Ah, found it! If you…read morepeep the photos, you'll see lots of smiling people enjoying beautiful Italian weather, the island of Ischia, fresh seafood, all the goodness. We visited in November. We were lucky to find them open. They were cooking up delivery pizza, and they welcomed us inside, we were the only guests. The owner was kind, I ordered an amaro, we were told the menu was limited to pizza, that day. Well, we'd heard a thing or two about the Italian's pizza expertise, so we went for it, our first -- and one of the most memorable -- pizza sessions of our stay, on or off the mainland. This is just my take, but seems to me most Italian restaurants get the whole Napolitan recipe right. The secret to marvelous pie is forking into the whole thing as soon as it comes outta the oven, like, as close to burn-your-tongue as possible. And I'm pretty sure the owner was extra attentive to the random American stragglers who wandered into his place in November. He wowed us. Unforgettable.

Family owned and run. The hosts were welcoming, offered great dish selections, and made sure we…read moreleft VERY full. Fish was excellent, pastas were spectacular, and the tomato fried pizza was amazing!! Make sure you ask for seats in the front of the restaurant. The ones in the back are not great, So we asked to be reseated...

Great food. Live Italian music. I didn't understand a word but had a blast!!! The musicians pulled…read moresome people up at around 11pm on a summer Tuesday and had some innocent fun. My wife and I loved it! We even got a serenade of New York, New York on the way out!

We stumbled on this restaurant and how lucky we found ourselves. The owner has a hall of pictures…read moretaken over the years and as vacationers show up, he pulls down images of their family and shared stories. It's the place everyone returns to dine season after season. Do not expect to grab a quick meal because you are there for entertainment as much as food. A true authentic experience like no other! Arrive before 8pm to ensure you get a table!

My wife and I decided to go local and have a simple meal at Taverna Antonio. The pasta was homemade…read moreand very fresh. I have the muscles and they were excellent. Sweet and tender. My wife had a basic pasta with tomato sauce and basil. It was perfect. The service was very good. No complaints on that front. Being right on the water was a perfect addition to a great meal.

Must go if you are in the island. The fried seafood is fresh and sweet with well-removed fishy…read moresmell. The owners are friendly and nice. Usually the restaurant is full. Must try the grilled octopus.

We had an amazing Welcome Reception for family and friends the night before my son's wedding…read more Carlo and Guido arranged everything even down to entertainment! We were a party of 54 people and enjoyed so many delicious foods from Sardines, Calamari, Eggplant, Tomato Salad, Pastas, Chicken, Swordfish... I can't even remember them all. Each dish more delicious than the last. We also enjoyed a glass of Prosecco to start with and each table had the house red and white wine for everyone. I can't wait to return and enjoy another delicious meal or two! We couldn't have asked for a better evening!

Great food ' great service' we there several.time during our stay...very accomidating for large…read moregroups

The Vongole ( linguine with clams) was the best I've had in all of my travels to Italy. The…read morewaiters were very nice and brought everything on-time. We got a table right on the water and it was so beautiful to watch the waves pass. And the dessert we had was magnificent it was the best lunch I've had in Italy in years. Molto bellissima! Above was the review of a 10 year old! But from an adult perspective, truly a magical dining experience with the waves crashing just below and a view of the aragonese castle! Best linguines vongole, mascarpone fruit dessert was Michelin star level. Simple, yet high end and elegant. A must when in ischia.

Recommended by the hotel as their appeared to be many great options and was not disappointed. The…read moresmoked salmon amuse bouchée was great, strong and flavorful but not overpowering. As a starter, went reluctantly with the prawn tartare (once had a bad experience with raw shrimp at a Michelin star restaurant) and it was incredible. Hidden in a tomato, the tartare was out of this world but so were all the garnishes. Also was not sure of the main, as I had the gnochetti with cuttlefish Ragu (not a huge cuttlefish fan but want gnochetti). Also out of this world. Finished with a pistachio semifreddo. Views were lovely, service efficient. Portions were not huge but more than enough food. Great experience.

One of the best places on the island. Nothing beats the location, being right on the beach with an…read moreamazing view and breeze. The staff was amazing, so attentive and helpful. Food could not have been better. Food was so fresh and flavorful. This is a must try!!!!

This is the most elegant, welcoming, MAGICAL ocean-front restaurant in Ischia. I cannot more highly…read morerecommend Gabbiano Beach. We made arrangements in advance to celebrate our anniversary here. The owner Francesco Gabbiano went above and beyond to help make the evening the most unforgettable experience. It was the ultimate fairy tale! Then he went one further and introduced us to his extended family. His mother and father both work at the restaurant. The passion the Gabbianos have for every dish, every guest, every detail of the restaurant is what makes this a standout. I've traveled extensively and this is now one of my favorite restaurants in the world. The ocean beach setting could not be more beautiful. Stay for sunset and it magically transforms into an even more breathtaking scene. The food was fantastic. I had a green salad and tuna carpaccio. It was the best fresh tuna I have ever eaten. My husband had the octopus salad and linguini della casa. To top it off, we were treated to the *chef's kiss* signature Gabbiano Beach dessert the Dolce Gabbiano, which we are now renaming as our anniversary dish. It was HEAVENLY. We happily spent 3+ hours there, and we are not people who typically stay that long in a restaurant. But Gabbiano Beach didn't feel like a restaurant. It felt like a gathering of new family and friends. We consider them famiglia now and shall be returning one fine day in the future. Ti amiamo, Gabbianos! Grazie di tutto!

Good food, good gelato, good coffee, good prices, service, and atmosphere. If you're not sure where…read moreto grab a meal in Ischia--go here!

Excellent food and service on the patio overlooking the sea and the castle. We had the prosciutto e…read moremeloni, griglia verdure, misto di pesci fritti, calamari fritti, and a half liter of their house red. Multo bene!

If you visiting Ischia island its a must eat place. Great local sea food recipes that will…read moredefinitely make you want more. The local wine on offer which is made on the island is amazing too. Overall a great service, great food and amazing view :)

The pizza was okay, but not as good as expected in italy, e.g. the mushroows came out of a tin. The…read morefish however was fresh and tasted very good. The price for the fish was about 25 Euros decorated with vegetables and may be a bit expensive. But overall a nice restaurant just a few meters away from the water with a great look at ischia porto.

Amazing dinner!! The owner was SO friendly and happily selected the best fish for us and we were…read morenot disappointed. Food was fantastic and some of the best seafood I've had on the island. Will always return!

My family were visiting Ischia for a few days. We found this restaurant while walking in the town…read more The waitress was very patient and helpful when explaining the menu to us in English. However, the place turned awful when my fathers meal was said to have octopus, but it had squid. My pasta was completely undercooked yet doughy at the same time. My mother got a meal with pasta and shrimp. the shrimp were the size of maybe a quarter and tasted like old fish. Lastly, my sister ordered cuddlefish with potatoes and it never came. The waitress finally brought it after 35 minutes of everyone else finishing their meal. It was completely overcooked. i would avoid this place. they also charge for the linens per person.