The Island of Capri is magical! As you arrive via boat or ferry, the sherbert colored buildings and…read moreplethora of boats in the bay provide a storybook, picturesque vignette to greet you. The scene is stunning and one that is etched in my memory ever since my first visit in 1999. Returning 23 years later, the sight still took my breath away and I was immediately filled with excitement to be back. Yes, many of the shops cater to tourists selling trinkets and souvenirs, and it does get crowded, but I take it all in stride and focus on the beauty. After a boat ride out to experience the Blue Grotto (see my review) we took the funicular up to Anicapri, elevation aprox 500 feet. It's an easy, inexpensive and fast way to get to the top with beautiful vistas along the way. The views from above of the homes, hotels, restaurants and churches nestled into the cliffs surrounded by the Bay of Naples and blue skies transports you. If you want to dine at one of these restaurants with a view, definitely book a reservation online weeks prior, especially in summer months. When you exit the funicular you are at the main square with the pale yellow Clocktower standing tall and outdoor cafes and shops. From here you can wander in several different directions so take your time and explore them all. Capri is definitely a destination for the rich and beautiful and the shops cater to this crowd. Along the high end strip you will find Chanel, Gucci, Emelio Pucci, Prada, Roberto Cavelli, Balencia and several shops featuring products and styles from local designers, which are the shops I prefer. You will find gorgeous cashmere clothing, detailed ceramics, colorful glassware, leather goods and even sandals custom made to fit you. The cobblestone streets wind and turn with views every which way. Purple bougainvillea grows on the buildings; blue morning glory covers the hillsides, palm trees dot the landscape. There are public parks and gardens and churches; all are lovely. If you have time, tour the Villa San Michele and explore several rooms inside the mansion and the lush manicured gardens. What a treat! The restaurants in this area, between the high end shops and hotels, are fabulous. The food is expertly prepared and plated, the setting exquisite, many with unique seating outside. A few tips to make your visit to Capri enjoyable: - If you are going for the day, catch the first ferry and arrive before the crowds - Streets are pedestrian only so if you are staying at a hotel, you will have to walk with luggage or hire the tiny carts to take you to your destination - High season is June-September and that's also when temperatures are higher. if you prefer less people, visit early April or last two weeks of October - Shops open for the season, April-October. - There are public restrooms when you exit the funicular, cost $1 euro. - If you want to experience the Blue Grotto, get there by 9am to avoid long lines. while it costs more, hiring a private tour gives you priority just like tours at museums don't wait in the public line. For us, it was worth it as it gave us more time for other adventures while we were there - Sit at an outdoor cafe, have an aperol spritz or glass of wine and just relax and take It all in - If you plan on shopping, bring a large tote or knapsack! - The lucky bell is a symbol for Capri, I bought a charm & Christmas ornament!

In my life there have been many Peak Experiences. Visiting the Island of Capri and taking the boat…read moreride into the grotto was one of them. The tour guide provided a simple narrative so I had the opportunity to learn. I was awed by the beauty of what I was seeing. I was completely lost in the moment. A store I visited had this music box with the grotto just as I experienced it. Being very limited as to my vacation money I selected my souvenirs with care. I'm posting a photo of the lid and back of the music box. I bought it near the grotto. It's still one of my most cherished possessions after 50 years. It still plays too. I highly recommend you visit this beautiful location. I hope everyone seeks to create their own Peak Experiences in life. This beautiful place on earth is forever burned into my memory.

A must if you are visiting Capri! Though if you are afraid of heights, this one may not be for you…read more It's a chairlift that is continuously moving, and it slows down a bit for you to hop on, where a moveable metal bar acts as your protection from falling out of the chair. Though I made that sound pretty terrifying, it seems relatively safe. As long as you're not shifting about while you're up there, which you probably wouldn't want to anyway. Seats are for single riders, unless you have a small child, in which case, they'll have to sit on your lap. Tickets are €11 one way or €14 round trip. But I can't imagine why you would buy a one way. Perhaps you can hike up/down? But I didn't see anyone doing that. It takes about 7 minutes each way, and we spent maybe 30 minutes at the top taking pictures/walking around. There is a little cafe at the top, and a toilet but it costs €1. If you want to see Capri from way up above, this is the thing to do!

The attitude of the very rude chair lift gate attendant totally ruined my vacation on the day. He…read morewas highly hostile. I was a 68 year old tourist quietly enjoying my trip to Italy. I was not saying or doing anything to offend anybody. Out of nowhere, with an intense hateful look he was yelling in my face in the language I do not understand. His manner was in a way as if I had violated his family . I would have given lower star rating for the experience but unfortunately one star is the lowest available.

