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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

Brantly C

Great experience!

5
Aug 6, 2025
I’m shocked by the bad reviews, my girlfriend and I’s experience was the exact opposite of everything described. Arrived around 1pm for lunch, with the minimum 190€ / person fee it made it easy to not think about food or drinks and just enjoy the day, plus the view was really incredible (the water wasn’t too choppy that day as well)
Tony P

Summer in Paradise

5
Jul 26, 2025
view: La Fontelina Beach Club, Capri ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Our visit to Capri was truly defined by our daily ritual at La Fontelina Beach Club—a place that has captured my heart summer after summer for the past 20 years. Tucked into the rocks on the east side of the island, directly facing the iconic Faraglioni, Fontelina feels like a secret slice of paradise. Led by the ever-welcoming Gaetano, the team delivers impeccable service that’s warm, laid-back, and effortlessly charming. The atmosphere is rustic and vintage in the best possible way—blue and white umbrellas, wooden deck chairs, the sound of the sea—it’s a postcard come to life. I usually take lunch around 3pm, and it’s always a highlight. The antipasti are fresh and bursting with flavour, the pastas are rich and satisfying, and the fish dishes are consistently excellent. I always finish with wild strawberries and stracciatella ice cream—simple, fresh, and perfect. And don’t miss the white wine sangria with peaches and melon—a house legend in its own right. If you’re looking for the quintessential Capri experience, La Fontelina is an absolute must. It’s more than a beach club—it’s a timeless tradition, and I can’t imagine a summer without it.
ilari77

Eccezionale

5
Jul 20, 2025
Un posto straordinario e ben curato. Un punto di pace e relax ammirando il meglio. Molto buono anche il pranzo. Il prezzo è rapportato al contesto. Provare assolutamente
Gustavo M

Atendimento elitista, comida mediana e preços abusivos

1
Jul 18, 2025
Infelizmente, a experiência no La Fontelina deixou muito a desejar. A comida é apenas ok, sem nenhum destaque especial, mas com preços absurdamente superfaturados. O local parece ser voltado exclusivamente para quem quer tirar fotos e posar de influencer — o foco é claramente mais em imagem do que em qualidade ou atendimento. O serviço é extremamente seletivo: quem é cliente frequente ou gasta muito tem prioridade total, enquanto turistas comuns são tratados com descaso. Se você for passar o dia por lá, prepare-se para ser colocado num canto ruim, mesmo chegando com antecedência. No dia da nossa visita, a maré estava alta e muitas pessoas foram realocadas para áreas péssimas, sem qualquer estrutura ou atendimento — algo que não foi informado em nenhum momento no processo de reserva. Vimos várias pessoas na mesma situação: chegaram cedo, cumpriram todas as regras, mas foram colocadas de lado, enquanto clientes “vips” eram favorecidos. Os garçons fazem zero esforço em garantir que você se sinta bem-vindo, a menos que já seja conhecido da casa. Para piorar, é importante ficar muito atento à conta: notei preços diferentes dos que estavam no menu e só resolveram após eu mostrar fotos que tirei com os valores corretos. Lugar bonito, sim — mas definitivamente mais aparência do que substância. Não voltaria e não recomendo.

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.