Foody heaven Amalfi Coast

Antipasti (Appetizers)

 

  1. Insalata di Mare
    A fresh seafood salad with octopus, shrimp, mussels, and squid, often served with lemon and olive oil.

  2. Bruschetta al Pomodoro
    Grilled bread topped with chopped tomatoes, garlic, basil, and local extra virgin olive oil.

  3. Fiori di Zucca Ripieni
    Zucchini flowers stuffed with ricotta and herbs, sometimes lightly fried.

  4. Mozzarella di Bufala or Fior di Latte
    Creamy mozzarella made from buffalo or cow’s milk, often served with tomatoes and basil.

  5. Mozzarella in Carrozza – Fried mozzarella sandwiches, sometimes with anchovies.

  6. Alici Marinate – Marinated anchovies in lemon juice and olive oil.

  7. Parmigiana di Melanzane – Layers of eggplant, tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil.

 

Primi Piatti (First Courses)

 

  1. Scialatielli ai Frutti di Mare
    A thick, handmade pasta local to the Amalfi Coast, served with mixed seafood (mussels, clams, shrimp).

  2. Spaghetti alle Vongole
    Spaghetti with clams, garlic, olive oil, white wine, and parsley.

  3. Risotto al Limone
    Creamy risotto flavored with Amalfi lemon zest — fresh and aromatic.

  4. Linguine al Limone
    Pasta with a silky lemon and cream sauce, sometimes topped with prawns or seafood.

  5. Ndunderi di Minori
    A very old kind of gnocchi made with ricotta and flour — recognized as one of the oldest types of pasta.

 

 

Secondi Piatti (Second Courses)

 

  1. Totani e Patate
    Stewed local squid (totani) with potatoes, garlic, and parsley — rustic and flavorful.

  2. Pesce all’Acqua Pazza
    “Fish in crazy water” – white fish gently poached with cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and herbs.

  3. Alici Ripiene
    Stuffed anchovies with breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, and sometimes cheese or lemon zest.

  4. Calamari alla Griglia
    Grilled squid often served with lemon, olive oil, and a side salad.

  5. Pezzogna al Forno
    Local pink sea bream baked with potatoes, cherry tomatoes, and olives. 


 

Desserts

  1. Delizia al Limone
    A sponge cake filled and topped with lemon cream, often using the famous Amalfi lemons.

  2. Torta Caprese
    A flourless chocolate and almond cake, originally from Capri but popular throughout Campania.

  3. Sfogliatella Santa Rosa
    A flaky pastry filled with ricotta and topped with candied cherries (originally from nearby Conca dei Marini).

  4. Babà al Limoncello
    Rum-soaked sponge cake often made with a twist of local limoncello.

Wines

  • White:

    • Falanghina – crisp, floral, and great with seafood.

    • Greco di Tufo or Fiano di Avellino – complex whites from the Campania region.

    • Fiano di Avellino

    • Costa d’Amalfi Bianco DOC (from Ravello, Tramonti, or Furore)

  • Red:

    • Aglianico – bold, deep, and structured.

    • Taurasi – often called the "Barolo of the South."

    • Costa d’Amalfi Rosso DOC

  • Local Labels:

      • Wines from Costa d’Amalfi DOC like those from Ravello, Tramonti, and Furore, offer indigenous grape blends and unique terroir.

Aperitifs & Digestifs

 

Aperitifs:

  • Aperol Spritz – ubiquitous and refreshing.

  • Negroni or Americano – more bitter alternatives.

  • Digestifs:

    • Limoncello – the quintessential Amalfi liqueur made from local lemons.

    • Concerto – a spiced herbal liqueur from the region, less common but very traditional.