15 Dinner Experiences around Sorrento to Build a Day Around

1.Bella Sorrento Evening ‘Progressive Dinner’ Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 196 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $187Our pick

Vanessa and Lee of Gourmet Girls Italy lead a 3.5-hour progressive dinner through Sorrento, stopping at four local venues for generous portions, Campania wines, regional dishes, dessert, and an after-dinner cocktail. The group is limited to 10 people, with a 5:30 pm start.

“These ladies are truly passionate and fantastic hosts. The food was amazing and I will be going back to eat and drink. So worth it! It was a great start to my visit.”

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2.Cooking Class – Dinner time

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $224

Join Anna Maria and the family at Villa Pane in the hills above Sorrento for a hands-on evening of garden picking, fresh pasta, local dishes, dessert, and wine. Luigi handles hotel transfers, while the small group format keeps you involved from the first knead to the final family-style dinner.

“Wonderful experience. Home location was warm and welcoming. Enjoyed learning how to create traditional Italian dishes from scratch. Enjoyed eating them too!”

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3.Dinner or Lunch in Sorrento with Chef Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $108

Meet Chef Carmen in central Sorrento for a roughly two-hour lunch or dinner built around her selected home-style dishes. Expect eggplant parmigiana, burrata, assorted bruschette, homemade gnocchi, ravioli caprese, and limoncello tiramisu for $108.43 per person.

“I really dislike reviewing an experience without the full story, but I have to explain my 1 star rating. I booked this experience about 3 hrs before our time reservation through Viator. Everything went through smoothly. We were suppose to have a food experience with Chef Carmen at 6:30pm. We arrived at her restaurant at 6:10pm just to make sure we had plenty of time. The restaurant was closed. Looking through the window it was pitch black. Ok, I thought, we’re here early. Dinners start later here, even though I was required to give them a reservation time and 6:30pm was fine. 6:30 rolls around - pitch black on the…”

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4.Sunset Cruise & Dinner Stop, Depart from any Amalfi Coast town!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

You’ll sail privately for about four hours from Positano or another selected Amalfi Coast town, passing Praiano, Furore, Amalfi, Minori, and Maiori. Your local skipper sets the pace, with Prosecco, beer, water, towels, and a dinner stop paid separately.

“Gorgeous coastline with a friendly guide. Ride was smooth. He pointed out areas of interest and was accommodating. We asked for dinner referral and it was spit on”

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5.Private Cooking Class with Lunch or Dinner in Vico Equense

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $174

In a private three-hour class near Vico Equense, a local Cesarina host such as Angela guides you through three regional dishes, often using garden produce, fresh eggs, and family-made cheese. Choose lunch or dinner, cook with your group, then sit down for wine, coffee, and the meal you prepared.

“This tour was amazing!!! Angela and her family were so sweet. She taught us to make pasta and tiramisu (best I’ve ever had) and we enjoyed fresh cheeses the family makes on the property as an appetizer. It was such a great experience and great food.”

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6.2-Hour Sorrento Coast Sunset Cruise with Dinner Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $119

Join SalBoat for a two-hour sunset cruise from Marina Grande in Sorrento. Captain Sal and Lorenzo share local stories as you pass Queen Joanna’s Baths, Puolo Bay, Punta Lagno waterfall, and Capri. Swim, snorkel, and enjoy pasta salad, mozzarella, Caprese cake, Prosecco, and limoncello.

“Our host, Sal, was awesome - the trip, the setting, the history and his story telling was amazing - food was so good, ambience for us all - he provided a wonderful evening - sunset was a beauty”

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7.dinner and cooking demonstration

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $144

At 7 pm in Piano di Sorrento, you join a private family cooking class for Neapolitan dishes. Prepare gnocchi alla sorrentina and fried mini pizzas, then enjoy dinner with wine, dessert, coffee, and limoncello. Rossella and Celeste handle communication in English.

“An amazing evening in the home of Maria. What a highlight to our holiday. Brilliant communication from Celeste and a truly wonderful experience both the food and the company. A must do activity. Thank you.”

