For being the only decent looking food spot outside of Pompeii you can't go wrong grabbing lunch here before heading into the historic site. We grabbed two sandwiches and drinks, which were good to give you energy for the amount of walking your about to do for the rest of the day. The service was good for a tourist spot! I just wished they had more fans or even AC running because it was about 35-40C that day and it was very toasty inside. read more

Saw this restaurant as we got out from the Pompei Scavi Villa Dei Misteri station via the Circumvesuviana line from Naples. Hungry and tired after that day's journey from Rome, we decided to try this one out. We cringed at the thought that we were met by a "barker" as we walked by with promises of "fresh juices" and delicious pizza, but being thirsty and hungry, we willed ourselves to enter this establishment right in front of the Villa Dei Misteri entrance of the Pompeii ruins. Our server was par for Italian customer service (no smile and no small talk) but that's a given with most of Italy. The juices were indeed refreshing but I think the OJ had add-on sugar on it because it was just too sweet. We were surprised by the quality of the pizza (our first in Napoles, the birthplace of pizza) and the freshness of the seafood in our pasta. No additional parmesan or red pepper flakes needed. For some reason, our server got us bottles of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Maybe because we spoke English, hence she thought "American". Well surprise, surprise. I actually enjoyed the Quattro Formaggi (four cheese) pizza with the dipping sauce made common allover the US of A. FYI, bread service isn't free in Italy. A great experience. It fueled and refreshed us weary travelers to go through the rest of the afternoon and night in this quiet Italian town. read more

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When you exit Pompei ruins, you aré hungry, thirsty and so tired. Stop at this place to replenish. This is the only place I have ever seen, that the food comes out looking WAYYY better than the pic in the menu. Food came out super fast too and piping hot and fresh too! I recommend! read more

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If you want food really really fast, this is the place, but not only that, the food was really good. We came upon this restaurant after our trip to Pompeii, it is large and well staffed, at the entrance of the Pompeii ruins. We were a party of 8 and hungry. We were promptly seated and orders were placed, our food came out super fast and the meals were delicious, my favorite was the eggplant parmesan. I would go again. read more

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So you find yourself visiting the Pompeii archeological park outside of modern Pompeii and you start getting hungry you say.... Well not to worry as Hortus Pompeii is right across the way from the park entrance and I have to honestly say I was quite surprised at how good the food and service where. Now you would normally cough this kind of place up to a tourist trap and to some degree it probably is but with one big difference, which is it was actually very good. Our guide actually recommended them saying he normally eats here quite a bit so we gave it a shot. As you can imagine it was very busy but we were seated very quickly and their menu was quite extensive. You can order everything from pasta, pizza, sandwiches and everything in between here. Also, the salads looked amazing and the portion sizes were very large so it was pretty good value for the money. After looking over the menu we ordered some Pelelgrino's, a Mozzarella, Prosciutto and Tomato sandwich and a Margherita Pizza for lunch that were both excellent. Keeping an eye on what was going on around us we noted several pasta dishes coming from the kitchen and I have to say they all looked great and presentation was awesome as well. Overall atmosphere of the restaurant was very nice and laid back. Everything was very clean, organized and all the staff were extremely helpful and courteous with us. This location also has a market outside where you can purchase water, treats and snacks before you continue your exploration at Pompeii, Herculaneum or the local areas. Overall, we had a great experience at Hortus Pompeii and it was a great break to rest a little and refuel before taking in the rest of our planned activities. Full disclosure there are a few other places in the immediate vicinity that you can try out but feel free to give these guys a try as I am sure you will not go wrong. Wishing you all a wonderful time in Pompeii mes amis, Enjoy and Bon Appétit! read more

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Was very nervous and had low expectations eating at such a touristy spot right outside the gates of Pompeii but I will totally admit I was wrong. We just did big sandwiches and the food was great. Everything tasted so fresh and pricing was fair as well. Definitely enjoyed and would recommend if you are wanting to eat before/after visiting Pompeii read more

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My wife and I came here to have lunch before we did our tour of the Pompeii archaeological site. And as my wife has celiac disease, it was very important that they had options here for her. So to confirm this when we walked in, we asked do you have gluten free options, and they said yes we do. After we sat at our table a very lovely lady with dark reddish hair approached our table with all smiles, and made us feel so comfortable and was very reassuring. She explained that they do have some gluten-free options and they make them separate from other food items. My wife definitely wanted to get pizza. We both ordered margarita pizza, lemon drinks, and all was good in the universe. And of course, my wife's pizza was gluten-free. Both of our meals were absolutely delicious and the bill was completely reasonable. What an awesome experience we had!! And our waitress also directed me to where we needed to go to start our tour of Pompeii. It was right across the street in front of the Porta Marina Superiore gate and there was a guy with a green shirt holding a clip board. We needed to see him. My wife absolutely felt great afterwards and we ended up seeing the most amazing things at the Pompeii archaeological site. read more

