SorrentoRestaurants

The definitive dining guide to Sorrento: Michelin-starred culinary institutions, iconic local bistros, reservation secrets, and must-order signature dishes.

01

O' Parrucchiano La Favorita

CUISINE:ITALIAN
SETTING:HIDDEN-GEM
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:CANNELLONI ALLA SORRENTINA

This historic restaurant features a vast garden filled with century-old lemon trees. Guests dine at tables set directly beneath the low-hanging fruit and green leaves. Soft lanterns illuminate the pathways and create a warm glow after sunset. The air carries a heavy scent of citrus and fresh jasmine.

Must Try:Cannelloni alla Sorrentina
02

Don Alfonso 1890

CUISINE:CAMPANIAN ITALIAN
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:VESUVIO DI RIGATONI

Don Alfonso 1890 occupies a refined Mediterranean house, brightened by art, flowers, and colorful ceramics. Dining rooms feel intimate, polished, and warmly connected to the Sorrentine landscape. Each plate arrives precise yet generous, carrying the fragrance of citrus, herbs, and olive oil.

Must Try:Vesuvio di Rigatoni
03

Il Buco Sorrento

CUISINE:MEDITERRANEAN
SETTING:HIDDEN-GEM
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:MEDITERRANEAN TASTING MENU

Il Buco occupies an intimate stone cellar beneath Sorrento’s historic center. Warm vaulted ceilings frame precise plates with quiet, understated elegance. Citrus, herbs, vegetables, and seafood bring the Amalfi Coast directly to the table.

Must Try:Mediterranean Tasting Menu
04

Trattoria Da Emilia

CUISINE:ITALIAN
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:SPAGHETTI ALLE VONGOLE

Wooden tables sit directly on the wooden pier of Marina Grande in Sorrento. Blue and white checkered tablecloths flutter gently in the sea breeze. The sound of waves lapping against fishing boats fills the open-air dining area.

Must Try:Spaghetti alle Vongole
05

Ristorante Zi’Ntonio

CUISINE:CAMPANIAN
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:GNOCCHI ALLA SORRENTINA

Must Try:Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
06

Terrazza Bosquet

CUISINE:CAMPANIAN MEDITERRANEAN
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:SORRENTO LEMON FANTASTIQUE

The cliffside terrace sits directly above the harbor of Sorrento. Tables look out over the calm waters of the Gulf of Naples toward Mount Vesuvius. White tablecloths and candle lamps frame the space under the evening sky. The air smells of sea salt and fresh lemons from the private groves.

Must Try:Sorrento Lemon Fantastique
07

Lorelei Restaurant

CUISINE:MEDITERRANEAN
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:MEDITERRANEAN TASTING MENU

Lorelei sits above Sorrento's cliffs, with broad windows facing Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples. Its elegant terrace pairs crisp white linens with deep blue water and evening light. The atmosphere is polished, quiet, and closely connected to the coastline below.

Must Try:Mediterranean Tasting Menu
08

Bagni Delfino

CUISINE:ITALIAN SEAFOOD
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:FRESH LOCAL FISH

Bagni Delfino sits directly over Marina Grande’s water, with waterside tables facing the Bay of Naples. Fishing boats drift nearby while salt air and kitchen aromas fill the open dining room.

Must Try:Fresh Local Fish
09

Pizzeria Da Franco

CUISINE:ITALIAN
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:PIZZA MARGHERITA

Must Try:Pizza Margherita
10

L'Antica Trattoria

CUISINE:CAMPANIAN
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:LEMON TAGLIOLINI

Must Try:Lemon Tagliolini
11

Inn Bufalito

CUISINE:CAMPANIAN
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:PACCHERI AL RAGÙ DI BUFALO

Inn Bufalito feels like a warm Sorrento dining room, with rustic stone and simple wooden tables. Fresh buffalo mozzarella brings a cool, milky richness to bright Campanian ingredients.

Must Try:Paccheri al Ragù di Bufalo
12

Soul And Fish Sorrento

CUISINE:SEAFOOD
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:FINE-DINING
SPECIALTY:TUNA GENOVESE PASTA

Soul and Fish sits directly on the wooden pier of Marina Grande in Sorrento. Minimalist tables face the water, where historic fishing boats bob against the volcanic cliffs. The open deck smells of salted sea air, squeezed lemons, and freshly grilled daily catch.

Must Try:Tuna Genovese Pasta
13

Porta Marina Seafood

CUISINE:CAMPANIAN SEAFOOD
SETTING:WATERFRONT
ATMOSPHERE:CASUAL
SPECIALTY:DAILY CATCH

Must Try:Daily Catch
14

Fauno Bar

ATMOSPHERE:SOCIAL
MUST TRY:ESPRESSO WITH SFOGLIATELLA
SPECIALTY:NEAPOLITAN PASTRY AND ARTISAN GELATO
CROWD:LIVELY

Fauno Bar opens onto Piazza Tasso with a broad terrace and polished, classic interiors. Espresso aromas drift through the room, softened by pastries, gelato, and attentive table service. The mood stays relaxed, even as Sorrento moves briskly beyond the terrace.

Must Try:Neapolitan Pastry and Artisan Gelato
15

Ristorante Tasso

CUISINE:ITALIAN
SETTING:STREET-SIDE
ATMOSPHERE:SOCIAL-HUB
SPECIALTY:WOOD FIRED PIZZA

Must Try:Wood Fired Pizza
16

Ristorante Museo Caruso

CUISINE:ITALIAN
SETTING:HIDDEN-GEM
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
SPECIALTY:SPAGHETTI CARUSO

Polished wooden panels, historic opera programs, and gold-framed photographs of Enrico Caruso line the walls of this elegant space. Soft Neapolitan arias drift through the dining room while amber candlelight illuminates tables set with crisp white linens. It feels like a private library dedicated to Italy's greatest tenor.

Must Try:Spaghetti Caruso