Restaurant - Cafe Latino

Corso Italia 24, Sorrento, 081 8773718, www.cafelatinosorrento.it

This was recommended by the Lonely Planet guide who have steered us well in the past and certainly didn’t let us down here. A beautiful Sorrentine garden is set in among the buildings of Sorrento town, and is sheltered from the bustle outside. A circular gazebo sits in the middle with about four tables, in it which look like they might be reserved for functions, and is surrounded by a flowerbed. Further low tables for people just stopping for a drink encircle this and then a path that runs around this separated tables on the outer edge of the square garden which are set in separate sections all surrounded by flowers, trees and shrubbery. The bar in one corner is painted in green to blend in well with the surroundings, and the whole effect is a very peaceful and romantic setting. Prices are fairly average for anywhere nice to est in Sorrento with a bottle of wine and a two course meal for us coming to just over 80 euros. We had a selection of local starters from the menu which included breaded risotto rice balls in cheese sauce, aubergines in tomato sauce, Parma ham and mozzarella, caprese salad, cheese and potato crockets, and two types of bruscetta. It was certainly plenty between the two of us that we had to ask for a little extra time before our main course.