In the midst of the touristy hustle and bustle, Il Machiavelli delivers a classy fine dining experience. Their dishes were superbly put together with finesse and beauty in mind. We tried many things, all were good. The most exceptional were the beef tartare, fried cod with cauliflower and the spaghetti with seafood. We also tried pork belly, fried seafood with salad, tuna tartare with mozzarella, mixed salad, and pasta with tomatoes and mussels from mt Vesuvius. We had an early lunch so we were literally the only ones in the restaurant on a random weekday at 1pm. We ate on the beautiful outdoor patio area that was essentially enclosed in a tent, perfect for the slight chill in the air today. The locals would probably call this place expensive but for a group of 4, we spent about 120 euros including a few glasses of wine. They also have a nice 4-course tasting menu for 35 euros, 50 if you add wine to each course. For us, for the quality of the food with all local ingredients, it was certainly well worth it. Overall, a nice slow-paced restaurant to rest our feet while sipping on some local wines and tasting some good food after a long morning's walk in Pompeii. read more

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Was a bit nervous walking in thinking I was under dressed, but if I had been wearing a Tux I could not have been treated any better. The food while small compared to American portions was fantastic. I had the Sea Bass and it was perfectly done. I highly recommend a stop here read more

This restaurant tucked down a side street exceeded my expectations. It has a lovely dining room with a canopy ceiling, and open sides that kept it cool. The menu is a great mix - traditional dishes and then some with a modern twist. The food is beautifully presented - and great quality. Definitely worth a visit if you are in Pompeii. read more

Wow. What can I say? This is truly one of the best restaurants in Pompeii. The food was excellent. The Chef was great providing us with many extras. Alfredo our waiter patiently explained all the items to us with great recommendations. We will definitely return here when we visit Pompeii again. I highly recommend! read more

Excellent meal and the staff were so welcoming and helpful. Wine was delicious and the menu interesting and varied. Just what we wanted. I especially loved the cod. read more