As of 2026, this Amalfi food guide covers 12 restaurants by category — including Da Gemma, Marina Grande, Lido Azzurro. See prices, locations and must-try dishes below.
Amalfi is Amalfi is coastal Campania cooking and famous lemons — scialatielli ai frutti di mare, fresh fish, and delizia al limone — from the cathedral square to Ravello, with limoncello from sfusato lemons. We've organized 12 restaurants across 5 categories. Each entry includes prices, hours, local tips, and a Google Maps link so you can plan straight from the page.
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Da Gemma
Amalfi (above the cathedral square) · Seafood & Trattorias
Amalfi's beachfront and harbor seafood — scialatielli ai frutti di mare, spaghetti alle vongole, and grilled local fish at Da Gemma, Marina Grande, and Lido Azzurro
Da Gemma
Ristorante Da Gemma · Amalfi (above the cathedral square)
1
#1
MUST TRY
Scialatielli ai frutti di mare €22-28, seafood antipasti €18-25, grilled local fish €25-35
One of Amalfi's oldest and most respected restaurants, serving since 1872 from a terrace overlooking the cathedral and main square. Refined Campanian seafood cooking — handmade pastas, grilled fish, and a strong wine list — in a smart but warm setting with white-linen tables.
$48-90
(€45-85)
12:30-15:00, 19:00-22:30 (seasonal; reduced/closed in winter)
Local tip: The scialatielli ai frutti di mare (the coast's signature thick pasta with mixed seafood) is the dish to order, and the seafood antipasti are excellent. It's a special-occasion place — book a terrace table in season, ideally a few days ahead. Smart-casual dress suits the room. Cards accepted.
Ristorante Marina Grande · Amalfi (Spiaggia Grande beachfront)
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#2
MUST TRY
Mussels in San Marzano tomato sauce €14-18, spaghetti alle vongole €18-22, grilled fish €25-35
A beachfront restaurant and beach club right on Amalfi's main Spiaggia Grande, with a presence on the sand since the 1930s. Straightforward, well-made seafood with minimal ingredients — the mussels in sweet-tart San Marzano tomato sauce are a signature — served on a terrace over the water.
$40-80
(€38-75)
12:00-15:00, 19:00-22:30 (seasonal; closed in winter)
Local tip: Go for the simple, classic dishes — mussels, clam spaghetti, grilled fish — which are the kitchen's strength. The location right on the beach is the draw, so book a terrace table for lunch with a sea view or for sunset. It uses sustainably sourced fish. Reserve in season. Cards accepted.
Ristorante Lido Azzurro · Amalfi (Lungomare dei Cavalieri, by the port)
3
#3
MUST TRY
Seafood pasta €18-24, fritto misto €18-22, local catch of the day €22-32
A long-running seafood restaurant overlooking Amalfi's port, a few steps from the historic center, on the Lungomare dei Cavalieri. Typical coast dishes — seafood pastas, fried fish (fritto misto), and the daily catch — with terrace tables looking out over the harbor and coastline.
Local tip: Reliable, central, and a notch friendlier on the wallet than the headline names. The seafood pasta and the fritto misto are safe orders, and the harbor-view terrace is the appeal. Closed Mondays in season. Reserve a view table for dinner. Cards accepted.
Trattoria San Giuseppe · Amalfi (Via Ruggiero II, old town lanes)
4
#4
MUST TRY
Scialatielli with seafood €18-22, wood-fired pizza €9-14, eggplant parmigiana €10-12
A casual family-run trattoria tucked in the lanes of Amalfi's old town, away from the waterfront premium, serving local home-style Campanian cooking and wood-fired pizza. A relaxed, fair-value spot for handmade pasta, pizza, and traditional vegetable and seafood dishes.
Local tip: A good everyday alternative to the pricier beachfront places — the scialatielli and the wood-fired pizza are both worth ordering. Stepping one street back from the harbor noticeably lowers the bill. Casual and friendly; reservations help in peak season. Cards accepted.
A 10-minute walk from Amalfi — quieter, fairer-priced Campanian cooking at A' Paranza and Le Arcate in the tiny village of Atrani
A' Paranza
Ristorante A' Paranza · Atrani (10-min walk from Amalfi)
5
#1
MUST TRY
Risotto with langoustine cream (scampi) €18-24, mixed seafood antipasti €18-22, paccheri with seafood €18-22
A typical, much-loved seafood trattoria in the tiny village of Atrani, a 10-minute walk from Amalfi and far quieter. Focused on local fish and shellfish, it's known for a signature risotto with langoustine cream (scampi) that draws diners from well beyond the coast.
