The Michelin-starred fine-dining restaurant located within the Casa Angelina hotel, offering refined Italian cuisine and panoramic views of the Amalfi Coast.
Casa Angelina is a luxury boutique hotel in Praiano, Amalfi Coast, Italy, known for its modern minimalist design and 'barefoot luxury' concept. Its fine-dining restaurant, Un Piano Nel Cielo, offers breathtaking panoramic sea views, especially at sunset, making it an ideal romantic setting for special occasions. The hotel is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World.
Customer Perception
Customer perception is generally positive, with many highlighting the unforgettable dining experience, beautifully presented dishes, knowledgeable and attentive staff, and the stunning panoramic views of the Amalfi Coast. It's frequently recommended for special occasions and honeymoons. However, some reviews express mixed feelings about the food quality, with a few finding it average for a Michelin-starred establishment or even disappointing in specific instances. Service is consistently praised, though sometimes noted as being overly attentive. The ambiance is described as elegant and romantic.
Additional Details
The restaurant, Un Piano Nel Cielo, is located within the Casa Angelina hotel. It offers an extensive wine list, spanning over 100 pages, and provides a complimentary welcome drink (champagne or cocktail) to guests.
The restaurant is ideal for dinner, especially around sunset, to enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views of the Amalfi Coast. It is highly recommended for special occasions such as honeymoons or birthdays.
An unforgettable dining experience and easily one of the highlights of our honeymoon. We chose the 5-course tasting menu with the wine pairings, and every course was beautifully presented and full of flavor. The timing of each dish and wine was perfect, and the staff was knowledgeable, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome throughout the evening. One of our favorite moments was when the chef came out to present a beautifully simple pasta made with just a couple of fresh ingredients. Taking the time to personally introduce the dish was such a thoughtful touch and made the experience feel even more special. The panoramic views of the Amalfi Coast are breathtaking, especially watching the sunset transition into the evening. The dessert presentation was a fun and memorable finish. If I had one very minor critique, the Pastiera soufflé was a bit more egg-forward than the light, airy soufflés I'm used to, but that's simply personal preference. Everything else was exceptional, and we would absolutely return.
To begin with, you arrive at a shabby hotel that looks like a no-star flophouse from the outside. At the reception, nice ladies escort you to the elevator, you go up, and here begins what might be your worst gastronomic journey in a restaurant, one that inexplicably received this one Michelin star. You sit on a terrace that more closely resembles a roadside diner than a restaurant. It's uncomfortable. There's no atmosphere or concept that is implied in Michelin-starred restaurants. That is, the setting and interior prepare you in advance for this "delightful" food. I was, unfortunately, so upset after the amuse-bouche that I didn't even bother to photograph the subsequent "works of art" from the local chef. I have neither the strength nor the desire to describe these 3 "sculptures." For the appetizer, "suckling pig" was announced, but in terms of taste/texture/dryness, it was a pig that had seen better days. The ravioli is simply an anti-top. They felt as if they were from a supermarket freezer, reheated, doused with Campbell's tomato sauce, garnished, and served. Meanwhile, my husband's pasta (the signature dish, with prawns and lemon sauce) was, according to him, not bad (but I still think that after the amuse-bouche, everything tasted good to him).
Before the main course, they brought us a "surprise" from the chef, and it was a real surprise. Have you ever eaten pasta with pumpkin puree? Can you imagine the taste? Better not. But if you want to, welcome to this diner. You'll open new horizons for your taste buds. Spoiler: they won't like it.
For the main course, there was the only edible dish—beef cheeks. They weren't the best, but they were at least edible.
The service was good; plates were cleared on time, and they explained the sous (sauce?) on your plate. But what finished us off was the fact that they, you see, don't bring toothpicks. Want to use one? Go to the toilet. It's improper to pick your teeth in the dining room. So, the chef can shock people with terrible food, but you, please, go to the water closet. I've never seen that anywhere, not even in three-star restaurants.
The price is normal for a starred restaurant. I don't understand the rave reviews; these people don't understand food at all and haven't eaten in decent high-end restaurants. If you want to ruin your evening and eat poorly, then of course you can go, but I definitely don't recommend it.
5
Un Piano Nel Cielo delivers a truly refined dining experience worthy of its Michelin star. The plating was exquisite, every dish was beautifully balanced in flavor, and the ambiance was absolutely on point—elegant, romantic, and elevated. Service was impeccable, though at times almost too attentive, making it a bit challenging to have an uninterrupted conversation with my friend.
That said, our dinner was a lovely experience overall. While I found the atmosphere slightly overstated for my personal taste, if you’re seeking an ultra-elegant, fine dining experience with flawless presentation, this is exactly the place to go.
4
Good Dining Experience Above Casa Angelina in Praiano
Environment
Breathtaking sunset view of the Amalfi Coast from its terrace, incredibly romantic setting perfect for special occasions.
Food
For our first visit, we opted for the 5-course tasting menu as recommended. The dishes showcased authentic Italian flavors, and while the food was good, it felt average for a Michelin 1-star establishment though, nothing really surprised us and I don’t remember any of the dish. We enjoyed the grissni, though the potato bread was a bit too salty for our taste.
Wine
We chose a bottle of Fiano di Avellino from Campania—a very good choice that complemented our meal well. The wine list is extensive, spanning over 100 pages, with a variety of options including high-end waters starting at 10 euros - definitely pricey lol. The complimentary welcome drink (champagne or cocktail) was delightful and a lovely start.
Service
The staff was attentive and professional, providing excellent service throughout. However, there was a slight delay at the end of the meal, with dessert taking approximately 20 minutes to arrive.
As it was my boyfriend’s birthday, the restaurant kindly prepared a small rose-shaped birthday cake, which we appreciated very much. The bill was 500 euros for two of us.
5
Piano Nel Cielo was the perfect place to end our honeymoon in Italy! The views were spectacular and the service was outstanding. We felt pampered and catered to the whole night. We had the five course tasting menu plus an extra meat course. All of the food was delicious except my husband and I did not care for the squid and pasta dish which had a very strong squid flavor without any actual squid. We also felt a little overwhelmed with three different bread courses which seemed excessive with the food, although they all were delicious. That was okay though because the rest of the food was delicious! We would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking to celebrate a special night!
