WHAT a discovery!! Just off the main pedestrian street in the town centre, from outside the place looks very small whereas they have a large side area so plenty of room.
We went for lunch on a Sunday and we will visit again for sure!. Nello himself does the greetings (he is from Naples so the food is also Naples based) and is a very charming host, then a very happy lady came and took our order. We ordered food and drink and despite the number of customers the food arrived quite quickly. We both chose the "Genovese" pasta which is pasta in a special meat sauce and was totally delicious, plus a side plate of broccoli.
Together with a carafe of the house red wine (which was also good) we spent a princely 23 Euro per head, EXCELLENT value for money for sure.
Simon Fowler
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16 Novembre 2025
8,0
We found ourselves in the alleys of Castellabate by chance and noticed this restaurant... the lady's welcome makes you feel right at home, and Mr. Nello's sweetness is the best. We ordered stuffed zucchini flowers and stuffed anchovies, oh so delicious. Spaghetti with clams and pasta and seafood beans were incredibly delicious, with fresh, quality ingredients; we had to mop up the sauce with the bread. I truly recommend it; everything was delicious.
Fortuna Marino
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09 Novembre 2025
10,0
We ate here several times during a week. Every meal (pasta, pizza, fish) was delicious. The atmosphere is very welcoming, and the people (Christina & Nello) are very friendly and attentive. The ambiance could be a little less harsh with the cool white LED lighting; candles on the tables would be nice. There are smaller tables for 1-6 people in the front room, and the back room has space for larger groups. Definitely a highly recommended place for authentic, delicious local food served by very friendly people.
Phil the Explorer
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03 Novembre 2025
10,0
Beautiful restaurant, very friendly chef, delicious 🍚 seafood
Angelo Giordano
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22 Ottobre 2025
10,0
On our very first day, we stumbled upon Da Nello by chance. Nothing better could have happened to us. The food and wine were fantastic. We were lucky to have a German regular living there next to us who translated for us and offered recommendations.
The ambiance is very simple and perhaps not as cozy as you might expect elsewhere, but you come here to eat, and this was honest and authentic cuisine with a very charming restaurant owner. Thank you for this great start to our short vacation, we'll be back.
Sabine and Gurbet
Sabine Apfelsine
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13 Ottobre 2025
10,0
The food is excellent. They deserve a beachfront location, as it's a very good restaurant.
Rosario Bifulco
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10 Ottobre 2025
10,0
Everything is exceptional at Nello's, the food is excellent, friendly. I recommend it.
Elisa Esposito
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09 Ottobre 2025
10,0
Delightful! We found it almost by mistake, at the very end of the lunch hour, then were assured by a young Italian couple who were leaving as we came in that the food was excellent. We were the only people there but they treated us so well! Food was wonderful: squash blossoms, fried fish, potato gnocchi. Highly highly recommend
Jess Burgess
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01 Ottobre 2025
10,0
We ate there twice, and it was fantastic both times. Great food and the service (Christine) was incredibly friendly. The chef is just as friendly and likes to joke around.
The first time, we ordered from the menu, which was delicious. And the second time, we asked Christine for advice, and it was amazing: zucchini capaccio, stuffed zucchini flowers, Genovese ragu, grilled sea bream, and tiramisu ❤️
For us, the best restaurant in Castellabate
Claudia Heß
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27 Settembre 2025
10,0
We're from out of town...but we're from Campania. What can I say? We've re-savoured the true flavours of the past...Genoese...Neapolitan-style escarole...and then Mr. Nello, with his unique professionalism and friendliness...thanks again,
Viviana and Mimmo
Viviana Bifulco
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24 Settembre 2025
10,0