With a dining room as welcoming as a home, a beautiful ivy-shaded garden in Anacapri's old town, and a menu inspired by Capri's traditional dishes, Trattoria Il Solitario is the perfect spot for those looking for simple, authentically traditional island cuisine.
Everyone in Anacapri knows the Il Solitario restaurant. When it opened in 1960, locals would gather here over a glass of wine with friends, perhaps paired with a plate of rustic cheeses and charcuterie, to play cards and gossip with neighbors.
Soon, the garden tables began to groan under the weight of the dishes piled high with local specialties coming out of the kitchen: ravioli, stuffed peppers, eggplant parmesan. And thus, the Ristorante Il Solitario was founded.
Today the friendly hostess Carmen, inspired by the island's customary courtesy, warmth, and love of good food, maintains the long tradition of Il Solitario, welcoming visitors to her informal trattoria for a leisurely meal in a relaxed environment for a fair price.
A number of illustrious guests have enjoyed meals in Il Solitario's shady garden over the years, including Pope Benedict XVI (though he was a Cardinal at the time) and, just recently, Bill de Blasio, mayor of New York City who was vacationing on Capri with his family.
Featuring traditional recipes from Anacapri, serving fish and seafood daily specials only if there is a catch of the day which merits the plate, combining classic flavors and scents from Capri with contemporary interpretations: the menu at Trattoria Il Solitario is truly a journey of discovery for the palate.
But for purists, never fear: though we may take you on a flavorful voyage, our roots remain deep in the soil of Capri and a steaming plate of classic ravioli capresi are never far from hand.
Dine under the shade of a lemon grove
Hours: Lunch: 12pm - 3pm | Dinner: 7pm - 11pm (reservation required)
Open daily
Annual closure:
from 22 October 2020 to 6 April 2021
Under the arches
Hours: Lunch 11am - 3pm | Dinner 7pm - midnight
Open daily
Annual closure:
from 15 January 2021 to 1 March 2021
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Hours: No-stop 12 noon - midnight
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Hours: Lunch: 12pm - 4:30pm
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Annual closure:
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Unforgettable food with an unforgettable view
Hours: Lunch 12noon - 3:30pm | Dinner 7pm - 11pm
Open daily
Annual closure:
from 15 November 2020 to 15 March 2021
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Hours: Lunch 11am to 3pm | Dinner open on weekends in the summer months and every night in August
Open daily
Annual closure:
from 3 November 2020 to 23 March 2021