Boutique Hotel Don Alfonso 1890

Dining at Don Alfonso was an experience that transcended mere culinary satisfaction and ventured into the realm of the unforgettable. From the moment we arrived, the impeccable service set the tone for the evening. The staff demonstrated an acute attention to detail that made us feel not only welcomed but truly cherished as guests. Their professionalism and warmth were unparalleled.The surprise birthday arrangement for my partner was the cherry on top of an already splendid evening. The discreet yet thoughtful gesture added a personal touch that made our celebration all the more special.One of the highlights of our visit was the exclusive tour of the wine cellar. Venturing into the heart of Don Alfonso's wine collection, we were guided through an impressive array of vintages and varietals, each telling its own story. This intimate peek into the culinary world of Don Alfonso enriched our dining experience, providing context and depth to the exquisite wine pairings that accompanied our meal.Speaking of the meal, to say the food was exceptional would be an understatement. Each dish was a masterpiece, meticulously crafted to deliver a symphony of flavors that left us in awe. The chef's genius shone through in every course, with each plate surpassing the last in complexity and taste. It was a culinary journey that weaved local tradition with innovative techniques, creating a menu that was both familiar and delightfully surprising.In conclusion, our dinner at Don Alfonso was not just a meal; it was a celebration of culinary artistry, exceptional service, and personal touches that together created a truly memorable experience. For anyone seeking not just to dine, but to be taken on a gastronomic adventure, Don Alfonso comes highly recommended. Each plate not only satisfied our taste buds but also captured our hearts, leaving us with memories that we will cherish for years to come.

This is a truly wonderful boutique hotel. From the moment we were greeted at the front gate on arrival to the gift from the family on our departure, nothing was overlooked. We had a beautiful view from our spacious room to Vesuvius. The food was top notch as you’d expect. Highly recommended.

This was the most wonderful culinary experience. Something that, should you find yourself in Sorrento, you should not miss. The family Iaccarino were all most welcoming, the new decor is serene and stylish, the food and service was off the end of the scale. A memorable three hour lunch on a Saturday was the highlight of our holiday. I cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough.

One of the best dinners of my life. Don Alfonso isnt your typical 2 Michelin star fancy experience. Don Alfonso gives you the fancy, elegance, homey, warm and simple experience all at once. You don’t get the feeling that they’re trying to sell you an expensive bottle of wine. They want to give you the best Italian dinning experience of your life and they certainly delivered that. Every bite was exceptional. It was by far the best meal I had in Italy. Mario welcomed me like I was the most important customer, the food was perfection, the wine was great, the family kept coming to check in. The staff was all amazing. I had a truly great experience. Worth every euro and will return every time I visit.

Whatever changes the years may bring, it is always wonderful to return here to be welcomed back by the Iaccarino family. The hospitality remains warm and welcoming so it is always a joy to spend time here when we are not out exploring this wonderful part of Italy.||The housekeeping here is exceptional and would put many larger luxury hotels to shame. We had moved a floor lamp from its original place as we wanted to use it to illuminate the dining table in our room, and when our room was serviced the next day we found that it had been replaced by a table lamp without having to ask. It is little touches like this that really distinguish this property.||The breakfast is of course delicious and local with lots of a la carte options, hot, cold, sweet and savoury to add to the extensive bakery basket. Room service, if one can call it that, is special here too as all of the dishes come from the 2* kitchen so it is definitely the best room service in the world!||We love our time here so much that each year before we leave we book up our next stay, and this year it was no different, so here we are counting down the days until summer 2023!

This was the best dinner we had on our honeymoon! The staff were extremely attentive and the owner and chef went table to table making sure everyone was enjoing their meals. The entushiasm shown by everyone shows just how important the quality of the restaurant was to the staff, and it was a pleasure interacting with them! Also, the food was outstanding. There was a great mix of modern takes on dishes along with classic pastas and main courses. We cannot recommend this place enough for anyone in the area!

Our tour arranger, Mario Milo, booked this dinner for my two friends and me. We didn't expect such a special experience! From the tour of the wine cellar, the decor, the amazing extra treats that kept arriving at our table, to the little stool where my purse was placed, this restaurant is top notch. Who knew purses had their own chairs?||We met the owner and his mother and fully enjoyed their company. I hope he really does watch Ozark on Netflix:)||This was an amazing way to end our trip to Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast.

Literally the best service and almost best restaurant I've ever been to in the world. The menu is constantly evolving since they adapt it to what they can grow from their garden for the season, you get dishes like pumpkin gnocchi which was so memorable I can still taste it. The quality is there as these dishes are some of the cleanest I've ever had. Well worth the visit, they'll even show you the back of house and wine cellar which is just a little extra. Amazing meal, the good thing is if you come back a year later the entire menu will probably have changed and you'll get a whole new experience.