While in Sorrento, I made a point of having dinner at Donna Sofia – Sophia Loren’s restaurant. The Amalfi Coast is challenging to drive – narrow cliff roads, lots of twists and turns, and tourist traffic all combine to make driving a little daunting. So, the shuttle that Donna Sofia will send to bring you to the restaurant and then to return you home again is a welcome amenity. The restaurant is surrounded by a luxurious garden that adds to the spot’s feeling of seclusion. Once inside, there is an elegant and very feminine portrait of the famed Sophia Loren set against various backgrounds throughout the main dining
room. The portrait captures the relaxed sophistication of the restaurant. If you go, make sure you are hungry. Friends of mine took me there, and we found ourselves laughing at the amount of food that kept coming to our table – I think that falls under the category of “be careful what you wish for.” When you go, make sure to try the Finocchietto, a liqueur made from fennel that is surprisingly light and absolutely clear in color.