We had a nice light lunch at this small, cozy restaurant in Pietrapetrosa. We started off with the…read morehouse sampler appetizer which featured some cured meats from their own production. We also had the grilled lamb with a side salad. The food was very tasty and the staff was very attentive and friendly.

Amazing historic atmosphere, unmatched by any other in my past 30 days of travel in Italy…read more Thoughtful preparation of traditional dishes, helpful and welcoming staff, and moderately priced. Don't miss this place.

I know this restaurant received a Michelin mention in 2020, but perhaps the food and service were…read morebetter then, not anymore. The restaurant is huge for Italian standards and as usual there's only one person taking orders, therefore she's overwhelmed and service ends up suffering. Additionally, aside from the pasta we had to start, the rest of the dishes were pretty bland, particularly the vegetables. We were staying in Castelmezzano so for us it was only a short walk away to come here otherwise I don't think it's worth going out of your way to dine at this place.

Our tour group had a wonderful lunch there, delicious and well presented, the staff was gracious…read more...just a lovely dining experience.

Da Franco Italian Restaurants…read moreVia Elea 213 84046 Marina, Italy For a tourist/beach town, Ascea is noticeably lacking in a selection of decent restaurants, particularly on "the Corso" or main street. We went to Pizzeria and Ristorante Da Franco with a friend who lives in Ascea. The restaurant is at the far end of Corso from the town center and they have a reasonable €15 menu del giorno (tourist menu; primo, secondo, contorno, coperto, servizio) for dinner. It is quite big inside, but being a nice evening we sat on the small terrace in front on the street. The service was very attentive and good. I went with the menu del giorno and a primo of penne boscaiola (meat, mushrooms, and peas) with scallopina ai funghi (meat scallops in mushroom sauce) as my secondo and patatine (french fries) for a contorno. The boscaiola was creamy, earthy and robust, the scallopine light and savory, and the fries crispy and hot. An excellent meal at just €15. My wife and her friend had pizza which was as good as expected in Southern Italy, particularly anywhere within 100 miles of Naples. The crusts thin, yet sturdy enough to hold the toppings without getting soggy with just the right amount of tomato and other ingredients, not too many and not too few. Da Franco was quite a good value in a beach town with remarkably few options, particularly for those on a budget and is recommended when visiting Ascea. CombatCritic Gives Da Franco 8 Bombs Out Of 10 ... Bombs Are Good!

Loved the pizza and the many varieties they had. Yellow tomatoes and red tomatoes , with spicy…read moremeats , some without . The service was fast the place was spotless clean, could eat off the floors !! Would go back every day if I lived nearby.

Took my grandma out here for the first time. Was unsure about their business hours but the staff…read moregladly let us in before they opened. Wonderful food. We had the house specialty appetizer which was to die for. They also offer crab, lobster, scallops, clams, mussels and any other seafood you can imagine. Great service, we were greeted by the owner who take excellent care of us during our lunch.

After visiting the towns of Sant'Angelo A Fasanella and Corleto Monforte, we stopped for lunch at…read morethis place. The restaurant is Family owned and operated. The food, service was outstanding, with gorgeous views of the mountains and valley. Thank you Bernardo Marmo for recommending this spot.

A fine place to stay, with friendly and personable owners/staff. Great views over the hills and the…read morefine swimming pool. That deserves four stars. The decor of the dining room and the bedrooms can be described as 'country eclectic', and with careful attention and a good eye could be very nice. For this, three stars. There are interesting places to visit less than an hours drive away. The meals are served in the large dining room. The breakfasts are filling, and the four course dinners are tasty. A fine antipasto with excellent mozzarella, different pasta dishes on the three days we ate there, and the meat course was a good roast chicken or rabbit, and one evening delicious thin pork chop. Ending it all with fruit and washed down with decent chewy red house wine and grappa. Much of the produce is farmed on their land and is fresh. The wine is their own blend of grapes. An "out of the way" place well worth a stay. Deserves three and a half stars.

Possibly the best pizzeria in the Cilento region. There are 4 pages worth of fantastic pizza…read morecreations on the menu, some rather original and quirky. The toppings are all really high quality and there are lashings of them. The local olive oil used gives their pizza a delicious richness that words can't describe. This place hasn't won countless awards for nothing, a MUST if you are in the area. Buonissimo!

A great place for an italian breakfast. The croissant is just fantastic. Service is great…read more Highly recommend.

Wonderful pastries. Small bar. Fresh made gelato. Can't beat this Southern Italian gem.read more