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da Paolino

  • Restaurant
  • Via Palazzo a Mare, 11 - Capri
  • 3.92275
da Paolino
da Paolino
da Paolino
da Paolino

Dining under the lemon trees

  1. Enjoy the fragrant scent of 130 lemon trees in the garden

  2. For your appetizer, try the house speciality “bomba,” a pizza stuffed with tomato, mozzarella and prosciutto ham

  3. Choose from a wide variety of exquisite lemon desserts, each with its own unique twist

Price range
€€€€
Hours
Lunch: 12pm - 2.30pm until June, 1st | Dinner: 7pm - 11.45pm
Open daily
Closing period
from Oct 29, 2025 to Apr 9, 2026
Address
Via Palazzo a Mare, 11 - Capri

Why choose da Paolino in Capri?

Looking for the best restaurant in Capri? There are so many great places to eat on the island that it's difficult to choose just one, but da Paolino restaurant certainly ranks right at the top. It’s renowned for its excellent food and wine served beneath Capri's fragrant lemon trees, an outdoor seating ambiance unmatched on the island.

Citrus trees and celebrities

Over the years many Hollywood stars, movie directors, fashion designers, and jet-set celebrities have made da Paolino their Italian restaurant of choice for dining under the lemon trees. The restaurant’s guest book, which goes back to 1978, is like a who’s who of each decade.

A family tradition

Generation after generation, the De Martino family has been serving Caprese island cuisine to both locals and visitors.

A traditional meal at da Paolino starts off with an appetizer of mixed vegetable and seafood antipasti, followed by the catch of the day, and accompanied by any of a superb selection of the Campania region's wines.

A friendly heads-up to anyone on a diet: da Paolino's celebrated dessert buffet, piled high with deliciously sweet concoctions, has achieved legendary status on the island—and beyond!

A truly special event

Da Paolino is the perfect choice for everyone who loves traditional island cooking. This very special Italian restaurant is the perfect location for a luxurious wedding reception, banquet, or even a refined dinner with colleagues after an important meeting.

Within easy walking distance of Marina Grande, the restaurant is just short taxi ride from the center of Capri and Anacapri. Those travelling from the Amalfi Coast or Naples can book the restaurant's "Fast Boat Transfer".

In spring and fall the restaurant is also open for lunch. On Sundays it offers brunch with traditional Campania dishes. The Lemon Garden Bar is open every day starting at 5 pm for anyone who wants to enjoy the atmosphere, even just for a drink.

Guest reviews

José A

Tourist Trap

1
Apr 30, 2025
The only redeeming quality of this place is its beautiful setting. Beyond that, everything else was deeply disappointing. The service was shockingly poor. Despite the restaurant being nearly empty (we visited during the off-season) and the presence of several waiters, we were practically ignored at our table. It felt as though we were invisible. The pricing is outrageous for what they offer. The dishes were underwhelming at best, completely unjustifiable in terms of cost. Worst of all, the food was simply bad. I was served a bowl of tiny, unseasoned shrimp as a main course — a dish so uninspired and depressing it nearly brought me to tears. We left feeling frustrated and let down. Needless to say, we would never return.
77Robi

Mangiare immersi tra i limoni

4
Apr 29, 2025
Il ristorante all'aperto, in tipico stile caprese, è caratterizzato da un meraviglioso giardino/limoneto. Il personale è molto disponibile ed i piatti sono gustosi;tuttavia non aspettatevi un ristorante stellato in quanto si tratta di una eccellente trattoria. Imperdibile il buffet dei dolci. I prezzi sono indubbiamente elevati ( primi piatti da circa 30/50 euro), forse superiori alla media dell'isola. Raggiungibile dalla piazzetta anche con il bus di linea
121sebac

posto incantevole anche se il portafoglio chiede pietà

4
Apr 29, 2025
Posto incantevole, cibo ottimo, prezzi folli, però a capri cosi si vuole ne non essere siluarti continuamente da prezzi fuori dal normale..il posto rimane una meravliglia, il servizio perfetto, cibo ottimo e gentilezza del personale fuori dal comune. Serata piacevole, il portafoglio grida perdono ma da ritornare inuna serata di estate!
Blanca S

Lamentable

1
Apr 14, 2025
Realicé una reserva para cenar por nuestro aniversario y cuando llegamos, estaba cerrado. Jamás han contestado a los emails ni han cogido el teléfono. Pésima atención y muy mala experiencia, sobre todo por la indiferencia

Map

Ristorante Da Paolino is located in the Palazzo a Mare district of Capri, opposite Villa Bismark.
A 5 minute walk from Marina Grande, the restaurant is just a short taxi or bus ride away from the Piazzetta and the center of Capri.

Via Palazzo a Mare, 11 - Capri

FAQ - Frequently asked questions

How can I make a reservation at Da Paolino?

Da Paolino accepts reservation requests by email and phone. Please book well in advance because the restaurant receives hundreds of requests per day during the busy summer season and is unable to accommodate them all. If you are staying in a local hotel, ask the concierge to make reservations for you.

I'd like to visit Da Paolino but I'm only on Capri for the day. What can I do?

The bar at Da Paolino is open from 5 pm every day, so before you take your return hydrofoil you can stop in for a drink and enjoy the atmosphere of the restaurant.

How much does dinner cost at Da Paolino?

The average price of a first or second-course dish at Da Paolino is 40 euros. For a dinner including an appetizer, a main dish and dessert, you'll spend around 100 euros per person, with a bit more if you add wine.