What to Eat in Sorrento

Sorrento in Italy is famous for its lemon production and the creation of limoncello, a lemon liqueur. Try gnocchi alla Sorrentina or scialatielli pasta with salsiccia sausage. Pizza here is also superb, thanks to the proximity of Naples. For dessert, order lemon delight (delizia al limone), a dessert invented in nearby Amalfi.

What to Eat in Sorrento:

  • Limoncello. A liqueur made from local lemons, for which Sorrento is famous.
  • Gnocchi alla Sorrentina. Potato gnocchi baked with tomato sauce and mozzarella. This dish is named after Sorrento itself.
  • Delizia al limone. A lemon dessert made using local lemons.
  • Treccia al limone. A sweet braid with a lemon flavor, utilizing local lemons.
  • Gelato al limone. Lemon ice cream made from local lemons, for which the region is renowned.
  • Caprese. A salad of tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, named after the nearby island of Capri.
  • Spaghetti alle vongole. Spaghetti with clams, typical of the coastal resort town of Sorrento.
  • Pizza Margherita. Neapolitan pizza with tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, popular even in nearby Sorrento.
  • Melanzane alla Parmigiana. Eggplant baked with tomatoes, Parmesan, and mozzarella, a favorite in Campanian cuisine, which includes Sorrento.
  • Pasta e fagioli. Pasta with beans, a typical winter dish in the Sorrento area.
  • Zuppa di cozze. Mussel soup, made with fresh seafood from the surrounding area.
  • Sfogliatella. A crispy puff pastry filled with ricotta, almonds, and candied fruit, a specialty of Campania.
  • Ravioli Capresi. Stuffed pasta with tomatoes and Capri mozzarella, named after the nearby island.
  • Torta Caprese. A chocolate and almond cake, originating from the nearby island of Capri.
  • Liquore al finocchietto. A fennel-flavored liqueur, a popular local digestif.
  • … and 25 more Italian dishes from the list: What to Eat in Italy.

Enjoy your food in Sorrento!

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