the amalfi coast

THE AMALFI COAST CHEAT SHEET

At the beginning of last summer, we took a family trip to Positano, which Marc wrote about Conde Nast Traveler. I've included it in The 7th Wonder (our blog), but for those looking for some quick recs, here are the links to all of the places we went and recommend. 

HOTEL MARINCANTO 
Via Cristoforo Colombo, 50
+39 08 98 75 130
It isn't the fanciest hotel on the coast, but as far as I'm concerned, it's the best. Perfect location, incredible views and amazing staff.  Plus the prices can't be beat.

CHEZ BLACK
Via del Brigantino, 19
+39 08 98 75 036
It might feel touristy, and I guess it is, but it's been around forever and the food is good. The location right on the beach is great and you have to love a restaurant that is (supposedly) names for the perms-tan of its owner.

DA ADOLFO
Via Laurito, 40
+39 08 98 75 022
The stuff of Instagram dreams. Accessible by boat only, it's as low key as Positano gets and the food is amazing. 

NEXT 2
Via Pasitea, 242
+39 08 98 12 35 16
More contemporary than most places here, the food is amazing but the only place to sit is on the terrace.

HOTEL BELMOND CARUSO (POOL RESTAURANT)
Piazza San Giovanni del Toro, 2, Ravello
+39 08 98 58 800
Far from the average hotel pool restaurant. Maybe the most picturesque and perfect lunches ever.

IL CAPITANO AT THE HOTEL MONTEMARE
Viale Pasitea, 119
+39 08 98 11 351
The terrace. It's all about the terrace. And also the pizza.

L'INCANTO LIDO
On the Beach in Positano (no address)
+39 08 98 11 177
The perfect spot on the beach to get out of the sun and have some food.

LA TAGLIATA
Via Tagliata, 2B
+39 08 98 75 872
The ride up to this mountain top restaurant is not for the faint of heart (or weak of stomach), but the payoff once you get there, is huge.

LO SCOGLIO DA TOMMASO
Piazza delle Sirene, 15, Massa Lubrenese
+39 08 18 08 10 26
I saved the best for last. Rent a boat, buy a boat, steal a boat - do whatever you have to do to get here. It's the best food I have EVER had. Anywhere. Plus, I have heard the hotel is pretty awesome, too.