"This old-fashioned restaurant has been serving pasta and fresh seafood for 70 years, and sits above the waves in Ischia Porto. Make a reservation for lunch, and start with a plate of marinated fresh anchovies that hit brisk and tart with brine and lemon. Ask about the daily specials and you’ll get a taste of things like stuffed eggplant and stewed octopus. Afterwards, go for a dip in the water—just, you know, listen to your mom and wait the requisite 30 minutes." - gillian mcguire