Lo Smeraldino

Came here on a Sunday for lunch. It's right up by the Duomo en the center of the village, but a…read moresolid product for sure. We've been eating as much bruschetta as possible; it's been amazing at each of these places. Loved it here as well. The bufalo mozzarella is what I enjoyed. It's chopped in cubes here with the fresh tomatoes and makes it easy to eat. We also had the lasagna. We were not super hungry and it was just enough between both of them to fill us both; we enjoyed it. This can be as quick as you need it. I think we were in and out in 30 minutes but we could have stayed longer if we wanted. I took a picture of my wife here too so you can see. We were essentially up an alley way but it was perfect and tucked in; you would never notice it's a restaurant if you weren't looking for it.

This place attracted us for a dinner because of the high review score. However, It was…read moredisappointed. Both pastas are salty, all the foods are not comparable from what got during the last 10 day's stay in Italy. Be careful, it is over rated

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Ristorante il Chiostro - This is the Arugula and shrimp with lemon and Parmesan cheese starter! Edible flowers and crispy watermelon radishes! Amazing!

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This is the Arugula and shrimp with lemon and Parmesan cheese starter! Edible flowers and crispy watermelon radishes! Amazing!

Al Cancelletto

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Great place to eat, we had the BEST Seafood lunch here. Fresh fish, great bread, very friendly…read morestaff. Outstanding, thank you!

Busy restaurant in the middle of the city (has AC!). Plenty of tables and fast service. Pizza was…read morewhat I would expect in the area.

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4.4(87 reviews)

Terrific restaurant. Traveling with 4 couples, we came without a reservation and were accommodated…read moreby the owner and his grandson with a semi-private table. 3 of us ordered pizzas (large and delicious) and the others ordered meals. All of the food was outstanding and the owner and his grandson Luigi stopped by to check on us and entertain us regularly. After dessert they provided complimentary limoncello that was also terrific. A must do restaurant in Amalfi!

We got lucky this evening! The restaurant was entertaining a very large group right before opening…read morefully for the 7 PM crowd, but my wife and I managed to sneak in a table around 6:40 PM. The owner -- a true gentleman -- called us back in and found us a spot, and that turned out to be an amazing call. Dinner was fantastic. We were served by a Cuban waiter (unfortunately, I missed his name), who took great care of us. We both ordered the same main dish -- chicken limone with roasted potatoes -- and I added the fresh homemade pasta on the side. What a combination! The bread was delicious too; I couldn't resist setting up my own olive oil, Parmesan, and cracked black pepper dipping plate. This place is an absolute gem and definitely a tough one to get into. I highly recommend making a reservation, even during the slower seasons. Don't miss out -- go and enjoy this truly wonderful restaurant.

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Cuoppo D'Amalfi

4.3(25 reviews)

Good place to have a quick snack and a cold beer. The squid and anchovies were lightly battered,…read morecooked fresh, and did not need any condiments. The Peroni limoni was a good accompaniment to the snack.

This place was fun. I guess it's the concept. Something I've not seen before. They have a LOT of…read moreoptions for their 'cuoppos', but I went with the choice of the day. Glad I did cause it had options I like. (calamari, french fries, fried mozzarella balls)! (And for travelers, be forewarned. When they say calamari it's full on tentacle and the other pieces. So if you're expecting just circular pieces, don't.) I love each individually and got all in one place! They should put it on the menu permanently. There are a couple stools and tables to sit outside. The ladies serving me were nice and funny. I had to give it 3 stars cause the calamari wasn't very hot and the mozzarella balls were just that, mozzarella balls where they were fried but they weren't hot and the ball didn't melt at all. Only the outside seemed to be cooked perfectly. Besides the fries, which were great, everything else was just kinda luke-warm. All in all it wasn't bad and I'd probably try other ones if I was there. There were 5 other people that were eating there and they all seemed to really love what they were having! It's kinda off the beaten path (you have to take the path to Piazza dei Dogi to get to it). There is another place in Piazza Duomo that people went to but I don't recall seeing as many options.

Catch of the day. Good stuff!

