What should I eat on Amalfi Coast?

✨ 3 Unique Foods to Try on the Amalfi Coast

by Veronica Dolce

There are flavors that belong to a place — and then there are flavors that belong to a fleeting moment in time. On the Amalfi Coast, you don’t just eat… you savor, you remember, you dream.

Here are 3 unforgettable local specialties to seek out if you’re lucky enough to walk the lemon-scented paths of the Costiera.

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🍋 1. Grilled Mozzarella on Lemon Leaves (Mozzarella grigliata su foglia di limone)

This is not just a dish — it’s poetry on a plate.

Sliced local mozzarella is gently grilled on fresh lemon leaves, letting the citrus oils infuse the cheese as it warms and softens.

The result? A creamy, smoky, delicately tangy bite that tastes like Amalfi itself.

Where to find it: In traditional trattorie across the coast, often served as an appetizer with a drizzle of olive oil and a view of the sea.

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🐟 2. Fravaglia – The Taste of July

Fravaglia is a celebration of the sea — a mix of tiny, just-caught fishes (anchovies, whitebait, baby mullet…) lightly floured and fried until golden and crisp.

But here’s the magic: it’s only available in July, when the waters bring in the perfect mix of species. Locals eat it with their hands, on paper cones, by the harbor wall. You eat it hot, salty, with lemon squeezed over it — and with joy.

Tip: Ask for it in local markets or rustic seaside restaurants. If you’re in Amalfi in July, don’t miss it.

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🍑 3. Sparkling Wine with Peaches

Italians know how to enjoy a slow sunset — and this is how they toast to it.

This simple, sensual drink blends fresh peach slices (white or yellow) into a glass of local sparkling wine, sometimes even prosecco from nearby Campania.

As the peach infuses the wine, it becomes an edible treat — sweet, bubbly, golden. It’s not on most menus. But if you ask the right person… they’ll smile and make it for you.

Where to sip it: In a terrace bar in Positano, or better yet, at home with someone you like.

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💫 Final lines:

The Amalfi Coast doesn’t just feed you — it romances you.

These dishes aren’t touristy clichés. They’re local secrets. Seasonal treasures.

The kind of food that stays with you long after the sun sets behind the cliffs.

What would you try first?

Let me know in the comments or tag me on Instagram @ladolcevitadream when you taste one of these hidden gems.