Where to eat in Capri: typical dishes, Michelin-starred restaurants and historic spots
Capri's cooking is simple: tomatoes, mozzarella, lemons, fish and caciotta cheese. The island has 2 Michelin-starred restaurants in 2026, but you can eat well in the trattorias too: here is what to order and where.
At a glance
- Must try
- Ravioli capresi, caprese salad, torta caprese, limoncello
- Fish
- Pezzogna all'acqua pazza and the catch of the day at Marina Grande
- Michelin stars 2026
- L'Olivo in Anacapri (2 stars), Le Monzù in Capri (1 star)
- Booking
- Dinner from April to October, especially at weekends
- Season
- Many places close from November to March
What to try
- Ravioli capresi: egg-free pasta filled with caciotta cheese, parmesan and marjoram, served with tomato sauce.
- Caprese salad: tomato, mozzarella, basil and olive oil. It was born here and it is the yardstick of every trattoria.
- Torta caprese: almonds and chocolate, no flour. There is also a white version with lemon.
- Pezzogna: blackspot sea bream, cooked all'acqua pazza (poached in a light tomato broth) or baked with potatoes.
- Limoncello: made from the lemons of the peninsula and the island, served chilled at the end of the meal.
Where
In the Piazzetta and on Via Camerelle you mostly pay for the location. To eat well at a fair price, go down to Marina Grande, up to Anacapri or walk towards the Arco Naturale. From April to October always book for dinner; from November to March check first that the place is open.
Tip: at lunchtime do as the islanders do: a plate of ravioli or a caprese, then an ice cream. Save the big dinner for the evening, when the island empties.
More Capri guides
- Capri: the complete guidewhat to see and what it costs
- Anacapri and Monte Solarowhere L'Olivo and Da Gelsomina are
- Villa Jovis and the Arco Naturalewith Le Grottelle along the path
- Capri in two dayswith dinner at Da Paolino
Where to go, area by area
Historic or well-established places, chosen by locals. Opening days change: check before you go.
- L'Olivo AnacapriCapri Palace, Via Capodimonte, 14 · Contemporary cuisine, 2 Michelin stars 2026
The anniversary dinner: book well ahead and ask for a table on the terrace at sunset.
- Le Monzù Capri, Punta TragaraHotel Punta Tragara, Via Tragara · Contemporary cuisine, 1 Michelin star 2026, view of the Faraglioni
Walk there along Pizzolungo before sunset: the terrace looks straight onto the Faraglioni.
- Da Paolino Marina GrandeVia Palazzo a Mare, 11 · Outdoor tables under a lemon grove, Capri cooking
It is the most sought-after place for dinner: book and ask for a table under the lemon trees.
- Aurora Capri townVia Fuorlovado, 18 · Historic restaurant, pizza all'acqua and Capri cooking
A few steps from the Piazzetta: order the wafer-thin pizza all'acqua and book in the evening.
- Le Grottelle Arco NaturaleVia Arco Naturale · Island cooking in a cave, terrace over the sea
Stop for lunch on your Arco Naturale walk; closed on Tuesdays.
- Da Gelsomina Anacapri, MiglieraVia Migliara, 72 · Regional cooking among the vineyards, listed in the Michelin Guide
Ask for the free shuttle from Piazza Caprile and pair lunch with the walk to the Belvedere della Migliera.
- Buonocore Capri townVia Vittorio Emanuele, 35 · Ice cream in freshly made waffle cones, Capri sweets
The queue moves fast: get the warm cone and a slice of torta caprese to take away. Closed on Tuesdays.
Frequently asked questions
What is Capri's typical dish?
Ravioli capresi, filled with caciotta cheese and marjoram, and the caprese salad. For dessert, torta caprese, made with almonds and chocolate.
How was torta caprese invented?
Legend says it was a mistake: a pastry chef supposedly forgot the flour in an almond and chocolate cake. The result, moist inside and crisp outside, became the island's signature dessert.
How many Michelin-starred restaurants are there in Capri?
Two in the 2026 Michelin Guide: L'Olivo at the Capri Palace in Anacapri, with two stars, and Le Monzù at the Hotel Punta Tragara in Capri, with one star.
Where to stay in Capri
11 places to stay in Capri on Napolibnb.it, the Naples holiday-rental portal: you contact the host directly, with no booking fees. Every listing shows its official CIN code.