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Good food. Good service (you don't get this much in Italy) Awesome service. I highly recommend it! read more

Pizza is probably not their specialty or something they should serve. Sauce was watery and toppings slide right off. Recommend passing on the pizzas unless you have a craving for a bad meal. Little Caesars back home or DiGiorno is better. Their lasagna was pretty good and on par with Stouffers. read more

If I could give this place a zero star I would. Where to begin - four of us having lunch - following a very long day exploring Pompeii. We ordered water and couple of drinks to start. Placed our appetizers and food orders. Food came out randomly about 10 minutes apart - the water came after the third meal arrived - and only after asking for water and being subjected to the woman rudely replying "that it was coming". As if the 15 minutes we had been waiting for water was average. None of the alcoholic beverages nor appetizers ever arrived. The staff looks miserable, acts miserable, and to make it all worse the food was just meh. While I understand that their jobs are hectic with tourists - that restaurant should be a well oiled machine. They should also strive for customer satisfaction and not treat them as an annoyance. read more

We were skeptical that this wouldn't be that good since it was in such a touristy area, but trust- this food was amazing. Yes, a little pricey but it's so worth it. Amazing Carbonara and beautiful sandwich. Also you have to get the gelato here it's so good. Great service too! read more

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Had breakfast and lunch here on the recent trip to Pompeii. Definitely better than what he would expect at a tourist attraction. Recommend highly. The sandwiches are outstanding. read more

This place has the magic combination and they take advantage of the proximity to the entrance to the ruins of Pompeii to deliver a great experience: water misters for cooling, fast service, good food, large menu with pictures, friendly staff, lots of tables. Exactly what you want after a hot day walking in Pompeii. read more

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The beard was hard as a rock. The bruschetta only came with 4 very pieces of bread and instead of cherry tomatoes it was regular tomatoes which were also terribly chopped. We had to eat the whole thing like a salad. There was also very little mozzarella. There was no flavoring we had to add salt and oil. Then we ordered pasta al'americano and pasta alla carbonara. We have been in Italy for about a week. I my self am Italian and both pasta dishes from he were by far the worst we've had. The carbonara was not tasty. It seemed like someone melted butter and mixed in an egg and just threw it on pasta. Although it close to the train station. You're better off buying chips and a drink until you make it back. It was over priced for the poor quality of food. You might as well hold your hunger until you get back to where you came from. The only good thing was the attentiveness of their busboy. read more

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Great place at a great location. When we came here there wasn't a wait, however we did come right after our visit to Pompeii, or around 4 pm. I'm not sure if time of day will affect the number of people though; most people probably came after their visit to Pompeii and people don't generally end their visits at the same time. We sat down and were given menus. They have a wide selection of more fast food but also Italian food, from burgers to pasta. They give you bread as well; it's excellent, and they give you quite a few pieces. The portions were bigger than expected for us, so in case you were hoping for a quick bite like us, this may not be the best place. The food was excellent- I had the tortellini, the sandwiches are also quite good. Service wasn't bad, but wasn't amazing either. Overall, great spot just outside of Pompeii! read more

I was surprised there was not more reviews of this restaurant considering it's location outside of Pompeii. My wife and I were hungry after our long tour and were leery of the food-truck-esque appearance but we gave it a shot. The "garden" seating is a stretch but I did learn a few things of about the citrus fruit trees. Service was great. I ordered the 4-cheese pizza and my wife ordered the bolognese. My pizza was great but not the best I've had in Italy. My wife's dish was a little salty but she likes it that way. Complimentary bread was excellent. Overall, highly recommended if you are hungry coming out of Pompeii. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here but great for what it is. read more

The bread was fantastic had great flavor. The service quick and very respectful. The tortellini was the best I have ever had. It was exquisite and paired great with a rum and coke. The gnocchi was also quite delicious the texture was on point and the sauce was an excellent combination. Pasta Carbonaro was elegant it had a perfect combination of cheese bacon and egg. The beer was "slightly above average" after taste was a little off. Finally holy cannoli "perfect cooked crunchy outer layer velvety smooth inside made me wish I didn't eat any food". It was so good I asked for a cannoli shell to go. read more

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Great, fresh food at a moderate price. We had breakfast there before our tour of Pompeii and lunch right after. The staff was very kind and friendly. This is a family run business that has been around for about 70 years. read more

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Awful slush drinks - do not waste your money. Service is sub bar and restrooms are a mess

We stopped here before heading into Pompei, and we plan to stop again before going home. The servers are friendly. They gave you large portions that are worth the price. My drink and focacce was €13. Loved the English-Italian menu with pictures. Seating was shaded with fans and mist to keep cool. read more

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Excellent food, excellent service. Perfect for post Pompei tour! Friendly staff, warm atmosphere under canopy on the windy day we experienced. Highly recommend! read more