I migliori ristoranti di cucina mediterranea in Salerno

06/11/2025: Open Gate Hotel in Praiano was absolutely spotless, you can tell right away how much pride the family takes in keeping everything clean and customer first. You truly feel like you’re stepping into their home with how warmly they welcome and cater to guests. The on-site restaurant served some of the best dinner we had in all of Praiano. The breakfast that’s included is perfect, with something for everyone. There’s a great spread of American options but also an authentic Italian breakfast with fresh pastries, fruit, and local specialties that were out of this world. The location is really great. Its about a 10 minute walk to the marina, a bus stop right out front which Pasquale helped make sure we caught and a 5 minute taxi ride to the center or 20 minute walk. This was not my first time visiting Praiano but now I know about this gem. Between the view, the food, and the incredible hospitality, Open Gate Hotel made our stay unforgettable and I will be back.

28/10/2025: Amazing staff who were very helpful with everything. Clean rooms and hotel overall. The restaurant was also very nice, great breakfast. Stunning views from the room. Easy to get around on the Amalfi coast. The hotel was located on a busy main road, so the noise from the road was quite loud. However, this was not a significant issue for us. Overall we had a very pleasant stay and will definitely come back!

09/03/2026: Pizza and panuozzo top chicken a guarantee of excellent quality and price

24/02/2026: excellent quality/price ratio, fantastic, we ate endlessly spending next to nothing, impeccable service, everything arrived quickly without compromising on quality and in the place you can breathe an air of home and tranquility, rating 10

10/09/2025: We were there again this summer with a group of 35 people, including adults and children. A summer staple. The food is excellent, from the cold cuts to the side dishes and cheeses, everything is delicious, even the pizza. The highlight... great meat.

19/08/2025: ✨ "Highly recommended restaurant! Last night we ate very well, with traditional local dishes prepared with care and authentic flavor. A strong point is definitely the kindness and attentiveness of the service staff, who immediately made us feel at ease. The atmosphere was welcoming...

09/02/2026: Rude waiters and very expensive place

16/11/2025: We came across this place on accident in Positano and we're so happy we did. The pizza and octopus were amazing, also tired some recommended dishes. The vibe is perfect, and the service is 5 star.

11/11/2025: This restaurant saved me from the salty European food cravings on humid days!! The food was just the right amount of salt and delicious. In Europe, we often eat outside on terraces, so it was unfamiliar, but fun! 😆

01/11/2025: Very bad experience in this restaurant. Staff not serious, we didn't receive what we have ordered and the waiter said just after "sorry we don't have what you want so we replace by this"... And at the next table an old guy was smoking. My wife had the smoke coming to her during the time we were eating. Even the next table complained... Horrible experience despite the sun and the sea.

08/03/2026: Advice on dishes and hospitality

05/03/2026: Excellent experience that we chanced upon in Salerno! The food was delizioso! Everything was cooked perfectly and I believe the owner’s wife is the chef. Feels like comfort food done exquisitely *chef’s kiss*

02/02/2026: I had lunch there. Excellent cuisine and good quality food. I recommend it for its value. I'll be back.

23/12/2025: Excellent food, fast and super friendly service. Highly recommended.

08/02/2026: Really good pizza, easy to get to, and the owners/managers are really good and helpful... great prices... really nice place. Recommended 😀👍

02/11/2025: Overall compliments on the quality and price.

06/09/2025: Family atmosphere, excellent food, recommended!

27/07/2025: Excellent food, clean and welcoming place, excellent location.

07/11/2025: Was really hopeful it would be great! Kids spaghetti fine, but nothing amazing. Pumpkin risotto was good. Meatballs were raw and sent back. Packaged up as take away and got home... for them to STILL be raw. All of that for the low price of almost 150 euros. Much better places to eat on the coast. Skip it.

28/10/2025: Service was excellent, the food is good, and we definitely enjoyed our dinner. Be sure to make reservations. This restaurant is recommended. Americans please note that the portions are small, relative to typical American expectations for dinner. You definitely need an appetizer with your meal if you are hungry. No salads or vegetables, which is also different relative to typical American meals. This restaurant is not unique in the general lack of vegetables for dinner. We experienced this across Italy and Denmark during our trip, so this must be typical.

