blu — Restaurant in Procida

There’s a distinctly odd vibe in this place.

Firstly the decor and music and most importantly the cocktails are all great. Really top notch. But sadly the customer service is a bit off. The staff seem friendly but they are distant. Like they don’t really want me there. Like the other customers are more important. I’m sure the customer service is great for parties or couples. When I did get someone's attention they were happy to get me a drink but I felt like I was disturbing them every time I did.

The first two times I’ve been here I felt like they didn’t want to serve me, had to really try to hard to get the waiter's attention and noticed that other customers were getting nibbles and being asked if everything was ok. Maybe it’s just solo traveller syndrome. Everyone hates solo travellers. We tend to get ignored, forgotten about and eventually discouraged. Or maybe it’s because I am English and my Italian isn’t great. I'm not sure.

Anyway, the last time I went they told me at 9pm they didn’t have a table inside even though many were empty but they were needed for an event at 10pm. I said it would be fine. I’d be done by then and the waiter kindly offered me a table until then. Cue the deathly stares from the management and questions obviously raised about why I was given the table. obviously they are hosting an event and want it to go well but there’s now an atmosphere and tension in here.

At least I was given nibbles with my cocktail this time. I left because the vibe was getting weird. I later found out there was a theatre performance in the bar and it was pre-booking only. I sincerely doubt that everyone in that bar was there for a theatre event. And people were still getting seated and served after I had been “allowed” to buy a drink.

I left after one drink as I felt too stressed to order a second and instead went to a nearby friendlier bar, La Chiara de la Luna.

By the way I can never sit outside in these bars because the outside areas are usually full of smokers and my throat is wrecked if I inhale one breath of toxic cigarette fumes. The restaurants in Procida don't seem to mind you having to sit next to someone smoking while you eat or drink. Not acceptable.

Great cocktails but you need to do better with the customer...

Ah, the BLU bar in Procida! If you haven’t been, you’re missing out. It’s one of those spots where you step in, and it just feels right. Forget about the blue part for a second – it’s not the color that makes this place stand out; it’s the vibe. You’re not just getting a drink, you’re getting an experience. And let me tell you, the service is something else. You’re greeted with a smile so warm, you might wonder if they’re serving coffee or sunshine.

You’ll definitely want to make a stop here. Whether you’re in the mood for a cocktail that’ll make your taste buds do a little happy dance or just want to relax with a glass of wine while chatting with the friendliest bartenders around, BLU bar’s got you covered. People come for the drinks, but they stay for the good energy and good people. It’s like stepping into a little slice of Procida magic. Just...

A hidden gem in Procida. Blu is the kind of spot you stumble upon and instantly want to share with friends — then secretly keep for yourself. The atmosphere is simply magical: soft lighting under ancient vaulted ceilings, a cosy yet effortlessly stylish vibe, and a crowd that’s young, local, and in the know.

Whether you’re settling in for a slow evening or just dropping by for an aperitivo, the drinks are well-crafted and the setting — especially with a glimpse of water nearby — makes it feel like a scene from a film. Trendy without being pretentious, intimate yet full of energy.

The week we spent here was perfect, and Blu became our favourite ritual. Highly...