Pizzeria Amalfi sur Lourdes

Exceptional food, good and plentiful. The owners, Mrs. Rosaria and her husband Mimmo, are a guarantee of good Neapolitans.

The food was awful, absolutely nothing Italian about it; aside from the obviously local products, the recipes had nothing to do with Italy. We were staying at the hotel, otherwise we would never have entered the restaurant (in Lourdes, the food is French, not pseudo-Italian). Unfortunately, we ordered a pizza diavola, a carpet of flour with horrible-tasting salami cubes; then we ordered a veal cutlet, which was nothing but veal cutlet, the meat edible, but we certainly weren't expecting that shoe sole; we ordered bread with fromage de chevre: cold cheese and warm salad, all smothered in bread. We also ordered the vegetable puree, which at least was decently good. The service is beyond reproach; the waiter didn't even know what we'd ordered. It's fine not to speak Italian, of course, but we at least expected him to explain, in French, what was on the plate, which we couldn't make out from the menu. Prices were normal, but definitely not worthy of what we ate.

In addition to its excellent hospitality, Hotel Vesuvio delighted us with cuisine that expertly blends two worlds. Dining at this splendid restaurant was the perfect complement to our days in Lourdes. The culinary offerings are astonishing in their variety and quality. We explored both traditions and were delighted: The French Tradition: We started with escargot, a French classic. The penne all'arrabbiata was a must, cooked with just the right balance of flavors, just like at home. The Pizza: The pizza deserves special mention. The incredibly light and digestible dough was enriched with a generous and flavorful topping, making it one of the best we've tried outside of Italy. The whole experience was crowned by excellent service. The staff once again proved attentive, fast, and always ready with a smile, making dinner not just a meal, but a moment of true relaxation and conviviality. Every course confirmed the dedication this establishment puts into caring for its guests. Nicola

We have been coming here for 4 years and we have had a great time. The rooms are nice and clean and the food is very good.