Il Leone Rosso

We had so much fun at this place to finish my sister's bachelorette party. From outside it could…read morelook a bit dodgy but it is the most fun place for shots. It is very small tiny place when you first walk in. Considering that it's shot bar you don't need much space anyway. Music selection is available to anyone at the bar. You can play anything you wish. The bartender was very welcoming and made us amazing shots and the price was not bad at all!!! . This place was just all around fun and definitely worth a cisi

Lit. Cheap shots, good vibe. Be careful of the kim jong un, it will wreck you. Try to go after 11…read morepm because thats when the party gets started

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Chaplin's

4.6(24 reviews)

0.7 km

I was so happy to find a Kilkenny on draft walking down the street in Sorrento that even though…read moreit's not even a little bit Italian I had to duck in for a pint. Even better, at 1:30 on a Thursday it was blissfully uncrowded and cool and dark. It's a nice respite from the hot, crowded shopping of Sorrento.

Another great Irish pub in Sorrento! We ducked in here on a Saturday afternoon, looking for a break…read morefrom the heat. The bartender was friendly, as were the few other patrons enjoying the pub vibe. Cold Guinness hit the spot, and we loved the feel of the dark, rich bar surrounded by mementos from all over the world. A nice spot to grab a pint after walking the hot alleys of Sorrento.

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Naima

4.6(34 reviews)

0.5 km

Super good! Service was amazing and food was super high quality. Would recommend! If you go get…read moreAntonio as your server

First of all the service is great, the food is fresh and tasty and the eat in and eat out are…read moresuper clean .

Alla vongolle

Gnoccchi alla Sorrentino

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Bar Vittoria

5.0(3 reviews)

0.4 km

Amazing family owned coffee shop, a daily tradition to stop by for croissants and coffee on what…read morehas been 2 vacations to Sorrento in 3 years. We don't go anywhere else because Bar Victoria has all the charm, warmth and morning goodness we need! Pro tip: pastries go fast so get there early

FANTASTIC croissants. One of the best I've had in my travels. Friendly staff and clearly a local…read morehub.

Negroni, Territorial

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Reup Recycled Bar

4.2(13 reviews)

0.1 km

This is one of the only Asian food options in Sorrento that I could find…read more They have sushi which is made by a Filipino chef and he does a pretty good job. The sushi and sashimi taste good and the cut rolls are pretty good. The prices are high for sushi but this seems to be par for the course in Europe. The reason I'm giving this place three stars instead of four stars is their service for the non-sushi food is very slow. We ordered noodles and that took over an hour where is our sushi arrived in about 15 to 20 minutes so we are waiting around for a very long time being told that the food was almost coming. Needless to say this kind of ruined the meal.

Easily 4.5 stars for the drinks and 3 for the food. It's a type of food that doesn't fit well into…read moreone category. Shredded pork with mozzarella on nachos? Yep! Good? It's a great bar food, but I wouldn't go here for regular dinner. It is a great place to meet up with friends or make friends. And the vibe is super cool. The apple crumble drink is AMAZING. The staff is nice, the prices are okay and an easy spot to spend a few hours. Definitely recommended to go earlier in the evening when you can drink and nibble and still be ready for the delightful Italian food later in the evening like the Italians do!

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The Horse Shoe

3.7(19 reviews)

0.5 km

While staying in Sorrento, my husband and I came across The Horse Shoe, and it became our favorite…read moreplace to go! The bartenders were extremely friendly and inviting, and always willing to play along with our antics (after a few Guinness of course). During one of our visits, we were lucky enough to catch a spot at the bar before a World Cup game, and the place got packed quickly. We met some amazing people (from Ireland no less), and loved the energy everyone brought. This is a fantastic pub with seating inside and out, and great service. We ended up going back every night, and were honestly bummed to leave it behind. If you're in Sorrento and looking for a laid back but fun spot to have a few cocktails and some fun, The Horse Shoe is IT! Great people and energy on both sides of the bar!

