La Fenice

May, 2nd in 2025 we have returned to this Ristorante which is located at almost the end of Sorrento. Since 3 years the ownership has changed. You can sit outside at the noisy street or inside what we have preferred. At Lunch-time the Restaurant was empty. We have asked for fresh fish ( Catch of the day). We have received the white fish. (20€ per person). In addition we ordered potatoes (4€) and mixed Vegetables (6€). Together with a bottle of Mineralwater we have paid 59 €. Hand written was: " SERVICE IS NOT INCLUDED ". Finally I can recommend this Restaurant.

If you are tourist do not even step in this restaurant!! Service was terrible servers made us feel so awkward ! We did not feel welcome to restaurant ( especially bold glasses guy ) so much attitude and bad energy pizza crust was good flavour is missing , gnocchi was so disappointing there is no taste at all

Good service and good food at this trattoria. The risotto seafood was excellent. Raviolis and fish also good. Lemon cake is a good alternative to tiramisu if you want some change. You feel comfortable and warm inside (February is cold here).

We visited twice while in Sorrento and would have gone again if our holiday had been longer. There's a lot of good restaurants in the area but La Fenice has great food, great service and is reasonably priced. Gluten-free options are available, but it might be best to telephone first if you want the pizza as the gluten-free dough is in demand.

We loved everything about Finice! So much so we had to come back the second time: the food, the staff, the atmosphere. Unpretentious and absolutely superb. An absolute highlight of our trip!

Decided to wait for this restaurant to open at 7pm because they claim to have wood fire pizza. The atmosphere is nice but the patio is next to a busy road. They almost seemed upset we came in at 7.00. The waiter (bald short middle age man with glasses) was very rude and border line disrespectful. Made us feel very uncomfortable. He seemed so frustrated we ordered food first and wanted to order drinks after but he never came back. Never checked on us or our food. The other waiter that was cleaning our table as we left, asked if we enjoyed our meal because I only ate a few bites of my pasta. I said it was so so because the pizza was okay but my gnocchi was awful and had no flavour. The tomato sauce was more orange than red. There was cheese in it but also very bland.

Don’t bother stopping here. As a Celiac, I came as it was listed on AIC. Although I’m happy to have had GF options (calamari and pizza), the pizza was terrible. The crust was hard as a rock and I couldn’t cut it with a fork and knife. The calamari was also frozen, not fresh. The staff was not friendly and and the street traffic is very noisy. It seemed like they expected a tip on top from the note they left on the receipt. Would definitely not return and wish we went somewhere else for our day in Sorrento.

The food here is amazing! We came back again because it’s so good and affordable. Best Hugo I’ve had!! Gnocchi is a must try here! Cacio e Pepe and margarita pizza is so delicious, just all around great!!

Avoided the ridiculous hotel laundering prices and instead walked next door to this restaurant to do laundry. Decided to get a bite while I waited and boy was I in for a sensationally cooked meal. The grilled calamari had a distinct slight smoky char mixed with lemon taste unbridled by any of the heavily breaded so called calamari I've ever eaten back in the states. The margarita pizza,, truly a blessing disguised as a typically pedestrian uninspiring order, boasted the organic flavors of its fresh ingredients cooked to perfection in their wood oven. Perhaps it's my Las Vegas Strip prejudices, but don't be fooled by the inelegant atmosphere or intimidated the noisy street next to the restaurant but even these potential criticisms are squelched by noting that the city street is lined with unexpected' orange trees!

We ate pizza at this restaurant and it was strictly fair . The restaurant was dated and not overly clean. The service could have been better . The staff wasn't overly friendly or helpful. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant. There are to many better options in Sorrento.

Amazing pasta...best we've had in Sorrento (and we've had a lot). Not touristy and the food had FLAVOR, something we've missed in a lot of food in Sorrento. Service was kind and the atmosphere gave local, family, and casual. We'll be returning for a second night. We had the Bolognese and the Pomodoro pasta. Would recommend!

What a wonderful dining experience. The Marg pizza was fantastic and the pesto ravioli was to die for. It had a lemon taste the developed about 3 seconds after taking a bite. I mean Wow! This by far was the best restaurants in Sorrento for me... I can't wait for my return to Sorrento!

After four hours in transit, my friends and I stopped by another restaurant for dinner. When they turned us away we came to La Fenice, who kindly let us dine even though they were about to close. Fate was surely on our side that night. Not only was the food cheaper, it was delicious!! Two of us got the cavatelli with swordfish and scarmoza. The portion was big but it was so good that we both finished it. The melted cheese and occasional bit of swordfish were a perfect pair.

Wow!!! The gluten free pizza is insane. Gnocchi incredible. Really good service. Friendly.

Locals recommended this place and I regret we didn't come here sooner. The place is typical Italian family style restaurant with plenty of fish choices and great pizzas. We took to go and enjoyed it

We had stopped by La Fenice the night before we dined here and turned back, then our hotel recommended them for seafood the next day and we walked right back :) Honestly, after all of the pasta we'd had this week I couldn't have been more thrilled to see their veggie bar (tons of delish veggies) my friend and I both had large plates full before our entrees arrived. I had the seafood linguine and she had a grilled fresh fish (which was fun, picking the actual size and fish for prep - super fresh!). Delightful lunch!!! Wouldn't rule out returning again in the future.

this was one of the best restaurants i have ever been to! the steak with cheese sauce and gnocchi were the best me and my family had had on our 2 week trip to italy and the service was great!