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Taverna Buonvicino

4.3(30 reviews)

The restaurant itself is beautiful and has a wonderful atmosphere, so we were really looking…read moreforward to our dinner, especially considering all the excellent reviews. Unfortunately, our experience did not live up to them. I ordered the shrimp for €26. I received only six shrimp, heavily battered, with nothing else on the plate. For €26, I expected considerably more in both quality and presentation. We also ordered a €9 salad, which was essentially just tomatoes. My wife's food was better, but overall we felt the food was significantly overpriced for what we received. The biggest disappointment, however, was the service. Our server took our order and essentially never attended to our table again. He walked past us several times without checking on us. We asked another server for water; he said he would bring it but never returned. Eventually, we had to get the attention of a third person just to get some water. The restaurant was very busy, and I understand that can affect service, but being busy shouldn't mean customers are virtually ignored throughout their meal. Beautiful setting and atmosphere, but based on our experience, poor service and very poor value for the money. With such high ratings, we expected much better. Unfortunately, this felt much more like a tourist-priced restaurant than the authentic dining experience we were hoping for.

We went here for dinner. It's simply incredible. A hidden gem amongst the treasure that is Amalfi…read more The food was incredible, and the wine pairing was spot on. Our service was intimate and personable, but not rushed or pressured. And, we sat outside in the courtyard under the Italian sky. Can't say much else except it was our favorite place to eat in Italy. We shall return.

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4.7(42 reviews)

Absolutely magical...from the family welcome to the ambiance, view, service, attention to detail &…read morethe food! You can tell that every item is hand selected from the olive oil on the table to the house wine selections. Nothing is unintentional & everything is chosen to enhance the menu. The family that runs the restaurant made us feel at home, the portions were generous, the service was so personal & the homemade limoncello was a divine way to end a spectacular meal. The baby squid on pumpkin puree was the best squid preparation I have ever had, the salads were excellent, the pastas were perfection, the fish was so fresh & the preparation with tomatoes & potato was delightful. My daughter had a "complaint" in that she wanted to see the fish head of our flounder... I told her that they cleaned the fish for us, but somehow, the papa heard her in a way that only a papa would & appeared with the fish head on a plate for her to see... she couldn't get over it! It's a smaller menu with each item perfected. I'll be dreaming of returning as I can't imagine coming back to Amalfi without dining here again!

Service was wonderful and food delicious. Nice place off the main square. I would recommend going.read more

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Le Palme

4.8(36 reviews)

1.0 km

Items ordered: Bruchetta, Lobster Linguine, Lemon Linguine…read more Service: Look if I could rate this on how I was served it would be a 5/5. These guys were amazing. They did a great job of creating a friendly atmosphere and even tried to make jokes to add to the experience. Great service and the vibes here were calm and collected, nothing to complain about. The food was great. Bruschetta was better than the entire meal. I enjoyed the lobster. It was steamed and cooked well. They weren't huge, but they were tasty. I dipped them in balsamic and olive oil in addition to the pasta. I just felt the taste of the pasta needed a little flavor. 4.5/5 My wife ordered the lemon linguine. She enjoyed it and finished about 3/4 of it. We took it home but depending on how hungry you are, you might split it. I saw a ton of pizzas come out, they looked amazing as well. That's my recommendation. Overall a 4.7/5. Flavor the lobster a bit more and this is easily a 5/5 experience.

All amazing here, food (especially pizzas), ambiance, but most amazing is how welcoming the staff…read moreis, we stayed in Atrani for four nights and ate there twice, so that should say it all about our experience!

Outdoor seating

Street pies and fries - so yummy!!

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Il Tari' Art Restaurant

4.3(50 reviews)

AMAZING PASTA WITH SQUID INK!…read more Little hole in the wall, absolutely loved it! Prices are amazing and the food is gourmet. Had a party of seven and came in last minute. I ordered spaghetti with clams and some lasagna. Everyone was satisfied with their meals and the ambiance is very cozy. The service was also pleasant!