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8.Sunset Limoncello Making After-Dinner Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $55Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide near Hotel Plaza in Sorrento, ride seven minutes by minivan to the Cucinammore lemon garden, and learn the traditional steps behind limoncello. The one-hour evening class includes tasting freshly made limoncello and tiramisu al limoncello. Adults only.

“Great quick class. Beautiful location & amazing staff! You also have to try their pizza making class! Both were 10/10! 🍋”

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9.Amalfi Coast Home Dining & Cooking Demo

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $237

Join Antonio and Ariana in their Positano home for a hands-on four-course cooking class using local products. Choose lunch or dinner, prepare starter, pasta, main, and dessert, then sit down with Campanian wines and coffee. The class lasts about 2.5 hours and allows up to 10 people.

“Antonio and Ariana opened their home to us as if we were family. We made an amazing meal with all local products that were right from the farm. We would highly recommend this cooking experience to anybody visiting the Amalfi area. We will definitely be making these dishes back home!”

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10.Amalfi Coast Sunset Tour & Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $396

From Sorrento, you’ll see the Amalfi Coast in its golden evening light, spend about an hour in Positano, and dine in Conca dei Marini. Private air-conditioned transport, bottled water, and dinner are included. The listed start time is 7:30 am, so confirm the schedule before booking this sunset-focused outing.

“Gigi's Capri walking private tour was a delightful journey through the island's charm. His insightful commentary brought the history and beauty of Capri to life. From stunning vistas to hidden gems, every step was a revelation. Highly recommended for an enriching experience! ***** stars”

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11.Luxury Capri Dining Experience & Aperitif with Yacht Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $595

From Sorrento, your private English-speaking skipper takes you to Capri aboard a 2023 Tornado 38 yacht. Captain Marco may be at the helm, with an aperitif, open-top taxi, and dinner reservation included. You pay for the meal separately, then cruise back beneath the stars.

“A truly once-in-a-lifetime experience. Gorgeous, fun boat ride to Capri, a beautiful dinner and walk through town, then boat ride back to shore under the moonlight. Unbelievable special.”

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12.Light dinner accompanied with Masterclass Wines

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $93

Meet at In Vino Veritas in Sorrento for a private English-language wine class led by Dario and his team. Learn how Campania’s volcanic soils, hills and plains shape Aglianico, Fiano, Greco di Tufo and Falanghina, then enjoy masterclass wines with regional cheeses, meats and bread.

“Lovely evening tasting wines,meats and cheeses from this region. Dario was very informative and welcoming. All in all a great experience and have now found some exceptional wines. Highly recommend.”

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13.Private Amalfi Drive Excursion with Optional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $555

Travel from Sorrento in a private vehicle with a local guide such as Massimo, Domenico, or Umberto. Spend time in Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello, add the Emerald Grotto by boat, and choose an optional dinner at a local restaurant. Groups are limited to six.

“Grazie Massimo! This is a must do day trip while in Sorrento. It is a breathtaking drive to the quaint Amalfi Coast villages. Be sure to stop at Salvatore's produce stand to have a freshly squeezed juice from pomegranates and mandarins. Massimo suggested a great restaurant for lunch in Amalfi: Ristorante Lido Azzurro. It was a perfect al fresco lunch on a perfect day.”

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14.Dinner in Sorrento with Love, Laughs, and Spaghetti

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $107

Meet Barbara at her home near Massa Lubrense for a 2.5-hour Italian dinner with pasta, homemade dessert, wine, and family hospitality. Seasonal dishes may include eggplant parmigiana, zucchini, gnocchi, carbonara, or ragù. The small group is limited to eight people.

“Wonderful hostess and family- lovely experience with truly delicious food in an Italian garden high on the hills above Sorrento”

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15.Amalfi Organic Lemon Tour & Wine Tasting + Dinner or Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $243

Meet Joana at Via delle Cartiere 36 in Amalfi for a three-hour walk through organic lemon terraces, followed by four local wines, Amalfitan dishes, lemon cake, lemonade, and Limoncello. Expect stairs, sea views, historical documents, and a warm family welcome.

“5 star rating. Beautiful tour with our host. So knowledgeable about the history of the area, and the farm. She took so much personal time making sure we learned all we could. The tasting at the end was perfection. Highly recommend.”

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