AMALFI COAST


enticing eateries


Aspire editor Hollie-Rae Brader


gives her guide to three of the best eateries along the Amalfi Coast


1


La Sponda at Le Sirenuse, Positano The Michelin-starred gem is a regular haunt of A-listers such as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Getting a table can be tricky, but it’s worth the challenge, especially at night when 400 candles illuminate this romantic venue. Try the Capri-inspired ravioli and the seafood risotto, washed down with a glass of limoncello. SIRENUSE.IT/EN


2


Belvedere at Belmond Hotel Caruso, Ravello Every dish at this renowned Belmond property is a winner, but I recommend the roasted rock lobster served with summer trufe f youre lucky, entertaining pianist Carmello will be playing in the bar after your meal. BELMOND.COM


3 Il Ritrovo, Montepertuso


Recommended to me by locals, Il Ritrovo is hidden away in a tiny mountain village. Like many restaurants in the area, it offers a complimentary shuttle service to and from hotels in Positano. This tiny eatery offers gastronomic delights, an extensive wine collection and sweeping views. ILRITROVO.COM


Welcomed by the owner of the property, who lives next


door, we soon settled into our far-from-humble abode. The gated property has six bedrooms, six bathrooms, three lounges, a library, two dining rooms…the list goes on. The decor throughout embodies Italian glamour, with beautiful paintings, sculptures and antiques throughout. If that wasn’t enough, it also has a gym, private outdoor pool and daily maid service. The property can also arrange chefs, masseuses and transfers for an extra cost. Prior to travel, the Oliver’s Travels team was on hand and asked for our holiday likes and dislikes. They even arranged a cake for my mum’s birthday. Nothing was too much trouble. In Sorrento itself, my main concern was sampling some delicious local delicacies. Recommend those keen to dine well visit Bellevue Sirene for a drink on its terrace, or to dine under the lemon trees at charming Campanian restaurant O Parrucchiano. Food aside, a visit to the city’s oldest church – the Basilica of Saint Antonino – is worthwhile. The surrounding piazza is a great spot for people watching, while being much quieter than the super-touristy Piazza Tasso.


Villa life


Back on the road, we whizzed down the winding roads of the coast to our next stop at Positano. Driving along the coast isn’t for the fainthearted, though. The roads are extremely narrow, with lots of tight bends. They’re also often filled with large tour buses, aking it harder to navigate. Luckily for us, my dad was the designated driver for the trip, leaving the rest of us to enjoy the scenery.


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PREVIOUS PAGE: Classic Italian cars LEFT: La Sponda at Le Sirenuse, Positano Credits: Shutterstock; Hollie-Rae Brader; Andrew Slifkin


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Driving along the Amalfi Coast is not for the fainthearted, as the roads are extremely narrow, with lots of tight bends


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