While on a tight schedule during our Royal Caribbean cruise stop on the Amalfi Coast, we stumbled upon Royal Restaurant--a charming little spot that turned out to be a delightful surprise. With only an hour to spare, we were hoping for a quick but authentic Italian meal, and Royal delivered.
The service was impressively fast, which is exactly what we needed. I ordered the eggplant Parmesan, and I can confidently say it was the best I've had in a very long time--rich, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. I honestly wanted to lick the plate clean to savor every last bite. My boyfriend went with the lasagna and thought it was tasty and satisfying, though it didn't quite steal the show like my dish did.
Each meal came with a simple but fresh bag of bread, which turned out to be perfect for soaking up the remaining sauce--no drop left behind!
For drinks, I tried a limoncello spritz--refreshing but a little more bitter than I expected. I forgot it wasn't supposed to be sweet, so it didn't wow me. My boyfriend gave it a try and wasn't a fan at all--he quickly swapped it out for a classic Coke.
The restaurant itself is quite small, so most seating is outdoors, which actually worked in our favor. Sitting outside gave us a chance to enjoy the scenery, people-watch, and map out our next move: a trip to the gelato place directly across the way.
Bottom Line:
If you're short on time but craving quality Italian food with a side of Amalfi charm, Royal Restaurant is a solid pick. Go for the eggplant Parmesan and the people-watching; maybe skip the limoncello spritz if you're expecting something sweet. read more