La Bettola Del Gusto

My husband and I had dinner here on our last of 3 nights in Pompeii. Food was some of the best we’ve had here so far. We had the pumpkin appetizer, octopus pasta and beef stew. The waiter was helpful in recommending a wine (we’re novices with wine) that was very good.

Come prepared to spend money but eat well. My wife and I got a chef's wine pairing and it was impeccable. Seafood and wine was local. They know their stuff and treat their work like art, engulfing all the senses. If you're hesitant about the price, go confident knowing you'll come away with a lifetime memory.

We were very impressed with how incredibly detailed and delicious everything was! The prices are a little bit high but the quality of their menu is amazing and it is worth it! Highly recommend their risotto for two, their cheese and salami boards! 🤤🥰

We had a lovely time and had a lot of fun eating here. The food was interesting and very good. The wine selection was also lovely. The one note that I have is that the pace of the meal felt a bit rushed, especially considering this is a restaurant that promotes the slow food movement. We were encouraged to order quickly and all our food at once. We were expecting a slower and more deliberate pace which would have allowed us to explore the menu more thoroughly.

Overall the price for the food and the experience was worth it! The beginning was a little rocky because I stopped by earlier in the day to get a reservation, however they didn’t write my name down so make sure that you do so! The food itself was fantastic as were the breadsticks, the waiters were good, however I did find myself feeling like we had to wait longer than I would like. One of the diners is lactose intolerant and they made a lactose free dessert without us needing to ask, which was a nice surprise. Overall I think this restaurant is worth a visit if you are in Pompeii. I do want to note that while the food was great from a technical perspective I felt that it and the service lacked some of the homey-ness and heart that have made some of my experiences in Italy truly great and memorable.

Fresh seafood in a nice upscale restaurant at a convenient location (right next to the Pompei station!) We ordered seafood pasta and ravioli with squid stuffing and pumpkin sauce. The ravioli is very delicious, but the pasta is a bit too dry and salty. The restaurant gave us many complimentary sides such as the fried dough with cauliflower and even two small glasses of prosecco. The service is very good too. Would recommend a visit!

Great restaurant with delicious, good value and local food. Ambiance and staff are very pleasant and professional. They were able to adjust to our needs because we were in a rush. We had the parmigiana antipasti. Spaghettoni with anchovies and black truffle, pasta with fresh lobster and the grilled seafood platter. All dishes were terrific, the pasta was fresh and had a good bite. Seafood was extremely fresh, well prepared and rite rare-ness. The tuna was really extraordinary. The price is very fair for the food and service you receive. All in all €67 excl tip. Also did not drink alcohol.

An exceptional dining experience! The ambiance was delightful, but what truly stood out was the incredible hospitality of owner Vincenzo. He made us feel like honored guests, ensuring every detail of our meal was perfect. The food was divine, but Vincenzo's warmth and attention truly made our lunch unforgettable. Can't wait to return!