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!

Whenever we are in the Sapri area this is a must stop for us. We actually now plan our trip to…read moreinclude several meals here. The seafood is incredible especially the pistachio crusted tuna! Huge portions, prepared with care, incredibly delicious and very reasonably priced! All the pasta dishes are awesome and served steaming hot! Not warm like many other places. The anti pasta salads are incredible as well. Service is extremely friendly and personable. Family operated with "mama" in the kitchen and Doris and Josie serving will put smiles on your faces. The place is extremely clean and very nice ambiance and traditional feel. You will feel part of the family by the time you leave! Can't wait to go back.

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.

From the owner: For serious gourmands who value originality in the intimacy of Maratea historical centre, one can…read moreenjoy the intimate surroundings of Italian restaurant Il Sacello, which offers everyday a variety of dishes from the culinary traditions of the Basilicata Region, skilfully reviewed by our Chef. Restaurant Il Sacello also has a wonderful garden for outdoor. Per palati raffinati che ricercano una cucina originale nel centro storico di Maratea, il Ristorante Il Sacello offre ogni giorno un'ampia varietà di piatti della tradizione lucana, rivisitati con fantasia ed eleganza dal nostro Chef, in un'atmosfera intima e accogliente. La carta dei vini è estremamente curata e si può visitare la pittoresca cantina.

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.

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!