carpe diem In Napoli

27/09/2025: We had a wonderful dinner here! The atmosphere was warm and inviting, the staff were friendly and attentive, and the food was good. However, we are well aware of places that are known for their exclusivity and fame, but coming from a Swiss Chef and a Pastry Chef’s perspective, and having visited other Michelin-starred restaurants around the world, we felt the prices were unfortunately too high for the components and portions of the dishes we received. The pricing felt like a shot in the dark, which caught us off guard in a very unexpected way.

04/09/2025: This is Capri's only two-star Michelin restaurant. The seven-course meal is priced at 270€, while the nine-course meal is around 320€. You can choose two wine pairings. Since I'm not a big drinker, I went with the Italian selection. The wine selection was quite elaborate, with several Italian wines I'd never tried before. The food was also satisfying. The bread was fluffy and delicious, and the service was excellent. The desserts were a bit disappointing. I had a simple saffron brulee and strawberry pasta. I also got a small cake and some cookies to take home. The dessert course was interesting, but it didn't quite live up to its two-star rating. The cold strawberry pasta was neither sweet nor sour, just texture-wise. The brulee was unremarkable. The tart had a bland buttery flavor and felt like a regular bakery item. The spirits selection was also quite lacking. I wish they'd offer some vintage Italian grappa. The espresso I ordered at the end was just barely drinkable.