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Amin V. • 18 reviews
September 5, 2024
9.5/10Delicate and delicious, beautifully prepared and warmly presented, food was exceptionally good at President restaurant. The host was welcoming and extremely friendly, and the sommelier chose a great set of wines for us. We chose to enjoy "the Trip", which was a wonderful selection of dishes. The highlight of the night, chef Paolo Gramaglia honored us with his kind presence at the table and his beautiful smile, asking us about our favorite dishes of the night, which made the experience even more memorable for us. Thank you President restaurant, we will remember you in our hearts.
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Michaela F. • 2 reviews
July 12, 2024
10/10Wonderful food, quiet place, accommodated menu to be gluten-free with expertise. Alessio was a delight. Would definitely recommend to anyone in Pompeii!
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Chrystine B. • 5 reviews
May 25, 2024
10/10If I could leave more than 5 stars for the food and service, I would. The dishes are delicious and beautifully presented, and we felt very welcome. Thank you for treating my son as a special guest. I really appreciated it!
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Joshua S. • 1 review
May 15, 2024
10/10Our experience at President was unparalleled. The wait staff was so attentive and fantastic at explaining everything we tasted. He truly made the experience. The food was phenomenal. Every bite was something new. The wine pairing is a must, we got some really unique local wines as well as some unique international wines. This restaurant is a must visit.
regina j. • 2 reviews
April 17, 2024
10/10The perfect ending to a day-trip from Naples to Pompei: an elegant and superbly executed dinner with a most gracious hostess and attentive service. Among the courses on the longer set menu we especially liked the Duroc pork, the artichoke, the grouper, the 'uovo tranquillo' we added from the shorter menu, the fusilli. Every course was delicious. The wine list includes two pages of Fiano d'Avelllino, a personal favorite, but for once we chose the wine pairings. Among the pours were the best Falanghina I have ever had, and an excellent Aglianico. Leaving Pompei by the Amphitheatre gate, one is a five- minute walk from the restaurant; leaving the restaurant after dinner, one is five minutes from the Trenitalia train station for the trip back to Naples. A perfect outing, perfectly ended.
Zachary D. • 1 review
March 30, 2024
10/10The best Michelin I have been too. My wife and I have been to 8 different Michelins in the last week and President was a hidden gem and the best out of all of them.
President • Owner
Thanks for your special words about our work. Allt he best Chef Paolo
Angie A. • 2 reviews
January 26, 2024
10/10Amazing food and service. Alessio, Leila and Chef Paolo hace warmly welcomed us even though it was a closed day. "The trip" menu took us around the world in an ecstasy of taste and flavour. Perfect from the aperitive to the dessert. Great advice for the wine too. A perfect moment. Thank you
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President • Owner
Thanks for your words! All the best Laila and chef Paolo
Ethan W. • 1 review
October 18, 2023
10/10Presidente in Pompei offered a truly exceptional experience. The wine menu was impressively curated, reflecting the knowledgeable touch of the owner-sommelier. What truly stood out was how the menu and wine pairings seamlessly integrated with the rich history of Pompei, making each dish not just a culinary delight but a journey through time. Conveniently, the restaurant is walkable from the Pompei ruins, adding to its allure for those exploring the historic site. However, if you're staying in Naples, it's wise to arrange transportation back to the city in advance; we found that taxi service in Pompei can be limited, especially off-season. Even with a last-minute dietary restriction, both the husband and wife owners were incredibly accommodating and went out of their way to ensure our meal was perfect. Their genuine friendliness made us feel as if we were dining in a friend's home, yet the ambiance retained the elegance of fine dining. The restaurant masterfully blends historical reverence with contemporary gastronomy, making it a must-visit for those seeking a memorable dining experience.
Brett E. • 1 review
October 7, 2023
10/10Excellent little resteraunt! Staff were very generous and attentive making sure every detail is taken care off. Food was perfect, a mix of classic and new foods and loved the twist of different cuisines. Definitely worth a visit if you can!
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Eric C. • 1 review
October 4, 2023
10/10We had an excellent meal, the food, the service and the atmosphere were amazing. Bravo
darryl b. • 4 reviews
September 27, 2023
10/10We had a perfect experience at this restaurant. Highly recommend if you can afford it.
Elisa M. • 1 review
September 16, 2023
10/10The food was impeccable but the service was indescribably heart-warming and personalized. Laila took the time to get to know me and my stay in Italy. She has so many wonderful recommendations that wasn't just limited to the restaurant to ensure I enjoy all that this region of Italy has to offer. You can taste in both food and atmosphere the love and passion behind each dish. If you ever find yourself in Pompeii, don't miss out on this memorable experience.