22OCT2025 Ate a…read morequiet dinner. Not many customers as the season approaches the end. Elena Catalans Coda di Volpe, €26 Burrata with raw veggies. Jambonet chicken - chicken rolled around sausage. Very French. Frittura - seafood. Huge portion with squid, cod, shrimp. I asked for butter for the bread and it came in a tiny bowel with a butter hat. Tiramisu. Grappa, coffee. + flatware - Churchill, hefty + tablecloth - paper + Lighting - 3000K, soft + Music - soft American jazz vocals - toilet, NO SEAT in the high-end ristorante €144 for dinner for 2

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Sea urchin linguini

L'Abside

4.5(80 reviews)

0.4 km

This restaurant is a bit off the beaten path located in a quiet courtyard in Amalfi. After a day…read morefull of fighting the crowds it was nice to be in a more quiet area. The customer service is really top notch. We asked if we can move our reservation up earlier and they were accommodating and gave us a call when a table opened up sooner. The food was pretty good, not the best in the area, but tasty. We had a nice night on their patio.

Wow. This was my favorite meal I had in my time in Italy. I ordered the shrimp scampi, it had…read morefreshly made pasta and the most delicious lemon sauce I've had that had fresh lemon zested on the plate. The shrimp was also delicious and you can tell are super fresh. My husband had the steak and he said it was one of the best steaks he's had. The service was great as well, you never felt rushed and they were super attentive as well. The restaurant is Is right downtown Amalfi and has a cute outdoor patio which was nice. I highly recommend coming here for dinner, I recommend a reservation as it fills up quickly or get there right before or as they are opening since they had some patio seats available

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Molto bene

Trattoria da Gemma

4.2(86 reviews)

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This was the best meal we had on our recent Italy trip!…read more While the restaurant doesn't offer a seaside view, we sat in the atrium with a lovely evening light and heaters. We started with an amuse-bouche (compliments of the chef), which was a parmesan cracker with ricotta. We shared two appetizers among the four of us - a tuna carpaccio in citrus fruit and poached eggs with black truffle. The poached egg came in a sauce that was totally delicious and mop-able with bread. The tuna was fantastic and very light. For the main, our table split the pasta stuffed with burrata and black truffle and the risotto with red shrimp in lemon sauce. Absolutely incredible! The risotto was soooo refreshing and light and cooked perfectly. The truffle pasta was full umami flavor and a flavor party. We ended with delicious desserts, my husband got the hazelnut coffee which he loved and I got a lemon assortment. This had a lemon cream brulee sort of preparation which I loved. The wines here were also fantastic and the service prompt and great!

The food was very good. The service was terrible. Servers were almost rude, the service was rushed…read moreand we We're not even offered dessert. They sat is next to the patio door, inside, it was bright and we felt like we were in the way. The total experience was terrible. Unfortunate, because the food was very good. Do not recommend.

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Lo Smeraldino was easily one of my favorite meals in Amalfi. Everything we had was amazing. First, the Napoletana pizza with anchovies. LOVE. I already love anchovies, so this was an easy choice for me, but the combination of the salty anchovies, mozzarella, tomato, and that crust was so good. I would order it again without even looking at the rest of the pizza menu. We also had the handmade Scialatielli with seafood, which I initially remembered as some type of pappardelle. It was filled with seafood, including mussels and shrimp, with tomatoes and fresh pasta. Exactly the kind of pasta you want to eat when you're sitting along the water on the Amalfi Coast. The Local Sea Bass Fillet in Salt was another standout. The fish was light, fresh, and beautifully prepared, served with sautéed escarole, capers, and olives. It was simple in the best way, where the quality of the fish really came through. And of course, tiramisu for dessert. Delicious and the perfect way to finish the meal. The setting makes everything even better. Lo Smeraldino sits right along the harbor, slightly removed from some of the craziness in the center of Amalfi, with beautiful views of the water, boats, and coastline. It has that relaxed seaside Italian atmosphere you imagine before you ever get there. Service was warm and attentive, and we never felt rushed through the meal. Five stars without hesitation. The seafood, the homemade pasta, the sea bass, the tiramisu, and especially that anchovy pizza. I absolutely can't wait to go back. read more

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