Local restaurants and hidden gems recommended by people who actually live here.
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Legendary beach restaurant at Laurito cove — reachable only by free boat shuttle from Spiaggia Grande (look for the red fish on the mast). Book ahead.
In Montepertuso above Positano. Traditional home cooking with a jaw-dropping panoramic terrace. Worth the climb.
On Spiaggia Grande since the 1950s. Classic seafood spot, part of Positano's glamour DNA.
Hidden on the cliff path to Fornillo beach. Romantic seafood dinner with waves below.
The best pastry shop in Positano. Delizie al limone and espresso on the terrace.
Tables directly on the cliff's edge over the sea. Legendary seafood — book well ahead.
Spectacular sunset views over the coast. The name says it all — 'golden sunset'.
At Marina di Praia. Honest trattoria serving totani e patate alla praianese — the local signature dish.
Perched on the hills above the fjord with a sea-view terrace. Traditional peasant cuisine and an extraordinary wine cellar featuring Marisa Cuomo's bottles. Family-run for generations.
Operating since 1872. Their zuppa di pesce is legendary — a true institution of the coast.
Offers a special menu dedicated to the Sfusato Amalfitano lemon. Refined Amalfi cuisine.
On the main square since 1830. Delizie al limone, candied citrus peels, and the best sfogliatella on the coast.
Fresh fish right by the harbor. Informal, honest, and always good.
In Piazza Umberto I. Gourmet cuisine by chef Gerardo Savo — refined yet rooted in local tradition.
Under the arches. Local seafood, honest prices, no pretension.
Michelin-recommended. Innovative takes on traditional Amalfi cuisine.
Family trattoria since 1929. Homemade pasta, honest prices.
In the center. Good quality-to-price ratio — solid traditional cuisine.
Neapolitan-style pizzeria under a lemon pergola. Simple, authentic, charming.
Not a restaurant but an experience: learn traditional Amalfi Coast recipes from a local legend in her home kitchen.
Two Michelin stars at Palazzo Avino. Reserve weeks ahead.
Master pastry chef known internationally. The ricotta and pear cake is legendary — go before 10:00, the best items sell out. He's the reason Minori is called 'city of taste'.
Lush pergola garden setting. Excellent fresh fish and handmade pasta — the seafood linguine is outstanding.
Hidden in a side street. The best ndunderi pasta you'll ever eat.
Fine dining inside a medieval Norman tower perched over the sea. Tasting menus with coast views — a romantic experience.
Best pizza in Maiori. Locals queue every evening — that tells you everything.
Since 1920. Traditional pastries and the best espresso in town.
One Michelin star. Chef Gennaro Esposito's seafood is a revelation.
In a former convent. The spaghetti with colatura is the definitive version of this dish. Also try the genovese di tonno.
Right on the harbor. Freshest catch, grilled simply.
Seafood on the beach. The frittura di paranza is perfect.
In Raito. Sunset dinners with an endless view.