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Stuart M. • 1 review
August 26, 2023
10/10What a wonderful evening we had at this fabulous restaurant. We had ‘The Trip’ tasting menu and every dish was a delight. The whole tables favourite was the pork, which was melt in the mouth delicious. Laila was extremely welcoming from the moment we arrived and leaving the wine choices in her hands was a very good decision. It was a treat to have Chef Paolo come to our table at the end of the meal, even going above and beyond to recommend, then phone and book a restaurant for us for the next day. What a lovely husband and wife Team. If you are ever in this area this is a restaurant not to miss out on. Truly outstanding.
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William V. • 1 review
July 26, 2023
9.5/10This was my first trip to Italy and one of my most important goals was to eat at a Michelin starred restaurant for the first time. Almost everything on the tasting menu was something that tasted completely unique from anything I’ve had before. The things that were not incredibly unique- the bread, Gyoza, and lemon sorbet had very straightforward tastes but were absolutely as good as these simple tastes could be. The lemon sorbet was one of the three best things I’ve ever had and not to be dramatic but I will probably spend the rest of my life trying to find anything that brings lemons to their full potential like that again. The service was second to none- Laila offered us a ride in her own car when we were unable to get a taxi back to our hotel. The chef, Paulo, greeted every table with an infectious joy and was clearly very proud of his food. The place nice but if you’re looking for a place with some spectacular view or impressive decor it’s not for you. But the humble little space is very personal and brings full attention to the great food and people behind it which is what, in my opinion, dining should always be about.
Sonja K. • 36 reviews
July 15, 2023
10/10We had a perfect dinner at President. We went for the full tasting menu with wine pairing and discovered creative and delicious cuisine, cooked to perfection and presented beautifully. Delightful wine pairing with generous refills. Friendly and professional service, I can only recommend!
Adam B. • 1 review
July 13, 2023
10/10We will treasure this experience for the rest of our lives. We ordered the tasting menu "The Trip", which took inspiration from cuisines around the world and infused them with classic Campanian flavors. Every dish was a work of art, clearly crafted with great skill and care. They ranged from stunningly creative to transcendentally delicious. Our favorites were the smoked artichoke with anchovies & buffalo and the black pig with broccoli sauce. Beyond the wonderful food itself, the service elevated our experience even further. Laila was warm, perceptive, and knowledgable. Her explanations of the dishes were enchanting and informative. And it was an honor to meet Chef Paolo at the end to briefly discuss our favorite dishes. We absolutely recommend this restaurant to anyone in the Naples metropolitan area.
Joshua B. • 2 reviews
July 1, 2023
10/10We have been in Italy for 3 weeks so far, and this was easily our best meal so far. The wine selections were incredible and the service was impeccable. Cannot recommend this restaurant enough. They absolutely deserve the Michelin star.
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John K. • 2 reviews
June 28, 2023
9.5/10Great food. My favorite was the artichoke to the sea with buffalo meat. This was one of the best wine pairings with food I have had in a 1 star. The sorbet with dessert wine was amazing… didn’t want it to end. I would go.back and do it all over again!
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Rob H. • 2 reviews
June 16, 2023
9.5/10President is a hidden gem worthy of its star. From the moment we stepped in to its crisp, clean, white interior, we were made to feel welcome. We opted for the full ‘Trip’ with accompanying wines. Our wine glasses were never left empty and the table never left dirty (there is lots of bread type things) Really special mention to the smoked artichoke, easily one of the tastiest things I’ve ever eaten. Great little restaurant with fantastic food and great wine choices One small blot was the music they had on a loop which consisted of about 5/6 songs. Not sure if that was supposed to be that way or if it was stuck on a loop but after a few hours of eating it did begin to slightly irritate. It definitely didn’t detract from the food however and would definitely return if ever passing through
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carmel m. • 1 review
April 9, 2023
10/10Marvelous experience. The food was adventurous and fascinating, the service was nothing less than perfect, and Laila was the perfect host explaining the point of every dish and its connection to the place. Very Pompeii oriented. I have to note that our daughter is vegetarian and our son a picky eater, and they accommodated them perfectly with changes to the tasting menu. We were a group of six and had a beautiful time. Very highly recommended.
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EL S. • 1 review
April 6, 2023
10/10Chief Paola’s wife and staff were so helpful guiding us thru our culinary journey thru Pompeii and the Campania region! What an amazing and intimate experience. You can tell how much love and energy is put into the customers experience! We highly recommend this culinary adventure if you are in Campania! The artistic and culinary passion of this couple shines thru in each wine ???? pairing and course! Even our son enjoyed it! If you want to have an unforgettable Michelin star experience try this restaurant! They even have another restaurant in the Veneto region also!
Antti O. • 6 reviews
March 8, 2023
10/10The Restaurant was very stylish in good way and food gave great value for hole experience. I can warmly recomend this restaurant for everybody.
