Piazzetta Milù — Restaurant in Castellammare di Stabia

The restaurant is managed by three brothers, each of them having their own role in this well-oiled machine. You will have to go for their seasonal tasting menu, and – trust me – you will not regret it. We were lucky enough to visit in December, when they were proposing their “limited edition” menu inspired by the smells, the ingredients, and the flavors you might expect to find in Neapolitan homes in the Christmas period. The whole dining experience was spot-on: we were welcomed with a nice drink in the antechamber, we were helped through the kitchen where the chef surprised us with an unexpected starter, then we walked downstairs to their cellar, where we dined at candlelight surrounded by their thousands of incredible wine bottles. The pace was fast, we had many bites which could not be described in classical Italian courses terms (no “first dish” or “second dish” per se), everything was beautiful, prepared with care and detail and extremely tasty. Especially in this phase, there were many trompe-l'œil, different consistencies, and the majority of the courses were surprising in a good way. We finally moved to the main dining room, where we had the last stretch of our experience. The room is bright and well decorated, the tables are fairly distant, and you are given the right amount of attention by the staff. I will not describe the dishes, as they will change soon, and also because you have the same right I had to be surprised; all I can say, though, is that even the (very few) ones that did not “wow” us were perfectly executed – just lacking some punch. I had the beverage pairing, which entailed excellent wines from around the world, but also sake, gins, botanical drinks, a scotch… and that’s exactly what I would like to experience every time I visit a fine dining restaurant: competence, extensive knowledge, and ability to surprise the customers with pairings they would have never thought of. I had informed the crew it was my fiancée’s birthday, and they made it very special with a considerate and personal touch (if you guys are reading: once again, thanks a lot!). The price is probably higher than the average for one-starred restaurants in the area, but the team at Piazzetta Milù are definitely pushing the bar. Try to think about it in these terms: sure, you’d be paying a bit more than what you should for a “normal” one-starred restaurant, but you are having an experience worth two stars – which would be much more expensive. So, at the end of the day, it’s...

One of the best dining experiences of my life - maybe the best. I've eaten in some world-class establishments but I will remember Piazzetta Milu as long as I live. The combination of the food (concept, execution, presentation) with the experience itself is second to none. It's important that I not describe the whole thing in detail or post pictures because the surprises were part of the joy. Just know that a five-star Google review is not nearly enough of an expression of how good this place is.

Emanuele, and the entire crew, thank you for creating a lifetime memory.

Oh! And, a tip, if you're not staying in Castellamare di Stabia, do yourself a favour and accept the restaurant's offer for a private transfer. The price is comparable to local taxis, and the train & bus may stop running by the time you've completed your...

One of the best culinary experiences I have ever had. The three brothers who run the restaurant take you on a journey not just culinarily but through the restaurant itself, starting with kombucha at the entrance, a taste of wild herbs with fruity sauces in the kitchen itself before sitting in the wine cellar surrounded by hundreds of bottles of wine for the appetizers and on to the main restaurant for the mains. The dishes are all based in local traditional dishes, but reinvented using modern ingredients and techniques. Not a single dish disappointed, quantities are just right, tastes and textures incredibly well balanced. Paired with the friendly and humble staff an absolutely perfect dinner experience....