The Amalfi Coast and Capri represent the most dramatically beautiful dining landscape in Italy — vertical cliffs above crystalline water, legendary beach clubs carved into rock, Michelin-starred terraces with views of the Faraglioni, and centuries-old trattorie serving pasta with zucchini and seafood that defined Italian coastal cuisine. This guide by The Embark Edit covers the definitive beach clubs, the best restaurants in Positano, Capri, Ravello, and Nerano, and the finest hotels on Italy’s most celebrated coast, for 2026.
Best Beach Clubs
La Fontelina
Capri’s most celebrated beach club — a magical terrace on the rocks beneath the iconic Faraglioni, with exceptional Mediterranean cuisine and the most beautiful sunbathing position on the island. A landmark of Italian coastal culture.
Il Riccio (1 Michelin Star)
The Michelin-starred beach restaurant of Capri Palace — set on a beautiful terrace above the sea in Anacapri, with exceptional seafood and a festive, glamorous lunch atmosphere that draws the island’s most discerning crowd.
Conca del Sogno
Accessible only by boat — a spectacular cove restaurant on the Sorrento peninsula with some of the most beautiful water in Italy and exceptional local seafood. The birthplace of the renowned spaghetti alle zucchine Nerano.
Palazzo Avino Beach Club (by Dolce & Gabbana)
By Dolce & Gabbana — the exclusive beach club of the legendary Palazzo Avino in Ravello, with a private boat shuttle down the cliff to a spectacular sea platform. Fashion-house luxury meets Amalfi Coast drama.
Best Restaurants- Amalfi Coast
Lo Scoglio
A legendary beach trattoria in the beautiful cove of Marina del Cantone — the birthplace of spaghetti with zucchini, prepared here for decades with extraordinary skill by the De Simone family. A genuine Italian culinary landmark.
La Sponda at Le Sirenuse
One of Italy’s most romantic dining experiences — La Sponda at the legendary Le Sirenuse hotel, with over 300 candles lighting the beautiful terrace each evening. Among the most atmospheric restaurant settings in Europe.
Zass at Il San Pietro (Michelin-Starred)
The Michelin-starred restaurant of Positano’s most dramatic hotel — carved into the cliff face, with an elevator descent to a spectacular terrace 200 meters above the sea. An extraordinary dining setting found nowhere else in Italy.
Rossellini’s at Palazzo Avino (2 Michelin Stars)
A 2-Michelin-star restaurant in the extraordinary Palazzo Avino — elevated Campanian cuisine on one of the most beautiful terraces in Italy, with a view over the sea from Ravello’s clifftop that is among the world’s finest dining vistas.
Da Adolfo
A family beach restaurant accessible only by the free red-socked boat from Positano harbor — simple grilled meats and fish, extraordinary freshness, and absolute joy. The house mozzarella grilled over lemon leaves is a unique dish found nowhere else.
Cumpa Cosimo
The legendary nonna-run trattoria of Ravello — Netta Bottone has been serving hand-rolled pasta to visiting royalty, celebrities, and grateful locals for over 60 years. A genuine pilgrimage destination for lovers of authentic Italian cuisine.
Best Restaurants- Capri
L’Olivo at Capri Palace (2 Michelin Stars)
The 2-Michelin-star flagship of Capri Palace — Andrea Migliaccio’s extraordinary Mediterranean cuisine drawing on Campania’s exceptional produce and seafood in a beautiful garden dining room. The finest fine dining on Capri.
La Capannina Capri
A Capri institution since 1929 — beloved for its terrace garden, exceptional pasta, and a loyal clientele that has been returning for generations. The spaghetti alle vongole and ravioli caprese are considered the defining dishes of Capri cuisine.
Da Luigi ai Faraglioni
A beloved lunch-and-dinner spot on the rocks directly below the Faraglioni — accessible only by boat, with exceptional fresh pasta and grilled seafood in one of Capri’s most spectacular natural settings.
Where to Stay- Amalfi Coast and Capri
Le Sirenuse
The most legendary hotel on the Amalfi Coast — a family-owned palazzo in Positano with an extraordinary pool terrace, brilliant spa, and the romantic La Sponda restaurant. Considered one of Italy’s finest hotels.
Il San Pietro
The most dramatically situated hotel on the coast — built directly into a vertical cliff face, with a private elevator descending to the sea and the Michelin-starred Zass restaurant. Suite balconies with plunge pools above the sea.
Borgo Sant’Andrea
A stunning new property on the Amalfi Coast — built into a cliff above a private beach, with exceptional architecture and one of the most dramatic hotel arrivals in Italy. Among the most talked-about new openings on the coast.
Frequently Asked Questions- Amalfi Coast and Capri
What is the best restaurant on the Amalfi Coast?
La Sponda at Le Sirenuse in Positano is the most romantic and atmospheric. Rossellini’s at Palazzo Avino in Ravello holds 2 Michelin stars with one of the world’s most beautiful dining views. Zass at Il San Pietro is a Michelin-starred restaurant carved into a cliff above the sea. Lo Scoglio in Nerano is the birthplace of the famous spaghetti alle zucchine.
What is the best beach club on Capri?
La Fontelina, beneath the Faraglioni rocks, is the most celebrated and atmospheric — a genuine Italian institution. Il Riccio at Capri Palace holds 1 Michelin star and offers exceptional seafood on a clifftop terrace in Anacapri.
What is spaghetti alle zucchine Nerano?
Spaghetti alle zucchine alla Nerano is a pasta dish originating in the village of Nerano on the Sorrento Peninsula — made with fried zucchini, Provolone del Monaco cheese, basil, and pasta water. Lo Scoglio in Marina del Cantone is the restaurant most credited with creating and popularizing the dish.
What is the best hotel in Positano?
Le Sirenuse is the most legendary — a family-owned palazzo considered one of Italy’s finest hotels, known for its pool terrace, La Sponda restaurant, and Franco’s Bar sunset aperitivo. Il San Pietro is the most dramatic, built directly into a cliff face above the sea with a private elevator descent.
How do you get to La Fontelina beach club in Capri?
La Fontelina is accessed by boat from Marina Piccola or by a footpath descending from the town. It is positioned directly below the Faraglioni rocks and does not have car access. Reservations for lunch are strongly recommended, particularly on weekends and in peak season.