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are just six tables in what resembles a homey front room with the kitchen visible beyond.
The reassuringly brief menu concentrates on traditional Neapolitan dishes like pasta with
lobster, and no-fuss antipasti such as grilled mushrooms with garlic, chilli, parsley and
olive oil. There are no complimentary
limoncello
or tomato-topped bruschettas, just well-
priced and honest home-style cooking.
Ristorante il Buco €€€
( 081 878 23 54; Rampa Marina Piccola 5; meals €55; Thu-Tue Feb-Dec)
Housed
in a monks' former wine cellar, this dress-for-dinner restaurant offers far from monastic-
style cuisine. The emphasis is on innovative regional cooking, so expect modern combos
such as pasta with rockfish sauce or
treccia
(local cheese) and prawns served on a bed of
capers with tomato and olive sauce. In summer there's outdoor seating near one of the
city's ancient gates. Reservations recommended.
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Angelina Lauro €
( 081 807 40 97; Piazza Angelina Lauro 39-40; self-service meal €15; )
Family run
since 1980, owner Rafael is a congenial host at this brightly lit, roomy place that has a
passing resemblance to a college canteen. No matter - it hits the spot for a filling, inex-
pensive self-service lunch. Perfect for undecided tastebuds; simply grab a tray and choose
from the daily selection of pastas, meats and vegetable side dishes. The owners produce
their own wine and olive oil.
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Da Emilia €
( 081 807 27 20; Via Marina Grande 62; meals €20; )
Founded in 1947 and still
run by the same family, this is an atmospheric, mildly scuffed spot overlooking the fishing
boats in Marina Grande. There's a large informal dining room, complete with youthful
photos of ex-patron Sophia Loren and a menu of straightforward no-fail dishes like mus-
sels with lemon, and spaghetti with clams.
Refood €€
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