Osteria del Borgo

Top choice in Cilento Coast


From your perch on the stone terrace, you’ll hear your order loudly repeated to the chef (ie Mamma), followed by the requisite banging of pots and pans. In a land of simple food, this osteria is an expert in making things uncomplicated, from the rustic bread to the scalding espresso via stalwart primi (first courses) where the prices rarely stray north of €10.

You'll find it tucked away in Pisciotta's tight medieval labyrinth.


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