Via San Giovanni del Toro,28
Phone 089/818181
Both the cuisine and the service at the Palazzo's Michelin 2 star restaurant, Rossellini's and its companion piano bar, the Cafè dell'Arte have exacting standards. The converted second star, rare in Italy, was recently awarded for the all-around excellence of a courteous, expert food & wine service, the refined ambience of the restaurant, and an imaginative menu that offers the best of local fare - notably the seafood "catch of the day" - often prepared in pristine, traditional Neapolitan style or otherwise elaborated for more sophisticated, cosmopolitan tastes.

Via Roma 44, Ravello
Phone 089/ 857156
Lustier-looking than most Ravello spots, Cumpa' Cosimo is run devotedly by Netta Bottone, whose family has owned this cantina for 70 of its 300-plus years. She has been cooking under the arched ceiling for more than 30 of them. You can't miss here with any of the dishes featuring classic Ravellian cuisine. A favourite (share it -- it's huge) is a misto of fettuccine, fusilli, tortellini, and whatever other homemade pasta inspires her, served with a fresh, fragrant pesto. Meats are generally excellent -- after all, they are supplied by the butcher shop next door, run by Netta's father. Local wines ease it all down gently, and homemade gelato is a luscious ending. Reservations Essential. Sometimes closed Mon. in winter.

Via dei Rufolo 3, Ravello
Phone 089/857947
Between the Duomo and the church of San Francesco, this is a good place for a return to reality and an informal bite. Vittoria's thin-crust pizza with loads of fresh toppings is the star attraction, and locals praise it molto. But also try the pasta, maybe fusilli with tomatoes, zucchini, and mozzarella. Vittoria is pretty, too, with arches and tile floors. AE, DC, MC, V. Closed Tues. Nov.-Mar.

Via Boccaccio 4, Ravello
Phone 089/857226
This pleasant restaurant's greatest claim to fame was in 1962, when Jacqueline Kennedy dined here with the owner of Fiat. Today some of that old glamour is still visible on the verdant terrace, which was designed to cantilever over the cliff below. The Mansi family offers well-prepared meals that might include one of four kinds of spaghetti, cheese crepes, an array of soups, a well-presented antipasto table, brochettes of grilled shrimp, a mixed fish fry, and sole prepared in several ways.

Via San Cosma, Ravello
Phone 089/857019
A small restaurant, only 6 tables where you will enjoy the flavours of fantastic homemade breads with local cheese, covered with the most exquisite salamis and eggplants as well as taste the famous Mamma Agata's Parmigiana di Melanzana Experience the most genuine, exquisite Mamma Agata's antipasti, the fresh products of her garden served with biscuits' bread and last but not least her incredible, unequalled "Lemon Cake" or "Ricotta's cheese cake" Reservations are required as space is limited

SS. Amalfitana 9, Amalfi
Phone 089/871012
Located on the Reception level, the Restaurant offers spectacular views and a large terrace for dining. The dining room is very elegant and features marble and lapis lazuli floors.
The Cuisine (with its international executive Chef Domenico Cuomo) is renowned for its delicious, traditional yet creative dishes. Dress code is informal but long trousers are required.
Reservation is recommended.

Via Lungomare Amalfi,
Phone: 089/871384
The Lido Azzurro restaurant started to serve food for the people in the beach nearby and quickly became one of the most genuine restaurants in Amalfi, thank to the hospitality of the family that owns it and the creativity of its professional chef. The sunny terrace on the sea and the comfortable dining room are the perfect places to taste and discover typical local recipes that are becoming hard to find in other restaurants. The wide choice of fine wines and desserts is the perfect complement for a luxurious meal at Lido Azzurro.

Via Matteo Camera, 12 Amalfi,
Phone 089/871029
Cobalt-blue napery, antiques, tall candles, lace tablecloths, floral curtains, marble floors, and Andrea Bocelli's golden voice on the sound system make this the most romantic restaurant in Amalfi. A tasting menu is available, but don't miss out on the antipasti -- especially the slices of fish grilled in lemon leaves -- and the panzerottini neri, ravioli stuffed with ricotta cheese and squid, or the vellutata di limone lemon sauce with which the fish are dressed. AE, MC, V. Closed Nov. and Dec. and Tues.

Via Fra Gerardo Sasso, Amalfi
Phone 089/871345
Conoscenti has sung the praises of this understated landmark since 1872. Tile floors, green tablecloths, and a terrace set above the main street are soothing elements. The kitchen glistens, the menu is printed on local handmade paper, and Italian foodies appreciate dishes such as fish baked with lemon peel, and tubettoni alla masaniello, tiny pieces of pasta with capers, mussels and prawns. Traces of Amalfi's Arabic roots can be found in the sweets made with almonds and citrus fruits. Reservations essential. AE, DC, MC, V. Closed Jan. 15-Feb. 15 and Wed. Sept.-June.

Via Pantaleone Comite. 3 Amalfi
Phone 089/871241
This is both one of the newest restaurants on the Amalfi Coast and one of the most sophisticated. The decor is tranquil, although the kitchen is anything but: masterminded by a member of the Gargano family (who also own the Hotel Santa Caterina), it tosses out gastronomic delights like lobster risotto, sea bass with lemon salt and fennel leaves, zucchini flan, and a fine dessert of eggplant and chocolate. Many dishes are fetchingly adorned with blossoms and other visual allures, but nothing compares to the view of Amalfi's harbour from one of the tables. Reservations essential. AE, MC, V. Closed Jan.-Feb. and Wed.

