Casa Rispoli

Casa Rispoli, established in 2011 near the Sanctuary of San Francesco in Cava de’ Tirreni, is a family-run restaurant led by the Rispoli brothers Alessandro, Vincenzo, and their cousin Marco. The venue offers a warm, home-like atmosphere complemented by two elegant dining rooms and a bar with a notable wine and champagne selection. An outdoor Dehors overlooks one of the town’s most picturesque squares and accommodates 40 guests, while the interior features soft lighting that creates a relaxed setting. The kitchen, managed by chefs Federico Trapanese and Orazio Montuori, serves modern cuisine with inventive tasting menus showcasing fresh seafood and refined meat dishes. Signature items include Terramia with raw shrimp, Pugliese stracciatella, and lemon, Crudo 'Tonno Rosso' combining red shrimp and scallop, and Guancia di Maialino with artichoke flan. Presentation, color harmony, and flavor combinations highlight their culinary craft, with an open kitchen providing diners with an engaging view of the chefs at work. Casa Rispoli is listed in the Michelin Guide 2026 and recognized in Le Guide de L’Espresso and Gambero Rosso for its intelligent and refined cooking. The restaurant emphasizes seasonality and emotional culinary experiences through thoughtfully composed dishes such as Tiramisù al caffè 2.0 and Foie Gras scallop with banana bread and amarena cherries.