The Natural Arch: a vibrant image of infinity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The journey begins where the earth opens to the sky. The Natural Arch, the remains of a vast Paleolithic cavity <\/strong>collapsed under the force of the elements, is today a limestone sculpture suspended 200 meters above the sea. A monumental “eye” of rock that frames the Sorrento Peninsula and the crystalline waters below, offering one of the most iconic views<\/strong> of the Mediterranean.<\/p>\n\n\n We are the spokespersons of the most authentic Capri, in a central link with its prehistoric natural caves and the fruits of its land.<\/p>\n(Vuotto family)<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Le Grottelle: a family history since 1930<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The magic continues nearby, among the rock walls that have been home to the Vuotto family <\/strong>for almost a century. It all began in the early 1930s<\/strong>, when Pasquale Vuotto<\/strong> ran a stable here; it was his vision to create a small tavern to offer travelers fine home-made wine and simple bruschetta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The business then grew thanks to his son Antonino<\/strong> and his wife Rosa<\/strong>\u2014known to all as “Mamma Rosa”<\/strong>\u2014an extraordinary cook who transformed the restaurant into one of the best trattorias<\/strong> on the island. Today, this legacy of hospitality is proudly carried on by his children Luigi<\/strong>, Roberta<\/strong>, and Costanza<\/strong>, the latter the soul and guardian of the kitchen.<\/p>\n\n\n Authentic flavors of land and sea<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Le Grottelle’s menu<\/strong> is a tribute to the centuries-old tradition <\/strong>of Capri, based on locally sourced ingredients. Dishes emanate from the kitchen with a home-made flavor: the famous ravioli capresi<\/em>, eggplant parmigiana<\/em>, saut\u00e9ed clams, and the prized local pezzogna<\/em> (a local fish).<\/p>\n\n\n\n The bold flavors of the land are also present, such as rabbit “alla cacciatora” or with rag\u00f9, a cornerstone of the island’s cuisine. Whether you choose spaghetti<\/em> with clams or a quick “sciu\u00e8 sciu\u00e8” pasta<\/em> (with tomatoes, basil and grated cheese), every bite celebrates Mediterranean joy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n The Atmosphere<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Both inside, in the ancient caves, and outside under the canopy overlooking the sea, tables are set amidst the high vaults of living rock. Once a refuge for shepherds and witnesses to ancient times, these caves now house an extraordinary restaurant <\/strong>that has preserved the truest and most secret soul of Capri.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Natural Arch of Capri is an ancient limestone formation, the remains of a large prehistoric cave eroded by the sea, wind, and rain. Its geological history dates back to the Paleolithic, when it was an underwater cavern. In ancient times, it was a bathing spot, and later linked to Homeric myth, with the stacks identified as rocks thrown by Polyphemus.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n Le Grottelle Appetizers: from \u20ac20 In Capri, just a few meters from one of its most spectacular natural structures, the Natural Arch, lies a place where time seems to have stood still: the Le Grottelle restaurant, one of the few corners of the island that retains a vibrant authenticity, custodian of an ancestral connection with the prehistoric caves and the generous fruits of this land.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5851,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[119,77,84,98,91,94,95,97],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/campaniasecrets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/La-Grottelle-Capri-Campania-Secrets49-2-683x1024.jpg\")
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Via Arco Naturale 13
80073 Capri, Napoli
Tel. +39 081 8375719<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First courses: from \u20ac18
Second courses: from \u20ac18<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"