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.

Food was incredible. I'm from the states and did not expect anyone to speak English. They could not…read morebut they tried their best. We had dinner here and I would absolutely go back. Good food, nicer restaurant (I think you could wear whatever you want but there are white tablecloths), and for a town that doesn't seem to have much going on, this place was busy!

I came to this town to see the ruins of Ercolano, and was surprised by the surrounding town,such a…read moreshock coming from beautiful sorrento. But If you happen to come here and want a beautiful lunch or dinner, then I would recommend this place. The waiter, Claudio suggested what to order and I wasn't disappointed. The local fish was delicious,baked in the oven with tasty tomatoes. I had the house wine and was pleased with it. I don't think I would stay in this town again but if you happen to find your self here, eat here! Ps the Ercolano ruins are phenomenal.

This was an authentic Italian restaurant with great service and an intimate atmosphere. The food…read morewas gourmet, with beautiful presentations and amazing flavors! I would definitely recommend da Don Antonio ristorante! The prices are also very reasonable.

First off, if you are reading this it means that you are seriously contemplating a visit to The…read moreReal Italia -- the Mezzogiorno! Forget Florence and Pisa and Montalcino and head south to where the coffee and bread are ten times better. This second story gem is down at sea level in the port of Pozzuoli, and I have eaten there about twenty times. Be advised: the menu is very, very limited. You can get a starter of octopus or a plate of olives. There are a couple of seafood pastas and risotto pescatore. Then you can get some fish or some fried calamari or shrimp. That's about it. But the guys who run the place are great, and I love to watch them interact with foreigners --- by which I mean anyone who lives more than ten miles away!! I first ate here in about 1986, and the young guy that was our waiter then was our waiter in April of this year, and one of the old cooks was still down in the kitchen. Don Antonio and his wife are long gone, but his son is still there every night it is open. I highly recommend this place for an adventurous eater, but don't go there and waste a table if you are wanting some sort of special fancy meal. This is where small groups of old friends go for good food in a simple setting.

We came in one night for dinner while staying nearby in Naples. The place is small so seating can…read moretalk a little while. But the staff was friendly and we were able to get a seat without too much of a wait. I'm giving this restaurant 5 stars primarily because the offer something very unique. A vegetarian Ragu with seitan. This place is known for great ragu, which is meat based. But they offer a vegitarian version that was very good. I got a mushroom pasta dish that was very tatsy and filling. I could only eat half due to how filling it was. My wife got an Aperol spritz and I got an italian beer. If we were back in the area we'd likely stop back in to rty other options on their large menu.

Great restaurant, especially for their pasta dishes. My waiter was also super friendly and patient…read morewith my American self when explaining to me all the different kinds of pastas they had and which ones were freshly made. He even had some sample dry pastas with him to physically show me as a little demonstration, which I thought was really nice and appreciated very much. I ended up ordering the fresh scialatielli with ragu and ricotta (€13.50), which was simple yet tasty. The fresh pasta was cooked very well with a classic preparation. They also gave a generous amount of parmesan on the side. I also tried the fresh lemonade, which was very lemony and slightly fizzy for additional refreshment. The place is somewhat small inside but I was able to get a table without any wait. The kitchen is right next to the seating area, so it's kind of cool to see the cooks right there. Overall, Tandem is a great place for pasta dishes with very friendly service.

We had to wait 45 minutes to get into this restaurant, and another 30 minutes for the pizza to be…read moregiven to us, but I have to say it was worth it I ordered the basic Margherita Pizza here - and it was really cheap - around 5.5 euros This pizza was amazingly good The first thing I have to mention was how incredibly fresh the tomatoes were. I haven't eaten tomatoes this good on a pizza before, they felt super authentic and local The crust wasn't as airy as another place I've been, but it was still quite soft and pleasurable to eat. The bottom of the crust, though, was unparalleled. It was so unbelievably soft, and didn't even feel like you were eating pizza. A lot of the pizza I've eaten in the past has included this hard bottom curst that's noticeable, but this bottom crust just floated through each bite like butter. Holding up a slice was so floppy The cheese was also fantastic - I do wish there was slightly more of it - but it was still amazingly good I tried a bit of a vegan pizza that someone at my table ordered - and my god that was astoundingly good - even better than the margherita I had. If I was here again I would definitely order the pizza that had white sauce rather than tomato sauce - because even though the tomatoes were really good, I think I just prefer the alfredo-style sauce on pizza.

