Restaurants in Massa Lubrense and Sant' Agata

Massa Lubrense and the surrounding area is a highly sought-after dining destination, with a high density of Michelin-starred restaurants. As an old Italian saying goes, "Pancia fatti capanna," or "Tummy, become as large as a hut." However, you shouldn't miss out on simpler fare, such as the delicious bread made by Antico Panificio Gargiulo, Via Rivo a Casa 8 (off Via Roma), Massa Lubrense, studded with your choice of salami, local walnuts, olives, or sweet peppers. It is accompanied by your choice of local cheese: treccia, scamorza, or the delicious triavulilli, and the small caciocavallo farcito (pear-shaped cheese studded or filled with sun-dried tomatoes, butter, olives, or ham).

Some of the best purveyors are Caseificio Cordiale, Via Campi 30 (off Corso Sant'Agata), Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi (tel. 081-8080888); Caseificio Savarese, Via IV Novembre 19/a, Massa Lubrense (tel. 081-8789825); and Caseificio Valestra, Via Bozzaotra 13, Monticchio (tel. 081-8780119).

You'll find a good choice of other local products, including olive oil, cured meats, dried fruits, and spirits, at Da Ferdinando, Corso Sant'Agata 53, Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi (tel. 081-8780196), or at Don Alfonso 1890, Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi (tel. 081-8780026).