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FOOD & DRINK · April 6, 2011

Lunch at Amalfi’s Bar Gran Caffè

Lunch at Gran Caffe Amalfi

After a long winter on the Amalfi Coast, it’s hard to stay inside when the warm weather finally arrives in the spring. This is the time of year when it’s warmer outside most days than inside the old stone houses on the coast. When the sun shines in Amalfi, it’s an easy choice to stay out and enjoy it instead of going back home! Twice in the last couple of weeks we’ve decided to enjoy a leisurely and simple lunch outdoors at the Bar Gran Caffè in Amalfi. Tucking our shopping bags under the table to stay cool, we enjoyed the warm sun and beautiful view overlooking the Marina Grande beach. There were a few people out sunbathing and even some brave souls swimming. Gran Caffè is hands down my favorite outdoor spot in Amalfi – fabulous views, great sunny location and a menu of simple and fresh salads, bruschette and panini perfect for a light lunch.

Bruschetta Gran Caffe

Oh, did I mention that the prices are great? There’s a large selection of bruschette for around €3-4 per plate, sandwiches running from €3-6 and wonderful salads from €6-7. They also serve pizza and other options, but I haven’t tried those yet. I’m always too tempted by the salads and bruschette! Last time we tried these tasty bruschette topped with salami, alici and capers, which was an interesting and good combination.

Amalfi Bruschetta at Gran Caffe

The salads are very fresh and refreshingly different from the usual salads you’ll find on the Amalfi Coast. This one had artichokes, parmigiano cheese and was topped by two slices of prosciutto. Very good!

Gran Caffe Salad

The Bar Gran Caffè is where you’ll often find me on summer evenings, enjoying my favorite aperitivo—a glass of prosecco—while watching the ferries come in and out of port and the sunset light fade across the beach in Amalfi. This summer I know I’ll be enjoying many delicious lunches at the Gran Caffè, too!

Posted In: FOOD & DRINK · Tagged: Amalfi, Beaches, Cafes, Food & Drink, Restaurants, Where to Eat

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Comments

  1. Cindy says

    April 6, 2011 at 17:00

    Enjoy, it looks beautiful!!!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      April 9, 2011 at 07:40

      Thanks, Cindy!

      Reply
  2. LindyLouMac in Italy says

    April 6, 2011 at 17:17

    Perfetto!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      April 9, 2011 at 07:41

      Ciao Linda! It really is a beautiful spot in Amalfi … quite perfect! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Michelle | Bleeding Espresso says

    April 7, 2011 at 10:31

    Just lovely! I loooove when spring arrives here!!!!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      April 9, 2011 at 07:41

      Ciao Michelle! After the winter we are all so anxious to get outside again … and be warm! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Chef Chuck says

    April 8, 2011 at 20:36

    Next time we are in Amalfi lets try to meet again and have lunch at this lovely spot.
    Enjoy your Spring, Patty

    Reply
    • Laura says

      April 9, 2011 at 07:40

      Sounds great, Patty! And we’ll hope for less wind, too. 🙂 I’m sorry I missed meeting you and your husband on your trip here earlier this year. Hope you’ll be back soon!

      Reply
  5. Michelle Kavanagh says

    April 17, 2011 at 12:53

    Hi Laura, just read your blog and review of Mamma Agatra’s cookbook. It was fun meeting you at the cooking class and your blog made me feel like I was back in Italy!!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      April 17, 2011 at 15:25

      Ciao Michelle! So lovely to hear from you on my blog. I enjoyed meeting you and your husband at Mamma Agata’s last week, too. Hope the rest of your time in Italy was a lot of fun!

      Reply

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