Is this a tourist trap? Yes, absolutely, they know it and at every turn you are paying or tipping…read moresomeone. But, is this a must do experience? Yes, absolutely. I had to see that blue water for myself and I'm so happy I did it. Having been to Capri once before and not seeing the Blue Grotto, this trip we made sure to schedule this first thing in the morning and went with a private tour to simplify the process. Since it's popular and the grotto itself is small, there is often a long wait for your small boat to enter the cave. Especially in high season. Best advice, get there early, before it even opens at 9am otherwise you can wait 1-2 hours. That's waiting in a small boat in choppy waters! Also be aware that if the weather is bad and the water is too rough, the boats can't access the cave. We took a ferry from Sorrento to Capri then hopped on a boat that took the 25 of us over to the Blue Grotto. The ride there was about 15 minutes with beautiful views everywhere. We got there early before the cruise ship passengers and other tourists so the small boats and rowers immediately came over to us and explained the process which I will share, because if you are like me, the details matter. We sat on the edge of the larger boat and stepped down into the small boat with the help of the skipper and then immediately sat flat on the floor, legs stretched out. Each boat can hold 3 or 4 passengers based on weight,, 2 per side, and the second person sits within the legs of the first. Since we were the first boats this day, we didn't get wet but later in the day, I can imagine you will definitely be laying in water. The skipper took us over to a larger boat where you pay an entrance fee. After some discussion and showing proof that we already paid, they let us pass. Be prepared because they will try to get more money from you! The skipper then rowed us over to the cave entrance where we all had to lay flat as he grabs a metal chain attached to the inside wall of the cave and pulls the boat into the cave. It takes just a few seconds and then you can lift your head and marvel over the iridescent blue water inside. The water is as blue as the pictures, a result of the sunlight passing through an underwater cavity that shines upward creating a spellbinding blue color. It's truly one of natures miracles and wonders. The cave is small, much smaller than I envisioned. I assumed once we went through the opening it would be a large pool of water. It's not. It's a small area and there are 10 or 15 other boats and they row around in a circle. All of the skippers serenade their passengers but not in unison! It's quite an experience. It was challenging to get good pics inside. I recommend taking a video as that provided the best capture. After just a few minutes, the ride is done and you exit the cave, once again laying down. The skipper takes you back to the larger boat. This is when I got nervous wondering if I could get out without falling or tipping the boat! You step onto a wooden board that goes across the small boat, then sit on the edge of the larger and turn to bring your legs inside. Phew! Made it. The skippers are aggressive about tips but mine didn't have to be. I happily gave him $5 euros for the experience and for getting me out of the darn boat safely! So yes, it's touristy, but for me, it was a bucket list item and I'm happy I experienced it. Others in my group had been to Capri before and did the Blue Grotto so they passed and just spent more time exploring the shops and cafes. When I go back to Capri, I'll do the same as this is not something I have to experience twice.

How can you rate this other that 5 Stars? What an experience my wife and I enjoyed. The history…read morestory our boatman told and the little singing he did was icing on the cake. Make the best of you trip to Capri and see the Blue Grotto. Also enjoy the shopping on the island. My wife bought several pairs of sandals while the cobbler made them. Great experience overall.

My family and I were so lucky to have stumbled into this amazing family run restaurant on our day…read moretrip to Capri! The owner is incredibly hospitable, kind and funny. My mom and I ordered the homemade pasta with lemon sauce and it was amazing, light, fresh. The Grottinetti was a fried pasta dish with cheese and meat inside, it was so unique and absolutely delicious. The veal was also yum. The owner gave us the true Italian experience and even hand fed my sister so she would finish all of her meal - it was hilarious!!! Come to find out Giada Delaurentis, Adam Sandler and many many other famous people have all been here (there are pictures in the restaurant and on Instagram). If you are looking for a true Italian experience with amazing food please come here.

Amazing service, food was fantastic and fresh. Owner was passionate about the food and serviceread more

Overall experience: 10/10…read more Food ~ 10/10 The lemon risotto was delicious!! Incredibly creamy and rich with lemon. The risotto itself was chewy and the perfect consistency. Caprese salad is a MUST!! The tomatoes were so fresh and mozzarella was so juicy and moist. The pastas were all so chewy and fresh! They hand make their pastas and you can definitely tell. The dishes itself were a tad salty but if you pair it with some drinks on the side, it will be perfect. Service ~ 10/10 Came in on Wednesday @12 pm and there were only a few customers. The employees were very inviting and showed us the fish of the day before serving it to us! As tourist, I felt extremely welcomed and definitely recommend this restaurant.

Very good food. Off the beaten path a bit, so had more of that authentic Italian feel. Pizza was…read moregreat

Tucked around the corner from Prada, I found this escape when I hopped off the funicolare. It was…read morequiet, elegant, and the views speak for themselves. In Capri, one simply has the Caprise salad. It was the perfect light lunch to celebrate my visit to this island. My waiter was friendly and I left revived from a 95°F day.

