La Galea — Restaurant in Amalfi

We were seated right away, which in Amalfi maybe isn’t always the best sign, but we decided to give this place a try. From the start, none of the staff seemed particularly interested in being there, and for the first time in Italy, we felt pressured to order quickly and move along.

We ordered veal scaloppine, which turned out bland and dry, a pizza that was unfortunately wet and oily, steak (which was the highlight and cooked well), pasta Bolognese (flavorful and satisfying), and a seafood pasta that at least tasted fresh. The desserts were however very good, and homemade. The food had its bright spots, but overall it wasn’t anywhere near the best meal we’ve had in Amalfi.

As the night went on, the staff’s mood didn’t improve. They seemed increasingly annoyed, and even the person working behind the bar looked exceptionally grumpy, giving our kids repeated side glances, even though they were well behaved. We left feeling more unwelcome than we have anywhere else...

Worst experience of my life! I walked in looking to see if they make gluten free pizzas for take away. I asked the people behind the counter who told me they did, so I ordered 1. They printed my receipt 1min later for me to pay and I noticed it was 5 extra euros for GF, which I felt was ridiculously overpriced as no other place in Italy had charged me extra for Gf. I mentioned this to the man and he started waving his hand in my face and shooing me away and out the door continuously repeating ‘Ciao ciao ciao’. Extremely rude. I walk out and the guy at the door loudly says ‘You’re crazy!’ I turn to question this and he repeatedly calls me crazy for ordering and then declining 1 min later. Spoke to me in front of everyone like I was beneath him and continued to have a go at me. If you’re thinking about going here, read all the reviews about how it’s a tourist trap and how rude the staff are before you do....

During our day trip from Rome, we visited both Positano and Amalfi. While exploring Amalfi, we stumbled this restaurant. To start, we ordered the cuoppo fritto marie e terra, which included fried calamari, shrimp, anchovies, and vegetables. We really enjoyed this appetizer, with the fried anchovies being an unexpected favorite. For our main dishes, we chose gnocchi di patate alla sorrentina, cortecce al pesto amalfitano, a salad with grilled chicken, and the grilled catch of the day. While the gnocchi, pesto, and salad were all tasty, the grilled catch of the day was the clear standout—it was absolutely delicious. The service was fast, friendly, and attentive. Although I probably wouldn’t return if I were in Amalfi again, simply due to the abundance of dining options, I would definitely recommend this spot for a quick and satisfying meal for those with...