I didn't walk it the whole way because it got really hot on the trail. I had one of the Sunflower books of the trails in the area, see if you can get one before you leave.

It shouldn't take long, if I can find the book before I will quote it for you.

Sea Urchin: Thanks. Don't g to any trouble, please. We have such a short time that I am certain I am overplanning (what else is new?)

We arrive on Sunday afternoon and leave for Naples on Friday. One day we will do a day trip with a driver, if I can get past those prices! So that leaves 3 free days..I guess most of that time will be devoted to eating!! (only partially joking!)

ekscrunchy - I bought my copy of Carla Capalbo's book at Barnes and Noble in the NY area - maybe give them a call? or try bn.com (It is getting a bit out of date though in some spots...new restaurnts opening *yippee* and some she mentions no longer exist.)

Hi, no trouble, I found the book easily in my Italy stack (!). It says the grade is "easy" and will take 2 hours though the Valley of the Mills (Mulini).

There is so much to do in the whole are of Amalfi Coast, I am always surprised when people say there is only shopping as a pasttime.

The Sunflower books are by Julian Tippett and printed in the UK.

http://www.sunflowerbooks.co.uk/

I haven't been to any of the places in the OP. However, but just wanted to say that I have also been to Mustafa in Vico Equense, mentioned by SeaUrchin, and really enjoyed my dinner there.

I've spent a lot of time in Marina del Cantone, but haven't been to Taverna del Capitano, just because it's really not in my budget or palate range. However, on the road down there is a restaurant called Charlot which I thought was also really good.

http://www.ristorantecharlot.it/index.htm

Buon appetito!

Bookmarking

Thanks for taking the time, SeaUrchin and Hamlet and everyone else who chimed in....

I can't wait! Today took the Fodor's Naples and Amalfi Coast book from the library..now the question will be how many guidebooks/restaurant guides to drag along..(I am trying to reform my past behaviors!)

I'm probably too late with this recommendation but I've eaten several times in Pontone at the San Giovanni-it's a lovely place, delicious food and the owners are great people!I enjoyed a lengthy and leisurely birthday luch there last October- a fond memory. I hope you ake it there!

I highly recommend Rosselinis restaurant at the Palazzo Sasso in Ravello. The restaurant is a 2 star plus its very romantic. Its an incredible view if seated outside.

Oh well. Abe Books cancelled my order for the Capalbo book; it is out of stock! I will just have to blunder along... I don't think we will go hungry with all of these great recommendations.

for goodness sake! don't take ANY exrtra books :-) rip out the pages you want or photocopy them and staple!!! WAY too heavy to bring lots of guide books :-) and...the photo copies can be stapled to include all the suggestions from different books in one little "guide" that can fit in a small purse or pocket :-)

p.s. Da Gemma in Amalfi was open when I was there last August...

A Tari is good too - Da Gemma is MUCH more expensive and more formal...Tari does a very nice fixed price menu...can't remember the price actually...which means it was very reasonable (!) ;-) maybe 25euro? can't recall...but I had a nice pasta and a beautiful sea bass with roasted potatoes and coffee and dessert :-)

I love San Pietro in Cetara...my husband thinks it's jusb "ok" - but sometimes I find it just depends on what you order! I alwasy ask them to reccommend something :-) and they always do a plate of steammed mussles for my 7yr old (who hates pasta!) even though they aren't on the menu. You NEED to make a reservation in summer though...even if you just stop in and ask before they open...usually they will seat you if you promise to be there early (8ish?). hubby prefers Aqua Pazza - I like the more traditional feel (rather than modern) of San Pietro.

Thanks very much for all of your help, Casa! I just discovered your website with the house rental...it looks lovely!

I will try to edit the books!

Please forgive the obsessive tendencies now on view:

We will be arriving on a Sunday in late April, not high season. I am thinking it best to reserve for the Sunday dinner....(we arrive too late for lunch, I am afraid)

I was thinking of A Paranza in Atrani for the first (Sunday) dinner.
Would love to hear opinions of this restaurant, too. About how long a walk is it from Amalfi to Atrani?

Would you like me to overnight my copy to you? You can just mail it back to me when you get back.

That is so very kind of you, Kybourbon. I don't want you to go to that trouble. And I am probably better off having one less book to shlep along! And you already gave me the list of restaurants that I asked about..

Truly, I cannot thank you enough for your kind offer...it looks as if I have so many places already that I will probably get even more frazzled if I start reading that long book!

I really don't mind mailing it if you want. I had planned to spend 11 nights in Caserta in May, but that is being pushed back to fall because I can't take off work right now. I won't need it for months and it really is more detailed than the snippets I've posted. I would consider it a must-read for a foodie for the region.

I only ate at Cumpa Cosima once, in 2003, but I still remember the buffalo mozzarella, still slightly warm, so tender and fresh, sprinkled with just a touch of sea salt. For me, it would be worth returning to Ravello just to eat Cumpa Cosima's insalata caprese.

Is this a romantic vacation? The only other meal that stands out for me was our dinner on the terrace of Le Sirenuse, overlooking the sea, at sunset. The food was good (but not memorable) but the atmosphere was heartbreakingly romantic -- the beauty both natural and designed, the candlelight, and the discreet trio of guitarists who serenaded the terrace... simply spectacular!

Hi, We had a fantastic meal/experience at Ristorante Quattro Passi,via A. Vespucci 13/N, Nerano; www.ristorantequattropassi.it

The food, chef, staff and welcome were wonderful. Enjoy your trip!

Thanks, CHM for the Quatro Passi recommendation.

PP: I guess any of us could use some romance (!!) but I guess I would have to say that the setting is less important than the food itself. I will try to incude Cumpa Cosimo..it does seem to be a favorite of people who visit the area.. I think it has turned up on more "best" lists than any other places!

Ky..your offer is very tempting. But how can I give you my information without posting it here??

If you are a member of TTG you can ezmail me there. If not, use my yahoo mail - kyvinorosso. When do you leave for Italy?