08/01/2026: Excellent food, professional service

16/12/2025: Once inside, the smell of cigarettes is overwhelming. The food is just so-so, and while it's edible, the smell of cigarettes is enough to make you dizzy.

21/02/2026: I thought it was love, but it was just a carriage. For Valentine's Day, my wife and I wanted to savor a dish that would make the day unique. When we saw the photo of the iconic dish from Che Avallone, our doubts were dispelled, and without further ado, we decided to spend Valentine's Day at the Cetaria restaurant. But the choice immediately proved to be the wrong one. When the dish "Mixed pasta with smoked lobster, wild oregano, and nduja" arrived, we were sorely disappointed. The dish we wanted to eat and savor was completely different. You can see this in the attached photos. I also ate my wife's dish because I'm a pasta lover and hungry, but at the end of the meal, we decided to point out the difference to the chef, hoping to return to try it again. When, at the end of the meal, we described our disappointment to the excellent waitress, all hell broke loose. The owner began attacking us in a manner that was nothing short of rude, and the chef who intervened later tried to justify our criticisms, but to no avail, and he too began to stiffen. In the end, we asked to return and eat the dish featured on the pages, which we didn't receive today. Perhaps the constructive criticism touched the owner's ego, demonstrating her arrogance. Our advice is to step down from your pedestal and accept the opinion of those who trust you by coming to your restaurant. In response to Chef Avallone Dear Chef, you failed to grasp the thrust of my review, much less the civil criticism we made of the restaurant. I'm sorry, and I'll try to explain myself better once again. The photo published, even though I'm not a professional photographer, is intended to describe the discrepancy of a dish that, although well executed, lacked an element. Our criticism begins by asking if we can return to your restaurant to eat the same artisanal dish you published on your website. Being artisanal certainly means that not all creations are the same, but in essence, they must be similar, and unfortunately, your creation was completely different—I'd say remotely different. Regarding the customer's rightfulness, I agree. The customer isn't always right, but I believe customers should be respected, and the aggressive behavior of the owner, as she described herself, was disrespectful and arrogant. The experience I had at your restaurant remains, even if it was negative, but your response as a Michelin-starred chef leaves a bitter taste in my mouth. Having a Michelin star doesn't give you the right to respond with a "bullshit" like my friends. We love going to starred restaurants, and for the first time, we found ourselves in this embarrassing situation where the response outweighed the inadequacy of the service provided. By nature, however, I love giving second chances, and I hope one day to be able to change my mind about what happened, about what seemed like love but was actually just a carriage ride. Best regards

07/01/2026: A wonderful experience. Everything was elegant and refined, with innovative dishes, attention to detail and customer service. The chef was very polite and even came to greet us at our table. I didn't like the confirmation message requiring a dress code, and I found the table service a bit intrusive, constantly refilling your water glasses without asking, considering the price is €5 a bottle, compared to the €110 or €130 set menu.

05/01/2026: Anchovies, spaghetti with colatura, dessert, everything was top notch!!!

29/12/2025: Seaside restaurant that serves everything anchovies! Absolutely fantastic. Had 4 anchovie courses for lunch and each one was gastronomic experience. Must see!!! Parking is an issue, our driver dropped us off in front of restaurant otherwise have to park 1/2 mile away

24/09/2025: Beautiful place, you can get there by boat, the food is excellent, you can have lunch on a terrace directly on the sea, the staff is kind and helpful

17/09/2025: Lovely location, kind staff and great food. Prices are around 25€ for a pasta dish or misto di pesce fritto, but they make it worth it with generous portions + by offering wonderful views of the intimate beach, and kindly transporting you to/from Conca upon request. Staff are friendly, helpful and attentive. Grazie 🙏

08/10/2025: Great food, you gotta take a water taxi there, it’s free with their shuttle with red fish at certain times but if you wanna leave early like us gotta pay for way back 30E. Well worth it tho, rustic local cuisine, friendly service. Polpo salad was delish.

30/09/2025: The boat transfer is a mini trip in itself and a nice way to see Positano and the surrounding area from the water. A nice beach for swimming. In my opinion they shouldn't charge extra for their deck chairs, but the Italian's overcharge for every possible opportunity, which they should improve upon. We had a few different grilled seafood dishes and they were excellent. The side of grilled vegetables was small. Overall a nice day out. It's a minimum half day activity as the return only starts from 4 pm.