Ristorante L'Altra Mezzanotte — Restaurant in Ischia

my experience was somewhat mixed. On the positive side, the location is lovely, with a nice atmosphere that makes for a pleasant evening out. The restaurant has a cozy setting that feels welcoming, and the staff were polite and courteous throughout my visit. Service was a little slow at times, but everyone I interacted with was kind and tried to make the evening comfortable.

The food itself was okay — nothing particularly bad, but also not the kind of meal that leaves a strong impression. Some dishes were nicely presented and tasted fresh, while others felt more average. It’s fair to say that the kitchen delivers solid, straightforward meals, but compared to the wide variety of excellent dining options on the island, it didn’t really stand out.

The part that I do feel is important to highlight is the dessert. Unfortunately, the desserts were a real disappointment. While the main courses were passable, the sweets simply did not meet expectations at all. They tasted poorly prepared and were far below the quality you would hope for in a restaurant. I would honestly recommend avoiding the dessert menu entirely, as it does not add to the experience and may leave you ending the meal on a negative note.

Overall, I would give this restaurant 3 stars. It’s not a bad choice if you are nearby and want a decent meal in a pleasant setting, but I would suggest skipping dessert and perhaps exploring other restaurants on the island if you’re looking for...

Why did I choose this restaurant instead of the other 15 or more restaurants at the eastern end of Porto Ischia?

Because the menu wasn't enormous, the table "wore" simple clothes with calming colours, and the man outside trying to catch clients did not invade my personal space.

The squash flowers with cheese were gently fried, crispy as they have to be. The "Spaghetti alle vongole" arranged like a flower. More important, very fresh vongole, and perfect spaghetti al dente. I did well to accept som small tomatoes in the "sugo".

As an often single traveller, I felt good treated just like any other clients. (Sometimes in Italy waiters think they have to entertain singles, and it can become very embarrassing.)

Thank you. A...

We thoroughly enjoyed the food, atmosphere and service at this restaurant. We would have eaten there more than once, but they were sadly closed on November 5th when we went back for dinner (it's common for restaurants to close after November 3rd for the winter season, so this was not their fault at all).

I ordered the fish of the day which was a sea bass cooked in delicious local tomatoes, and I think it was the best meal I had the whole week I was on Ischia.

Definitely recommend checking out this place! The staff was so friendly, and even gave us a little shot of limoncello to...