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Jon R. • 7 reviews
November 18, 2022
10/10We had a wonderful dinner. Impeccable service, explaining each dish, lovely wine pairings. My wife described one of the dishes as "divine". She wasn't wrong. Congratulations to the entire team, a worthy holder of a Michelin star.
Kobi B. • 1 review
October 15, 2022
10/10It was a very special culinary experience for us, from the kind and helpful staff to the genius of the honorable chef.. even though we announced that we were vegetarians at the beginning of the meal, we received an adequate response, most of the dishes were simply excellent and we enjoyed a lot!!
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Graham O. • 3 reviews
October 14, 2022
10/10Outstanding food and good value for a Michelin starred restaurant. The service was excellent and the dishes were fantastic.
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Mary J. • 1 review
September 15, 2022
10/10A fabulous experience, with a truly thoughtful menu and an extraordinary level of service. I could tell how much love went into every part of this dining experience, from the stellar local ingredients to the ingenious preparation to the delightful presentation!
Stacy E. • 1 review
October 8, 2022
10/10We found this restaurant recommendation through a Lonely Planet guide, and what a jewel! The food was inventive and delicious (we tried the secret menu), the wine pairings lovely, and the service impeccable. A perfect stop after visiting Pompeii!
BJÖRN L. • 1 review
September 22, 2022
10/10The president was one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. We were welcomed by Laila that guided us through each course as they were served. We had a 7 course menu with a wide variety of different flavors. The food was very good, not only the taste but the presentation was fantastic as well. At the end of the evening we were greeted by Pablo himself who was very happy and friendly, a true genuine experience! I would recommend anyone visiting Pompei to visit the President. And I hope we see more of Pablo and Laila in othe parts of the world :) Thank you for a fantastic evening. Best Regards, Björn L
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Sigfus s. • 1 review
September 17, 2022
9/10The president is a small family run restaurant. The service was exelent and the food very good. Everything was beautifully presented and the wine that came with the food was exseptional. We had an unforgettable evening and the restaurant exceeded our expectations.
Konstantin M. • 1 review
August 24, 2022
10/10After visiting the Pompeii ruins, we decided to complete our experience by testing the best rated Restaurant of the area, and we weren’t disappointed ! Apart from the usual exspected service, in Michelin Star Restaurants we recognise a special attention to detail and the guests wishes, for example when we were unsure what to choose Chef Paolo offered to step out of his comfort zone and cock something local which wasn’t on the menu. Now I have visited a lot of Michelin Star Restaurants in my life and most of them were absolutely fantastic, however even among these elite cocks, it is hard to find someone who is able to improvise and still not lose any Quality and that’s exactly what Chef Paolo managed to do. So I would definitely recommend a visit !
Alexa T. • 1 review
August 26, 2022
10/10Absolutely wonderful experience. We tried the degustation menu which was delicious. The staff kept excellent pace as well and were always ready to provide their service without being at all intrusive. A true Michelin star experience. P.S. Although all the staff were immaculately dressed, there is no dress code for visitors. If you're in Pompeii visiting the ruins, don't miss this part of the experience!
Sheila C. • 1 review
July 7, 2022
10/10This was creative and delicious cooking, shared with a friendly spirit. It was truly a memorable addition to my Italian travels. I am grateful for this dining experience in Pompei and it adds to my memories of Pompeii. With luck, we'll make the trip again.
Eivind S. • 2 reviews
June 30, 2022
10/10Efficient and friendly welcome, excellent food and service, interesting local wines on the wine menu, wines mostly well fitted to the dishes,
Romain L. • 1 review
June 1, 2022
2/10Réservation was confirmed. Went on time to the restaurant… to notice this is closed. Heavy works on the frontage suggest this wasn’t for the day. Really angry that none of the restaurant or the Fork deactivate the reservation for a closed business. It almost ruined my evening. Fortunately I found another good restaurant in the neighbourhood and they are opened late in Italy.
Nancy J. • 2 reviews
May 1, 2022
10/10Lunch at President was outstanding. From the welcome to the farewells we were very beautifully looked after. The Chef’s full tasting menu and wine pairing were superb. A perfect day in Pompeii!
Mario M. • 2 reviews
April 20, 2022
10/10Great place to start visit to Pompei. The restaurant has a private parking so we didn’t have to worry to find a place where to leave the car. Warm welcoming and elegant interior. Food was very tasty and well served. Large range of beverages with and without alcohol. We will certainly come back!
Marc P. • 25 reviews
October 14, 2021
10/10We had the chef's choice menu which was varied and each dish was excellent. The service was attentive and personalized. My wife and I had a really special experience at the President, undoubtedly the best restaurant in Pompei.
François B. • 13 reviews
September 25, 2021
9/10The 10 dishes menu was really good (may be too copious) full of flavours,well dressed like miniatures .and cooked with fresh products .The italian wines pairing was correct but the quality of the wines could surely be improved
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