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    La Basilica

    3.8 (83 reviews)
    ModerateMediterranean, Pizza

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    The basilica pizza
    Keela S.

    Had a lovely little lunch out on the front terrace watching the bustling traffic go by. Pure entertainment! Pizza was super cheesy and just how we like it! Service was quick and efficient. Nice spot for a midday stop.

    Whitney T.

    Great restaurant! Incredible staff, beautiful atmosphere and delicious food. Recommend

    Pizza with pepperoni and basil
    Tony F.

    Great little pizzeria in Paestum. We had pizza and wine there after visiting the Greek Temples. It was the best pizza I had during my trip to Italy. If in the area, I highly recommend.

    Gnocchi
    Chris V.

    It is easy to miss this place. It is tucked down a little alleyway next to the church. The food is excellent. A must have is the gnocchi sorrento style. Important to me is that they bring olive to your table with bread. The olive oil was great Also had the sea bass which was excellent

    Appetizers
    Zach W.

    Amazing food! So good. Everything was fresh and filling. Got a nice bottle of wine and enjoyed the tasty food. So many yummy things I could come back here each night.

    Best pizza ever
    James L.

    The best pizza I've ever had in my entire life was from here. And I've eaten a lot of pizzas in my life. Their pizza was simple, not too many toppings. In fact, if I got this in the US, I'd be upset they skimped hard on the toppings. But I did learn true Italian pizza isn't about piling on so many things that you can't even see the crust. It's about putting on a few fresh ingredients that go well together. On our long drive through the Almafi Coast: ( http://www.yelp.com/biz/almafi-coast-sa#hrid:jdhEn0T_NwkjPo_Y5lXcqA ) we were starving when we finally arrived in Sorrento. We asked our driver where would he eat andhe recommended La Basilica Ristorante to us. The restaurant was located down an alley, away from the crowds of tourists. At first, we were skeptical but since it was daytime and there were 8 of us, what can possibly happen. It was especially alarming when the restaurant was near empty. But then again, we did ask the driver not to send us to a touristy restaurant. Once we sat down, the server brought us water and fresh bread. Perhaps we were really hungry but the fresh bread was amazing. Clearing up 2 plates of bread, I was afraid once the pizza came out I wouldn't have the appetite to finish it. After one bite, I knew that wasn't a problem. The combination of their sausage, mushrooms, cheese and fresh basil worked so well together. The crust was perfectly charred (see photo) but not at all hard. After the meal, I noticed everyone cleaned their plates. We were all treated very well by the staff as they tried to accomodate us in broken English. If I ever go back to Sorrento, this will definitely on my list. I just hope nothing will change.

    What a fabulous selection of wine.  Wonderful Barbara!
    Susan T.

    Cacciatora chicken was wonderful, Barbarra by the glass was sublime - only negative was the broccoli. I was soggy and soft- really no flavor and and generally inedible. Server was not concerned and did not remove it from the bill.

    Wild strawberries with ice cream

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    5 days eating out in Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast, this is by far the best in terms of taste and quality of food.

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    Il Buco

    Il Buco

    4.3(105 reviews)
    0.0 km
    €€€€

    Made a reservation for a Sunday night, and had an incredible time. The outside seating is tiered,…read morewith sectioned private tables nestled in beautiful greenery. Since it was so hot during our stay in Sorrento, we opted to sit inside. We were guided down a flight of stairs, which led to an elegant dining area that was once the 16th century wine cellar for a former monastery. There is also another flight of stairs that lead up to more seating, and the wine cellar. Once seated, we were handed the wine menu, which listed countless choices. Admitting we were in over our heads, a Sommelier, Geppino, was sent to our table. He was wonderful! Warm, friendly, helpful and extremely passionate about his role. He suggested a 2020 Chianti we thoroughly enjoyed, and which paired well with everything we ate. We were so taken with his hospitality and energy, that we took two bottles of wine home with us! My husband ordered the Raviolo for his first course, and the Beef for his second. I chose to hand my selections over to the chef, ordering the "In Our Hands" portion of the Scent of the Land. Everything that came out, was beyond fabulous. Even my husband, who is not a foodie, gave high praise. There was artistry in every presentation. Proteins were melt in your mouth tender and enveloped in savory sauces and tender pasta. Natural fats were beautifully balanced with subtle bits of acidity that left your palette satisfied yet craving for more. You could taste culinary expertise in every bite, with each plate being perfectly portioned. With each serving, it was obvious how much care the kitchen put into each dish. Service was on point, with staff constantly circling the restaurant, watching to see if anything was needed. They were friendly and engaging, and made us feel like we were the only ones in the restaurant. Il Buco served up some of the best food we have ever had. True craftmanship from beginning to end.

    Such a yummy meal oh my. I ordered the Pasta di Gragnano and it was a lobster pasta that was…read moreslightly creamy and oh so flavorful, probably the most flavorful lobster dish I've ever had. The chef's starter was not my favorite, very mushy textures for the burrata esque one and the octopus one, but the potato one was fine. The bread basket with an assortment of breads is delicious. The Giglio pasta with salmon comes moving which is cool, but it was also very unique and good. The catch of the day was solid. The gnocco was great, but also my vegetarian family got the dish modified so who knows what it was supposed to taste like actually lol. The tiramisu was very different but good and the tiramisu espresso martini was out of this world tbh

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    'o Parrucchiano - La Favorita

    'o Parrucchiano - La Favorita

    2.9(152 reviews)
    0.4 km
    €€€

    Tourist trap. Don't go…read more Walk inside and take a picture then leave. The owners are tallying up the day's bills when you walk in. Rude, slow and food is sub chain qualitiy. Stay at the hotel, don't eat at the restaurant

    After reading reviews of this place beforehand, I knew it wouldn't be my favorite, but my in-laws…read morewere dying to try it so we went one night in Sorrento. The atmosphere is gorgeous and a reason to visit in itself. We started with mozzarella and tomato, and some fried calamari. They give you about a pound of mozzarella, it was insane. It was the only time on my vacation that I felt uncomfortably full and had a stomach ache because we felt like we had to finish it, ha! The menu is absolutely huge which is definitely a red flag, and I even still, nothing was calling out to me. I ended up going with the lamb chops with a green salad and fried zucchini. The lamb tasted good but there was a lot of fat. The salad was literally just a bowl of iceberg lettuce with no other toppings and no dressing, and the fried zucchini never came. The server also didn't return to the table until we were done so I couldn't let him know. This is a huge restaurant with too much menu items making it hard for waiters to get to their tables in a timely manner, and even harder for the chefs to be able to put effort and care into every dish. I knew the reviews beforehand so I didn't have high expectations and therefore wasn't disappointed. If you want to visit for the ambiance and not the food, you should. Make sure you walk up to the lemon garden after dinner, it is beautiful.

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    Fish hanging out in the restaurant.

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    La Basilica - mediterranean - Updated August 2026

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