Panoramic veranda
The view is part of the dinner, not a decorative backdrop.
Food at Villa Brunella: L'Agave, terrace dining, and quiet hours by the pool
L'Agave is the restaurant of Hotel Villa Brunella, set on the upper terrace above Marina Piccola. Executive Chef Marco Russo leads a contemporary Capri kitchen rooted in Campanian tradition, while hotel guests can order light lunch, drinks, aperitifs, and restaurant dishes by the pool or on their room terrace during opening hours.
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Chef Marco Russo
A Capri kitchen with a clear sense of place
L'Agave carries forward the restaurant's local Campanian roots with a renewed menu by Executive Chef Marco Russo and his brigade.
Island and Gulf ingredients
The menu stays close to Capri, Campania, and the Gulf of Naples.
Contemporary Capri style
Traditional flavors are handled with a lighter, more precise touch.
A renewed restaurant
Formerly Terrazza Brunella, the restaurant became L'Agave after a full renovation.
Hours and seasonality
L'Agave is the restaurant of Hotel Villa Brunella and welcomes both hotel guests and outside guests by reservation.
Season
Open from April 16 to October 18
Lunch
12:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Dinner
7:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Open to
Restaurant: hotel guests and outside guests. Pool service: hotel guests only
Dietary options
Gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options available
Reservation
Recommended
Children
Children are welcome
Menu
Current menu available on the L'Agave website
Family recipe
The story of Villa Brunella's Torta Caprese
In the mid-1940s, Brunella's mother Jolanda worked with her husband Salvatore as caretaker of nearby Villa Vismara, where the almond trees filled large sacks after the harvest. When a Russian guest known as la Principessa asked Jolanda to bake a cake with those almonds, she mixed them with island butter and the dark chocolate bars the Allies had brought to Capri. The almond and chocolate cake was loved at once, shared with friends, and gradually became known across Capri as torta caprese. Brunella baked it with her mother for years; today her son Luigi continues the same recipe for Villa Brunella guests, with the same care for detail and tradition.
Dinner at sunset
The veranda above Marina Piccola
L'Agave sits on the upper terrace of Hotel Villa Brunella, just before the Belvedere di Tragara, with Marina Piccola below.
Mediterranean flavours
Local ingredients, contemporary recipes, a taste that captures the very essence of the Italian summer.
Open to outside guests
L'Agave welcomes non-resident diners by reservation.
Press-backed reputation
The restaurant has been cited by The New York Times, Vogue, Bon Appétit, and Condé Nast Traveller.
Light lunch by the pool
Hotel guests can order light lunch, drinks, and aperitifs by the pool or on their room terrace. During L'Agave opening hours, dishes from the restaurant can also be served there. The entire pool area is reserved exclusively for Villa Brunella guests and is not open to outside visitors.
Light lunch
Fresh dishes and easy daytime plates, served without leaving the pool deck.
Drinks and aperitifs
Coffee, drinks, and aperitifs can be ordered by the pool or on your terrace.
Hotel guests only
The pool and poolside service remain private to hotel guests throughout the day.
The wine cellar
The cellar supports the kitchen with Campanian labels, Italian classics, and bottles chosen for long terrace dinners.
By-the-glass range
Useful choices for lunch, aperitif hours, and lighter dinners.
Campanian labels
A local line that keeps the wine list connected to Campania.
Special-occasion bottles
For anniversaries, birthdays, and dinners that ask for a slower pace.
From the kitchen
A closer look at the contemporary Capri cooking led by Chef Marco Russo and his team.
A restaurant with its own reason to book
Press and guest voices
“The New York Times called Terrazza Brunella perhaps one of its favorite restaurants on the island.”
The New York Times
Press
“Bon Appétit praised the elegant decor, polished service, and family welcome.”
Bon Appétit
Press
“Traveller VIP International described dinner on the Villa Brunella terrace at sunset as endlessly romantic.”
Traveller VIP International
Press
What outside guests ask most
Restaurant FAQs
Is L'Agave only open to hotel guests?
No, outside guests are welcome by reservation.
Do I need to book in advance?
Reservations in advance are recommended, as we have 45 seats only.
Is there a dress code?
Smart casual is perfect.
Can the concierge help with group dinners or private events?
Yes. The team can help arrange group dinners and private events with advance notice.
Is the restaurant suitable for vegetarian guests?
Yes, with advance notice when you reserve.
How do you handle allergies and intolerances?
Tell the team when you reserve, so the kitchen can guide the request properly.
Where can I see the menu?
The current menu is available on the L'Agave website. You can also ask the restaurant team before booking.
Is poolside dining open to outside guests?
No. L'Agave welcomes outside guests by reservation, but the pool area and poolside service are reserved for hotel guests only.
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Book a table at L'Agave
Use the dedicated L'Agave booking path, or ask the hotel team to help plan the right timing for your evening.