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4.6 (23 reviews)

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Delicious bruschetta with perfect tomatoes
Michelle C.

Great spot with friendly and fast service providing a large variety of freshly made pasta in traditional and unique pairings st reasonable prices. Indoor and outdoor patio seating options. Good wine selection.

Lobster Special

We were a party of 8 without reservation. The staff was very kind and accommodated us. To food was delicious. We had the fried pasta appetizers, the bruschetta, and the burrata for apps. All to die for. I had the carbonara, my daughter the lasagna, my youngest plain pasta (boring, but they delivered exactly what she asked and she loved it!), and my husband had the lobster special. One of the best meals we had in Sorrento.

Carbonara
Athena B.

This will HANDS DOWN be one of the best meals Of this trip & probably top 10 of our lives. No joke! My friend went here last year and raved about it so I made a res. **definitely make a reservation or you will not get in ** I chose the Carbonara, it was perfection! This is the Italian dish I have been dreaming about since our last trip five years ago! My husband got the lasagna bake. Again, absolute perfection!! Service was fantastic & the outdoor patio is gorgeous! Clean, nice tables. Beautiful! 10000% recommend Semola & cannot wait to come back!

Pesto
Alex T.

We came for a later dinner at the peak of Italian tourist season. At first, the owner said there were no tables open, but after walking around for a bit and asking a second time (nowhere else looked as good!), they let us in. The patio is beautiful with very cute modern light fixtures. Our server was attentive and helpful. We ordered the fried pasta appetizer, which came with fresh mozzarella. It was incredible. Everyone in my party really enjoyed their pasta. I had the pesto and it was delicious. The menu had something for everyone. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone traveling in the area- I'd say it was one of, if not the best, meals of the whole trip.

Cocktails with noodle straws!
Emily M.

Top carbonara of my 2-week trip to Italy in October 2024. We found this restaurant by searching for "carbonara" on Google Maps and it did not lead us astray! We didn't have a reservation so we were told it would be about an hour wait. We weren't hungry yet, so we decided to stick it out, even in the rain. We ended up getting in about 20 minutes later when a table opened up. We got 2 versions of carbonara and spritzes to drink. Everything was wonderful. The carbonara was so creamy and simple. I loved it so much. The ambiance was so fun, some neon pasta themed lights and pasta patterns on lampshades. It was probably a touristy spot, but we had a wonderful time and the service was friendly. We ate in a nice covered patio and the noodles as straws were adorable. 10/10!

Wine
Alison K.

Made dinner reservations for 6:30pm. I got a glass of white wine and started with the mozzarella and prosciutto app with fried pasta - it was larger than expected and very delicious. For pastas, we chose the nerano pasta and ravioli. The spaghetti alla nerano was the perfect comfort food - it met my high expectations - and the ravioli were very good also. Pasta was perfectly cooked and the sauces were great. For dessert, we tried tiramisu and cherry 'ravioli'. We liked both, but I preferred the tiramisu. Location was very convenient to where we were staying and we had attentive service.

Tomas B.

Venturing out tonight away from our tour group, the Concierge recommended a "Homemade" pasta place down the base of Sorrento, so we grab a taxi & head down. No Reservations and its Italian Independence Day so everyone is eating out tonight. We are seated in the front area overlooking the walkway & Sergio our server was great all evening. Wine lists have photos with wine descriptions which I feel every place should have LOL. We select a wine, and we are off & running. 3 of us tonight. We start with the "FRIED PASTA PLATTER" which was unlike anything I've ever had. All types of pasta & Vegetables quick fried with Spicy Marinara as well as a mayonnaise based dipping sauce on the side. A great starter, which was more inclined to bar food than a fine dining experience, but the presentation & taste were quite unique. Moving on. 3 Entrees, all homemade pastas. Rigatoni with marinara seemed like a safe bet, but it had or tasted like it had a hint of cream which made this dish truly outstanding. Simple but really good flavor. Ravioli, homemade obviously were stuffed with 3 types of cheeses in the same sauce as above. Equally outstanding. Homerun on the Spaghetti carbonara with pancetta, which is always lukewarm, but somehow, they were able to elevate it to hot without turning the egg into scrambled. 2 Coffees where hot & Fresh. As stated, Sergio was great all night & the price points were very reasonable based on service & food quality. Not sure when I'll be in Sorrento again, but for those visiting Highly recommended.

Carbonara
Samira G.

If you are looking for fresh made pasta, then stop here for sure! My absolute favorite dish is Carbonara and they did not disappoint! This was my favorite meal by far while on our trip.

Mix salad, amazing tomatoes!
Chris B.

Stumbled across this place for lunch. Super cute spot, excellent service. Wine, salad and pesto were fabulous. Excellent fresh flavors. Available for dine in or take away. Definitely recommend for a good classic Italian lunch or dinner. The desserts look incredible and creative but I didn't have room :] tiramisu is served in an tiny stovetop express maker :]

Burrata
Rachelle A.

