Ristorante Acquapazza Cetara

Hands down the BEST restaurant I’ve ever been to, cannot recommend it enough! If I could give them more stars I’d honestly do! Beautiful and warm atmosphere( we chose to seat outside) and incredibly warm and friendly staff. They made sure to make us feel welcome and accommodate all our needs from great drink and food recommendations, to explaining how our meals were made and making sure we had everything we needed. The food was so tasty, defo try the colatura di alici spaghetti (traditional food). Few ingredients yet out of this world tasty! You are getting the experience of a 5 star restaurant. Location is also great. It was my birthday today and they truly made my year. Sang me happy birthday, even gave me a gift! They even gave us complimentary food on the house to try out as appetizers. Everyone was so polite and friendly. I regreat not taking more pics of the rest of the food, I was just too invested in it to remember to take pics!

Nice place, close to the beach. I wasn t impressed by the spaghetti and carpacio - too blank for me - I wouldn t recommend. The fish plate though was good.

I’ve been planning my trip to Cetara for some time and had stumbled upon various reviews of Acqua Pazza. I finally made it here today and must say that it exceeded the reviews I read. The food was fresh, exquisite and simple. And that last one is what makes a great restaurant even greater. The simple ingredients that compliment each other, while some burst in your mouth and others caress your palette. Tonight I had their signature dish, Spaghetti with colatura de alci. It danced in my mouth. I was surprised when they offered me a bib and then I understood why. I didn’t know if it was the sauce or the fact I was drooling over the flavors. I had to leave some noodles to make space for the fish. The daily catch that I chose (there were a few) was the Luvaro. I chose it grilled and Gennaro (the chef and co-owner) came to my table to peel it and platter it on my dish with no skin, bones or tail. The fish was grilled to perfection. His kindness was the final touch. The food is great but their secret ingredient is their people. The smiles and warmth make a strong competition with the food. lol If you are in the Amalfi Coast, get a boat and stop here. You won’t regret it.

Me and my friend had dinner there. It was an impeccable experience. From the food which was amazing and the staff that were so attentive to us, we felt better than in any other restaurant from the Amalfi Coast. If you come to Cetara, you definitely want to come here and have dinner if you want to feel the experience of a truly 5 star restaurant.

One of the best restaurants we have tried in Italy. Best parts were the raw fish, you could real taste the freshness, and the homemade fish sauce paired really well with the bread and the pasta dish. The staff were friendly and the owner was very passionate about his fish sauce production. Would 100% come back!

Down near the harbor, this restaurant in Centro Cetera is very inviting. It is primarily seafood, so if you want a dish that does not have it, look elsewhere. The grilled vegetables were on point. The bread with anchovies and olive oil were the right blend of saltiness. The fired seafood platter had hits and misses. The tuna pasta almost tasted like stewed beef. While the food brings the score down, overall, it was a genuinely nice place to sit out in their covered area for lunch. Recommend.

I recently dined at "Acquapazza" in Cetara and had an incredible experience. The service was excellent, and the food was exceptional. I highly recommend trying their spaghetti with colatura di alici, which they produce themselves. The fresh fish dishes were outstanding, and the desserts were excellent. Overall, a must-visit restaurant for a memorable dining experience.

Really well positioned in Cetara. Food was good and the service was nice. We followed the recommendation of the waitress for the wine and we were not disappointed. The dishes were well presented. Bad point: the chairs were very uncomfortable - I appreciate the effort in terms of visual design but no - just changed them as you break your back after few hours!

Worlds. Best. Anchovies. We stayed in fantastic Cetara for four nights. On our third night we chose this place. Simply because we liked the look and the location. Little did we know that we would eat what's probably the worlds best alici (anchovies). But let's start at the beginning. After getting a table we ordered a half litre of house wine. Took a while until it was served, but no problem about that. Then we ordered two mains: Pasta with Tuna Genovese and the Spaghetti with colatura di alici (homemade anchovie fish sauce). Shortly after Gennaro arrived at our table. The mastermind, the artist ... or simply: the headchef/owner of this place. He said that we really need to try his famous alici (anchovies) and he will bring us a free starter plate with them. And soon they arrived: The Worlds Best Anchovies - at least so far. Preserved in high quality oil, topped with some herbs and garlic. And then freshly grated Amalfi Lemons on top. Wow...what an explosion of flavours! A feast for they eyes and more importantly: your palate. Never have we ever tasted better and more flavorful anchovies. Try them, even if you're not into anchovies or fish in general. The mains were great as well. Fresh and perfectly cooked (al dente) Pasta with few, but fresh and perfectly matched ingredients. The Tuna tasted great and the colatura alici was delightful. Not too fishy and smooth. Great stuff (Gennaro does produce it himself). We were so happy that we returned the next night and made a reservation right away (can get packed on weekends). We got a nice table - and again our dog was very welcome. This time we ordered a nice bottle of White: a 2010 Ester (Greco Di Tufo). A fantastic wine, deep yellow/gold color, but at the same time not too sweet and a perfect match for pasta dishes. Then of course: two servings of the brillant anchovies. For mains we had Pesto Pasta (handmade - very filling) and Gnocchi with grated dried fish roe! What might sound fishy is actually just a bit salty, very balanced and delicious. Another great dinner here at Acquapazza. Gennaro came by our table again and had a bit of a chat. Great guy! First night we paid 48 Euros, the other 70 Euros. Fair prices for dinners of this high quality. Innovative Italia food, but still faithful to its roots with few but great ingredients. Some of the best dishes we've had on this Italian Road Trip. Highly recommended!

At this restaurant I had one of the best meals of my life. The food was outstanding, the service was impeccable and the experience was amazing. In a charming picturesque Italian fishing village, you will find an Italian culinary experience. This place is a foodie's dream. From the salt cured anchovie appetizer to the amazing variety of desserts and lemoncello it was a meal to die for! I didn't even think I liked anchovies but after this meal I now know I do. The owner was so friendly and the chef here is amazing! Each course was even better than the last. We had salt cured anchovies, fried anchovies, a fantastic spiral pasta with a pine nut sauce, a simple spaghetti pasta with anchovie oil and we ended with some great desserts. The selection of dessert liqueurs was outstanding as well. We had fennelcello, mandarincello, lemoncello, and chocolate lemoncello. At the end of our meal, we felt like we had joined their family. The owner, chef, and 4 other members from the town jumped in the photo with us. Although you could go here on your own, We had an amazing guide named Marco who can be emailed at: marco.predieri@aruba.it he made the experience even more amazing. Knowing a local person here will help your foodie experience. Happy eating!!

One of the best seafood restaurants on the Amalfi coast - well known to Italians, who make a pilgrimage to eat here. While all of their fish and seafood is outstanding, they are known for their anchovies (alici) dishes, including their homemade cured anchovies (must have appetizer) and their colatura di alici (fish sauce). Their spaghetti con la colatura di alici is simple and brilliant. If you're a fan of fish sauce in any form (Nam Pla, Nuoc Mam, Garam), Acquapazza's is hands down the best (with all due respect to the renowned Nuoc Mam fish sauce from Phu Quoc in Vietnam). Lunch goes late into the afternoon, and dinner service starts around 20.30 and runs until about 1.00a.

Amazing restaurant which offers the authentic taste of the Sea in the tiny fishing village of Cetara. The Grilled Octopus was fantastic