Where to eat in Capri. The best restaurants on the island

Between a shopping trip and an aperitivo in the Piazzetta, sunbathing and a night under the stars, a holiday in Capri passes languidly in the name of bien vivre and a glamourous life. However, there is no lack of quieter corners, such as the many hidden coves to be discovered by boat. However one wishes to live, the island's charm and appeal are unique, and this is well known by the many tourists who flock here during the summer, especially foreigners, who are also attracted by the typical cuisine and elegant panoramic restaurants.

Where to eat in Capri. The best restaurants

Gennaro Amitrano

Restaurant. In a beautiful corner with characteristic views and a splendid sea theme from both the soberly elegant interior and the terrace, is the restaurant of talented chef Gennaro Amitrano. His wife Marianna does the honours of the house, he creates dishes with personality, centred in their presentation and taste. Wine cellar lives up to the rest.

Gennaro Amitrano – via Marina Piccola, 120 – 081 2187550 – gennaroamitrano.it

Gennaro’s at Hotel La Palma

Restaurant. This is the flagship restaurant of the renowned Hotel La Palma, under the careful sight of renowned chef Gennaro Esposito, who certainly needs no introduction. Elegant interiors, a terrace with a view and an offer that satisfies all tastes, from a simple quick break to fine dining in the evening.

Gennaro's dell'Hotel La Palma – via Vittorio Emanuele, 39 – 081 8370133 – oetkercollection.com/gennaros

Le Monzù at Hotel Punta Tragara

Restaurant. The elegant atmosphere, the impeccable welcome and the refined mise en place are the two undisputed stars of this gourmet rendezvous: the marvellous panorama overlooking the sea (even more delightful from the terrace) and the signature cuisine. Wine cellar up to par.

Le Monzù dell'Hotel Punta Tragara – via Tragara, 57 – 081 0901201 – manfredihotels.com/lemonzu

L’Olivo at Capri Palace Jumeirah

Restaurant. Andrea Migliaccio is the chef at this hotel table in a setting of unique and refined elegance, enhanced by the presence of works of art. His creations include tomato, ricotta and basil soup; lobster buttons (stuffed pasta), smoked aubergine, watermelon and mint; cod, anchovies, spinach, almonds and liquorice. Cellar up to par.

L'Olivo del Capri Palace Jumeirah – Anacapri via Capodimonte, 14 – 081 9780111 – jumeirah.com/lolivorestaurant

Il Riccio

Restaurant. The location, to say the least, is spectacular with the bonus of the splendid terrace and private descent down to the sea. The cuisine, overseen by chef Salvatore Elefante, starts with a selection of raw fish, fine crustaceans and high quality seafood, and ends with “The Temptation Room”, with an array of desserts that makes heads spin.

Il Riccio – Anacapri località Grotta Azzurra via Gradola, 4 – 081 8371380 - jumeirah.com/ilricciorestaurant

Da Tonino

Restaurant. This restaurant with a panoramic veranda was opened in the early 90’s by Antonio Aprea and is now run by his two sons, Salvatore, chef, and Gennaro, sommelier who tends to the spectacular wine cellar carved out of the rock with thousands of labels. The menu satisfies both traditionalists and those who want something new at the table.

Da Tonino – loc. Piano delle Noci via Dentecale, 14 – 081 8376718 – ristorantedatonino.com

Ziqù Restaurant at Hotel Villa Marina Capri

Restaurant. Ziqù is designed to provide a very tasty experience, thanks to the sea-view terrace and a modern and refined interior space. In the kitchen, Manuele Cattaruzza plays with the catch of the day and the best that the season has to offer, adding a good technique and the right amount of creativity.

Ziqù Restaurant dell'Hotel Villa Marina Capri – s.da prov.le Marina Grande, 191 – 081 8376630 – villamarinacapri.com

Where to eat in Capri: trattorias, pizzerias, grill houses, international cuisine

52cento

Grill house. This is a modern, family-run establishment where the grill is the main focus, on which various cuts of selected meat are cooked to perfection. Tasty, well-made dishes and a rich choice of labels complete the picture.

52cento – via Roma, 75/a – 353 4428021 – cinquantaduecentocapri.it

Le Grottelle

Trattoria. The location is wonderful, the small rooms are carved out of small natural caves dug into the rock and it seems like the scenery of a postcard. This is a necessary stop to eat authentic Capri cuisine, skilfully prepared by Luigi Vuotto, who does a great job of choosing the ingredients. The wine list is in line with the rest of the offer.

Le Grottelle – via Arco Naturale, 13 – 081 8375719 – Facebook

Lo Sfizio

Pizzeria. You come here to enjoy one of the best pizzas on the island, baked in a wood-fired oven, as well as fresh pasta dishes, a finger-licking good spit-roasted chickenand other tasty, home-style dishes. Homemade liqueurs for a nice finish. Outdoor tables on the (pedestrian) street.

Lo Sfizio – via Tiberio, 7/e – 081 8374128 – losfiziocapri.com

Zuma at Capri Palace Jumeirah

Japanese cuisine. The international business started by entrepreneur-chef Rainer Becker has also landed in one of the most luxurious and prestigious hotels on the island. Rooms of refined elegance counterbalance a seductive cuisine and a distinguished wine cellar with a selection of sake. Booking required.

Zuma al Capri Palace Jumeirah – Anacapri via Capodimonte, 14 – 081 18925454 – jumeirah.com/zumacapri

Where to eat in Capri: street food and gourmet snacks

Salumeria da Aldo

Street Food. At Marina Grande, in front of the ferry station, one happily queues up for a tasty pit stop requesting the famous Caprese sandwich stuffed with mozzarella, tomatoes and basil, but even if other fillings are chosen, satisfaction is guaranteed.

Salumeria da Aldo – via Cristoforo Colombo, 26 – 081 8377541 

Pescheria Le Botteghe

Gourmet snack. Not far from the legendary Piazzetta, this is a small place where gourmands can buy the most fresh fish, but also enjoy aperitivos based on raw fish, delicacies paired to good glasses of wine, or sample the dishes of the day according to market or inspiration. Don't miss the Capriburger, a specialty of the house.

Pescheria Le Botteghe – via Le Botteghe, 19 – 081 8376942 – pescherialebotteghe.it

Calamore

Street Food. Opened at the end of May by Stash, frontman of the band The Kolors, together with entrepreneur Manuel D'Alessandro, it’s a new concept that has the freshness and the genuinity of ingredients (seafood) as its strong point. Everything is studied in detail, starting with the take-ou packaging.

Calamore – via Acquaviva, 2 – 081 4614344 – Facebook

By Clara Barra and Valentina Marino