Where to Base
Stay in the town center or along the seafront for easy access to ceramic shops and views. The frazione of Albori is picturesque but further away, better suited for those with rental cars.
Vietri sul Mare serves as the gateway to the Amalfi Coast, located just west of Salerno in the Campania region. Renowned for its polychrome ceramics dating back to the 15th century, this coastal town offers a blend of artistic heritage and seaside charm. Its proximity to Salerno and the scenic beauty make it an excellent base for travelers seeking cultural immersion and relaxation.
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Stay in the town center or along the seafront for easy access to ceramic shops and views. The frazione of Albori is picturesque but further away, better suited for those with rental cars.
Separated from the Port of Salerno by only a harbor wall, it offers easy connections to Salerno city and rail hubs. Key landmarks like the Church of St. John the Baptist are walkable.
Spring and summer offer pleasant weather for seaside strolls and museum visits. Autumn provides fewer crowds, ideal for travelers seeking tranquility.

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Once you’ve passed through Vietri heading towards the Amalfi Coast, you come to the Giardini del Fuenti perched on a cliff sloping towards the sea. This hotel complex boasts a beach, terraced garden and the Riva Restaurant, which is open at lunchtime only and which also hosts various food and wine events. In a spacious dining room with large windows overlooking the beautiful bay, chef Michele De Blasio serves modern, elaborate and minimalist-style dishes based on reinterpretations of classic specialities from Campania, all showcased on two tasting menus and an à la carte. We particularly enjoy
WebsiteFollowing renovation work, the frescoed dining room at this restaurant now has the feel of a contemporary osteria, while its attractive terrace boasts tables overlooking the picturesque village’s small square. The menu focuses mainly on fish and seafood (although a few meat options such as tomahawk ribeye and steak also feature), including raw fish, tartares, fried anchovies stuffed with smoked provolone cheese, grilled dishes and pasta, including spaghetti with the local anchovy sauce. If you choose fish from the dry-ageing cabinet, you’ll add a little extra to your bill. The desserts are als
WebsiteA very small, atypical restaurant, almost a bistro with only tables outside, at the counter with stools overlooking the sea or in the more classic dehors. The menu lists several fish recipes! You will find bluefin tuna, anchovies, squid... after all, the owners have been involved in fishing for four generations. Those with a sweet tooth should know that there is only one dessert on offer, the spumone, made for them by a nearby artisan ice-cream parlour. The dish that won the inspector over: octopus tentacles with chickpea hummus and anchovy colatura, simple but very tasty!
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WebsiteThis attractive, contemporary-style bistro is the “low-cost” sibling of the Pescheria restaurant situated in a more upmarket location on Salerno’s seafront. Run by the same management, the bistro aims to serve simpler dishes at more modest prices yet with the same focus on freshness and attention to detail evident in its sister-restaurant. As a result, you’ll find options such as oily fish and local white prawns on the menu rather than oysters and caviar. Don’t miss the squid soup with nduja sausage, potato mousse and crispy bread.
WebsiteOverlooking a piazza surrounded by picturesque arcades in the historic centre (a walk around this district is highly recommended), this restaurant run by the Rispoli family continues to uphold its fine-dining traditions. Although a few meat dishes feature on the menu, it is its fish options (mainly traditional, such as tuna with mussels and escabeche-style aubergine) and occasionally imaginative desserts, such as the cheesecake with toffee and raspberry, that are the main attraction here.
WebsiteSituated in the picturesque historic centre of Salerno, this is one of the city’s best restaurants. The dining room here is almost minimalist in style, yet thanks to the soft lighting and beautiful background music it has a pleasing atmosphere; in fine weather, tables are set out in a charming inner courtyard. The cuisine is Mediterranean and contemporary, with a selection of light and creative meat, fish and vegetable dishes featuring on the menu.
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WebsiteThe name of this restaurant between the historic centre and the seafront refers to the main item on its menu, which is dedicated almost exclusively to fish (fresh and not farmed). Fish and shellfish are displayed in a glass cabinet and aquarium respectively, both of which are situated to the rear of the long, narrow dining room near the open-view kitchen. Classic fish dishes full of flavour (served raw, baked, cooked in salt, in water or grilled) are to the fore here.
WebsiteElegant and refined, this top-quality restaurant is the perfect choice for special occasions. Vietri ceramics, an open-view kitchen, fish on display and a successful mix of traditional and modern decor all combine to create an atmospheric setting in the dining room. As the restaurant’s name suggests, this is a good option for anyone who enjoys delicious classic fish and seafood dishes (mostly from Campania).
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