Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Traditional food in traditional trattorias is what you'll find on Capri. The island's culinary
gift to the world is
insalata caprese,
a salad of fresh tomato, basil and mozzarella bathed
in olive oil. Also look out for
caprese
cheese, a cross between mozzarella and ricotta, and
ravioli caprese,
ravioli stuffed with ricotta and herbs.
Many restaurants, like the hotels, close over winter.
Capri Pasta
(Via Parrocco R Canale 12, Capri Town; mains €8; closed Mon)
Locals come here for a cheap,
tasty takeaway lunch. The just-cooked soul food might include
parmigiana di melanzana
(aubergine parmigiana) and
friarelle
(local broccoli). The house ravioli is legendary and
offered fresh or ready-to-eat in dishes like
ravioli fritti
(fried ravioli) stuffed with Caciotta
cheese and marjoram.
TAKEAWAY
€
Salumeria da Aldo
(Via Cristoforo Colombo 26, Marina Grande; panini from €3.50)
Ignore the restaurant touts and head
straight to this honest portside deli, where bespectacled Aldo will make you his legendary
panino alla Caprese
(crusty bread stuffed with silky mozzarella and tomatoes from his
own garden). Grab a bottle of Falanghina and you're set for a day at the beach.
DELI
€
Da Gelsomina
CAMPANIAN
€€
( 081 837 14 99;
www.dagelsomina.com
;
Via Migliera 72, Anacapri; meals €38; lunch & dinner
Mon-Sun May-Sep, reduced hours rest of year; )
Sublime home-grown produce and wine; sea
and vineyard views; a swimming pool for a postprandial dip - it's no wonder you're ad-
vised to book three days ahead in the summer. Da Gelsomina ditches culinary clichés for
turf classics like
coniglio alla cacciatore
(rabbit with lightly spiced tomato, sage and rose-
mary) and not-to-be-missed
ravioli caprese
, filled with Cacciotta cheese.
The property also offers five pleasant rooms (doubles €120 to €160) with terraces and
sea views. From Anacapri, Da Gelsomina is a 20-minute walk along sleepy Via Migliera.
Alternatively, call ahead for a free pick-up from Anacapri.
Pulalli
WINE BAR
€€
