Welcome to La Locanda del Gusto

Authentic Italian restaurant in Sorrento

Authentic Neapolitan food in the Heart of Sorrento
Looking for the best restaurant in Sorrento? Welcome to La Locanda del Gusto, where every dish tells the story of authentic Southern Italian cuisine.
Just a short walk from the historic center, we serve fresh handmade pasta, traditional Neapolitan recipes, local seafood and seasonal ingredients in a warm, welcoming atmosphere that feels like home.
Our menu celebrates the true flavors of Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast. Enjoy iconic dishes like Gnocchi alla Sorrentina, homemade ravioli, fresh seafood pasta, Nonna Titina's meatballs and homemade desserts, all prepared with passion using recipes handed down through generations.

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Chef Carmen Gnocchi e polpette al sugo
House of flavours

Where the table unites and hospitality is family

Absolute protagonist: fresh handmade pasta. Gnocchi, ravioli, scialatielli - each dish is made with selected, high quality ingredients, personally chosen by Chef Carmen from the excellence of our territory.

In a warm and familiar atmosphere, typical of southern homes, we invite you to relax, make new friends and share the pleasure of good food.

Our menu is basic but carefully designed to ensure freshness, authentic taste and true Italian hospitality.

"My passion for cooking started early, when I was only 14 years old I spent hours next to my mother Titina learning from her the secrets of true Neapolitan cooking."

Our guests' reviews

Find out what makes our restaurant special through the words of those who have chosen us

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25 September 2026
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הוזמן ניוקי וכדורי בשר הניוקי הרגיש מהאריזות בוואקום מהסופר אכלתי טובים ממנו בהרבה, כדורי הבשר בינוני ומטה ! צלע החזיר הייתה בסדר ולא יותר. לזניה שהייתה קרה במרכזה ובינונית. טירמיסו לימון גרוע לטעמי מרקם דליל ותפל פנקוטה גרועה ציפיתי להרבה יותר ממסעדה אוטנטית איטלקית ארוחה ששווה 50 יורו תומחרה ב 100 שפית בבקשה אל תכעסי עליי לאור התגובות הקודמות שלך פשוט להכין אוכל איכותי יותר או לא לצפות לביקורת טובה
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Naomi
25 September 2026
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The staff here are so friendly, and also so quick! The tiramisu was amazing!!! Easily the best I've every had!
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James
24 September 2026
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Lovely restaurant, attentive / friendly staff
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Sadie Buerker
24 September 2026
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We had an amazing dinner at La Lucanda del Gusto! A true family affair, you can feel the love poured into the food, the atmosphere, and the warmth and kindness of the staff.
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Romain
23 September 2026
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Les gnocchis étaient incroyables et l’assiette était super bien remplie !
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sunita j
23 September 2026
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Excellent food. Sorrento style gnocchi was lovely.
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margaret pilato
23 September 2026
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The porcini ravioli was superb, and filling. The staff are fun, friendly, professional and so Italian, loved the entire experience!
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Jason Sawyer
22 September 2026
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Great food. Best my wife said she had in Italy
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Alysha H
25 September 2026
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Great food & great service! Amazing food and big portions. Entire staff works together to get everyone seated, orders taken, and checked out. Highly recommend!
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Femke J
25 September 2026
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Popular and fast, good quality food Super quick and friendly service! Delicious food!
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Andrew B
25 September 2026
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Best meatballs Best meatballs in the world! Everything about this place was top tier
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Paradise51648407956
24 September 2026
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Cibo e personale magnifici Il cibo era incredibile. Consiglio scialatielli alle polpette e gnocchi alla sorrentina, per terminare con il tiramisù al limone. Porzioni abbondanti.. come a casa❤️ Personale accogliente, gentile e super attento. Assolutamente consigliato.
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Deb D
24 September 2026
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Two nights of delicious food!!! My husband and I were amazed at the delicious and beautiful food served here. It was so good the first time, we came back the second night too. The staff treated us feel like family. The lemon tiramisu is made with homemade limoncello!! Delicious!! Make a reservation, you will be glad you did!
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Jennifer M
24 September 2026
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Authentic Italian food The most amazing gnocchi and meatballs! Very satisfying meal and great service!
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Gerald
24 September 2026
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Super Essen und super Team Das Essen war hervorragend das Team super eingespielt. Keine Wartezeit obwohl das Restaurant so gut besucht war und die Hölle los war.
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terri
24 September 2026
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Not to be missed! Exquisite food; wonderful service; reasonably priced. I want to come back for cooking classes! The lemon chicken scallopini (?) and lasagna were exceptional!
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James VT
24 September 2026
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Lovely restaurant Lovely restaurant, very attentive / friendly staff.
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Melissa
24 September 2026
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Delicious wine and food Mina was incredible! Allowed us to enjoy ourselves and take time to enjoy our delicious meal!! Wish we had found this lovely place sooner!
Between sea, art and flavours

Discover the wonders of Sorrento

Stroll through the narrow streets of the historic centre, be enchanted by the view of the Gulf of Naples from the Villa Comunale, explore the remains of the Roman Villa at the Bagni della Regina Giovanna, and experience authentic Neapolitan hospitality.

An itinerary designed to make you experience Sorrento with all your senses, among art, history, breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable flavours.

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