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Carrying on a tradition of top-quality cuisine started by his father, chef Paolo Gramaglia and his wife, Laila—the pastry chef and sommelier—run this Michelin-starred restaurant that marries the best of Campanian food with global culinary influences. The presentation of every dish is beautiful, and service is impeccable; what's more, the restaurant sometimes hosts themed culinary evenings.
A meal at this stylish but simpatico seafood restaurant across from the ferry terminal is a fitting way to round out a day in the Campi Flegrei. Although pricey, the exquisite antipasti, beautifully prepared pasta dishes, and pesce straight off the boats make this a favorite with the locals.
The whitewashed chalet on stilts above the beach at Bacoli is a popular spot for a seafood odyssey, and even fed Tony Soprano and Camorra boss Annalisa Zucca in The Sopranos TV series. Book a table by the picture windows, and let the staff guide you through the specials, including the pescato del giorno (catch of the day).
Il Principe's owner, Gian Marco Carli, inherited his parents' 30-year research into ancient Roman cuisine; Famiglia Carli may not have fed Roman emperors, but they have cooked for at least three U.S. presidents. Their quality meat and fish dishes, and sumptuous tasting menus honor the past while delivering exquisitely presented, modern plates of food.
