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Cuisine of Capri for gourmets. Places for dinner - best restaurants

Capri, Italy Isle of Capri gained a reputation as an upscale resort, and it is safe to say that its exquisite culinary traditions fully comply with this status. The island is famous due to local cheeses; excellent mozzarella, caciocavallo and silano are produced here. Many gourmets buy local cheese as a gift for loved ones; local restaurants cook a lot of interesting dishes adding cheese.
Advices to travellers: what you should know while being in Capri
1. There is practically no traffic on the island, so vacationers usually move between objects of interest by taxi or mini- buses. Fans of excursions will be interested in exploring the … Open
The island of Capri is famous for its delicious tomatoes that are delivered in a variety of countries. Fertile soil and favorable climatic conditions are ideal for growing vegetables. Local tomato will amaze even experienced cooks with its unusual taste; locals believe that this unusual taste is due to unceasing sea breeze. Local chefs cook excellent sauces of tomatoes; they have a clear flavor of shellfish, thus they will be appreciated by fans of seafood.
Buffalo’s milk is used not only for great mozzarella, but also for wonderful cottage cheese, curd and savory cheeses. In addition to dairy products, chestnuts remain popular national treats. There are lots of interesting sweets and desserts cooked with these nuts. The simplest delicacy is roasted chestnuts; every sweet tooth has to taste candied chestnuts that are sold at virtually all local markets. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Best beaches and recreation areas around Capri
The island of Capri has well-equipped beaches and wild coastal areas that are sure to attract fans of secluded relaxation. A significant part of local beaches are man-made, as almost the … Open
Despite the fact that there is a clear tomatoes cult on the island, zucchini remains a favorite vegetable of locals. Delicious salads are cooked of young zucchinis; fresh vegetables have a very pleasant sweet taste. Hot cooked zucchini is served as a garnish for fish and meat dishes; thanks to the skillful use of spices this versatile vegetable can be zest with a variety of flavors.
Capri Town - La Piazetta Another important gastronomic feature of Capri are lemons; you can see them literally everywhere. Lemons that grow on the island are strikingly different from those fruits that you can buy in supermarkets. Primarily, they differ with their size, as local lemons are just huge. Taste of fruits is also amazing; they don’t have the searing acid, so the taste is very pleasant, fresh and awakening appetite. Lemons are added to virtually all national dishes cooked by local chefs; they remain a classic culinary ornament.
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Reference information
Map of all Michelin restaurants
Michelin-starred restaurants in Capri
♥   Restaurant 'Aurora' CAPRI. Type - Campanian. 0 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Mammà' Capri. Type - Creative. 0.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Rendez Vous' Capri. Type - Modern cuisine. 0.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Terrazza Brunella' CAPRI. Type - Classic cuisine. 0.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Monzù' CAPRI. Type - Modern cuisine. 0.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Da Tonino' CAPRI. Type - Campanian. 1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Da Paolino Lemontrees' MARINA GRANDE. Type - Regional cuisine. 1.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'L’Olivo' ANACAPRI. Type - Creative. 1.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Da Gelsomina' Migliara. Type - Regional cuisine. 2.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Il Riccio' Anacapri. Type - Campanian. 3.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Unique sights around Capri

Volcano Campi Flegrei

From the series “Sleeping Super-Volcanoes Capable of Destroying Whole Regions”
Check on the map:   Distance from Capri center - 31.9 km.
Another crucial landmark of this huge caldera is the fumarole volcano Solfatara. The volcano has appeared about 4 000 years ago. Volcano Campi Flegrei has nominated the super volcano in 2012. At this time the researchers fixed the strongest earth deformation on the territory of the caldera. The last eruption of this volcano was about 40 000 years ago. And it caused the volcanic winter which became the reason of the Neanderthals’ death. … Read further

Amalfi Coast

From the series “16 Most Fascinating Objects of Unesco in Italy”
Check on the map:   Distance from Capri center - 31.7 km.
The most convenient type of watching the landmarks is walking. During the walk, you can see a lot of unique ancient constructions and a variety of fruit trees. Streets are full of orange and lemon trees; some houses are covered with the wine grapes. Amalfi Coast is a good example of the harmonic matching of human-made things and natural beauty. … Read further

Procida

From the series “The Most Magical and Picturesque Cities in the World”
Check on the map:   Distance from Capri center - 29.8 km.
Lovely old churches, houses painted in bright colors, chic palaces, small squares with symbolic monuments and extinct volcano craters on the coast - an incredible number of attractions are concentrated in a small space. Of particular interest are vineyards and orchards located on the island. Everyone can also take a walk around. While resting on the island, it's worth to go for a ride on a boat along its coast. It is from the water that one can make one of the most spectacular and vivid photographs of the waterfront. … Read further

Cuisine and restaurants in the neighbours of Capri

Sorrento
On the scenic coast there is the Bagni Delfino restaurant offering the most popular dishes of Italian, European and Mediterranean cuisine. The restaurant features special sauces that the chef prepares following original recipes; they are perfect complements to fine ... Open »
Procida Island
Do not think that in restaurants on the island you will only find fish and vegetables. There are plenty of meat dishes. Mostly, poultry and rabbit meat, but they use the usual beef and pork as well. Carpaccio, prosciutto, bresaola, lasagna, ravioli – all this is ... Open »
Isola di Ischia
However, the chefs in Ischia use not only fruits but also vegetables. Tomatoes, potatoes, zucchini, artichokes, pepper – all these are seasoned with basil, oregano or sage and served as a side dish or as a main course. Mushrooms, asparagus, and chestnuts are also ... Open »
Agropoli
Perhaps the most popular and famous national delicacy is mozzarella cheese, and local restaurants invite guests to try a lot of its varieties. Mozzarella is the main component of many vegetable salads. Gourmets often order a mixed cheese platter usually complemented by ... Open »
Isole Pontine
Pizza, another traditional local dish, is sold here at almost every step. Interestingly, many islanders eat pizza right on the go, as a fast food. They often put here two pieces of fresh pizza together, with stuffing folded to each other so that it will be more ... Open »
Lazio
The method of cooking is incredibly simple; meat and seafood are usually roasted over an open fire or in a frying pan, and fresh fruits and vegetables are used for very simple salads and soups. One of the most popular national dishes is roasted abbacchio lamb; fans of ... Open »
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