Local tip: The scampi-cream risotto is the dish to come for, alongside the generous seafood antipasti. Atrani's lower-key, fair prices make it a favorite local-value escape from Amalfi's beachfront markups. Small and popular — reserve in season. Cards accepted.
Ristorante Le Arcate · Atrani (Largo Buonocore, seafront)
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#2
MUST TRY
Wood-fired pizza €8-13, seafood pasta €16-22, grilled fish €20-30
A relaxed seaside restaurant set under the arches at the edge of Atrani's little beach, serving a menu it's kept largely unchanged since 1965. Wood-fired pizza, seafood pastas, and grilled fish in a casual, terrace-by-the-water setting just steps from the sand.
Local tip: A great-value, atmospheric spot right on Atrani's beach — the pizza is a local favorite and the terrace looks straight onto the water. Quieter and cheaper than Amalfi's seafront. Good for a relaxed lunch or dinner; reserve a beachside table in season. Cards accepted.
A friendly, family-owned restaurant in the center of Ravello serving simple, generous Neapolitan home cooking, long run by the Bottone family. Hearty handmade pastas, ragù, and the famous mixed-pasta sampler are the draw, in a warm, unpretentious dining room.
Local tip: Ask for the mixed-pasta plate — a sampler of the house pastas — to taste several at once; the carbonara has a cult following. It's homey and welcoming rather than fancy, a perfect lunch after Villa Rufolo or Villa Cimbrone. Popular, so reserve. Cards accepted.
Ristorante Il Flauto di Pan · Ravello (Hotel Villa Cimbrone)
8
#2
MUST TRY
Multi-course tasting menu €110-160, à la carte mains €40-60, garden-grown produce
The Michelin-starred restaurant of the historic Hotel Villa Cimbrone in Ravello, set amid the gardens with sweeping coast views. Refined modern Campanian cuisine built around local ingredients, some from the villa's own organic gardens — a destination dining experience rather than a casual meal.
Local tip: This is a special-occasion splurge — the tasting menu and garden-driven dishes are the point, paired with the setting in the famous Villa Cimbrone gardens. Smart dress and advance reservations are essential, and it's seasonal. For couples and milestones rather than everyday dining. Cards accepted.
Amalfi's citrus culture — delizia al limone, lemon gelato and granita, and limoncello at Pasticceria Pansa (since 1830) and Gelateria Porto Salvo
Pasticceria Pansa
Pasticceria Andrea Pansa · Amalfi (Piazza Duomo, cathedral square)
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#1
MUST TRY
Delizia al limone €4-6, torta caprese €4-5, limoncello, espresso at the bar €1.20-1.80
Amalfi's historic pastry shop and café, in business since 1830 on the cathedral square and run by five generations of the Pansa family, recognized as a historic Italian landmark. Famous for lemon sweets — above all the delizia al limone (a lemon-cream sponge dome) — plus torta caprese, chocolates, and house limoncello.
$4-16
(€4-15)
07:30-24:00 (seasonal hours; reduced in winter)
Local tip: The delizia al limone is the must-try, ideally with an espresso at the marble counter on the cathedral square. It's also a good, reliable place to buy limoncello and lemon sweets as souvenirs. A classic morning or afternoon stop. Can get busy in season. Cards accepted.
Gelateria Porto Salvo · Amalfi (near the cathedral square)
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#2
MUST TRY
Lemon gelato/granita €3-5, candied-almond (mandorla candita) gelato €3-5, fruit sorbets
A central gelateria in Amalfi serving artisan gelato and sorbets, with the local lemon front and center. A reliable spot for a scoop in the heat — fresh fruit flavors, lemon granita, and a well-regarded candied-almond gelato — a few steps from the cathedral square.
$3-9
(€3-8)
11:00-24:00 (seasonal)
Local tip: Get the lemon gelato or a lemon granita on a hot day — it's the local flavor that makes sense here, made from the coast's famous lemons. The candied-almond (mandorla) is a standout if you want something richer. Cash and cards both fine for small purchases.
A short ferry away — Positano's cliffside institutions Da Vincenzo (since 1958) and the waterfront Chez Black
Da Vincenzo
Ristorante Da Vincenzo · Positano (Viale Pasitea)
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#1
MUST TRY
Scialatielli with seafood €20-26, grilled fish €28-38, seasonal antipasti €16-22
One of the oldest restaurants in Positano, family-owned and operated since 1958, set into the cliffside with an exposed-stone interior. Traditional Amalfi-coast cooking — handmade pastas, fresh fish, and seasonal local produce — with a warm, long-established family atmosphere.