Felt like home away from home - bartenders made us feel welcome. Ambiance felt like an American bar…read moreand we made friends almost instantly with both staff and patrons alike

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Manneken Pis

4.1(8 reviews)

0.6 km

We loved this place! We got in late around 10 PM and this was one of the only places open and the…read morepasta was so good filling and cheap. They have indoor and outdoor seating depending on what you want and the service was fast and they were able to accommodate lots of request, which I find sometimes hard when traveling. It's nice to sit outside and watch the people pass by and everything it's pretty reasonably priced. I would recommend going here over the places nearby as it's cheaper and the food is just as good.

Ottimo ristorante con parecchi tavoli all'esterno per i quali non viene richiesto nemmeno il…read morecoperto. Cibo squisito, abbiamo provato i tipici gnocchi alla sorrentina su cui è stato adagiata una foglia di basilico dall'odore meraviglioso. Prezzi contenuti.

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Bar Tasso

4.7(7 reviews)

0.5 km

Fantastic food and outstanding service, Valero, our server, and his colleagues made the night sooo…read moremuch fun!

A perfect little corner spot to grab a nice bottle of wine & take a break from walking around and…read moreshopping. We chose a lovely white bottle. It was dry and crisp and perfect for the afternoon. Our server was kind and attentive! Highly recommend and will absolutely be back!

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Fauno Bar

3.8(135 reviews)

0.2 km

The food was delicious and the service was absolutely amazing! I'm I lived here I would definitely…read morecome back!

We had a great dinner here! The food was delicious and the prices were incredibly reasonable,…read moreespecially considering the prime location right in the main square. We managed to get an outside table, which gave us the absolute best views for people-watching while we ate. The whole place has such a fun, buzzing energy. It's the perfect spot to grab a bite, sit back, and just take in the Sorrento atmosphere. Highly recommend!

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Bar del Carmine

4.0(5 reviews)

0.2 km

With outdoor tables nestled next to the gorgeous yellow-painted Barique style Carmelite Church del…read moreCarmine, Bar Carmen is a perfect spot to have breakfast or light afternoon snack. Or to enjoy a glass of wine while watching all the people coming and going. I passed by so many times as this was on the path between my hotel and the shopping area, east of the Piazza Tasso, I finally decided to stop and give my feet a rest. Surprisingly affordable for a bar in the heart of Sorrento, I had a glass of red wine and opted for veal scaloppini for a late afternoon meal. The veal was very thin and quickly pan fried with a lovely lemony sauce balanced by briney capers. It was delicious and a welcomed reprieve from all the pasta I had been eating since I arrived. Others around me were enjoying pizza, pasta and gelato on a bright, sunny, 80 degree day in October. Sitting here surrounded by the incredible architecture of the buildings in this square was a quintessential Sorrento experience.

There are basically three different types of eating establishments to choose from in Italy. A…read moreRistorante, a Bar, or a pizzeria. A pizzeria is what it is. Specializes in pizza but also makes other entrees as well. A Ristorante which is a little more up scale with the waiters in tuxedos, table clothes, and fancy silverware. But my favorite of the places to eat are the Bars. Bars in Italy aren't like what you typically think of a bar in the States. They are restaurants but usually half the price of the "Ristorantes". Chances are the food will be just as good but served in a more casual environment. Which brings me to one of my favorite places to eat in Sorrento, Bar del Carmine. Since being in here we have eaten here a couple times, here's a few things we've order: Tuna salad and chicken salads: both are great. I'd order it everytime I come to Carmine's. Very fresh, a nice combination of flavors, meat, bell peppers, fresh mozzarella, corn, onions, olives, articoke hearts, and carrots. They don't serve any Thousand Island, Ranch, or Italian dressing out here. There's only one choice which is delicious, olive oil and Vino Blanco. Cheeseburger: not anything like the American Standard for a burger but still good. Small patty, the main focus is mozzarella and the tomatoes. So if you are expecting an In & Out burger, ForgetAboutIt... Pizza: only thing bad at Bar del Carmine is the pizza. Probably the worst pizza I have eaten in Italy. But pizza should be from the pizzeria anyway. Service is always good. Prices much more reasonable. Comfortable and casual with great people watching being that it is located in the center of Piazzo Tasso.

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Erin V.

3 years ago

Not much to say...just don't go here...worse than American Italian food like damn I wish I was at Olive Garden over this no lie

Joe B.

14 years ago

Great food, service was excellent

Qype User (Steffi…)

13 years ago

pizza buona, personale gentile

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