PompeiiRestaurants

Restaurants in Pompeii

  1. President

    Dripping chandeliers meet culinary brilliance at this charming restaurant in modern Pompeii. Here, local produce is celebrated in creations like aubergine millefoglie (flaky puff pastry) with Cetara anchovies, mozzarella filante (melted mozzarella) and grated tarallo (savoury almond biscuit). The degustation menus (€40 to €70) are a gourmand’s delight.

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  2. A

    Ristorante Lucullus

    Near the ruins and set back from the main road down an oleander-fringed drive, Lucullus does good pizzas as well as classic meat dishes and a delicious penne Lucullus (pasta with squash and prawns).

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  3. B

    Canteen

    Although closed during the writing of this guide, the onsite canteen at the ruins was set to re-open soon. You’ll find it near the Tempio di Giove.

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  4. Al Gamberone

    This modest trattoria near Pompeii's main square serves good, no-nonsense food. Expect things like pasta with tomato sauce and nicely grilled meat served with a wedge of lemon. Afterwards, don't be surprised if the owner reaches into her bra to pull out a purse for your change.

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