Il Pinguino — Restaurant in Scala

This charming family run B&B nestled in the oldest town in Amalfi was the first stop on our honeymoon. We really felt at home here. On the first day, we arrived in Naples and traveled by bus onwards to Scala. Take the pintour bus (pintourbus.com and book your tickets prior to avoid having to wait for the next bus and take your chance). We alighted at Atrani for lunch instead of going directly to Scala and wound up a bit stranded due to traffic on the day, but Walter had his brother Lorenzo, help us out with a ride onwards to the B&B. That was a huge help!||||The breakfasts are absolutely amazing - the best we experienced in Italy. They had a beautiful spread of freshly baked treats every morning from Elda. The entire family was really helpful in planning our day to neighboring Ravello, which was an easy 30 minute walk downhill. Dinners at the B&B was also delicious and we always looked forward to the freshly baked pizza bread starters. Overally, we had a wonderful and charming stay and we would recommend Il Pinguino to anyone visiting the area.||||The rooms while basic are extremely comfortable and clean. Transport wise, although we did not rent a vehicle for our trip, every town is easily accessible by Sita bus and there is a bus stop immediately outside this B&B. In terms of location, Scala is tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Amalfi and is located highest from the other towns. Neighboring Ravello is the closest (around 30 mins walk) and a walk downhill through various steps to. From Amalfi – one can visit towns such as Praiano and Positano as well or even go to Sorrento (which was where we went after 3 days in Scala).||||What we loved most about our stay at Il Pinguino, was how at home we felt here and how whilst quiet, this town was yet so close to the more popular towns in Amalfi (Maiori, Minori, Atrani, Amalfi, Ravello) via public...

From the start we were felt to feel one of the family. Walter , Lorenzo and his son could not do enough for us. Lorenzo is a character and met us from Naples airport for the transfer ( and return ). He gave us good advice about the area on the just over an hour transfer from the airport. He also told us the reason it is called il pinguino and it's not because it means penguin. But I will not divulge the real reason although it is very true to the venue. We stayed here as we were attending a family wedding in Revello. On arrival we were in a room with no view at all just a wall which was not very good for us, however, we mentioned to Walter the next day and were moved to a lovely room with an excellent view. The reason we were given for the initial room was the fact that it was all done through booking.com which allows you to cancel in the last few days. And obviously Walter has to fill the other rooms first when they pay etc. This was all understood and accepted. Throughout the week Walter and his family were always attentive and happy to pass on local information including our day walk to Amalfi. Unfortunately we didn't follow the route told us and ended up doing a lot more steps than we needed to. But again well worth it. Highly recommended if you want to stay in the area but be prepared for the long and very steep walks as local taxis are expensive (they charge what the want ) Ask Lorenzo or Walter for recommendations. Local buses are cheap ie €1.30 single journey in the locality. We would definitely stay here again and hopefully we will...

From the start we were felt to feel one of the family. Walter , Lorenzo and his son could not do enough for us. Lorenzo is a character and met us from Naples airport for the transfer ( and return ). He gave us good advice about the area on the just over an hour transfer from the airport. He also told us the reason it is called il pinguino and it's not because it means penguin. But I will not divulge the real reason although it is very true to the venue. We stayed here as we were attending a family wedding in Revello. On arrival we were in a room with no view at all just a wall which was not very good for us, however, we mentioned to Walter the next day and were moved to a lovely room with an excellent view. The reason we were given for the initial room was the fact that it was all done through booking.com which allows you to cancel in the last few days. And obviously Walter has to fill the other rooms first when they pay etc. This was all understood and accepted. Throughout the week Walter and his family were always attentive and happy to pass on local information including our day walk to Amalfi. Unfortunately we didn't follow the route told us and ended up doing a lot more steps than we needed to. But again well worth it. Highly recommended if you want to stay in the area but be prepared for the long and very steep walks as local taxis are expensive (they charge what the want ) Ask Lorenzo or Walter for recommendations. Local buses are cheap ie €1.30 single journey in the locality. We would definitely stay here again and hopefully we will...