We were tired and hungry after a long journey from Texas to Sorrento. It was almost closing time but they seated us promptly and gladly served us. Food was good and fresh. We ordered The Italian Fries & Calamari & Shrimp for antipasti. Delectable. The fries were a surp because we didn't know what to expect. It was little fried balls of fluffy but crisp potato and some other things that looked like a battered and fried flower with stuffing. Delish! For The main course I had the steak in Gorgonzola sauce and my daughter had the ravioli. The steak was cooked medium as requested. It the cut was a cheaper thin cut of sirloin. I was hoping for ribeye or t-bone. I Guess i need to go back to Texas for that. The ravioli was excellent. My other daughter had a pizza, which was also on point. The girls ordered cocktails which they didn't care for. 1. Because they ordered piña colada's and expected frozen slushy type of drinks. They were mixed drinks. Again we aren't in the states so this is something we need to understand. 2. The drinks were strong. They're not heavy drinkers so they couldn't finish the drinks. Other than the expectations of an American in Italy not knowing what is customary here and what we are used to, the food and service were good. The staff was friendly and spoke English & some Spanish which worked in our favor because we speak fluent Spanish.

Customer service was not the greatest. Place was not busy but it took them about 15 min to acknowledge us, we were about to walked out when someone came to greet us.

Loved this place. The staff were the nicest I experienced in Italy. The spaghetti carbonara was perfectly spiced and the lasagna was delicate, rich and light all at the same time (I know that doesn't make sense but you have to try it to understand). I'll definitely go back next time I'm in Sorrento!

We hired a driver to take us down the coast and when we asked for a good restaurant he suggested this place- and he was right!!! The lasagna was sooooo goooood! It was thick with meat and lots of cheese and just so good! The fish was hand trimmed for you at the table and was delicious in the sauce! The wine came with peaches in it- what a nice treat since I love peaches and used this as my dessert! The only bad thing is it was located near a hospital so there was a lot of sirens going by... so I do not recommend this place for a romantic evening but if your hungry you should stop in!!!

This was the first Italian seafood restaurant we hit in sorrento. Portions were on the moderate. Very fresh seafood. We ordered: Fruitti di Mare: pasta with clams and mussels. Didn't blow me away like I expected. Mussels w/garlic: a nice appetizer. Simple and a nice amount of mussels. King prawns: I think my wife expected something different. It was just four big prawns in a red sauce. I think she was hoping for pasta to be served with it. Service was good like all the restaurants in Italy. A little pricey and not great bang for your (euro) buck. But decent food nonetheless.

The dining experience at La Fenice was one of the highlights of our meals on the Amalfi coast. The service was attentive and personalized. the seafood was fresh, caught that day, and we could see the fish we would be eating before it was prepared. I was especially pleased with their attention to detail with gluten-free preparation. I informed the waiter I had celiac disease. He took it very seriously and without any further ado he assured me they had a separate gluten-free prep area and fryer. Our aperitivo was fried calamari and small finger-sized fish (wish I knew the name), prepared with gluten-free breading for the table, and was delicious! Everyone loved it. They provided gf bread for me. The main course, grilled sea bream and swordfish, was top notch. Overall a wonderful meal highlighting the bounties of the sea off the shore of Sorrento with wonderful Italian hospitality!

I've been in sorrento twice so far. At La Fenice was probably where I could experience the best dinners. Go for the seafood, but it's pizza and other pasta are good too. The only thing that I do not recomend is the dessert: the gelatos throughout the city are better It's prices are fair for a very turístic city (you should expect a similar pricing to Rome, though sorrento is a small city) but for sure the price worth

Eh. For a restaurant in a tourist town, it's fine (I give the overall experience 3 stars). I give the gnocchi with salmon 2 stars. Hard to find good places to eat in this fisherman town gone tourist...

This place is so good that i decided to give it my first POSITIVE REVIEW. It's legit the best place I have ate in all of Italy!!! If I could give it higher than 5 stars I would! The waiter was sooo funny and sweet. The food was AMAZING, definitely get the lasagna, it was a great portion and the best pasta I've ever had. LOVE THIS PLACE, wish I had the time to come again before I left. Definitely visit here, I promise you will not regret it!! It's amazingggg loved it!

The restaurant is business casual. The food is fantastic! They are known for their seafood and they did not disappoint! We made a reservation on a Monday in December & visited at opening @ 7pm. The staff were friendly, attentive and very busy. We highly recommend!

Excellent restaurant mushroom risotto, linguine & seafood, and clams. Excellent wine from Sicily

I don't know why there are so many good reviews on this restaurant. I've had mussels all over the world and these were easily the worst. They were so salty, and was the only thing I could taste, even though they were supposedly cooked with garlic & parsley. Mixed salad was very wet and was essentially a pool of oil on a plate. Eggplant pasta was ok. I stayed in Sorrento for 5 days and this was by far the worst meal.

