Home Restaurant Sant'Agata Sui Due Golfi - La Scimmia Verde — Restaurant in Massa Lubrense

I stumbled across this dynamic duo while looking at google maps for restaurant options near our Villa in Sant'Agata Sui Due Golfi. Making the reservation was a breeze on IG and they were very accommodating when our originally scheduled party of 8 adults turned out to be a party of 4 adults and 4 young kids (our other adult guests and relative who was the planned babysitter had flight issues). Upon arrival to their home, they took us to our seats - kids' table inside with the adults seated on their spacious balcony with incredible views. We started with a cocktail - easily the best cocktail any of us have had in 2023. Sage and Bay Leaf infused Gin and Kombucha Martini - I tend not to like Gin and generally don't drink cocktails often (prefer wine and sipping whiskeys/tequilas) but this was otherworldly. We went on to enjoy some great local wine and several courses of very inventive cuisine - each with a blend of Italian and Palestinian flair. Jumana and Matteo were excellent in presenting each dish and providing background on how each dish came to be through their own experimentation. While the drinks and locally sourced food is what we came for - Jumana and Matteo are just incredibly kind, thoughtful and interesting human beings. While juggling preparing the food, serving drinks, presenting each dish, etc - they also took the time to interact with our kids and make them feel at home (bringing out toys, coloring books and just chatting them up). You could tell it wasn't a burden to them and the kids loved their experience as well. Immersive experience is a term that is thrown around very loosely in travel these days. This was an incredible opportunity to enter the home of two very talented and exceptionally kind people that we will...

TIP: Book ahead, at least 24 hours in advance! For your best service, you should make a reservation at least a day in advance, because all the ingredients are chosen and hand picked at the 'last minute' so that they are fresh, with the best quality, but also because it takes time to prepare them before they are served!

We recently ate at the Home Restaurant Sant' Agata - La Scimmia Verde, located in Sant'Agata dei due golfi with its amazing view of the picturesque bay of Sorento and Vesuvius, it was one of my most magical experiences there! From the moment we entered the house, we were greeted with warmth, hospitality and a sense of genuine passion for cooking! We immediately felt at home..!!

The atmosphere was perfect and the view magical. Each dish was a masterpiece, meticulously made with the best local "km0" ingredients.

The menu presented a perfect combination of traditional flavours and innovative proposals, Italian and Palestinian cuisine leaving us completely enthralled. The presentation of each dish was a work of art, elevating the overall dining experience.

The service at this homey restaurant was nothing short of excellent. The hosts exuded genuine warmth and professionalism. They were attentive to every detail, ensuring that every guest felt like a dear friend and not just a customer.

The warm hospitality and idyllic setting made it an amazing experience. If you are looking for a remarkable dining experience that captures the essence of the Costiera Amalfitana, with an exemplary menu with a local and international character, I highly recommend...

We (family of four people) had dinner at Home Restaurant Sant'Agata. After a very friendly welcome from Jumana and Matteo we took a seat on the balcony with a stunning view!

Jumana and Matteo are a very warm, open minded and passionate couple. The food is all locally grown and a lot of ingredients come from their own garden. All dishes were super flavourful and fresh! Everything is prepared with a great knowledge of flavours, an innovative combination of the Neapolitan and Palestinian kitchen, and a lot of passion! They respect nature and are working together with nature instead of against it, which is wonderful to see. They share their culture and the story of the ingredients they have used with their guests, which adds a personal and special touch. When I'm close to this place again, I would go back...