Il Pirata
In a region where magical settings abound, Il Pirata is in a special category. This waterside restaurant and bar in Praiano offers the chance to dine on a rock platform practically cantilevered over the lapping waves, and a grotto-like cocktail lounge carved right into the cliff. This incredibly romantic, dramatic atmosphere is what your Amalfi Coast dreams are all about. While offering mostly Amalfitan classics like totani e patate (squid with potatoes) and pastas with fresh local seafood, Il Pirata's menu also features dishes with some upscale and creative twists. Standouts include the house-specialty pasta paccheri alla Pirata (with sun-dried tomatoes, potatoes, mussels and Parmigiano-Reggiano flakes), and a delicious risotto with prawns and lemon, but also a daily-changing selection of fresh fish, beautifully and simply prepared. For an appetizer, the eggplant and potato croquettes are a must. Il Pirata's character changes throughout the day. From lunchtime to late afternoon, it's also a beach club, attracting a more casual crowd and patrons who may just stop in for a quick Aperol spritz before trudging back up to town, but by early evening and dinner time, the restaurant becomes more chic, and most customers arrive in stylish resort attire, ready for an elegant night out. Candlelight and occasional live music complete the scene.
In a region where magical settings abound, Il Pirata is in a special category. This waterside restaurant and bar in Praiano offers the chance to dine on a rock platform practically cantilevered over the lapping waves, and a grotto-like cocktail lounge carved right into the cliff. This incredibly romantic, dramatic atmosphere is what your Amalfi Coast dreams are all about. While offering mostly Amalfitan classics like totani e patate (squid with potatoes) and pastas with fresh local seafood, Il Pirata's menu also features dishes with some upscale and creative twists. Standouts include the house-specialty pasta paccheri alla Pirata (with sun-dried tomatoes, potatoes, mussels and Parmigiano-Reggiano flakes), and a delicious risotto with prawns and lemon, but also a daily-changing selection of fresh fish, beautifully and simply prepared. For an appetizer, the eggplant and potato croquettes are a must. Il Pirata's character changes throughout the day. From lunchtime to late afternoon, it's also a beach club, attracting a more casual crowd and patrons who may just stop in for a quick Aperol spritz before trudging back up to town, but by early evening and dinner time, the restaurant becomes more chic, and most customers arrive in stylish resort attire, ready for an elegant night out. Candlelight and occasional live music complete the scene.
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