This place was absolutely delicious. Not only were the pastas homemade, the prices were also very reasonable. The staff were very friendly as well. We ordered the burrata (4/5), rigatoni (5/5), scampi (4/5), and fried spaghetti with Nutella (4.5/5). Highly recommend this place!

Seafood pasta
Mike H.

Cool little pasta shop located just off the main street in Sorrento. They have indoor and outdoor seating. Quite nice sitting outside as its enclosed. We tried the pesto and the seafood pasta. The pesto was delicious and the fresh pasta had great texture cooked perfectly al dente. The seafood pasta had nice seafood, but I thought it could have had slightly more flavor in the sauce. Great dishes and truly an amazing value!

Fried pasta appetizer
Silke M.

Not a bad spot, liked but didn't love it. I like pasta al dente but my spaghetti were very firm and the meat sauce very salty. Note I do love salt. The fried pasta appetizer was different and if you love prosciutto and mozarella it has a good amount of that on the plate. But the fried spaghetti sounded a lot better in theory than eating them. Friendly service, great table wine. For me personally between 3-4 Stars.

Spaghetti dessert with nutella- the craziest dessert I have ever seen and it was delicious!!!

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Quick tratoria in Sorrento next door to grand hotel favorita. Fair price. Gnoocchhi with pesto. Delish. Will be back. Ate so quick no pic.

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Pasta was good, service was ok, it was a little loud even for open air, but ok. Restaurant was closed on Friday.

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Ristorante Fuoro - Carbonara

Ristorante Fuoro

4.5(315 reviews)
0.1 km
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We shared the lemon pasta and Genovese pasta. We came here already once in December 2024, and it…read morewas as delicious as we remember. Having visited multiple places in Italy and Sicily the last time, this place stood out as one of the favorite spots on our trip. Of course we had to stop by again, and we were not disappointed. When in Sorrento, lemon pasta is a must, but I have the say that the true star was La Genovese pasta, which was recommended by our server. My husband still liked lemon pasta best, which means you really can't go wrong. Their bread was also delicious, particularly the white bread and the breadsticks, and they give you balsamic vinegar and olive oil for it. Considering most of the bread we had in Italy was surprisingly disappointing, it's exciting to eat somewhere that the food is good from start to finish. They also gave us one scoop of limoncello and one scoop of lemon gelato for dessert. Both were delicious, but my favorite was the lemon gelato. This is our second time back, and we would not hesitate to eat here again the next time we're in Sorrento. Servers were also friendly and helpful. The food does take a while, but that goes to show that it all is freshly made. This place is great whether it's for a casual dining experience or for date night. They also have free WiFi, just ask them for the info. I love that it's also a family establishment, and family members work at the restaurant. I'm already looking forward to my next visit here.

Started with some wine by the glass, a red and a white. Both were very subpar. I had the spaghetti…read more& meatballs; sauce was a bit sweet and pasta was not a second past al dente. My wife had the bolognese, which was a bit bland. Complimentary bread is served with oil & balasamic. They had some type of a loud noise (generator?) going on & off most of the time we were there, which was an ambience killer. Service was adequate.

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Il Buco

Il Buco

4.3(106 reviews)
0.3 km
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All I can say is WOW! The ambiance is classy. The service…read morewas instantly great. Fast and made you feel like you were the only one in the restaurant. The chef came to talk to you and ask what you loved to eat. He built a menu around you. The drinks were great! The food was perfect. The dessert was the best! Pricy but way worth it.

Made a reservation for a Sunday night, and had an incredible time. The outside seating is tiered,…read morewith sectioned private tables nestled in beautiful greenery. Since it was so hot during our stay in Sorrento, we opted to sit inside. We were guided down a flight of stairs, which led to an elegant dining area that was once the 16th century wine cellar for a former monastery. There is also another flight of stairs that lead up to more seating, and the wine cellar. Once seated, we were handed the wine menu, which listed countless choices. Admitting we were in over our heads, a Sommelier, Geppino, was sent to our table. He was wonderful! Warm, friendly, helpful and extremely passionate about his role. He suggested a 2020 Chianti we thoroughly enjoyed, and which paired well with everything we ate. We were so taken with his hospitality and energy, that we took two bottles of wine home with us! My husband ordered the Raviolo for his first course, and the Beef for his second. I chose to hand my selections over to the chef, ordering the "In Our Hands" portion of the Scent of the Land. Everything that came out, was beyond fabulous. Even my husband, who is not a foodie, gave high praise. There was artistry in every presentation. Proteins were melt in your mouth tender and enveloped in savory sauces and tender pasta. Natural fats were beautifully balanced with subtle bits of acidity that left your palette satisfied yet craving for more. You could taste culinary expertise in every bite, with each plate being perfectly portioned. With each serving, it was obvious how much care the kitchen put into each dish. Service was on point, with staff constantly circling the restaurant, watching to see if anything was needed. They were friendly and engaging, and made us feel like we were the only ones in the restaurant. Il Buco served up some of the best food we have ever had. True craftmanship from beginning to end.

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