$45-85
(€42-80)
12:00-15:00, 19:00-23:00 (seasonal; closed in winter)
Local tip: A dependable Positano classic on a ferry day from Amalfi — the seafood scialatielli and grilled fish are the standouts, and the third-generation family hospitality is part of the appeal. Reserve in season, especially for dinner. Cards accepted.
Ristorante Chez Black · Positano (Spiaggia Grande waterfront)
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#2
MUST TRY
Spaghetti alle vongole €22-28, seafood risotto €24-30, wood-fired pizza €12-18
A landmark waterfront restaurant on Positano's Spiaggia Grande, just steps from the sea, with a nautical theme of burnished wood and brass. A lively indoor-outdoor spot widely regarded as the standout among Positano's portside restaurants, serving Amalfi-coast seafood, pasta, and pizza.
$48-90
(€45-85)
12:00-15:30, 19:00-23:00 (seasonal; closed in winter)
Local tip: Right on the beach by the ferry dock, it's an easy, scenic lunch or dinner on a Positano day trip — the clam spaghetti and seafood pasta are the classics, with pizza as a lighter option. Prime location means prime prices and crowds; reserve a terrace table in season. Cards accepted.
A seafood dinner (Da Gemma since 1872, Marina Grande) + an Atrani trattoria.
Luxury
$220+/day
Michelin dining in Ravello (Il Flauto di Pan) + a cliffside lunch + private boat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about food and restaurants in Amalfi.
What dishes should I order on the Amalfi Coast?
Start with scialatielli ai frutti di mare — a short, thick pasta invented on this coast, served with mixed seafood — plus spaghetti alle vongole (clams), fresh grilled local fish, and antipasti of the daily catch. Anchovies from nearby Cetara are a regional specialty. Finish with the lemon sweets: delizia al limone (a lemon-cream sponge dome), lemon gelato or granita, and a cold glass of limoncello. Pair with a Campanian white like Falanghina or Greco di Tufo.
What is the Amalfi lemon, and where do I try limoncello?
The Amalfi lemon is the sfusato amalfitano (IGP-protected) — a large, fragrant, low-acid lemon grown on the coast's terraced groves that flavors desserts, gelato, and limoncello, the bright-yellow liqueur served ice-cold after dinner. Try the lemon sweets and house limoncello at Pasticceria Pansa (since 1830) on Amalfi's cathedral square, and lemon gelato or granita at Gelateria Porto Salvo. Buy bottles from a proper producer rather than the most touristy viewpoint stalls.
Where should I eat in Amalfi town?
Da Gemma (since 1872, above the cathedral square) is the historic special-occasion choice; Marina Grande sits right on the Spiaggia Grande beach for classic seafood with a view; Lido Azzurro by the port and Trattoria San Giuseppe in the old-town lanes are reliable, fairer-value local cooking. For sweets and coffee, Pasticceria Pansa is the institution. Reserve dinner in season, especially for the sea-view terrace tables.
Is it cheaper to eat in Atrani or Ravello?
Atrani — the tiny village a 10-minute walk from Amalfi — is the local-value pick: A' Paranza (seafood, famous for its scampi-cream risotto) and Le Arcate (pizza and seafood by the little beach) charge less than Amalfi's waterfront. Ravello, up the mountain, ranges from the homey, family-run Cumpa' Cosimo to the Michelin-starred Il Flauto di Pan at Villa Cimbrone. In general, stepping one street back from the main seafront drops the bill noticeably.
Where do I eat on a Positano day trip?
Positano is a short ferry from Amalfi in season. Da Vincenzo (since 1958) is one of the oldest restaurants in town, built into the cliffside, doing traditional coast cooking with warm family hospitality. Chez Black is the landmark waterfront spot on Spiaggia Grande, right by the ferry dock — lively, scenic, and pricier, with seafood pasta and wood-fired pizza. Both fill up, so reserve a terrace table for lunch or dinner.
When do restaurants open, and how does dining work?
Italians eat late: lunch is roughly 12:30-3pm and dinner from about 7:30-10:30pm, with many kitchens closed between. Arrive at 6pm and you'll mostly find bars and gelaterie. Reserve dinner in season, as the popular view tables fill. A coperto (cover charge of €2-4 per person) is normal, and US-style tipping isn't expected — round up if you like. Many restaurants close for the season from November to March.
Can I eat vegetarian or with dietary needs?
Yes — Campanian cooking has plenty of meat-free options: pasta al limone, spaghetti al pomodoro, eggplant (melanzane) dishes, caprese with local mozzarella, pizza margherita, and vegetable antipasti. Vegetarians simply skip the seafood headliners. Strict vegan and gluten-free are more limited at traditional trattorias but increasingly catered for in the bigger towns — just ask, as kitchens here are generally accommodating.
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