Very nice proprietor and wait staff working in a clean, well run restaurant…read more There was an unfortunate and annoying child being very loud but that was not the fault of the restaurant, rather the parents. We even saw him take a bite of the communal Parmesan cheese with the spoon from the dish (and the mother returned it to the bowl) which prompted us to not use the Parmesan. The pizzas were hot and fresh, we ordered the Davola and salsiccia e friarielii. Both were delicious but in the end, we love a tomato based pizza the best and should not have wavered. A glass of house wine was surprisingly reasonable at just 5 euro and was a standardly nice, juicy, easy to drink red. The bread was incredibly delicious. The smokiness from the wood oven made it possibly the most delicious bread I can remember eating. No butter. No olive oil. Just delicious. We would have loved to have tried a few of the pasta dishes that looked delicious, so our recommendation for a couple is to get a pizza and a pasta and share them. The salads also looked fresh and large. As many places in Italy, there a fee to sit at the restaurant and be served. 8 euro for both of us. The next day when waiting for our ferry ride, we popped into a pizzeria and grabbed another pizza diavola to go...what a let down. The pizza at buca di bacco was within a euro or two in price and 100% better. If you haven't had a good pizza in Italy and find yourself in Capri, at least grab one or two of their pizzas to go and eat them near the ocean overlook. Don't forget the chili flakes You will be quite content.

Very good service & delicious food. The cacio & Pepe pasta with truffle was delicious and the lamb…read morechops were very tasty. Good wine selection.

Delicious food and amazing atmosphere. The owner let us…read morepick our table, we had a reservation but it wasn't too busy. It's on a gorgeous patio with lots of pretty plants and decor. They brought each of us a "welcome gift" which was an eggplant bread ball that sat in a tomato-like paste next to a parmesan waffle. It was so so so good, we joked to our waiter that we wanted another...AND THEY BROUGHT US ANOTHER ROUND FOR EVERYONE! we really appreciated it. Nothing bad to say, everything was amazing.

Our group of 8 ate here on our first night in Capri! We were the first table seated during dinner…read moreand after the space quickly filled up with diners. The servers were beyond attentive as we were figuring out the menu. We ordered a ton of dishes to share, as we always do. I did however order the braised short ribs and it was delicious. The grillled octopus was also a standout dish. Apparently, this restaurant is extremely popular amongst the starts. The walls at the entrance are adorned with loving photos of the rich and famous people that have dined at Villa Verde. The service was as exquisite as the food. I see why the people love it here.

Ambience - 5 stars. The owner was there greeting the guests, the servers were so friendly and…read morerecommended amazing dishes. Every dish we tried we loved. This was my favorite restaurant in Capri I cannot wait to come back and visit again

If there is one place I would say not to miss in Capri, it is this. It is by definition a lemon…read moreheaven. The entire place is filled with lemon trees and smells incredible. The tableware is so beautiful as well. I had the lemon chicken and lemon pasta (Pasta Al Limone) and both not only tasted delicious but smelled delightful. The bathrooms are truly luxurious. Service is excellent and there is always someone available to serve and assist you. The entire experience was great from start to finish. The only place you need to dine at in Capri, I don't know if there is any other place that could top this experience.

Was very excited to dine here, this was the reservation my husband and I were most excited about…read morefor our honeymoon but we were underwhelmed. I feel like it's overhyped... it's a nice restaurant, but I think there's definitely way better and more affordable options in Capri. The food was fine, nothing spectacular but not bad either. The restaurant is decorated nicely. Not a restaurant we would come back to but to go once was nice.

This was one of my favorite meals in Italy! It has a tiny terrace overlooking the square below, as…read morewell as a tiny dining room with a nice view of the clocktower (you are literally sitting at the level of the clock) and the adjacent square below. We didn't have reservations since we weren't 100% sure when the ferry would arrive (we missed the one we hoped to take and the one we took was delayed), and there was no seating left on the patio outside but we got a nice table right by the window inside and were very happy with it. Service was great. The menu is short but more than enough to satisfy. We enjoyed a round of delicious limoncello spritzes and pasta. A couple of us had the fresh pasta terra mia aka ravioli (wow oh wow) and another had the spaghetti with clams (another big wow here). Even the view from the bathroom was pretty epic! I cannot imagine visiting Capri without dining here. If I am lucky enough to return someday, this will be the first meal that I book!

The food here was delicious. We enjoyed the ravioli and a burrata salad. The bread is locally…read moremade, and we enjoyed it with the olive oil, which tasted very fruity. This was the best meal of our 14 day vacation.