Authentic gourmet experiences on the Amalfi Coast

There is increasing demand from travellers for authentic gourmet experiences. 

Casa Angelina on Italy's dramatic Amalfi Coast has launched a collection of activities featuring local Italian traditions. 

Located high above the the ancient fishing village of Praiano, Casa Angelina is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World. 

The exclusive 36-room retreat aims to offer the "pleasures of southern Italy are reimagined through a lens of quiet luxury". It is represented in Australia by the Unique Tourism Collection. https://uniquetourism.com/  

Among the immersive experiences for the 2026 summer season are Ancient Lantern Fishing and Nonna's Secret. 

Lantern Fishing offers guests the a night-time excursion inspired by the traditional lampare fishing technique. Accompanied by a local fisherman, guests catch their own fish. Executive chef Leopoldo Elefante later guides them in preparing their catch using seasonal local ingredients and simple techniques (below). 

In southern Italy, the annual preparation of tomato preserves is a tradition with most families. 

Nonna's Secret invites guests to take part and discover one of Campania's most cherished customs (top image). 

The experience begins with a leisurely walk through Casa Angelina's organic garden alongside chef Elefante, gathering sun-ripened tomatoes and fragrant basil. Back in the kitchen, guests are guided through the traditional preparation of homemade passata - with each guest taking home a jar of hand-crafted tomato preserve. 

Other experiences include lacemaking. basket weaving and painting. 

For more details see www.casangelina.com

Well we can all dream, can't we?

Pondering where to stay on your next European trip if money was no object? 

That's what I was doing when a press release landed that certainly grabbed my attention. 

Casa Angelina, which sits high on the cliffs of Praiano on Italy’s Amalfi Coast, reopens for an extended European summer season from March 28 to November 4. 

It looks the goods, and has the right pedigree. 

A member of The Leading Hotels of the World, Casa Angelina has announced a "Spring Revival Offer" to celebrate re-opening and new guest accommodation and experiences. 

I haven't stayed here, but they have good PR operatives and it certainly looks enticing. 

Casa Angelina’s Spring Revival Offer is available for a minimum two-night stay from March 28 until May 15 and represents a 10% discount across Romantic, Relaxing and Terrace categories and 15% discount across Deluxe Corner, Grand De Luxe and Suite categories.

Inclusions are full buffet breakfast for two people, a bottle of Casa Angelina Champagne and in-season fruit platter in room on arrival, plus a free upgrade to next room category on availability as well as early check-in/late check out on availability. 

This luxury doesn't come cheap. The lead-in rate is €750,00 plus + 10% VAT per night for two people. 

The summer accommodation options include new suite Vermarine, with sea views over Positano and Capri. 

This suite is part of an ongoing project to craft more spacious accommodation for Casa Angelina’s guests, reducing the total room inventory to 36 rooms and suites.

Coming soon is the property's second yacht, Lady Angelina. 

Designed in collaboration with local boat company Apreamare, it is billed as "a floating sanctuary tailored for those seeking a romantic escape along the breathtaking Amalfi Coast" 

In other news, executive chef Leopoldo Elefante from Un Piano Nel Cielo at Casa Angelina reopens having gained as Michelin star in the MICHELIN Guide Italy 2024. 

Chef-led classes, squid fishing and reservations at the finest restaurants both on and off property are available through the concierge. 

For more information visit www.casangelina.com. I'll be checking my Lotto numbers very carefully. 

Discover dishes inspired by centuries of history

 

Take a spectacular setting on a cliff side overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea and Amalfi harbour.

Add in dishes inspired by the recent discovery of a 2000-year-old fresco depicting a pizza-like dish found in Pompeii.

Throw in one of Italy's most famous pizza chefs and you have a bucket destination restaurant.

La Locanda della Canonica Pizzeria by Gino Sorbillo is a signature eatery at the newly opened Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel.

The menu features eight signature pizzas that highlight the finest produce from across the Amalfi Coast region.

Hailing from Naples, chef Sorbillo comes from a long line of pizza makers.

In 1935, his grandfather Luigi opened what was to become one of Italy’s most famous pizzerias in the historic Via dei Tribunali in Naples.

Today, the chef is a global pizza ambassador, secretary of the Neapolitan Pizza Makers Association and owner of pizzerias across the globe.

The new Pompeii Pizza combines traditional Neapolitan pizza-making techniques with ingredients that relate to the ancient Roman era including a combo of leafy vegetables, anchovies, a modern take on garum, a traditional anchovy sauce, topped with walnuts, lemon zest, and olives.



The menu allows ingredients including anchovies from Cetara, mozzarella and ricotta from Agerola, Provolone del Monaco and herbs from the hotel’s on-site convent garden to shine.

For a full gourmet experience, diners can embark on “A Journey through Campania” - a tasting menu of regional stars.

Anantara Convento di Amalfi Grand Hotel is set in a 13th-century Capuchin convent and La Locanda della Canonica Pizzeria by Gino Sorbillo is reached via the “Monks’ Walk” - a delightful clifftop path.

Diners can enjoy an al fresco terrace with views of the sea below.

Pizzeria La Locanda della Canonica by Gino Sorbillo has a tasting menu for €80 per person.

It has been added to my "must do" list.   

For more info see www.anantara.com/en/convento-di-amalfi