I will be staying in Ravello and will be making day trips to Positano and Capri. Can someone give me a couple ideas for great restaurants for lunch in the above mentioned places?? We are looking for a fun atmosphere and good pastas, pizza's etc. and nice views if possible. Thank you for your help!!

Chez Black in Positano - right on the boardwalk.

Stu Dudley

StuDudley's suggestion for Positano is a good one if you want to be "on the beach" and near the small shops (some pretty touristy). Another good one up the hill (and accessible by car, which Chez Black is not) is Caffe Positano (www.caffepositano.it), where we had a delightful dinner.

For Capri, you might try Ristorante Villa Verde, a couple of "blocks" off the piazzetta (they have a web site that I don't recall). Another treat on Capri might be having an alfresco grappa or campari at one of the piazzetta bars.

KC

In Capri I'd highly recommend LO ZODIACO in Marina Grande ( where the boats come in). We had amazing handmade pasta dishes there served in gleaming copper caldrons, and the view overlooking the harbor was very nice.

In Positano, the food at Hotel Poseidon and the view from its restaurant terrace (!!) is hard to beat.

Lunch at the San Pietro right outside Positano is definitely more upscale but is spectacular in every way--exceptional food and unbelievable views. Indulge yourself and go!