Il Riccio Restaurant & Beach Club Capri

Il Riccio sits at the end of a winding road in Anacapri, perched directly above the rock-strewn water of the Blue Grotto. It is a beach club and restaurant where the kitchen focuses on Mediterranean seafood and traditional Italian recipes.

The club thrives on a high-energy rotation of house and dance music that sets it apart from the hushed, white-linen dining rooms found elsewhere on the island. While most of the coast relies on understated elegance, this spot leans into the volume, making it the better choice for an afternoon that spills into sunset. If you prefer your lunch served with a heavy side of spectacle and a view of the open sea, the clatter of plates here is a welcome trade-off for the quiet of the cliffside paths.