Resort Santa Maria

In a beautiful stone-vaulted building (an old 17C monastery) on the town’s seafront promenade, young owner-chef Alessandro Feo has made his mark in this region that perhaps has fewer gourmet restaurants than many places elsewhere. Here, he creates dishes that combine traditional influences and classic favourites from Campania with his own individual flair and creativity. His focus is on local, seasonal ingredients, including produce from his two kitchen gardens and fish sourced from local fishermen as well as from his own ventures out to sea.

A rustic restaurant offering an authentic taste of the Cilento area, both in its setting amid lush Mediterranean vegetation and in its regional cuisine. Fish and seafood dominate the antipasti selection, while the main courses focus more on meat and vegetable dishes. Good choice of regional wines, plus the option of a few pleasant guestrooms.