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La Fontelina

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  • Località Faraglioni - Capri
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La Fontelina
La Fontelina
La Fontelina
La Fontelina

Fish cuisine and sangria at the foot of the Faraglioni

  1. Eat in one of the most fascinating place in Capri
  2. The special Sangria
  3. Exquisite tipical seafood
Price range
€€€
Hours
Only for lunch: 12pm - 18pm
Open daily
Closing period
from Oct 13, 2025 to Apr 17, 2026
Address
Località Faraglioni - Capri

At the foot of Capri's Faraglioni rocks, where the sea is warm and crystal clear and the silence is broken only by the sound of the waves, you'll find Fontelina: the restaurant belonging to the historic beach club with which it shares its name.

A family passion

Run for more than half a century by the Arcucci and Gargiulo families, Fontelina is famous for its exquisite maritime cuisine, prepared with the freshest of fish and seafood.

If you don't fancy fish, the menu features a number of vegetarian dishes too, including the island's delicious ravioli capresi

The restaurant's sangria, provides the perfect accompaniment to dishes which are both pleasingly simple and surprisingly light.

Brides on the beach

The fabulous food, wonderful wine and breathtakingly beautiful location - within swimming distance of the Faraglioni - make Fontelina the kind of place dream weddings come true!

Fontelina is one of the island's favorite beach clubs, easily reached on foot, from the Tragara viewing terrace, or by taxi-boat from Marina Piccola.

Insider tips

We suggest you book your table as soon as you arrive on the island, especially if you plan to visit Capri in the peak summer months.

Fontelina's rocky beach is made up of shallow reefs, making it unsuitable for small children.

Guest reviews

TfhPalisades

Trust the other recent reviews absolutely terrible dining experience.

1
Sep 8, 2025
Rookie mistake, didn’t check reviews in advance as my wife wanted to go . Ordered shrimp and spaghetti the shrimp were non existent. Way overpriced for poor dining experience, tourist Trap for sure. Added beach club. Unbelievably they charged extra for an umbrella and 24 euros for two towels. Chairs, not daybeds , we’re off the water in the back on concrete. Very hot , no view , never to return. Save your money and go to torre Saraceno
Pascaline F

No comment

1
Sep 5, 2025
The rudest staff I’ve ever met in my entire life. Actually baffling. For someone who works in the wine industry in New York, and having heard good things about the restaurant, I could not have been more shocked at the incompetency of the staff and rudeness of senior level personnel. We were greeted extremely well, then extremely poorly served throughout the entirety of the day. I highly do not recommend for anyone who has a semblance of taste and desire to be adequately treated in a restaurant.
zsf1995

AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE

1
Sep 1, 2025
Do not make the mistake of coming here unless you are a celebrity. Worst service I have ever received - terrible view tucked away in the corner looking at a set of concrete stairs. Staff are rude and there is no ambiance or music and the food was mediocre at best. Not worth the money or time.
angel

Spiacevole delusione.

3
Aug 19, 2025
Abbiamo organizzato un giro dell’isola in barca e ci hanno prenotato il pranzo in questo ristorante/lido posto proprio sotto i faraglioni. Prenotazione risalente al mese di maggio, ma tavolo assegnato in angolo cieco (… della vista dei faraglioni neanche l’ombra - e non c’è giustificazione che tenga se non che i migliori tavoli sono riservati chissà a chi …). Qualità del cibo nella media, cucina casalinga, ma imperdonabile le linguine Fontelina con annessi crostacei e frutti di mare “freddini”, come se fossero stati aggiunti dopo (… o come se il piatto fosse stato servito dopo un po’ che fosse pronto). In definitiva una delusione, peccato.

Map

The Fontelina restaurant is located on the tiny beach at the foot of the Faraglioni, in one of the most beautiful corners of the Island of Capri.

You can reach Fontelina by boat or on foot, using the steep, downhill path which starts just beneath the Punta Tragara viewing point. If you don't fancy making the uphill return journey, you can always take the restaurant's shuttle boat service to Marina Piccola instead.

Località Faraglioni - Capri

FAQ - Frequently asked questions

How do I book at La Fontelina?

La Fontelina accepts reservations in advance if you book both the restaurant and the beach club for three consecutive days or more. If you'd like to book for a single day, please call one or two days in advance to check availability. The restaurant is available by reservation only. Please note that availability is extremely limited during the high season months of June, July, and August.