Brian Nagele
Capri doesn’t have a bad side.
The little Italian island has some of the most beautiful scenery in the world, looking out over the cool waters of the Mediterranean Sea.
It may be hard to tear yourself away from the stunning scenery to eat. Luckily, Capri’s best restaurants are smart enough to feature the landscape as part of the dining experience.
The restaurants I’ve collected for this list serve delicious Neapolitan-inspired foods while providing access to sweeping panoramic vistas.
From Michelin Starred elegance to simple comfort, these Capri restaurants offer an experience for every taste.
Pulalli
Piazza Umberto I, 4, 80073 Capri NA, Italy
Phone: +39 081 837 4108
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Hoping to enjoy a breath-taking view while enjoying delicious cuisine? Look no further than Pulalli’s wine bar. Locating Pulalli requires a little gumption.
Diners ease down a narrow passageway and up a perilous staircase. The destination is worth the effort. Hungry diners exit onto an al fresco balcony with a stunning view.
Pulalli overlooks the Piazzetta and the Gulf of Naples. Sitting beside the Clock Tower of Capri, the restaurant’s location is unbeatable.
Pulalli allows diners to steal a moment of peace and silence above the buzzing Piazzetta crowds. Pulalli’s food is every bit as worth the trip as the view.
I can’t recommend the Caprese ravioli enough. Finish your meal with a serving of homemade tiramisu for the full experience.
Ristorante da Gemma
Via Cristoforo Colombo, 7, 80076 Capri NA, Italy
Phone: +39 081 277 9056
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The Ristorante da Gemma plucked their location straight from a storybook. The restaurant hugs the coastline, nestled directly on the beach of Marina Grande.
Those arriving hungry in Capri can stop at the seaside establishment to feast on simple, delicious Neapolitan cuisine.
The fare accommodates vegetarians, vegans, and the gluten averse. However, the Ristorante da Gemma truly excels at seafood.
Diners who can tear their eyes from the breath-taking view will see artfully presented pasta dishes. The fourth best restaurant in Capri makes their pasta in-house daily.
Ristorante da Gemma prioritizes simplicity and tradition. Danilo Rocchi founded the beach club in 1912, and his desire to create an idyllic seaside experience remains the driving force behind the establishment.
The staff is pleasant, knowledgeable, and always happy to guide uncertain diners. If you’re feeling adventurous, Ristorante da Gemma’s grilled octopus is an absolutely perfect dish.
Ristorante da Tonino
Via Dentecale, 14, 80073 Capri NA, Italy
Phone: +39 081 837 6718
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Those hoping to shirky the big tourist draws and eat like a local will love Ristorante da Tonino. The restaurant sits apart from Capri’s significant avenues and sites.
The quiet, unassuming establishment focuses on interpreting traditional foods through a modern lens. Antonino Aprea opened Ristorante da Tonino in the Piano delle Noci region on March 19, 1993.
The Aprea family maintains control of the restaurant, growing their ingredients and guarding their recipes.
Chef Salvatore Aprea learned his trade early, helping in the family kitchen. He attained his hotel diploma and learned at the stoves of some of Capri’s best kitchens.
Chef Aprea’s application of modern technique to classic dishes makes the restaurant the second best in Capri.
The establishment’s food is as fresh as possible; the Aprea family makes their bread and pasta forms scratch daily. The restaurant offers vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options.
Gennaro Amitrano
Via Marina Piccola, 120, 80073 Capri NA, Italy
Phone: +39 081 218 7550
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Chef Gennaro Amitrano’s namesake restaurant is truly the vision of an auteur. Amitrano studied his craft under some of the world’s finest chefs to create a unique culinary experience.
Chef Amitrano personally selects each ingredient. His dishes tell stories directly influenced by their ingredients’ place of origin.
The restaurant is simple but elegant. Diners enjoy a stunning view of the Mediterranean Sea while they feast on perfectly prepared food.
Gennaro Amitrano garnered Michelin’s attention, earning rave reviews from the publication. The restaurant additionally achieved the Traveler’s Choice designation from Trip Advisor.
The restaurant strives to accommodate diners. In addition to offering an expansive tasting menu, Gennaro Amitrano offers gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options.
