, which is not always available,check into the train station parking lot on the other side of the street. It's very affordable and there is (usually) availability.

Fantastic pizza! Best we had in Italy except for Pepe in Grani is Caiazzo..., but this is about the…read morehighest compliment you can get). Very nice inside and very good service. Highly recommended