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L'Antica Trattoria Sorrento: Special, Delightful, Delicious, Romantic - Perfection!

Sorrento is so beautiful. On one of the bustling side-streets, you'll be fortunate to locate L'Antica Trattoria. Step into another world, one of calm and beauty. The ambiance is very polished, with an atmosphere that perfectly blends timeless Italian elegance with warm Southern Italian hospitality. The setting is enchanting with lush living greenery, lemon trees and beautifully decorated dining spaces, each different from the other, with all being exquisite. Whether you are there for lunch or dinner, you can expect an unforgettable, romantic experience with absolutely delectable food and outstanding wines. The service is excellent - the waiters are attentive without being overbearing or intrusive.

The food is creative and exceptional, showcasing the finest local ingredients. Flavors are vibrant, balanced and presented with impeccable attention to detail. The food captures the essence of the region in every bite. The lemon-infused pasta is worth a trip to L'Antica!!!

I dined here with my two sisters for lunch on a Friday afternoon this June. From the moment we walked in until we departed, we were made to feel so welcomed and as though we were family. It was such a wonderful, wonderful experience. I have to say, too, that this was not a one-off experience. The three of us had lunch here back in November 2025. Same great service, excellent food, delicious wines, and perfect ambiance. One of my sisters and I had a similar experience in 2016. And, the first time I ate at L'Antica Trattoria was in 2002 - I happened into the restaurant by myself, looking for a good lunch. I had no prior knowledge of the restaurant and no one had recommended it to me...just pure luck! The afternoon was so memorable, when I am in Sorrento, I always manage time for an experience at L'Antica Trattoria.

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We ate there last month - May 3 to be precise. We were 6 adults celebrating a 75 birthday. The food was exceptional. I had the pasta with lemon cream sauce, such a bright, beautiful bite of food. And they were so attentive and nice and fun. Our only regret was we only ate there the one night.

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The wording is very odd....can you describe some of the dishes you tried..the great and the not-so-great?

The restaurant does enjoy an excellent reputation but it is expensive. Tasting menu is 140e but they do have a la carte..

We spent four days in Sorrento last month and had two very fine dinners at LO STUZZICHINO, in Sant' Agata.

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We each had fiore di zuzza. For the table we had eggplant parmigiana, calamari fritti and a third dish with anchovies and zucchini. one sister had the lemon-infused taglialini. She was very sweet to share some with me and our other sister. For my entree and my other sister, we both had filet of vitello that was delicious. It was served on a bed of spinach with roasted potatoes. When we were first seated, we were greeted with a complimentary glass of ice cold prosecco. Friday was a very hot day in Sorrento so the prosecco was divine! After the waiter served us prosecco, we were presented with a delectable amuse bouche which was a small bite that had crabmeat. The owner recommended a bottle of white wine to go with our meal. I was really impressed that his suggestion was a reasonably priced bottle, given the extensive wine list with many pricey bottles. We had two bottles of wine and two litres of acqua minerale, one frizzante and one naturale. I hope this suffices.

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We too received a glass of prosecco, a rosé which was light and bubbly. Yes, it was very expensive but it was a special birthday.
When we travel, whether just the 2 of us, or more, we like to have 1 special, exceptional meal. This restaurant fit the bill perfectly.

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She'll never be a travel writer but I am also convinced that she did visit the restaurant, and enjoyed it very much..so thank you for taking time to recommend.