The Scene:

Occupying a historic perch in central Ravello that was formerly an aristocratic palace in the late-12th Century, this relatively young restaurant (15-years old) by Ravello standards offers an innovative menu in the laid-back village setting. Visitors arrive to a misleading entryway along the main pedestrian drag, past a crackling fireplace and through a series of arched rooms leading to the pitched-roof dining room that's surprisingly modern with its crisp rattan décor, tile floors and whitewashed walls. The room is arranged in a refreshingly modern design contrary to the many centuries-old establishments in central Ravello, with bright watercolors from local artists and summer locals that have watched the restaurant grow from good to great over the years.