Sorrento sits above the Bay of Naples on the Sorrentine Peninsula, combining a walkable historic centre with coastal views and a strong Campanian food tradition. Its trattorias, seafood restaurants and pastry shops make it a useful base for travellers interested in both local cooking and excursions around the bay.
Top Restaurants in Sorrento offer a good introduction to regional ingredients and familiar local dishes. Look for gnocchi alla sorrentina, baked with tomato sauce, mozzarella and basil, alongside seafood pasta and grilled fish. Lemons feature prominently in local food and drink, from delizia al limone, a cream-filled sponge dessert, to limoncello. When choosing where to eat in Sorrento, compare seasonal menus and ask which fish is available that day rather than assuming every seafood dish uses a local catch.
Piazza Tasso is a central starting point for exploring the old town, its shops and Sorrento Cathedral. The cloister of San Francesco offers a quieter architectural stop, while Marina Grande provides a waterfront setting for a walk and a seafood meal. Sorrento also has seasonal ferry connections for trips to Capri.
For restaurants with sea views, check whether the advertised outlook applies to the table you reserve. Booking ahead is advisable in busy periods, particularly for terrace seating. Historic-centre trattorias and waterfront restaurants offer different settings, so compare menus, prices and any cover charge before choosing.