Since La Caravella bagged the first Michelin star in Amalfi in the 1960s, the area has become one of the best food spots in Italy. However, the food alone isn’t what makes these restaurants top-notch; the peaceful ambiance and beautiful scenery they offer are second to none. Choosing the best places on the Amalfi Coast can be quite a chore- and that’s where this article comes in. Here are five top choices.
Lo Scoglio
If you’re looking for a place that majors in fresh seafood and vegetables, Lo Scoglio is one of your surest bets. The fish and seafood served at this restaurant are freshly caught, while the veggies are from the De Simone family’s garden. 
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You won’t regret trying their famous spaghetti alle zucchini while you bask in the view of the sea. For dessert, you can’t go wrong with their aubergine and chocolate pudding (melanzane al cioccolato). Lo Scoglio is located at Piazza delle Sirene 15, Marina di Cantone.
A’ Paranza
This trattoria (informal, Italian-style restaurant) is the perfect place for a traditional meal without breaking your budget. The restaurant’s proximity to Tramonti means you can enjoy a glass of white wine after your filling meal. 
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You could indulge with their deep-fried courgette flowers stuffed with ricotta, swordfish, and smoked mozzarella. After your main meal, you could also try their homemade ricotta and pear flan. A’ Paranza is located at Traversa Dragoni 2, Atrani.
Bar Bruno
If you believe family-run restaurants are always lousy, this restaurant will change your mind. Although you have to trek a bit to Bar Bruno, the bliss of enjoying amazing delicacies and a picturesque view on the narrow pavement terrace is more than a reward. 
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You can’t go wrong with the items on their all-day menu, like fishy fritto misto, marinated anchovies, and spaghetti with mixed seafood. For dessert, you could order the famous sponge cake doused in lemon cream (delizie al limone). Bar Bruno is located at Via Cristoforo Colombo 157, Positano.
Mimì
This restaurant offers some of the best pizzas in the area, which speaks volumes, considering Italy’s pizza reputation. Aside from pizza, they also have other delicacies made with ingredients from the Mansi family’s kitchen garden. 
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Set on the stepped lane to Villa Cimbrone, this Neapolitan pizzaiolo’s pizzas come with basil, courgettes, and provolone cheese from nearby Agerola. Their marinated tuna carpaccio, salt cod, and linguine with seafood are dessert choices. Mimì is located on Via di San Francesco 12, Ravello.
Lido Azzurro
This restaurant is a household name among both locals and tourists for seafood and fish delicacies. The daily menu depends on the day’s catch, but you can be sure of an amazing delicacy at the terrace overlooking the port of Amalfi. 
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The famous meals served at Lido Azzurro include whole fish baked in a salt crust, spaghetti alle vongole, warm seafood salad, and risotto alla pescatora. You could wash down your meal with a chilled rosé from nearby Tramonti. The restaurant is located on Via Lungomare dei Cavalieri 5, Amalfi.
