What to Eat in Sorrento: 7 Traditional Dishes You Must Try (with Local Tips)

Explore the best food in Sorrento: discover 7 typical dishes, where to eat like a local, and what not to miss during your culinary trip.

If you're planning a trip to Sorrento—or you're already here—tasting the local food is a must. The town’s cuisine blends fresh seafood, homemade pasta, lemons, and cheese into a flavorful Mediterranean experience. Here’s what to eat in Sorrento, with seven delicious dishes and some insider tips.

1. Gnocchi alla sorrentina

Soft potato gnocchi baked in tomato sauce with melted mozzarella and fresh basil. A simple yet comforting dish, served in most local trattorias.

2. Delizia al limone

This lemon dessert is a Sorrento signature: soft sponge cake filled and covered with creamy lemon custard made from local IGP lemons. Light, fresh, and unforgettable.

3. Sorrento Limoncello

The iconic lemon liqueur of the Amalfi Coast, made with untreated Sorrento lemons. Try it after meals or buy a bottle from a small artisan shop.

4. Provolone del Monaco DOP

A semi-aged cheese with an intense flavor, made in the Sorrento hills. Great with wine, or grated over pasta for extra depth.

5. Spaghetti with clams

Fresh spaghetti alle vongole, simply cooked with garlic, olive oil, parsley, and fresh clams—best enjoyed with a sea view.

6. Caprese salad

A classic: mozzarella di bufala, tomatoes, basil, and extra virgin olive oil. Perfect as a starter or light lunch, especially in summer.

7. Frittura di paranza (fried seafood)

A crispy mix of small local fish, shrimp, and calamari, fried to perfection. Best served hot with a squeeze of lemon.

LOCAL TIPS

- Choose family-run restaurants in small alleys or coastal villages.

- Try wood-fired bread and local extra virgin olive oil.

- In spring, look for seasonal artichokes; in summer, enjoy cherry tomatoes from the Vesuvian area.

Sorrento will win you over one dish at a time.
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