If you're in the historic district in Naples, depending on who and how you ask, you may get pointed…read morein different directions to Sorbillo's. Why? Multiplie locations exist, six in Naples, three on the same street! At first I wondered if it was a "Ray's Pizza" situation* though turns out they are all legitimately related, arising from the success of the pizzeria opened in by Gino Sorbillo. Aside from Naples they have locations in several other Italian cities (Rome, Milan, Bergamo, Turin, Bologna, Padua, and Genoa), even a location on Tokyo. This specific location where the pin is dropped on the Yelp map is for Gino e Tito Sorbillo, eponymously named for the now famous pizza chef and his brother, and the nicer sit-down version of the restaurant.** This is the original shop where it all began, and the business' historical headquarters. Outside, you'll see a couple paper cutouts of the chef, with a chef's coat and a smile. The unwavering popularity of their pizza is undeniable--one look at the crowds outside this storefront and it's immediately apparent. Be prepared as the wait is not for the faint-hearted or the extremely hungry. Luckily I had a snack before arriving (see separate review for Sfogliatelle Mary). 9:05pm: I arrived to a semi-circular crowd centered around the doorway of Gino e Tito Sorbillo. Headed up the hostess stand and she said 20-25 minutes so I figured why not. 9:30pm: the crowd around the door seems to have increased, at least stayed the same, a handful of parties were called up. I realize now that the hostess gives everyone the same estimate. Watching many parties that were there when I arrived--they are still waiting too. 9:50pm: I'm considering leaving at this point since there's significant second-hand smoke from multiple people smoking outside, though the crowd of people in front of the restaurant is going strong. 10:00pm: I go up to the stand and ask how much longer the wait will be, she says "oh you're a single diner right? I forgot, let me check." 10:05pm: she calls my name and ushers me inside. I'm seated at bar table seating at a window which works for me. Staff is quick to pass a menu, and take an order. 10:20pm the wait for the pizza after ordering was faster than expected. It only took about 7-8 minutes. Getting to the pizza--if you look up the definition of a Neapolitan style pizza, this is it! Served straight outta the oven as an entire pie, extremely thin, saucy in the middle, floppy base though evenly leopard-spotted on the bottom and the crust, pillowy and airy crust with a slightly crisp exterior. The tomato sauce was very fresh, and I loved the varying texture of the dough, great baked/slightly charred flavor. I got the Antonio which included regionally sourced cherry tomatoes, olives, capers, anchovies, basil. While I love both ingredients, the fish and capers together unfortunately were way too salty, I had to pick off some of these. Also I have to say as the pizza cooled, the room temp saucy dough wasn't quite as appealing as when it was hot. lol so if you consume it quickly it'll be fine! The serving size was also very generous, see pic with my hand next to the pie, I couldn't finish it in the end! Staff was quite friendly overall and I appreciated that they didn't pack the house or rush diners inside even with so many people waiting. That being said it was still pretty busy so you'll have to flag them down. After the meal, bring your bill up to the register to pay. *if you're familiar with NYC you'll know there are about 20 different Ray's Pizzas all claiming to be the original, which one is real? no one knows... **The other two locations on the same street are more casual, one is a takeout spot probably to handle the overflow from the main restaurant.

After waiting in line for an hour, we got in! Our table was in back which was fun. The music,…read morepeople, food and service were spot on. I loved every minute and it was definitely a stretch to wait that long. After walking all day and feeling tired, having a delicious meal made it worth it.

I've been in Italy for 10 days and this is by far the best bite that I've had all trip. I would put…read morethis in the top three meals of my lifetime. The ravioli with Gorgonzola, ham, and walnut was spectacular. Five stars is not common for my reviews. We've been told that the lines can get long, but we arrived at 5 PM without issue.

Very good homemade pasta, it was a hard menu to understand, even with the English translation. The…read morebread olive oil and lemon dip very good. The dining under the lemon trees lovely.

We had a lovely lunch under lemon trees here. Our favorites:…read more* Scoglio 1903: seafood pasta with lots of mussels, clams, and shrimp * Spaghetti and clams: made with parsley oil, so not your typical spaghetti and clams * Cubotto di manzo: beef steak The restaurant is best for their seafood dishes, although the beef steak was seared well and probably one of the better steaks I've had in Italy. The non-seafood pastas were just so-so. We also ordered the pasta with truffles and pasta alla Nerano (pasta with zucchini sauce); both were forgettable unfortunately (1 star off). Bread was freshly baked in house and tasted amazing. Fresh basil leaves and lemon zest were added to olive oil, which was a nice change from traditional bread and plain olive oil. Service could be a little bit more attentive, because we were not given a plate to discard shells from our seafood pasta or a steak knife for steak. We had to ask for them specifically. LOL.

This place is absolutely gorgeous. The service was impeccable and Raffaele provided service that…read morewas beyond amazing and he recommended delicious dishes. I got the lobster spaghetti and the appetizer with different kinds of seafood(I forgot the name). Overall, I was very delighted with my experience here, especially with Raffaele.

Amazing! Fresh! Delightful! Very quiet in November but still open. Very happy we went in. Best…read moremeal I've had in 5 days in Italy.

Amazing restaurant! My husband and I stumbled into this place not fully knowing what we were…read moregetting ourselves into. Maurizio was the sweetest. He said he would take care of us and he certainly did! What's even more amazing is that my husband and I watched Maurizio take care of every other customer in the same manner. He was kind, personable, and ensured every patron had a great experience. Everything he brought out was exceptional! We especially enjoyed the gnocchi, the beef, and the tiramisu! Thanks for a great night!

While looking for lunch before visiting the Herculaneum historical site, we found this restaurant…read more We quickly got an overview of the menu by the host (which was written on a board, which makes me think everything is freshly made). While receiving the overview, we didn't know what to choose: everything sounded exquisite and delicious. We had a mix of a starter and a "primo piatto" and two "secondi" to finish. Every dish was nicely presented and equally tasty as we imagined during the menu overview. Needless to say we were very happy to have found this place!

This is a tiny hole in the wall pizzeria down the street from what I think is the only hotel in…read moretown. It's a neighborhood place. No tourists or English spoken. As with everywhere else I've seen in octtaviano, there's a group of men loudly talking and gesturing nonstop. They seemed to get a kick out of the fact I'm from Chicago. Very exotic. All the pizzas are made to order by hand. There's an big oven that takes up much of the space in shop and noticeably heats one of the walls. Knowing no Italian, I just said "mozzarella and salami" when I ordered. That worked. But looking at the menu there's a lot more choices than that. I noticed that fries on pizza is popular. Have to give these guys kudos for using real salami instead of pepperoni. Somehow I suddenly feel like I've been getting ripped off for years in the states. It's all made fresh by hand, was only €3.80. What's not to like. They even sell beer.