A chapter for every hour
An evening at La Cantina del Mare: the rhythm of a night on the sea of Lacco Ameno
From the last of the sun to the walk back under the stars, a quiet map of the hours between. Not a tourist guide — how an evening on Corso Rizzoli really breathes.
01
The last of the light (19:30)
Golden hour drapes itself across the bay and the Fungo. The island exhales. Regulars arrive a little earlier and take an outdoor table, when the light shifts every five minutes and the photograph takes itself.
02
Arrival (19:55)
A slow walk along Corso Angelo Rizzoli. Candles, warm voices, an open door. Nino greets you at the entrance, in whichever of five languages fits your table.
03
A glass to begin (20:10)
Biancolella d'Ischia, cool from the cellar. The island's signature native white — dry, tasting of salt air and volcanic rock. Ischia in a single sip.
04
Today's catch (20:40)
What the boats of Lacco Ameno and Casamicciola brought at dawn. Barely touched by the kitchen. Deeply seasoned by the sea. This is the plate that sets the evening.
05
The kitchen's answer (21:20)
A plate the chef couldn't resist making tonight. Sometimes acqua pazza, sometimes pasta with clams, sometimes rabbit Ischia-style. It changes every evening, as it should.
06
Something sweet (22:05)
Orange tiramisù, an espresso, a drop of house limoncello. The evening slows down and time stretches without asking for the bill.
07
Home, under the stars (23:00)
Cobblestones, lamplight, the sea somewhere close. From here you can walk anywhere in central Lacco Ameno. An evening you'll keep.
Frequently asked
- What time is best to book for dinner?
- The best table for golden hour is around 19:30 – 20:00, especially from May to September. For a longer, quieter dinner, from 21:00 onwards.
- How long does an evening usually last?
- About two hours, but the table is yours for the whole evening. Nobody's rushing.