Had dinner here while staying in Sorrento and WOW we were not disappointed! The ravioli was delicious and most of their cocktails are 6 euros....what??!?? Incredible! Definitely check out this spot for an unforgettable meal!

Casual environment. The reasonable prices really blew us away. 7.50 EUR for a huge bowl of mussels in a garlic white wine sauce! The mussels were delicious and local. The pizza was good, especially at 8.00 EUR each. Not the best we've had in Italy but that's a pretty high bar! We enjoyed the Margarita pizza, but would pass on the Sausage/Broccoli pizza. I think the Broccoli was actually Broccoli Rabe and it was quite bitter. But the Margarita was good.

Disappointed with the service, very slow had to ask multiple times to get bread and various things for our table. When the check came it was hard to read what each item was and it was not clear that there was a cover charge

I have basically been eating my way through Italy and this is my absolute favourite so far!! I've been back 3 nights in a row! Their Caprese salad is unbelievably good and I also had mussels, grilled squid and pasta. Extremely friendly staff, reasonable pricing and great atmosphere. Do yourself a favour and check it out if you're travelling through Sorrento!

We were referred to the place by our B&B host. After a long day of sightseeing, we were famished and headed out. We asked for Nello and were greeted with a nice glass of Prosecco. Then.. the long wait. Long time to take our order, long time to prepare our food. They did not check on us, it is like they forgot about us. However, once the food arrived, the food was exceptional. My pasta was mega hot (temperature), which I love and appreciate. The food was totally amazing. If the customer service had been better, I would have rated 5 stars. I am now in Florence and the food is nowhere near the level of Sorrento. Anyway, I recommend you go when you are not so starved since your wait will be very long. You will also have better options earlier, since certain food items can run out.

La Fenice offers well-prepared and classic coastal Campanian fare. The dishes are flavorful and tasty, and the staff is courteous, professional, and attentive. The location is unfortunate, as it is situated alongside a major vehicular thoroughfare, though the outside seating is still quite nice. Stick to the local seafood classics and you will not be disappointed.

La Fenice has the very best seafood in Sorrento! I was recommended this spot the first night I was in Sorrento, last November (yes, I visited for the first time in November - I know...a little silly), but needless to say it was still an amazing trip. Returned to the seaside this past August with a lot of friends, and of course made our way for a big family dinner at La Fenice one night. Not a disappointment to be found. We had an incredible time, great house wine, amazing seafood, everything just perfect. Not only is the food great at La Fenice, but I found myself surrounded by more local people there. It's off the main tourist square trap, and a little quieter and relaxed than most in Piazza Tasso. I would highly recommended La Fenice to anyone visiting Sorrento looking for excellent seafood. It's a bold statement, but its quite easily my favorite restaurant in Sorrento ---- besides Nonna's kitchen ;-) Baci e abbracci!!!

After our early evening wine by the coast we did some shopping. While shopping I would ask the shop owner for their recommendation for the best lasagna. Two times we were suggested to try this place. I would agree the lasagna was delicious. If your in the area and are looking for good lasagna, I suspect you'll find it in a lots of restaurants, but you can be assured that La Fenice lasagna was very good! Give it a try!

Stopped in here on a recommendation from a local. Best food out of our 4 day stay in Sorrento (we also ate at la Lanterna, Fuoro, and Tasso). Very reasonably priced for the quality of food and fantastic service!

Excellent! They make you feel at home. The food is delicious. The best in Sorrento. We ate at this place a couple of times after it was recommended by our bus driver and they did not let us down. It's where the locals eat. Good seafood. It was out of our way, we were in San Agnello but it was well worth the Trip.

This is an excellent restaurant in Sorrento. Our waiter showed us a gluten free menu right away once he heard my wife has an intolerance. We shared a sea food antipasti dish which had a nice selection of seafood. We had grilled fish and a seafood risotto as a main with some veggie side dishes, both very nice (especially the risotto). Desert was nice too. Recommended!

Amazing food. Our server was great and had a great personality. Highly recommend for fresh seafood and fish.

Poor service! We were seated outside at a wobbly table that happen to be on a sewer drain. The waiter was completely uninterested and inattentive. The king prawns, mussels marinara and risotto milanese were average at best. Fried calamari was rubbery. House red wine was not good. Overall poor experience.

Don't eat in any restaurant in the main squares in Sorrento. If you want amazing italian food look for La Fenice. We were there in August for one week and we went there 3 nights. We would have gone more if we found this place earlier. The wait staff is very friendly and the fresh, homemade and authentic. WE LOVED THIS PLACE. We even took some business cards to give to people we met at our hotel. Too bad I can't give them more stars in this rating.

This restaurant was suggested to us by our hotel. The service was excellent, and the food was very good as well! My sister and I ordered vegetarian: the gnocchis and risotto with mushrooms and the mushroom pizza! The food was amazing, especially the gnocchis and risotto. I would def go back! We also got a free le moncello drink, pretty cool! Free bread here as well!