Zi' Ntonio

Zi' Ntonio is a traditional trattoria at Via Luigi de Maio 11 in central Sorrento, Campania, southern Italy, close to Piazza Tasso. The restaurant serves traditional Sorrentine and Campanian cooking in a straightforward, welcoming style. Dishes named in published descriptions include seafood risotto prepared for sharing, stuffed courgette flowers, Sorrentine gnocchi baked in tomato and mozzarella, and ravioloni with clams. These dishes reflect the local mix of sea and land, with seafood from the bay and vegetables and dairy from the peninsula. The dining room is simple and relaxed, with the lively noise typical of a family-style trattoria, and dress is casual. Service is friendly and informal, and the pace suits a leisurely lunch or dinner. Prices are moderate, placing the trattoria among the better-value choices near the main square, where tourist-oriented menus can be more expensive. The beverage list centres on house wine and local Campanian bottles, and limoncello is a common digestivo. Lunch and dinner are served, although exact hours are not confirmed, so visitors should check on the day. Reservations are not usually required and seats are generally easy to find, which suits travellers who prefer to decide late. Groups may still wish to call ahead in high summer. The location on Via Luigi de Maio is a short walk from Piazza Tasso, Piazza della Vittoria and the old town, so it fits easily into a day of sightseeing. The trattoria suits travellers who want a plain, traditional meal without a reservation fuss or the higher prices of the terrace restaurants nearby, and the shared seafood risotto is a good choice for two.