Don Alfonso 1890 (tel. 081-8780026): This is one of the top Italian gourmet addresses and the best restaurant south of Naples, created and maintained by hosts Lidia and Alfonso Iaccarino. The restaurant, a member of the Relais & Châteaux association, has a luxurious decor and offers superb food made of ingredients mainly from the chefs' own organic farm.
Oasi Olimpia Relais (tel. 081-8080560): Competing for the title of best restaurant on the Sorrento peninsula with Don Alfonso 1890, this is our favorite spot to eat in the area. It might not have the over-the-top elegance of Don Alfonso (though it's not a place to drop by in your bathing attire, either); it has a more down-to-earth atmosphere and an enthusiasm for homegrown food that we find irresistible. The alfresco dining under the arbor is a plus.
Faro di Capo d'Orso (tel. 089-877022): Owned by a young, emerging chef -- Rocco Iannone -- the Faro (Lighthouse) is one of the culinary highlights of the Amalfi Coast, supplemented by a unique location that offers stunning views of this stretch of coast.
Il San Pietro di Positano (tel. 800/-735-2478): The restaurant of the famous hotel in Positano with the same name, Il San Pietro offers the fine cuisine of Chef Alois Vanlangenacker -- all based on ingredients from the hotel's own farm -- and a delightfully romantic setting that is worth a visit all by itself.
George's (tel. 081-7612474): On the roof terrace of the Grand Hotel Parker's, this is a truly elegant restaurant happily devoid of stuffiness or ostentation. There's no snobbery here, only the best that money can buy. Chef Baciòt brings together the ingredients of tasty and healthy dishes that marry tradition with nutrition. The service and surroundings are impeccable, and the wine list is among the best in Italy.
La Cantinella (tel. 081-7648684) This well-known restaurant proudly serves a classic version of traditional Neapolitan cuisine, with a large share of the menu dedicated to seafood. Make reservations well ahead, as it is very popular with local crowds.
Relais Blu Belvedere (tel. 081-8789552): This restaurant-cum-small-hotel is a hot address on the Sorrento peninsula. The delightful manager-host will introduce you to the flavors of his beloved native peninsula, be it for predinner drinks, which are served with creative nibbles based on local ingredients, or for a perfectly romantic dinner. High above the rocky coast overlooking Capri, the open-air terrace is spectacular.
Olivo of the Capri Palace (tel. 081-9780111): This restaurant, at the stylish Capri Palace hotel, is a haven of elegance and good taste, from the furnishings and table settings to the impeccable service and superb creative cuisine.
Rossellinis (tel. 089-818181): A truly elegant and satisfactory experience awaits you at this restaurant in the exclusive Palazzo Sasso in Ravello, where the finest local ingredients are transformed into delectable meals by the talented chef.
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