Aperitivo in Capri starts around 6.30pm, when the light drops and the tables fill: Campanian whites, spritz, signature cocktails and something to share. The difference is the place: on the Piazzetta you watch, one alley up you talk.
What to drink
The whites of the bay — Falanghina, Greco, Fiano — remain the natural choice in the heat. Alongside them, island mixology works with local citrus, Mediterranean herbs and vermouth: cocktails less sweet than summer visitors expect.
What to eat
Aperitivo here is savoury and brief: boards of cured meats and cheeses, preserves in jars, raw fish, vegetables in oil. It does not replace dinner, it introduces it; in many rooms in the centre you move from glass to table without changing address.
Where to have it
For the scene, take a table on the Piazzetta; to actually talk, walk one minute up to Piazzetta Cerio. There Spirito di Capri works from 11am to 2am with a drink list, a wine list and sharing plates, in a room hung with contemporary works.
Frequently asked questions
- What time is aperitivo in Capri?
- Usually between 6.30pm and 8.30pm, before dinner; in the centre many venues serve continuously until late.
- Do you need to book for aperitivo?
- In high season it is advisable, since central rooms have few tables: on TheFork or at +39 339 358 1609.
