Where to Eat in Sorrento: Restaurants by Area

Eating well is one of the great pleasures of a stay in Sorrento. Within a short walk of Piazza Tasso you’ll find everything from wood-fired pizzerias and family trattorias to refined dining rooms; down at the marinas the catch of the day is cooked almost on the water; and a short trip along the peninsula leads to Nerano, the little bay where spaghetti alla Nerano was born. Here are our favourite places to eat, organised by area so you can choose by where you are — and what you’re in the mood for.

Central Sorrento

The old town is the easiest place to eat: traditional trattorias, historic dining rooms, pizzerias and casual spots are all within a few minutes of one another. It’s the natural choice for dinner after a stroll through the centre — and for a drink afterwards, see our bars and aperitivo guide.

• L’Antica Trattoria Elegant, historic restaurant with a leafy courtyard and refined Sorrentine cooking.
• Ndrè Italian comfort food by chef Andrea Napolitano.
• Qui Sorrento Central all-rounder for pizza and Sorrentine classics.
• Inn Bufalito Taverna celebrating buffalo mozzarella and local produce, on Vico I Fuoro.
• Da Gigino Classic ristorante-pizzeria on Via degli Archi (not to be confused with the metre-pizza place in Vico Equense).
• Il Leone Rosso Long-running trattoria on Via Marziale; hearty local dishes.
• Lievito Madre Well-loved Sorrento pizzeria run by the Iommella family.
• Casa Tua Small, contemporary spot on Vico II Fuoro.
• Sugo Modern Italian small plates in the old town (on Instagram, @sugo_sorrento).
• La Cantinaccia del Popolo Rustic, generous trattoria on Vico III Rota (on Instagram, @lacantinacciasorrento).
• Pizzeria da Franco Casual pizza institution on Corso Italia.

Marina Grande, Sorrento

Sorrento’s original fishing village, a few minutes downhill from the centre, is the place for a seafood dinner almost on the water. It’s also an easy stop after a swim — see the beaches and beach clubs guide.

• Da Emilia A Marina Grande institution since 1947; simple, honest seafood right by the water.
• Soul & Fish Contemporary seafood, Michelin-listed, with tables almost in the sea.
• Bagni Il Delfino Restaurant and beach club on a jetty over the water.
• Porta Marina Seafood on the fishermen’s quay (book directly; no official website).

Marina Piccola, Sorrento

Sorrento’s working harbour, where the ferries dock — handy for a bite before or after a boat trip, and reachable in seconds from the centre by the Sorrento Lift.

• Peter’s Beach Beach club and restaurant by the port.
• Antonino Esposito – Pizza e Cucina Gourmet pizza and cooking by chef Antonino Esposito (formerly “Acqu’e Sale”).

Nerano and Marina del Cantone (Massa Lubrense)

Worth a dedicated trip: a hidden bay at the far end of the peninsula, famous for seafood and as the birthplace of spaghetti alla Nerano. You can drive, take a SITA bus, or arrive by boat — see how to get around for the options.

• Ristorante Maria Grazia The birthplace of spaghetti alla Nerano, right on Marina del Cantone beach.
• Taverna del Capitano One-Michelin-star fine dining on the bay of Marina del Cantone.
• La Conca del Sogno Iconic seafood and beach club in a hidden cove, best reached by boat.
• Il Cantuccio Family-run seafood restaurant above Nerano beach.
• L’Africano Relaxed beachfront restaurant at Marina del Cantone (on Facebook, “Africano Beach”).

Marina della Lobra, Massa Lubrense

A quiet, scenic marina near Massa Lubrense, less crowded than Sorrento’s and lovely at sunset.

• Da Michele Ristorante and pizzeria by the little marina.
• Terrazza Fiorella Panoramic terrace dining at Art Hotel Villa Fiorella, high above the coast.
• Funiculì Funiculà Simple, scenic spot at Marina della Lobra (on Facebook).

Local dishes to try

Wherever you sit down, a few local specialities are worth seeking out:

• Gnocchi alla sorrentina baked potato gnocchi with tomato, basil and fior di latte.
• Spaghetti alla Nerano spaghetti with fried zucchini and Provolone del Monaco cheese, born in Nerano.
• Fresh fish & seafood the marinas are the place for the day’s catch, simply grilled or with pasta.
• Delizia al limone the local lemon-cream sponge dessert — finish with a chilled limoncello.

Good to know: opening days and hours change with the season, and popular tables book up fast in summer — it’s always worth calling ahead. A few of these venues have no website and are best found via their Instagram or Facebook pages.