Homemade Italian

The pride they take in their food—and their eagerness to see that you enjoy it—is what makes it so special. Last time, for example, we ordered their signature Pizza Neapolitana by mistake, not realising that the anchovies would be too salty for our tastes. Stefan, Annamaria’s son, promptly took it away, got the chef to solve the problem and brought it back. Their quest for perfection is admirable: they use no readymade sauces, only fresh herbs, and go to the extent of having taught a self-help group of local women to make authentic mozzarella for them. We especially recommend the pizza terra e mare, with tuna and spinach leaves, and the delicious strawberries in white wine. Pity they don’t serve real Neapolitan ice cream, though.