Il Pirata

Ambiance. Food. Service. View.
100/100 as we are definitely keeping this on our itinerary for our next trip back to Italy.

Immaculate vibes all around Giorgia who handled the whatsapp reservations was so kind and prompt, quickly answering my questions about WiFi and Parking (there's a parking lot right at the end of the road that you drive to by the beach where they'll park it for you for 3.50 euros/hour!) and even helping me get a lounge reservation the day before. I went on Sunday and spent a wonderful day there at the beach club, enjoying the anchovy flatbread (one of my favorite dishes so far!) and some coffee and had a dinner reservation at 7 to enjoy the sunset. Between the beach club and dinner reservation I hung out at the bar deck area and got a whole bottle of wine to write my wedding vows for my wedding next week! It was absolutely perfect and they even provided a variety of snacks. I ended up sobbing writing them (I love this man so much!) but everyone around me was so sweet. That will be a core memory for me to look back on fondly for years to come. My waitress Giulia was super sweet and helped me decide which courses to get (the pasta with the yellow tomatoes was out of this world!) and even got the owner Rino to sign their cookbook as a wedding present for me and my fiancé. He left such a sweet message and took the time to come over and chat, and really made me feel like family! I enjoyed my experience so much I went back yesterday to get more work done at the beach club, and everyone greeted me so warmly. It feels as though I made old friends and extended family in my short visit. I can't wait to bring my future husband here in a few weeks after our wedding! Thank you for such a wonderful experience!

Ordered:
Pirata Passion (~€18)
Tre Tartare (~€30): tuna, branzino, salmon
Spaghetti All' Aragosta 0.5kg (~€90)
Tagliolino Terra Mare (~€26)
Tortino Ricotta e Pere (~€9)

Aya's take:
Dinner in a cave? Sign me up. After our boat ride to Il Pirata, we had definitely grown an appetite and were ready for dinner! With us being right on the water, you can only expect the seafood to be incredibly fresh. It was so fresh that they actually brought the live animals on a platter to our table! The Tre Tartare was incredible - super fresh and each tartare had a different flavor palette. The pastas were both well-made. We ended with the Tortino Ricotta e Pere which was light, creamy, and sweet. All in all, this is a good spot for dinner. It's super romantic as well; we watched a proposal happen right below us.

Beach club was an awesome experience. My wife and I went to dinner as well. The service and food were spectacular.

My husband and I were lucky enough to have a date night at Il Pirata. When you book online, they give you an option to book a special table right on the water for a small price. Don't hesitate, it's worth it. Because it's on the water, it's a longggg walk down (and back up lol) but it was absolutely worth it.

We shared the raw seafood platter and the lobster pasta for 2 - it was more than enough food. The seafood was so noticeably fresh. Delicious food, cocktails, amazing service and a beautiful backdrop. Such a romantic evening and one of the best experiences on the Amalfi Coast.

Service was wonderful, the prices were average and the food was excellent. If you are trying to decide if you should eat here or at the other restaurant on site (upstairs) I would tell you to definitely go here. You need to make online reservations for dinner but you can walk in for lunch. Highly recommend if you happen to be staying at the hotel and have no car.

Great spot that doesn't get as overcrowded as neighboring towns. Right by the marina so very convenient. Love the food and service.

Atmosphere is wonderful even late at night.
Food can be better, but they well prepared.
Service is fast and friendly wait staffs.
The view is difficult to beat comparing to near by restaurants.
Valet parking is available, that is a big plus.
Overall, and good place for dinner and good view of the ocean.

Another amazing restaurant in Praiano! Getting to IL Pirata is quite a trek, so make sure you wear your walking shoes. But at the end of your journey, the food is more than worth it! Our waiter brought over the fresh catch of the day to let us choose from and even let my partner hold the lobster for a photo. The calamari with mint was probably my most favorite part. The entire restaurant is built into the side of the cliff, so you get amazing views of the water. We even went on a rainy day but it was still lovely and photo worthy!

First night here and had an amazing dinner here!!

Incredibly beautiful views overlooking the water.

Recommended dishes: Beef Carpacchio, Burrata, Grandma's Ghonnchi, & the Ricotta Pear Cheesecake


Phenomenal!!