Set in the dramatic fjord village of Furore, one of the Amalfi Coast's most unusual settlements, Bacco serves honest Campanian cooking with vegetables and herbs from the surrounding cliffs. The terrace views down to the tiny beach far below are extraordinary.
Hostaria di Bacco is the principal restaurant of Furore, one of the most distinctive and unusual villages on the Amalfi Coast. Furore is sometimes called the paese che non c'è — 'the town that doesn't exist' — because it consists of scattered houses and terraced farms spread across a fiord (the only fjord in the Mediterranean) and its surrounding cliffs rather than a compact village centre in the conventional sense. Bacco sits above the famous Fiordo di Furore, the narrow rocky inlet where cliff divers have competed since the 1950s, with a terrace that provides views down the sheer cliff face to the tiny strip of beach and the sea far below. The kitchen uses vegetables and herbs grown on the dramatic terraces that cover the surrounding cliffs, much of which is maintained by the farming families who have inhabited this difficult terrain for generations. The cooking is an honest expression of Campanian coastal tradition: colatura di alici pasta (spaghetti finished with the intensely savoury anchovy sauce produced in the nearby village of Cetara), calamari ripieni (stuffed squid braised in tomato), and a selection of contorni reflecting whatever is in season on the cliff farms. The restaurant is also connected to a small albergo (inn) and winery — the Furore family wines from the estate's cliff vineyards are served here — making Bacco a possible base for an overnight stay in one of the coast's most unusual settings.
Signature dishes
- Colatura di Alici Pasta — €15
- Calamari Ripieni — €18
Good to know
- Known for
- Hidden fjord village restaurant with dramatic views
- Hours
- 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM, 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Location
Via G.B. Lama 9, 84010 Furore SA
40.6363, 14.5601 View on map
Highlights
- Terrace overlooking the Fiordo di Furore — the only fjord in the Mediterranean, with sheer cliff views
- Colatura di alici pasta — spaghetti with anchovy sauce from nearby Cetara — is the signature first course
- Vegetables and herbs from cliff-terraced farms cultivated by local families above the fiord
- Estate wines from the Furore cliff vineyards served with the meal
- Connected to a small inn: a rare opportunity to stay overnight in one of the coast's most remote spots
Tips for visiting
- Request the terrace table specifically — the view down the fiord is the essential element of the experience
- Furore is not easily accessible without a car or taxi; plan the journey from Amalfi or Positano before visiting
- The cliff-dive competition at the Fiordo di Furore takes place in summer — timing a visit to coincide with it adds spectacle
- Try the estate's own wines with the meal — Furore DOC Costa d'Amalfi wines are made from cliff-terraced indigenous varieties
Accessibility
Furore is on the Amalfi Coast road, reachable by car or taxi but not by local bus with the same ease as other coast towns. The restaurant involves steps from the road level to the terrace. The Fiordo di Furore itself (accessible on foot) involves a steep descent. Visitors with mobility limitations should discuss access with the restaurant before visiting.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Furore called 'the town that doesn't exist'?
Furore has no conventional village centre or piazza. It consists of scattered houses, terraced farms, and the dramatic fiord spread across a cliff landscape, without the concentrated nucleus typical of other Amalfi Coast settlements. The expression 'paese che non c'è' (town that doesn't exist) reflects this unusual dispersed geography.
What is the Fiordo di Furore?
The Fiordo di Furore is a narrow rocky inlet on the Amalfi Coast, formed by a stream that cuts through the limestone cliffs to reach the sea. It is the only fjord-like formation in the Mediterranean and is famous for its annual cliff-diving competition, held at the tiny beach at the base of the gorge.
What is colatura di alici?
Colatura di alici is an intensely savoury liquid condiment made by pressing and fermenting salted anchovies in barrels. It is produced traditionally in the village of Cetara, near Furore on the Amalfi Coast, and used sparingly to dress pasta — a few drops delivering a depth of umami flavour comparable to the finest fish sauces of Asia.
Can visitors stay overnight at Bacco?
Yes. Hostaria di Bacco is connected to a small albergo (inn) offering rooms, making it possible to stay overnight in Furore. This is particularly appealing given the village's remote and dramatic setting.