When it was time for lunch in the town of Capri high up on the Isle of Capri last month, I chose Da Giorgio at Via Roma 34 (http://www.dagiorgiocapri.com/en/restaurant), mostly because of the view and because I felt the food would be decent or better. The views were spectacular, and the food was good, albeit a bit expensive. I expected the food to be a bit pricey because of the location, and the fact that we were in one of the most popular Italian tourist sites at the height of the tourist season.
We were seated at a table next to large open windows, with soft cool breezes blowing in. We had beautiful views out over the Bay of Naples in the direction of Mt. Vesuvius, down toward the harbor below the town, and at the hillsides to either side of the restaurant.
One View from our Table
The atmosphere inside was very nice, with beautifully set tables.
Three of us had the Ravioli alla Caprese (Capri-style ravioli) for €13 each. One had a cheese omelet for €10. In addition to my ravioli dish, I had Caprese salad for €11. (I couldn't visit Capri without having its eponymous salad.)
Ravioli alla Caprese
We had a large bottle of mineral water for €5, and I had a half bottle of Taurasi wine for €10. Taurasi (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taurasi_DOCG) is a type of red wine that is produced from Aglianico grapes in Avellino Province in the Region of Campania. Campania includes Naples, Sorrento, the Amalfi Coast, and Capri.
We were each charged a cover charge of €3 and a service charge of 12%.
When we were on the isle of Capri in mid-July we had terrific gelato at R. Buonocore at Via Vittorio Emanuele 35. While we had lots of great gelato on our trip, this is the only one where I saw them making homemade waffle cones. I had my gelato in one of those cones, which I watched being made right before I placed my order. My wife and I also had wonderful gelato there in 2007. I highly recommend it.
R. Buonocore also serves meals.
See Trip Advisor, where it is rated number one out of 105 restaurants on Capri: http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g187783-d2342249-r136320794-Buonocore_Gelateria-Capri_Island_of_Capri_Campania.html
