Hands down, zero question, this was THE best seafood meal I've had. Not only does this feel like an…read moreextension of the family home in terms of ambiance and feel from the staff there, the preparation of all of the food was so excellently done. They know fish, and fish know them. If you're in Sorrento this has to be a stop o during your trip.

Great sea food with the best pasta in town. Real Sorrento tasting food…read more Excellent service with a smile. Ocean views on the shore front.

This is an old review we never wrote (sorry). This place was so beautiful in every aspect. A…read morequaint little spot, with one person who took our order and cooked it. The drink was the freshest I had ever had and my risotto was out of this world. My hubby had the chicken and was extremely satisfied. I will be going back on my next trip to Sorrento for sure.

I only had a pizza and it was really good. If you are looking for good Italian food, you can try…read morehere. The owner/manager was friendly and accommodating so you will feel welcomed. price is ranged very reasonably. Highly recommend!

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

The pirate was right. Delicious food and great atmosphere. Looked in because of the smell of fresh…read morebread, saw the fire in the oven and was invited in.

If you are in Sorrento a visit to this local establishment is a must!!! Go in the evening so you…read moreare there for the live music. What a great place to listen to music, eat and drink. We had so much fun, we went back for another night there. The staff are amazing and friendly!!!

This restaurant is tucked away in a quiet alleyway and is like a hidden treasure. The staff are so…read morefriendly and make you feel very welcomed. The food was some of the best I've had. We had delicious gnocchi, seared salmon and prawns in the most delicious garlic and oil sauce, just be aware that they leave the head with the eyes on, lol! They also had gluten free hot bread for me.

This restaurant was my favorite dinner in Sorrento! They came out to sing music 3+ times and were…read moreso fun to sign and dance with. The food was very good. I had the pasta with clams and definitely recommend. The price was reasonable and service was great. Everyone was so friendly!

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!

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

This is no longer the 86 bistro. Name was changed to De Franco Trattoria. Rude staff. Weren't too…read morethrilled to seat . Gave our table away to someone else while we were waiting. The whole place seemed disorganized. The prices are exhorbitant. We regularly eat at restaurants in San Francisco at home and these prices were even higher than we encounter in sf. Lousy reception and an up their ass attitude. We walked out.

This was perfection for me. A five star experience across the board. Three of the four of us…read moreagreed. My friend loved everything until she got to her main course. She said her steak was disappointing. It was "dry and stringy". But for those of us who ordered fish as our main courses, it was perfection. Maybe seafood is their strength. Absolutely LOVED the Medallion of mozzarella in carrozza on tomato coulis and black olive sand. I could have made an entire meal out of that. We then had the pasta linguine with "scapece" zucchini and burrata cheese from Monti Lattari. Highly recommend. Came out beautifully. I was too impatient to eat it that I forgot to take a pic first. It was beautifully plated though. I had the Wood-smoked red snapper fillet. It had a semolina, lemon and saffron crust, and rested upon roasted potato and basil cream. Delicious. Perfectly cooked. I took a bite of the Sea bass fillet with orange sauce and capers. The oranges are grown in the Sorrento garden. I liked the sea bass even more than my own. I've been to Sorrento 4x now and this was easily my favorite meal I've ever had here.

We stopped in here looking for something other than pasta and pizza after eating nothing but…read moreItalian food for the past 7 days, and I'm so glad we did. There were four of us, and we shared three items: a chicken nuggets and fries combo for our daughter, a beef sandwich, and the beef plate. The beef is sliced fresh right in front of you and cooked to perfection. The sauces were excellent, and the pita was the perfect balance of soft and sturdy enough to hold all of the juicy, flavorful meat without falling apart. The staff was incredibly friendly, and our food came out surprisingly fast. We arrived around 9:00 p.m., walked right in, and were seated immediately, even though the restaurant stayed consistently busy the entire time we were there. If you're in Sorrento and looking for a break from pizza and pasta, I highly recommend stopping here.

Super friendly owner! Clearly good quality food, such a nice break from pasta on vacation. I wish…read morethere was more seating

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.

Great spot with friendly professional service and very good Italian favorites. We started with a…read moreCaesar salad which was excellent and had small pieces of chicken and tomato in it. These unexpected ingredients made it delicious. We also had lasagna and eggplant parmigiana which were both very good. For dessert the 3 mousses was excellent. Would highly recommend this place,

Grilled octopus with potato appetizer was fantastic. Just right amount of crispiness and saltiness…read more Margherita pizza, good quality for good price. Mussels and clams in seafood pasta tasted really fresh, but the pasta noodle itself was a very thick and short kind and we were not expecting this type of sauce that was non tomato. But overall good experience. Moscato wine was amazing. Very professional waiters