Restaurant • Fine Dining

Torre del Saracino

Restaurant Torre del Saracino

Restaurant Torre del Saracino is located on the pebble beach of Seiano in the coastal town Vico Equense, right underneath the picturesque Torre del Saraceno. This stylish and cozy restaurant was built around a historic watchtower and holds an impressive wine cellar, with regional Italian labels as well as rare gems from abroad. In the kitchen, top chef Gennaro Esposito uses local products as much as possible, for extra emphasis on sustainability. His creative Italian cuisine will amaze both your eyes and your palate, while you enjoy your food and drinks on the terrace with a stunning ocean view.

Torre del Saracino

Vico Equense (NA)
chef Gennaro Esposito, restaurant Torre del Saracino, Vico Equense, Italy

Gennaro Esposito

Born in Vico Equense in 1970, chef Gennaro Esposito grew up in a family where cooking started with the land. His mother and grandfather farmed locally, shaping his instinct for seasonal produce, while an uncle who was a pastry chef sparked a lasting love for technique and detail.
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  • Creative Italian cuisine
  • 2 Michelin stars
  • Breathtaking ocean view

Torre del Saracino’s cuisine

At Torre del Saracino restaurant, the cuisine showcases the powerful, distinct flavours of Southern Italy, full of harmonious contrasts. Chef Gennaro Esposito focuses on the seasons, as well as on his endless imagination, research and creativity, turning each dish into a true work of culinary art. Some of the chef’s dishes, like the prickly pear “Acqua Pazza”, demonstrate Gennaro’s aim to use ingredients that are abundant in his region, in order to create a sustainable menu. Favourites on the menu include the delicious citrus risotto with prawns, 'nduja and fennel sauce. Those with a sweet tooth surely won’t want to miss out on the soft carrot cream and banana sorbet with extra virgin olive oil. It’s no wonder the restaurant’s outstanding gastronomic qualities have been awarded not one, but two coveted Michelin stars.

Idyllic setting

The extensive wine list includes a good selection of sparkling wines, along with prestigious French, Italian and international labels, as well as a few new local wines. You are invited to come and visit the wine cellar and have a look at all the rare gems yourself.  The most popular tables of the restaurant are those on the veranda, overlooking the endless Mediterranean sea in a truly idyllic setting.

Contact

Here you find us

Torre del SaracinoVia Torretta 9
80069
Vico Equense (NA)
Italy

Opening times

DayLunchDinner
Monday
Tuesday19:45 - 22:00
Wednesday12:45 - 14:1519:45 - 22:30
Thursday12:45 - 14:1519:45 - 22:30
Friday12:45 - 14:1519:45 - 22:30
Saturday12:45 - 14:1519:45 - 22:30
Sunday12:45 - 14:1519:45 - 22:30