Today's catch
Fresh fish from the Gulf of Salerno, chosen every morning. The menu changes with the seasons; the specials change with the day's catch.
kitchen & wine cellar · since 2017
A seafood restaurant in the heart of old Salerno
Gluten free300+ wine labelsSeafood restaurant
An old fishermen's quarter two minutes from the Cathedral. The catch arrives every morning, the menu turns with the seasons. Over 300 wine labels and a kitchen that is gluten free by default.
Salerno · 2017
The Gulf of Salerno, under a stone vault
Il Gozzo sits in Largo Conservatorio Vecchio, one of the loveliest hidden corners of Salerno: bare stone vaults, pale wood, warm light. Chef Bruno Aversa cooks whatever the fish market offers that same morning, with short cooking times and a handful of well-chosen ingredients. If you are visiting the city, this is a real seafood restaurant, five minutes on foot from San Matteo Cathedral and the seafront promenade.
Why eat here
Seafood restaurant · Gluten free · Wine cellar
Gluten free by default
We fry with rice flour only, and gluten-free pasta has its own dedicated boiler. Almost the whole menu is gluten free, at no extra cost.
Over 300 labels
A cellar carved into the rock: Campania, Italy, Champagne and French sparkling wines. We will guide you.
In the old town
Five minutes on foot from San Matteo Cathedral, the seafront and the cruise terminal.
Menu
Dishes that tell our story
A selection from our menu, which turns through the year with the seasons. Every day the specials from the catch are added to it.
Tra Terra e Mare — 3 courses€ 35
A tasting chosen by the chef, between the garden and the Gulf.
Tuna genovese€ 16
With parmesan fondue.
Three tartares€ 25
Three tartares side by side, chosen by the chef.
Scialatielli allo scoglio€ 16
Fresh Campanian pasta and shellfish.
Fried cuttlefish€ 14
With caramelised Tropea onions.
Tiramisù€ 6
Our classic, also available gluten free.
Gluten free
Gluten free is not a workaround here
No wheat flour is used for frying in this kitchen: we fry with rice flour only, for everyone. And gluten-free pasta has its own boiler, so the cooking water is never shared. A coeliac guest can order almost the entire menu.
Wine cellar
The cellar
Next to the dining room, a stone vault from the old fishermen's quarter holds our selection: Fiano, Greco and Falanghina from Campania, great Italian whites, Champagne and after-dinner spirits.
The chef
Bruno Aversa
Raised in Salerno's restaurant world alongside his father Rosario, trained in serious kitchens, he now runs Il Gozzo on one idea: good fish should be respected, not decorated.
Opening hours
| Monday | Private events only |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–15:00 · 18:30–23:30 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–15:00 · 18:30–23:30 |
| Thursday | 11:30–15:00 · 18:30–23:30 |
| Friday | 11:30–15:00 · 18:30–23:30 |
| Saturday | 11:30–15:00 · 18:30–00:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–15:00 · 18:30–23:30 |
On Mondays we open only for private events, on request via WhatsApp. From November to April we are closed on Sunday evenings.
The kitchen serves until 11:30 pm. Last seating 30 minutes before closing.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to book at Il Gozzo?
It is strongly recommended, especially at weekends and from May to September. The dining room is small and tables go quickly. You can book on this site in under a minute, with no commission and no credit card.
Where exactly is the restaurant?
At Largo Conservatorio Vecchio 5, in the historic centre of Salerno, about three minutes on foot from San Matteo Cathedral and eight from the Lungomare Trieste promenade.
Do you have gluten-free options?
Far more than options. We fry with rice flour only and gluten-free pasta has a dedicated boiler: almost the whole menu is gluten free, at no extra cost. Only 2 dishes on the menu contain gluten and cannot be adapted: bao bun with fried prawns and cantuccini with passito wine.
Can we eat outside?
In the warm months we have tables in the square in front of the restaurant. If you would prefer to sit outside, write it in the booking notes: we will do our best, weather permitting.
Is there anything for vegetarians?
Yes, a few dishes: aubergine parmigiana, three vegetables and linguine alla Nerano. We are not a vegetarian restaurant, but nobody leaves hungry.
How much does dinner cost?
Il Gozzo is a mid-range seafood restaurant and prices follow the fish market. Current prices are displayed in the dining room; for today's menu, message us on WhatsApp.
Is there parking nearby?
The old town is a limited-traffic zone. The most convenient car park is Parcheggio Libertà in Piazza della Libertà, along Via Roma near the city and provincial council buildings, 5-6 minutes on foot. Alternatively, Piazza della Concordia and Via Vernieri, both 8-10 minutes on foot.
Do you speak English?
Yes. Our floor staff speak Italian and English, and the website and menu are available in seven languages.
Book your table
Direct booking — no commission, no credit card. You get an email confirmation and a reminder the day before.