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Welcome to La Cantinaccia del Popolo
"La Cantinaccia del Popolo" in Sorrento, Italy has won the hearts of locals and tourists alike with its inviting atmosphere and delicious homestyle Italian dishes. The lack of reservations adds to the charm, as eager diners line up early to secure a seat. The octopus salad, eggplant parmigiana, spaghetti with mussels, and meatballs are just a few of the standout dishes that keep patrons coming back for more. The friendly staff and cozy ambiance make guests feel like they're dining in a friend's home, creating a truly memorable experience. Dining at "La Cantinaccia del Popolo" is not just a meal, but a delightful journey into authentic Italian cuisine.
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La Cantinaccia del Popolo
Welcome to La Cantinaccia del Popolo, a beloved Italian gem located in Sorrento, Italy. This restaurant has become a must-visit spot for both locals and tourists alike, thanks to its inviting atmosphere and delicious homestyle cuisine.
One of the standout features of La Cantinaccia del Popolo is its cozy and welcoming ambiance. Customers rave about feeling like they are being welcomed into a friend's house when dining here, thanks to the friendly servers and warm hospitality.
Now, let's talk about the food. The menu at La Cantinaccia del Popolo features mouthwatering dishes prepared with a homestyle touch. From pulpo salad to eggplant parmigiana to spaghetti with mussels, every dish is bursting with flavor and made with fresh, high-quality ingredients.
While the restaurant doesn't accept reservations, it's well worth the wait. Many customers recommend getting there well before the opening time to secure a spot, as the popularity of this spot speaks for itself. The line may be long, but the wait is definitely worth it.
So, if you find yourself in Sorrento and craving authentic Italian cuisine in a welcoming setting, be sure to make a stop at La Cantinaccia del Popolo. With its delicious food, friendly service, and inviting atmosphere, it's no wonder why this restaurant has captured the hearts of so many diners.
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“ If you're looking to feel like you're being invited into a friend's house, this is the place for you! The servers are friendly and make you feel like you're at home. The food is delicious, but more of a home-style preparation. Get there at least 30min before opening and you'll find yourself already in a line, as they don't accept reservations and people return for the warm atmosphere and delicious food. We returned the next day because we had such a great experience the day before! While we were waiting in line (before they opened), the couple in front of us were telling us they had already been and were going again because it was good! The first time we came was for dinner, and I'd say the service is a bit better than at lunch. We didn't get menus and had to flag down a waiter multiple times during lunch service our second visit. Everything we had was delicious, but I'd say the grilled seafood dishes were only mediocre (not bad, just not great). The pastas were the highlight for us both visits! Definitely go at least once and go early, or be prepared to wait a while ”
“ This was our first meal in Sorrento and was by far the BEST one we had! Fortunately we were there for a full week so got to go back one more time before we left at the end of our stay and it was still the most amazing spaghetti and meatballs we've ever had. Staff were so friendly and great ambiance, we saw many locals eating here too. Totally worth the wait! We went for lunch each time and didn't wait longer than 15 minutes. ”
“ Without knowing that this place is such a hot spot, we went there before 6pm -knowing they open 6:30pm- saw a line! People before us and later after us told me they came early to get a seat and was their 2nd and 3rd time in row! We were among the 1st seating group! Ordered pulpo salad and eggplant parmigiana for appetizers -delicious! Mouthwatering!! For main, spaghetti with muscles and another dish spaghetti with meatballs. both of them were amazing! Meatball was so tender and not salty. Muscles with spaghetti also brought very natural flavor from the seafood. Their service was amazing!! And super efficient!! Apple pie for dessert was good but the crust was too thick for my preference. ”
“ Absolutely obsessed with this spot! I found this restaurant on a blogger website and I am so so grateful that I did! They do not take reservations however they do open promptly. We got in line about 25 minutes before the dinner opening at 6:35 PM. This was the best decision that I could have made! We were the last table to be sat during the first dinner seating! Talk about good fortune!*Highly recommend getting in line at least 25 or 30 minutes before the opening time to ensure that you are sat during the first seating. The people waiting in line for the second seating, waited almost 2 hours. Everything we ate was absolutely exquisite! We started with Caprese, then I chose the seafood spaghetti, which was topped with muscles in a butter, garlic sauce.Hands-down top 10 meals of my life! It was extremely flavorful without being too rich or heavy! My husband shows the gnocchi Sorrento, which were equally as amazing! The best part about pure Italian food is that none of the marinara gave either of us heartburn! Plenty of times in the states, the tomato sauce has been processed so the heartburn can be intense, at least for us. We also chose the 1.25 L of wine... Which was only €12! We about fell over with the price! We finished with the lemon mousse and it was absolutely fantastic, topped with pure lemon zest. The service was impeccable and the views on the patio were so gorgeous! We will be returning on our next trip! ”
“ On our first night arriving in Sorrento on 9/18/24, me and my mom went straight to this restaurant for dinner. It is about 15mins walking distance between my hotel and this restaurant, walking is pretty easy. Well if you live in NYC, you can practically walk anywhere right, Aha! Definitely worth the hype. This place was featured in so many tik tok clips by influencer and youtubers, definifely worth the wait. Out of a bunch of restaurants, this is really one of the legit ones. Their polpettes are out of this world, I ordered it as a side dishes. I ordered the gnocchi for the sake of trying it since everyone said Sorrento is famous for their gnocchi, meanwhile mom ordered Spaghetti alle Vongole. Gnocchi was meh, it's like eating a plain pasta with vodka sauce, nothing special, I wouldnt ordered it again but good to know what it tasted like. Polpette is the rising star here, taste is juicy and soft, tomatoes sauce is just right, not too sweet or salty, Im salivating talking about it. Vongole is also really good, mom said it aint anything like the ones we had in NYC. Overall spectacular dishes, service is also friendly and waiter/waitresses are kind. On our first night here, they didnt really offer us lemoncello, we came back 2nd time and was offered limoncello. Please do visit this place and give it a try, their food is legit decent and fresh, expected waiting time about an hour. I would suggest to be there before 6:30pm, at least you will be the first batch of group that will be let in to dine there. Happy go lucky, folks!! ”
