The 31 best restaurants on the Amalfi Coast cntraveller.com

Our local experts reveal the 31 prettiest spots for supper (or lunch) by the sea.

From humble wooden decks hovering over the sea to elegant bastions of fine dining, the Amalfi Coast has a restaurant for every occasion. Unfortunately, as the area’s popularity has grown, the tourist traps hawking overpriced meatballs and spaghetti have multiplied. But that just means that when on the coast, it’s crucial to seek out the best places to eat – and book ahead to make sure you can nab a table, especially in the busy summer season.

The best restaurants on the Amalfi Coast make excellent use of the land and sea’s natural bounty, serving just-picked zucchini, aubergines, tomatoes and lemons from kitchen gardens and the freshest anchovies, clams, shrimp and sea bream that the local fishermen haul in. Even the area’s Michelin-starred chefs often riff on traditional recipes handed down through the generations.