Antico Francischiello — Restaurant in Massa Lubrense

Fantastic. We asked our front desk to recommend a place for dinner. She said she would see if she could reserve a table here and they would pick us up from the hotel and bring us back! We had an incredible dinner experience with 5 star service and food preparation. 5 star presentation and gorgeous views.

We started with the shrimp tempera… I know, Japanese? But we had been having pasta and pizza and sea bass (which by the way is the best I’ve had since I was young and we use to fish with our father on his boat and catch sea bass and we would clean and cook it that night.) Then I was served my Gnocchi imbottiti which was sooooo tasty and just what I was hoping for. The clams were sweet, the green beans perfect and the sauce and gnocchi was filled with a wonderfully melted cheese and the sauce … did I mention the sauce? I finished the soft bread by wiping the dish clean.

My husband ordered the fish soup. His mouth dropped open when they removed the lid. There was so much fresh fish and seafood that he couldn’t finish it. But even though he couldn’t finish it the dessert trolley was brought and ohhhh my!!! (I believe I mentioned presentation…) Couldn’t quite decide so they gave us smaller slices of a couple each. Heavenly!!!

We just got back to our hotel and so I am continuing with my review because this restaurant deserves more review and more stars. Turns out that the woman who drove us to and fro is an owner. This was once her grandfather’s restaurant and she has a son who cooks there. She was so sweet.

Tip: This restaurant and the one at our hotel, Grand Aminta, is such fine dining that you will want to dress nicely. They won’t turn you away by any means but it is a lovely dining experience and fun to dress...

A Trip Down Memory Lane Dining at this restaurant felt like stepping back into the sixties, capturing the essence of classical Campania ambiance.

From the moment we entered, we were taken aback by the stunning decor and spectacular views. On a warm day, the open windows enhanced the overall atmosphere, allowing us to soak in both the sights and sounds of the surroundings.

Even before tasting the food, we were thoroughly impressed.

The owner personally visited our table to suggest specialties, a list that felt like a second menu.

We opted for the shared “family-style” antipasti, and it proved to be an excellent choice. A delightful array of beautifully presented dishes arrived, offering a wide variety that catered to every palate.

The spaghetti with lobster was splendid, and the caramelized ravioli with pesto and courgette was equally remarkable. Each dish was prepared with care and showcased the freshness of the ingredients.

We learned that the Delizia Limone dessert originated here, so we made sure to leave room for it. We were undeniably glad we did! The Delizia Limone was smooth, moist, fresh, and delightfully light, a dessert I won't soon forget.

The staff were professional and friendly, contributing to a thoroughly enjoyable experience only 15 minutes from Sorrento. To top it all off, the Chef kindly drove us back to our hotel, demonstrating exceptional hospitality.

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What an experience! We have had an absolute culinary feast at Francischiello. I ate a lot of pasta in my life (believe me), and this must have been one of the top 3 plates I have ever had. First, the place is absolutely stunning. Recommend you to research the sunset time and come half hour/hour before the sun sets, the views are breathtaking. Our party ordered few starters to share, which were delicious, but honestly, little overpriced. However, the primi and fish plates delivered absolute heaven, and were reasonably priced. Food was stunning - perfectly balanced, very creative and nice presentation. Respecting local ingredients with bit of a modern twist. Sweets too were absolutely amazing - coming in fancy little desert tower cart, which was cool way to display all and choose not only based on written menu, but also on other senses. I especially appreciated that you could taste half portion of all deserts just to test out. My favourite delicia Di Limone delivered fantastic light fresh flavor with bit of sourness and bitterness of Sorrento lemon - just perfect way to balance. Wine and aperitives (limoncello and grappa) write fantastic way to end our culinary experience - we really enjoyed a lot. Lastly, I really liked to walk through the historic part of the restaurant. It is fill of hidden gems and super exciting to see every small detail. All in all, fully recommend the restaurant. I will certainly be coming back whenever in area, it was an...