This shop was so much fun to visit! We walked through the door and immediately were offered a…read moresample of some delicious chocolate in a small cookie/chocolate bite. It was absolutely delicious! We were pointed in the right direction of what we had sampled. As we were walking along, I received another sample that was a lemon chocolate about the size of two M&M's put together, and it had a tiny bit of lemoncello in it. So yummy. I had to get some of those as well! Great service, cute shop, and very efficient. We will be back!

I visited Nino and friends in the Amalfi Coast (Anacapri) back at the end of Feb and it was a…read moresurprisingly memorable experience! I have not been offered so many samples in my life, and I frequent Costco on the weekends. Not only were we able to try a variety of things (various chocolates, almonds coated with hazelnut/pistachio/caramel/limoncello, balsamic vinegar, oils, limoncello, various jams), they were actually amazing quality and that really sold themselves I would visit here just for the experience, not to mention the amazing service from everyone giving you samples. The store is also beautiful from the inside and bigger than it looks from outside. Needless to say, I would 100% go back to see what else I can try!

Finally found a pasticceria that offered the Italian butter cookies I love and that are found all…read moreof NYC and NJ where I'm originally from. The buttery cookies with a red or green candied cherry in the middle or half dipped in chocolate are simple yet divine! Especwith an espresso drink. In addition to the assortment of butter cookies, they had other Italian pastries - cannolI, sfogiatelle, baba, raffiola, fruit tarts - and sandwiches and an espresso bar. Located right off Piazza Tasso in the heart of Sorrento, it's on a quieter street than the alleys overflowing with shops and cafes. Great spot for a snack and a little reprise from the hustle & bustle.

Tucked a bit away from the busy main plaza of Sorrento, Pasticceria Monica is still very close to…read morethe hustle and bustle. We tried their strawberry mini tart and a few cookies. The price was great as they didn't gouge us like most bakeries on the main strip do, and the strawberry was the best I've had. The crust was soft contrasting the typical dry crust with fruit tarts, and it was just so fresh.

Sorrento. A destination worthy a visit for sure!…read more Located a little over an hour by train from Naples, it's a convenient first or last stop if you're visiting the Amalfi Coast. It's convenient to take a ferry to Capri and other towns along the Amalfi Coast. Its history spans millennia, with it's name coming from the legend of the Sirens (Surrentum) in the Odyssey, or possibly from the Greek root (syrrentón) meaning "to flow together" from converging streams. In the 6th century BCE it was colonized by Greeks, later becoming a seaside retreat town for wealthy Romans who built majestic villas, kicking off it's trajectory as a resort town which continues to this day. Surrounding the city center, many grand hotels line the cliffs, providing beautiful getaways for local and international visitors. The older part of town offers a compact several blocks of sites with historic connections, retail stores and restaurants. Beaches mean little grey strips of gravelly shore, and long piers set up with beach lounge chairs. Both public beaches and private beach clubs are available, with many hotels having their own piers for guests to use. Sorrento's appeal lies in its proximity to the water and stunning views of the sea and sheer rock bluffs, a noteworthy holiday getaway.

Beautiful town, a port city. Easy to catch ferries to the rest of the Almalfi coast. Stopped in a…read morefew little shops after we got back from Positano by ferry, then took the train back to Napoli. I loved the architecture and beautiful town. I was supposed to study abroad here so it was nice seeing it in person for the first time, and basking in what could've been. Didn't stay too long but definitely a good place to see.