Restaurant Lo Sfizio (Lo Sfizio)
Via Tiberio, 7/e, 80073 Capri NA, Italy
Phone: +39 081 837 4128
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Emperor Tiberius commissioned Villa Jovis in 27 AD. The edifice still sits atop Monte Tiberio, inspiring awe in modern visitors.
Sitting directly between the Piazzetta and Villa Jovis, Lo Sfizio sits prepared to feed hungry travelers. Those who brave the path on foot are sure to work up an appetite, and Lo Sfizio provides large portions of filling, simple food.
The restaurant values simplicity. Lo Sfizio isn’t trying to recreate the wheel. They are content to craft classic recipes well.
The restaurant specializes in pizza and grilled chicken. The establishment uses the freshest ingredients, culled daily, including locally caught seafood.
Lo Sfizio’s many dining options and reasonable prices earned it the 2021 Traveler’s Choice award. The restaurant offers vegetarian, vegan, and celiac-friendly options.
Pescheria Le Botteghe
Via le Botteghe, 19, 80076 Capri NA, Italy
Phone: +39 081 837 6942
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Pescheria Le Botteghe is a can’t miss for seafood lovers. The restaurant started as a fish market and evolved into the restaurant it is today.
Pescheria La Botteghe uses fresh fish to interpret classic recipes. The restaurant provides raw options for brave diners, as well as fried fish and carefully prepared entrees.
The small, unassuming establishment sits at the center of Capris. Keep your eyes peeled; it’s easy to miss the restaurant.
Pescheria Le Botteghe makes delicious food that attracts large crowds. The restaurant’s facility is very small, so consider making a reservation if you don’t want to wait to curb your hunger.
Ristorante Terrazza Brunella
Via Tragara, 24, 80073 Capri NA, Italy
Phone: +39 081 837 0122
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Ristorante Terrazza Brunella is the epitome of scenic elegance. The restaurant sits near the Belvedere di Tragara overlook.
Visitors who build up an appetite enjoying the beautiful vista need only walk a few steps to reach Ristorante Terrazza Brunella’s entrance.
Windows line the understated but lovely establishment, allowing diners to observe all Capri’s beauty while enjoying Chef Antonio De Simone’s delicious cuisine.
Chef Simone fuses traditional recipes with his own innovation to create unusual and original dishes. The restaurant uses fresh, local ingredients in all of its cuisine.
The menu evolves to include seasonal ingredients.
Aurora
Via Fuorlovado, 18, 80073 Capri NA, Italy
Phone: +39 081 837 0181
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Italy knows its way around a good wine. Aurora carries some of the country’s finest wine in its cellar. The restaurant boasts over 300 labels of the very best vintages.
The Aurora is part of Capri’s history. The restaurant is among the island’s oldest; the family-run establishment honors Capri’s classic recipes and cuisines.
The Aurora is family-run. The D’Alessio family lovingly manages the restaurant, keeping its traditions alive and well.
The restaurant provides gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options, but their piece de resistance is the pizza all’acqua. Chef Franco Aversa uses a 100-year-old recipe to craft the delicious dish.
Ristorante Il Geranio Capri
Via Matteotti, 8, 80073 Capri NA, Italy
Phone: +39 081 837 0616
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Ristorante II Geranio Capri is an idyllic little restaurant nestled away from the din of Capri. With its romantic ambiance, the establishment is perfect for dates.
Ristorante II Geranio Capri sits near the Via Krupp. The restaurant offers diners a sweeping island overlook, complete with a view of the Mediterranean.
Ristorante II Geranio Capri takes advantage of its seaside location, highlighting seafood in its authentic Neapolitan dishes. The restaurant uses all fresh ingredients, modifying its menu to reflect seasonally appropriate produce.
The establishment’s combination of delicious cuisine and breath-taking views earned it a spot on Trip Advisor’s 2021 Traveler’s Choice list.
Ristorante II Geranio Capri includes vegetarian, gluten-free, and vegan options.
Restaurant Il Riccio
Via Gradola, 4, 80071 Anacapri NA, Italy
Phone: +39 081 837 1380
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The Restaurant II Riccio will use a healthy portion of your paycheck. The pain in your wallet is worth it, however, for the delicious food and awe-inspiring view.
Restaurant II Riccio draws a hip, young crowd. A DJ spins music after the sunsets, creating a cool and fun ambiance.
