Restorante e Pizzeria Da Maria in Amalfi

Lunch at Trattoria e Pizzeria Da Maria in Amalfi.  Giuseppe, the Captain at the hotel, recommended it.  The restaurant is owned by his brother Mario (in black) who is a real character.  He runs a large, very successful restaurant in the main square of Amalfi.  Everyone who works at the restaurant is a relative - - Colomba (daughter), Maria (mother), Luigi (son of Colomba), Georgio (cousin) plus a few other cousins.  Giuseppe has 120 first cousins in the Amalfi area.  We tried the pizza and the Pasta Fruitti di Mare.  Mario gave us a tour of the restaurant.  Excellent lunch.

Hotel Belvedere in Conca dei Marini

The Hotel Belvedere was perfect for our stay on the Amalfi Coast.  It was only 15 minutes from the Town of Amalfi.  Great view of the coast and ocean.  We had beautiful rooms with a large terrace.  The entire hotel staff was so friendly and professional.  Giuseppe (in white coat), the captain in the dining room, was outstanding – very funny, lots of jokes, and very efficient.  Food and service was outstanding.  Anna Maria was on the front desk and took care of our hotel and travel arrangements.  The hotel is a favorite of the folks from Great Britain.   Rex had lots of trivia on Great Britain, which amused the other guests. 

Positano

Took the bus to Positano – such a narrow road.   Walked the town and took the boat back to Amalfi. 

Views from the hotel

The French Superyacht Le Ponant 288 feet and sunrise.

Lunch at Lido Azzurro Restorante in Town of Amalfi

Lunch at Lido Azzurro Restaurant, Amalfi.  Food was so good. 

Town of Amalfi

Toured the town of Amalfi.  Beautiful day.  Visited Cathedral.  The mighty Rex buys wine and Limoncello.

We went to a fabulous pizzeria in Amalfi,recommended by hotel...a relative. The Da Maria established since 1934..now into 4th generation...great pasta and pizzas!Great way to spend a rainy day in Italy!