We had an amazing Welcome Reception for family and friends the night before my son's wedding…read more Carlo and Guido arranged everything even down to entertainment! We were a party of 54 people and enjoyed so many delicious foods from Sardines, Calamari, Eggplant, Tomato Salad, Pastas, Chicken, Swordfish... I can't even remember them all. Each dish more delicious than the last. We also enjoyed a glass of Prosecco to start with and each table had the house red and white wine for everyone. I can't wait to return and enjoy another delicious meal or two! We couldn't have asked for a better evening!

Great food ' great service' we there several.time during our stay...very accomidating for large…read moregroups

Ah, found it! If you…read morepeep the photos, you'll see lots of smiling people enjoying beautiful Italian weather, the island of Ischia, fresh seafood, all the goodness. We visited in November. We were lucky to find them open. They were cooking up delivery pizza, and they welcomed us inside, we were the only guests. The owner was kind, I ordered an amaro, we were told the menu was limited to pizza, that day. Well, we'd heard a thing or two about the Italian's pizza expertise, so we went for it, our first -- and one of the most memorable -- pizza sessions of our stay, on or off the mainland. This is just my take, but seems to me most Italian restaurants get the whole Napolitan recipe right. The secret to marvelous pie is forking into the whole thing as soon as it comes outta the oven, like, as close to burn-your-tongue as possible. And I'm pretty sure the owner was extra attentive to the random American stragglers who wandered into his place in November. He wowed us. Unforgettable.

Family owned and run. The hosts were welcoming, offered great dish selections, and made sure we…read moreleft VERY full. Fish was excellent, pastas were spectacular, and the tomato fried pizza was amazing!! Make sure you ask for seats in the front of the restaurant. The ones in the back are not great, So we asked to be reseated...

Excellent!!!! Location, food and service were all amazing!…read moreCan't wait to go back. Planning to come back to this place and restaurant soon.

This restaurant is a must when in Ischia. The service here is incredible. The view of the aragonese…read morecastle is to die for! The bruschetta appetizer, gnocchi, and linguine & clams were delicious to say the least. My girlfriend and I enjoyed the ambiance, atmosphere, and of course the wine!

Everything was amazing! The mussels were so fresh! Rabbit, pizza, pasta, bruschetta....all…read moreauthentic and cooked to perfection. One of the best meals I had on the island.

We were a group of 20 and had a wonderful evening at DaCiro al Vicoletto…read more Shared delicious antipasto then everyone ordered their main dish. From the comments the pizzas were yummy. I had rabbit which was cooked to perfection. They kept the wine flowing and offered Limoncello after our meal. Owners were lovely and did all possible to accommodate our group.

Excellent food and service on the patio overlooking the sea and the castle. We had the prosciutto e…read moremeloni, griglia verdure, misto di pesci fritti, calamari fritti, and a half liter of their house red. Multo bene!

If you visiting Ischia island its a must eat place. Great local sea food recipes that will…read moredefinitely make you want more. The local wine on offer which is made on the island is amazing too. Overall a great service, great food and amazing view :)

Great ambiance and food. After we booked, our hotel recommended we take a water taxi there (more…read moreabout that later) and I would recommend the same. It is on the water with a wonderful view of the castle, perfect (and potentially romantic) for an evening meal. Once we arrived on the water taxi, greeted enthusiastically by probably the owner and shown to a table on the water. Was offered the opportunity to see the fresh fish, with each fish explained well (a nice variety of about 6 different types) and also how they were prepared. Started with three fish tartares, which were both good and interesting, each having a very unique taste. My main was one of the fresh fish (which I shared with my wife) with pasta. The pasta was cooked perfectly and worked very well with the fish, which was served on the side so you got a true experience of the very fresh fish. For dessert, shared a fruit plate with my daughter, which was also great. A lot of very fresh fruit. Decided we did not want to take the water taxi home (my wife got sea sick as it is more of a water canoe with an engine) so asked for a regular taxi. Did not realize we had to walk up what felt like an infinite number of steps (probably about six stories) to get to the road, guess we burned up most of the calories from dinner. A great experience with a great view, just think twice before saying no to the water taxi.

Lots to say about this restaurant!! Use the boat taxi near the castle bridge. $7.50 euro round…read moretrip, and a great way to get there and back. The view was incredible (direct view of castle and water. The food and wine was the best we've had in the island. Fresh fish, homemade pasta and lots of appetizers. There wasn't a bad dish on the menu. Here are a few pics!

My wife and I decided to go local and have a simple meal at Taverna Antonio. The pasta was homemade…read moreand very fresh. I have the muscles and they were excellent. Sweet and tender. My wife had a basic pasta with tomato sauce and basil. It was perfect. The service was very good. No complaints on that front. Being right on the water was a perfect addition to a great meal.

Must go if you are in the island. The fried seafood is fresh and sweet with well-removed fishy…read moresmell. The owners are friendly and nice. Usually the restaurant is full. Must try the grilled octopus.

This is a must when in Ischia. It's a unique dining experience that encompasses all your senses…read more The location is high up with a very authentic feel. As most know, it was featured on CNN by Stanley Tucci. The siblings that run Il Focolare are charming and have this down! Silvia does the tour of the restaurant and cellar-very historical and interesting. Food- we did the antipasto along with the coniglio. There is plenty of food and it is all simply delicious. She recommended a Forastera wine that hit the mark and typical of the region. We truly enjoyed Il Focolare.

Il Focolare is not just a restaurant, but a true experience. It's like being invited to a family's…read moreSunday dinner, but with touches of fine dining. Family-run by 8 siblings, we arrived and were brought out to the terrace for local Ischia wine (Per'e Palummo) and some amuse-bouches. We were sold on the antipasti sampler, which offers a great variety of flavors (but was a lot of food for 2 of us). It reminded me of holiday meals in my Italian American family. For our main, we went with the coniglio Ischitana, the local specialty (whole rabbit is a Sunday tradition in Ischia). After dinner, we were treated to a tour of the kitchen and wine cave, and sampled some doughnut holes and cheesecake for dessert.

Here we have a terrace cafe which is one of two at Castello Aragonese. This one offers sea and…read moremountain views looking directly at the island. There is plenty of outdoor seating available; otherwise under a canopy or umbrella. It's lovely! Their menu is short, but for the means of relaxing and enjoying the views, it suffices. They have their own gardens on site so their ingredients are fresh. How about rosemary out of the planter? Love the smell and flavor. I enjoyed a light lunch with Bruschetta Fagioli. My caffeine fix was later in the day, however well taken. Choose a regular table or a lounge setting. Pick from a shaded area or soak up some vitamin D in the sun. Anyway you want, relax and love the moment!

We are staying at the Albergo do Monastero in the same castle and went for dinner on our first…read morenight! The experience was excellent! The food, the service, their own wine label, and don't forget the view! Highly recommended for a special occasion!

Was looking for American type food one day on an Italian Holiday and found a local restaurant…read morenearby our neighborhood that was open. Extremely friendly staff and English speaking for those who aren't too familiar with the language. Burgers are huge, ribs are fantastic the Fish and Chips are great and everything else is on point. Beer on tap and the Sangria is good too. Fairly busy on weekends at night but food comes out quickly! 10/10