Ah, found it! If you…read morepeep the photos, you'll see lots of smiling people enjoying beautiful Italian weather, the island of Ischia, fresh seafood, all the goodness. We visited in November. We were lucky to find them open. They were cooking up delivery pizza, and they welcomed us inside, we were the only guests. The owner was kind, I ordered an amaro, we were told the menu was limited to pizza, that day. Well, we'd heard a thing or two about the Italian's pizza expertise, so we went for it, our first -- and one of the most memorable -- pizza sessions of our stay, on or off the mainland. This is just my take, but seems to me most Italian restaurants get the whole Napolitan recipe right. The secret to marvelous pie is forking into the whole thing as soon as it comes outta the oven, like, as close to burn-your-tongue as possible. And I'm pretty sure the owner was extra attentive to the random American stragglers who wandered into his place in November. He wowed us. Unforgettable.

Family owned and run. The hosts were welcoming, offered great dish selections, and made sure we…read moreleft VERY full. Fish was excellent, pastas were spectacular, and the tomato fried pizza was amazing!! Make sure you ask for seats in the front of the restaurant. The ones in the back are not great, So we asked to be reseated...

We had an amazing Welcome Reception for family and friends the night before my son's wedding…read more Carlo and Guido arranged everything even down to entertainment! We were a party of 54 people and enjoyed so many delicious foods from Sardines, Calamari, Eggplant, Tomato Salad, Pastas, Chicken, Swordfish... I can't even remember them all. Each dish more delicious than the last. We also enjoyed a glass of Prosecco to start with and each table had the house red and white wine for everyone. I can't wait to return and enjoy another delicious meal or two! We couldn't have asked for a better evening!

Great food ' great service' we there several.time during our stay...very accomidating for large…read moregroups

My wife and I decided to go local and have a simple meal at Taverna Antonio. The pasta was homemade…read moreand very fresh. I have the muscles and they were excellent. Sweet and tender. My wife had a basic pasta with tomato sauce and basil. It was perfect. The service was very good. No complaints on that front. Being right on the water was a perfect addition to a great meal.

Must go if you are in the island. The fried seafood is fresh and sweet with well-removed fishy…read moresmell. The owners are friendly and nice. Usually the restaurant is full. Must try the grilled octopus.

This restaurant is a must when in Ischia. The service here is incredible. The view of the aragonese…read morecastle is to die for! The bruschetta appetizer, gnocchi, and linguine & clams were delicious to say the least. My girlfriend and I enjoyed the ambiance, atmosphere, and of course the wine!

We have been eating in the Naples area all week and the food here by far the best we have eaten. 7…read moregreat meals and I had been looking for a Spaghetti Carbonara that would beat the first I had in Rome over 30 years ago. This meal was the best Carbonara I have ever had! The Spaghetti Fungi was also outstanding. I have posted a few Yelp reviews but this is first time I have been compelled to add a new business to review.

Great food. Live Italian music. I didn't understand a word but had a blast!!! The musicians pulled…read moresome people up at around 11pm on a summer Tuesday and had some innocent fun. My wife and I loved it! We even got a serenade of New York, New York on the way out!

We stumbled on this restaurant and how lucky we found ourselves. The owner has a hall of pictures…read moretaken over the years and as vacationers show up, he pulls down images of their family and shared stories. It's the place everyone returns to dine season after season. Do not expect to grab a quick meal because you are there for entertainment as much as food. A true authentic experience like no other! Arrive before 8pm to ensure you get a table!

Heading to Ischia via ferry from Naples, two in my party of four spotted La Baia del Clipper from…read morethe boat. As soon as we disembarked it was those two who declared "we know where we want to eat lunch". With the water beside you and the pleasant bay breeze, La Baia del Clipper might be the nicest spot on Ischia from which to lunch. It's a leisurely experience that inspires some lingering which explains why dining here was pretty much all I did on Ischia. The Caprese salad is a don't miss, with its comically jumbo-sized slabs of fresh burrata. Restraint was required lest this become my entire meal here. Three of us desired fresh fish and two different species of freshly caught fish were brought out and shown to us so we could choose which we preferred. I thought the one who desired only a pasta with seafood lost out but then tasted her meal; nobody lost out. Everything here was delicious. You'll walk right past several other waterfront spots to get to La Baia del Clipper, and someone will probably be out there trying to entice you inside those restaurants you're about to pass by. Hold out for the prize. La Baia del Clipper is worth walking by the spots you'll come to before it.

The best restaurant in Ischia! The food is amazing, the view is spectacular, and the crew is…read morewelcoming!

One of the best places on the island. Nothing beats the location, being right on the beach with an…read moreamazing view and breeze. The staff was amazing, so attentive and helpful. Food could not have been better. Food was so fresh and flavorful. This is a must try!!!!

This is the most elegant, welcoming, MAGICAL ocean-front restaurant in Ischia. I cannot more highly…read morerecommend Gabbiano Beach. We made arrangements in advance to celebrate our anniversary here. The owner Francesco Gabbiano went above and beyond to help make the evening the most unforgettable experience. It was the ultimate fairy tale! Then he went one further and introduced us to his extended family. His mother and father both work at the restaurant. The passion the Gabbianos have for every dish, every guest, every detail of the restaurant is what makes this a standout. I've traveled extensively and this is now one of my favorite restaurants in the world. The ocean beach setting could not be more beautiful. Stay for sunset and it magically transforms into an even more breathtaking scene. The food was fantastic. I had a green salad and tuna carpaccio. It was the best fresh tuna I have ever eaten. My husband had the octopus salad and linguini della casa. To top it off, we were treated to the *chef's kiss* signature Gabbiano Beach dessert the Dolce Gabbiano, which we are now renaming as our anniversary dish. It was HEAVENLY. We happily spent 3+ hours there, and we are not people who typically stay that long in a restaurant. But Gabbiano Beach didn't feel like a restaurant. It felt like a gathering of new family and friends. We consider them famiglia now and shall be returning one fine day in the future. Ti amiamo, Gabbianos! Grazie di tutto!

I can't remember the last time I was sleep-eating... before I sleep-ate here. Our group of…read moreinternational friends had a really late dinner. I'm not sure how time passed, but we finished our meal after 11:30 pm. Yeah, it was pretty delish. Okay the flat bread was really delish! They served us four baskets with our meaty appetizers before our real dinners came out. I'm bad at falling for tasty bread! I couldn't consume all of what I ordered for dinner: Genovese. My friend warned me about getting this one, but I liked the 'sound' of the list of ingredients. (I should've stuck with the bread and meaty appetizers.) I at least finished the beef from the Genovese. Another friend always comes here for their steak. It's high quality, according to their experience. It looked great too! Eggplant rolls??? Darn I should've ordered that instead. I'm glad our other friend tried it. I was stunned while sleep-eating, wondering how everyone else was still able to finish their dinners - after all that bread; AND they eat fast! We had a beautiful array of food set out on our handcrafted wooden table though. The table post was literally a huge tree trunk! The restaurant is inconspicuous in the daytime. But at night, it has its own stage at the corner of cross streets. Lovely ambience! There is indoor and outdoor dining. They also have 'take away' orders and DELIVERY! Their pizzas are cooked in those fancy stone ovens. My second dinner there was mega yummy: Pizza Giardino. Pleasant service.

I do not recommend this restaurant. The supposed specialty meats are horrible. The waiter oversold…read morelarge portions (it is charged by quantity) and what we received was mostly inedible with fat and gristle. Another waiter brought a warming plate which did not help. The compensation we were give for the $80 of meat we sent back to the kitchen uneaten was a framed postcard picture.