The restaurant provides vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options.
Ristorante Pizzeria Verginiello
Via Lo Palazzo, 25, 80073 Capri NA, Italy
Phone: +39 081 837 0944
Ristorante Pizzeria Verginiello sits firmly on the opposite end of the spectrum from Restaurant II Riccio.
While the latter is a chic and expensive experience, Ristorante Pizzeria Verginiello provides affordable, delicious food in a casual environment.
Those hoping to eat like native Capri citizens must check out the restaurant. The establishment turns freshly secured catches of the day into tantalizing fish dishes.
Ristorante Pizzeria Verginiello looks out over the vistas of Capri. Diners enjoy a scenic view of the beautiful island scenery while feasting on traditional Neapolitan dishes.
The restaurant sits near the Piazzetta, so visitors eager to enjoy the bustle of Capri can stop in for a quick meal without straying too far from the beaten path.
Ristorante Pizzeria Verginiello provides gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options. However, a wood-fire Neapolitan pizza is their specialty.
L’Olivo – Capri Palace
Via Capodimonte, 14, 80071 Anacapri NA, Italy
Phone: +39 081 978 0560
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No gourmand can leave Capri without a visit to L’Olivo. The restaurant, nestled in the elegant Capri Palace, earned two Michelin Stars in 2022.
Executive Chef Andrea Migliaccio creates modern cuisine inspired by the traditional recipes and ingredients of his native Ischia.
The restaurant uses only fresh, locally grown produce in its innovative recipes. L’Olivo uses open space and modern decor to create a relaxed but elegant atmosphere.
The restaurant wants its customers to enjoy their meal in comfort and luxury and provides plenty of room and luxurious chairs to provide the experience.
In addition to its two Michelin Stars, L’Olivo is a member of Les Grandes Tables du Monde, an international coalition of gourmet restaurants.
The budget for L’Olivo is important, as the restaurant is expensive. However, the view and the food more than warrant the price tag.
La Palette Ristorante
Via Matermania, 36, 80073 Capri NA, Italy
Phone: +39 081 837 9235
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La Palette Ristorante has attracted artists and bon vivantes since its very start in the 1950s. The restaurant’s casual but elegant atmosphere makes it ideal for stimulating conversations about beauty, art, and the meaning of life.
La Palette sits on the Matermania Plateau. The restaurant is located conveniently near the Piazzetta della Noci, the Pizzo Luongo Promenade, and the Natural Arch.
Visitors to these sites needn’t look far for delicious Mediterranean cuisine. The chef personally selects all of the restaurant’s ingredients daily.
Local gardeners grow the produce used to make the distinct but traditional cuisine. La Palette’s sweeping view compliments each meal.
Diners marvel at the panoramic vistas while they sip a glass of wine from the restaurant’s impressive cellar. The establishment is small but popular, so consider making a reservation before your trip.
La Palette offers vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.
Restaurant Le Grottelle
Via Arco Naturale, 13, 80073 Capri NA, Italy
Phone: +39 081 837 5719
Restaurant Le Grottelle has an impressive view, but be prepared to work for it. Uniquely carved into a rock formation, the restaurant sits at the top of a hill, far from the madding crowd.
The restaurant serves delicious, traditional Mediterranean dishes. They focus on locally caught fresh fish. While the cuisine is worthwhile by itself, the view is Restaurant Le Grotelle’s true draw.
The restaurant provides vegan, vegetarian, and celiac-friendly options.
Lo Smeraldo
Piazza Vittoria, 1, 80073 Capri NA, Italy
Phone: +39 081 837 5072
Lo Smeraldo immediately greets visitors arriving at Capri. The seaside restaurant provides a beautiful environment and fresh seafood meals to hungry travelers.
The Aversa family opened Lo Smeraldo in 2011 and have been running it with care ever since. The restaurant creates a casual but smart atmosphere.
Friendly wait staff eagerly assists uncertain diners. The Aversas grow the produce Chef Tonino Aversa uses to craft his traditional dishes.
The chef emphasizes simplicity, preferring to create delicious traditional cuisine instead of sacrificing quality for innovation.
The restaurant provides vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. The prices err towards expensive, so prepare your wallet accordingly.
