Trattoria Il Focolare

Via Cretajo, 3, 80070 Fiaiano NA, Italy

+39 081 902944

$$$ Italian restaurant , Restaurant

(814 Reviews)

About Trattoria Il Focolare

Welcome to Trattoria Il Focolare, a gem nestled in the charming hills of Fiaiano, Italy. This Italian restaurant is a culinary paradise, renowned for its authentic local cuisine that transports diners straight to the heart of Ischia Island. Every dish here is an invitation to savor the rich flavors of the region, crafted with love by a dedicated family that pours their heart and soul into every plate.

The air is tinged with the aroma of fresh ingredients and traditional recipes, enticing you to explore the extensive menu. Popular dishes include their famed rabbit (coniglio all'ischitana), which has become a must-try for both locals and travelers alike. Patrons rave about the delectable pastas, which serve as a perfect prelude to the main course. Diners can indulge in a shared platter, a feast that showcases the best the restaurant has to offer, from sumptuous appetizers to exquisite mains.

As you step into the restaurant, the ambiance is warm and inviting, filled with the sounds of laughter and clinking glasses. The friendly staff contributes to the welcoming atmosphere, making you feel like part of their extended family. The charming terrace presents mesmerizing views of the surrounding mountains, providing the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable dining experience. Enjoy your aperitivi while taking in the stunning scenery—it's moments like these that stay with you long after your meal is over.

Customer testimonials reflect the restaurant's consistently remarkable service and delectable food. Christina Hänggi described her visit as “an absolutely incredible experience,” emphasizing the fresh flavors and welcoming nature of the staff. David Lucas echoes this sentiment, encouraging future guests to come for the rabbit and enjoy the sensational views—the very same that caught the eye of celebrated chef Stanley Tucci in his show "Searching for Italy.”

Every visit to Trattoria Il Focolare is a celebration of the island’s cuisine, making it a destination worth savoring. If you’re looking for an authentic taste of Italy complete with a charming ambiance and exceptional service, you’ll find it here, tucked away in the enchanting mountains of Ischia. Make a reservation and prepare for a culinary journey that you won’t soon forget!

For inquiries, you can reach them at +39 081 902944. Don’t forget to ask about their seasonal dishes and wine recommendations for an elevated dining experience!

Features

Accessibility

Has wheelchair-accessible car park

Has wheelchair-accessible entrance

Has wheelchair-accessible seating

Has wheelchair-accessible toilet

Service options

Has outdoor seating

Serves dine-in

Highlights

Has fireplace

Serves great coffee

Serves great dessert

Has great wine list

Popular for

Popular for lunch

Popular for dinner

Good for solo dining

Offerings

Serves alcohol

Serves beer

Serves coffee

Serves food

Serves healthy options

Serves late-night food

Serves spirits

Serves wine

Dining options

Serves lunch

Serves dinner

Serves dessert

Has seating

Amenities

Has toilet

Atmosphere

Casual

Cosy

Historic

Quiet

Romantic

Crowd

Good for groups

Popular with tourists

Planning

Lunch reservations recommended

Dinner reservations recommended

Accepts reservations

Payments

Accepts credit cards

Accepts debit cards

Accepts NFC mobile payments

Credit cards

Children

Good for kids

High chairs available

Parking

Free of charge street parking

Free parking lot

Plenty of parking

Pets

Dogs allowed

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Location & Map

Openings Hours

Monday

7:15 AM - 9:30 PM

Tuesday

7:15 AM - 9:30 PM

Wednesday

Closed

Thursday

7:15 AM - 9:30 PM

Friday

7:15 AM - 9:30 PM

Saturday

7:15 AM - 9:30 PM

Sunday

12:15 AM - 1:30 PM

7:15 PM - 9:30 PM

Guest Reviews

814 Reviews

Christina Hänggi

08 Oct 2025

Absolutely incredible experience! The food was some of the best I’ve had in a long time – so fresh, authentic, and full of flavour. Everyone was so genuine and welcoming, and we received extra dishes from the chef that were perfection. Everything was perfect from start to finish, the shared platter to the rabbit. After dinner, the amazing staff gave us a tour and shared the history of the place, which made it even more special. A truly wonderful, family-run restaurant that I can’t recommend enough!

David Lucas

05 Oct 2025

Come for the rabbit and enjoy the view! Everything about this place was great. It was showcased by Stanley Tucci on "Searching for Italy." Food, service, views, you name it and I'm telling you it's worth it. Family run and all of the kids are running and cooking in the restaurant. AN ABSOLUTELY AMAZING experience. The rabbit is exceptional, but the pastas that come out as the first course....OMG, trust me, you're going to want to try this! Get a reservation b/c this place fills up quick!

Federica Cecchini

21 Sep 2025

Must go for the island land cusine. Of course their rabbit is delicious - or the Ischian dish you have to book it in advance otherwise the roasted one is no less amazing! But even the appetizers and the chicken were wonderful. Thanks to quality ingredients and recipes perfectly executed.

Anne Nonnamaker

28 Aug 2025

This place is worth the hype. It’s run by a lovely family. The wine list is excellent. They are very accommodating - they let me have the rabbit ischitana for one when I reserved ahead. The aperativo on the terrace was unexpected and delightful. The rabbit itself was amazing. The price is reasonable. I would come back every time

lisa duncan

28 Aug 2025

It has an amazing setting in the mountains and a great story but the food is very expensive if we want their famous rabbit and all the other dishes are equally expensive with starters starting from 20 euros and mains from 30 ( some pasta dishes) at 20 That said it was an experience and the staff are warm and friendly

Katia D

21 Aug 2025

The best dining experience in Ischia! From traditional rabbit dish, to incredible wine, most welcoming service and the warmest family-like atmosphere. A rare combination of things that was an absolutely fantastic experience! Extremely recommend, you have to have rabbit!

Samuel Daymond

04 Aug 2025

Excellent evening and well worth the hype. Truly unique experience, fantastic food and service. Would recommend doing the sharing antipasto, we then over ordered with a pasta each and then steak to finish. Completely stuffed, you could honestly share a pasta and a secondi and that would be plenty of food. Great value considering the quality, portions and overall experience. Would highly recommend to all my friends coming here in the future