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Torre del Saracino is an Italian restaurant in Castellammare di Stabia, at via Torretta 9, Vico Equense, and holds two Michelin stars (2026) for excellent cooking. Chef Gennaro Esposito works with regional produce and the sea, and the dining room sits in a Norman tower.
Gennaro Esposito was born in Vico Equense in 1970 and trained with Gianfranco Vissani and Alain Ducasse. The restaurant opened in Seiano in 1991. His menus link childhood memories of land and sea with new pairings, and the kitchen alternates land and sea courses with confident control.
The tasting menu comes in three, five or ten courses. The à la carte includes spaghettini with anchovy colatura, squid liver and pistachio. When the season allows, tagliolini with Silano white truffle carbonara is the dish to choose. Dessert includes a Neapolitan rum babà made to tradition.
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The opening is marked by high fidelity, with the musical ritual of the aperitif in the Norman tower serving as a prelude to an immersive and all-encompassing experience: a crescendo of delicious finger foods accompanied by an impressive playlist, culminating in a steaming cup of vegetable consommé with spices and roots. Then the setting changes, and you can choose from the tasting menu options: three, five, and ten courses, designed to satisfy every palate. The evergreen dishes of Gennaro Esposito are always present, occasionally enriched by seasonal ingredients and a desire to experiment, with a creative touch that adds curiosity and appeal. If the season is right, the tagliolini with Silano white truffle carbonara are a choice you simply cannot miss. In the chef’s philosophy, land and sea offerings alternate with confident mastery, highlighting the exceptional quality of the ingredients. The dining room service is swift and efficient, placing the guest at the center of attention with warmth and professionalism. The wine list boasts encyclopedic depth, curated with effortless expertise.
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