What diners say
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Il Riccio is widely celebrated for its stunning sea views, elegant atmosphere, and exceptional service, with many guests calling it a must-visit in Capri. The food is generally praised as delicious, especially seafood dishes, though a minority find it overpriced relative to the quality. Overall, diners leave feeling they've had a memorable, high-end experience.
Service
Service is consistently highlighted as outstanding, with numerous guests singling out waiters Salah, Giorgio, and Antonio for their attentiveness, professionalism, and warmth. Many recount special touches like birthday celebrations and personalized recommendations that elevated their visit.
Views & Location
The restaurant's clifftop setting overlooking the sea is repeatedly described as breathtaking, magical, and worth the trip. The ambiance is considered chic yet relaxed, with a pleasant sea breeze and beautiful sunset views.
Food Quality
The food is generally praised as excellent, with particular acclaim for seafood pasta, prawn risotto, and sea urchin pasta. The dessert room is a popular highlight, though a few guests found desserts underwhelming.
Value for Money
While many feel the experience justifies the high prices, some diners consider it overpriced, noting that the cost is steep for the portion sizes and that the food, though good, does not always match Michelin-star expectations.
Atmosphere & Vibe
The atmosphere is described as elegant, lively, and perfect for celebrations. A few guests mention the music during celebrations can feel kitschy, but overall the vibe is seen as chic and enjoyable.
Dessert Room
The dessert room, a self-service selection of sweets, is a standout feature that many guests love, calling it 'insane' and a reason to return. It is frequently mentioned as a highlight of the meal.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 12 dish mentions say about the food
Il Riccio’s "Astice nella grotta azzurra" earns rapturous praise as a singular, unforgettable dish, with reviewers celebrating the restaurant’s warm, intimate atmosphere and consistently refined, soulful cooking.
“This is a lobster dish from Capri. We have a boiled lobster served with rocket, spring onion, and heart of beef tomato — a classic typical one — lemon mayonnaise, salt, oil, pepper. It's a really fresh dish. At first the vinegar scared me, but I have to say it's good. With this tomato, this little basil, and a slice of toasted bread. This is the bruschetta of kings.”
What creators say
5 creators have covered Il Riccio. Most active: Piattoriccomicificco
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Il Riccio is the restaurant that immediately makes you feel at home on the island, letting you breathe its scents and taste its flavors with top quality.
Dishes mentioned
Bruschetta dei Re
This is the Bruschetta dei Re, served in a decidedly festive atmosphere. It immediately makes you feel at home on the island, letting you breathe its scents and taste its flavors with top quality.
- PiattoriccomicificcoLoved
🦞 IL RICCIO: Pranzo a CAPRI con DOLCI INFINITI 🍩🍧🍰 "Ci siamo trasferiti a CAPRI" - Puntata 1 di 4 · @ 2:51
Il Riccio is the perfect introduction to Capri — a luxurious, Michelin-starred restaurant with stunning views of the Grotta Azzurra, where the food is executed at a very high level and the dessert room is a paradise for sweet lovers.
Dishes mentioned
Tartare di Tonno Rosso con Zucchine, Nocciole e Salsa di Alici e Limone
This tuna tartare melts in your mouth — the quality of the tuna is incredible, it disappears as soon as you put it in your mouth. The zucchini is cooked alla scapece, amazing, and the hazelnut adds its own little touch. The anchovy and lemon sauce is intriguing, and together with the hazelnut it almost reminds me of Piedmont. It's so good you don't even want to eat the bread.
Insalata di Granchio Reale con Salsa di Mandorle
The crab salad is spectacular — the almond sauce was intriguing and it turned out even better than I expected. It's delicate, tastes exactly like the sea, exactly what you want to eat when you're by the sea. The crouton gives it a nice crunch, and the vegetables are also very crunchy. I'd have this for breakfast.
Astice Capri
This is the bruschetta of kings — the lobster with tomato, basil, and a slice of toasted bread is incredible. At first the vinegar scared me because I'd never put vinegar on lobster, but the spring onion, mayonnaise, and arugula all come together perfectly. It's like a rich person's salad — you'd never think to make a dish with arugula and lobster like this. The bread is the perfect base.
Spaghettone ai Ricci di Mare
This is the real sea urchin pasta — you can really taste the sea urchin, it's not like the ones you often get that barely have any. It's turbid, acidic, almost like a citrus note even before the dish arrives. With the dish it's amazing. This is exactly what I love. I'm not saying it's the best because every place has its own character, but damn this is good.
Ravioli Capresi Rivisitati con Salicornia, Stracciata di Bufala, Bottarga di Tonno e Tartare di Tonno
These ravioli are a tribute to the island — the salicornia inside adds a nice saltiness, and the bottarga is used in a non-invasive way. The stracciata di bufala and the raw tuna on top with just lemon zest, salt, and pepper make it a really well-balanced dish.
