13 Best Restaurants in Capri, Ischia, and Procida, Italy

Amid its own terraced vineyards with inspiring views to the island of Ischia and beyond, this is much more than just a well-reputed restaurant. The owner's mother was a friend of Axel Munthe, and he encouraged her to open a food kiosk, which evolved into Da Gelsomina; today the specialties include pollo a mattone (chicken grilled under bricks) and locally caught rabbit. It has an immaculately kept swimming pool, which is open to the public for a small fee—a buffet is served as you lounge here. Close to one of the island's finer walks as well as the Philosophy Park, it's an excellent base for a whole day or longer. There's also a five-room pensione, with free transfer service by request from Anacapri center.

Occupying Sant'Angelo's main square since the 1950s, this family-run institution has views of the beach and La Roia promontory. Dine inside or out on creative pizzas and seafood and pasta dishes, or simply drop by for house-made ice cream (often with unusual flavors), liquors made in-house, or sumptuous desserts like a Cava Grado beignet cake or pear and chocolate tart.

Tucked away from Via G. Orlandi, there's always a warm, relaxed family welcome and deliciously simple Caprese food here. Do book a spot in the gorgeously gnarled, vine-dappled garden setting. Opened in 1960 as a rustic family inn, each generation has added innovative menu touches, including scialatielli pasta with potato in the mix, tuna with sesame seed crust, and homemade desserts including torta Caprese

This sleek restaurant with an unrivaled bay view is on a busy street just steps from the Piazzetta. Passersby often gather to study the menu and drop in for a quick bite (despite surprisingly high prices for some specials and things like soft drinks), though dishes such as scialatielli con aragosta (homemade pasta with lobster) or paccheri al coccio (pasta with shellfish) deserve hours to savor. Two all-window, no-wall dining terraces (one uncovered in good weather) afford spectacular vistas across to Procida and Ischia.

In a 14th-century building close to the Piazzetta, this small, friendly, family-run restaurant has arched ceilings, autographed photos of famous patrons, and lots of atmosphere. Specialties include scialatielli ai fiori di zucchine e gamberetti (with zucchini flowers and shrimp) and cocotte (homemade pasta with mussels, clams, and shrimp), but the owner delights in taking his guests through the menu of regional dishes.

This inviting restaurant with a terrace is on the causeway that links the Aragonese castle to the rest of Ischia. It's renowned for its fresh seafood, which is highly prized by the Ischitani: shoreline classics dominate, starting with the antipasto da Cocò platter including chunky octopus pieces and marinated anchovies followed by spaghetti with calameretti (squidlets), tomatoes, and chilli peppers.

This waterfront restaurant, family run since 1964, is as rustic as they come, with food served on plastic tables outside. For starters, try the bruschette and the seafood specialty (a selection of shellfish, octopus, and anchovies big enough for two); the impepata di cozze (mussels in pepper) is a must, as is the island's best granita di limone (lemon crushed ice), freshly made here every day. Leave room for the locally made cakes.

A meal at this restaurant, on the beach about a half-mile east of Corricella, encapsulates Procida's seaside simplicity. Lapping waves and views of the marina and Capri form the backdrop for the fresh seafood and vegetable creations. Access the restaurant either by foot down the steps from Via Pizzaco or by the free orange boat every two hours from the Corricella harbor front—phone the owner for times.

This extremely informal trattoria enjoys a distinctive setting up against limestone rocks not far from the Arco Naturale, with the kitchen in a cave at the back. Whether you stumble over it (and are lucky enough to get a table) or intentionally head for it after an island hike, Le Grottelle will prove memorable, thanks to the ambience, the views of Li Galli islands, and a menu that includes ravioli and local rabbit but is best known for seafood dishes such as homemade mezzi paccheri pasta with swordfish and eggplant.

Book a table by the water's edge with views over Ischia Ponte at this elegant white/azure dining spot, whose ambience and cuisine shines at lunch and twinkles come evening. Young thirtysomething owner Stefano and professional staff guide you through the mare and terra menu that mixes classic Neapolitan dishes with novel creations like stuffed squid stuffed with friarielli (broccoli rabe), all served on artsy ceramic plates.

Under the shadow of the Piazzetta's clock tower, this is a pleasant spot to dine above the bustle of the square. Simple local dishes such as ravioli capresi and linguine al limone are accompanied by one of over 150 labels on the wine list; tapas-style snacks are served for those who want a predinner aperitivo. There are just five tables on the outside terrace, so book in advance.

Just behind the oddly named Topless Bar (it isn't), the lush gardens here are a haven from the bustle of Casamicciola's main thoroughfare. Authentic Neapolitan pizzas are made before your eyes under leafy trees and fresh fish, grilled meat, and, of course, Ischitan rabbit are also on the menu.