Via Augustariccio, Amalfi
Phone: 089/831231
The big-hearted brothers who oversee the place, their kids who serve you, and mamma and the other family-folk who keep the kitchen hopping at this comfortable roadside restaurant west of town will win your heart. None of them speak much English but you'll have fun getting by, and you'll have a terrific meal, featuring pesce, fresh as the sea. Try the spaghetti al cartoccio, served up in what look like pieces of ancient parchment, with squid, olives, capers, and shellfish.

Via C. Colombo, 30 Positano
Phone: 089/875066
Bougainvillaea covers the vaulted ceiling and hundreds of candles create a magical atmosphere. In the summer months meals are served al fresco where the splendour of the Amalfi Coast will captivate you. La Sponda, with its exceptional cuisine, is open March to the end of November for lunch and dinner Our cuisine is simple, fragrant and light combing the best of local and Italian flavours with international flair. The Chef, Alberto Citterio, gives great emphasis to the choice of local ingredients which vary with the seasons. Behind glass windows in the restaurant, chefs can be seen preparing dishes in a kitchen decorated with handmade tiles and copper pots.

Via Laureto, 2, Postano
Phone 089/875455
At the Michelin star restaurant of il San Pietro di Positano the classic dishes of the traditional cuisine harmonize together with an International selection to satisfy a wide range of requirements in a gentle Mediterranean seating. The menu is an expression of the Belgian Chef Alois Vanlangenaeker's vast experience and creativeness. Natural light streams trough the great windows which command outstanding views of the coast. In the evening the candlelight romantic atmosphere is the ideal choice for the intimate dining

Via Regina Giovanna 12, Positano, Italy
Phone: 089/875374
Even though o' capurale ("the corporal") himself no longer runs the place, his eponymous restaurant is still a great find in the crowded centre of Positano. There's one large dining room with simple wooden tables, a marble floor, and a high coved ceiling with Fauvist-style frescoes. The space remains cool even in the height of summer when filled with diners digging into fresh pasta with mussels and pumpkin, or rockfish all'acqua pazza, with a few tomatoes and garlic. AE, DC, MC, V. Closed Nov.-mid-Feb.

Piazza Amerigo Vespucci 4, Positano
Phone: 089/875432
Two stone lions guard this "pantry" right off the Marina Grande, a safe haven for tasty local cuisine for 25-plus years. Linguine with mussels and fresh fish with new potatoes and tomato sauce are among the favourites. Owners Luigi and Baldo are well known around town for maintaining high standards even during the hectic summer season. The outdoor dining terrace holds pride of place directly above the entrance to the Spiaggia Grande. AE, DC, MC, V. Closed Wed. from Nov. to Mar.

Via Camerelle 75, Capri,
Phone 081/8370320
With natural shade provided by a 100-year-old wisteria plant, this is a popular, fairly stylish restaurant, which is both centrally located and yet almost immersed in Mediterranean greenery. Meals here usually kick off with uovo alla Monachina, an egg-shape dish stuffed with mystery ingredients. For a first course, try the straccetti con gamberi e pomodorini (fresh green pasta with shrimp and small tomatoes). Reservations are essential for dinner. AE, DC, MC, V. Closed Nov.-Mar.

Via Marina Piccola 93, Capri
Phone 081/8370104
This is the legendary bathing lido of the Marina Piccola, erstwhile haunt of Gracie Fields, Emilio Pucci, Noël Coward, and any number of 1950s and '60s glitterati. The VIPs may have departed for the Bagni di Tiberio beach, but this setting is as magical as ever: enjoy luncheon (no dinner served) in the thatched-roof pavilion looking out over the sea and I Faraglioni in the distance -- this is Capri as picture-perfect as it comes. You need to pay a fee (EUR16) to actually use this bathing stabilimento (club) but why not make a day of it?. AE, DC, MC, V. Closed Nov.-Mar. No dinner.

Via delle Botteghe 12/14 Capri
Phone 081/8370732
Isn't that Whitney Houston at the table by the door? Known as one of Capri's most celebrity-haunted restaurants, La Capannina is only a few steps from the busy social hub of the Piazzetta. It has a discreet covered veranda -- opened up in the summer -- for dining by candlelight in a garden setting, with most of the regulars avoiding the stuffy indoor rooms. The specialties, aside from an authentic Capri wine with the house label, are homemade ravioli capresi and linguine con lo scorfano (flat spaghetti with scorpion fish). Reservations essential. AE, DC, MC, V. Closed mid-Jan.-mid-Mar. and Wed. in Mar. and Nov.

Don Alfonso 1890

Corso Sant'Agata 13, Sant'Agata sui due Golfi, Italy
Phone: 081/8780026
The most heralded restaurant in Campania is the domain of Alfonso Iaccarino; haute-hungry pilgrims come here to feast on culinary rarities, often centuries-old recipes given a unique spin. The braciola of lamb with pine nuts and raisins is a recipe that dates back to the Renaissance, and the cannoli stuffed with foie gras pays homage to the Neapolitan Bourbon court. Nearly everything is home-grown, and the wine cellar is one of the finest in Europe. Those who want to make a night of it can stay in one of five apartments above the restaurant. AE, DC, MC, V. Closed Mon. and Jan. 10-Mar.; closed Tues. Oct.-May.