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Pompeii Fish & Gin Tasting Lunch: A Culinary Voyage
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Overview
The 2-Hour Fish and Gin Guided Tasting with Lunch in Pompeii offers a unique journey into the flavors of the sea, inspired by Pompeii's ancient connection to the ocean. Just steps from the archaeological ruins, discover how the city's early inhabitants savored fish-based dishes. This isn't just a meal; it's a story told through carefully selected seafood and fine gins.
Held at Capasanta restaurant, the experience is a feast for the senses, with marine-themed décor and dishes. Each seafood course is paired with a gin from Campania, Italy, or even further afield. Learn how gin, with its roots in Salerno, evolved into a global spirit. Guests may taste gins crafted near Mount Vesuvius or bottled in the shape of Capri's iconic Faraglioni rocks.
This experience includes lunch and allows guests to discover unexpected flavors, from gins infused with Sorrento lemons to those inspired by the Philippines. It’s a flavorful exploration of Pompeii’s maritime past and gin's fascinating journey, perfect for food lovers and history buffs alike. 
Highlights
Taste the Sea: Enjoy fresh seafood dishes inspired by Pompeii's coastal history.
Gin Around the World: Sample local and international gins, each with a unique story.
Unique Setting: Dine in a marine-themed restaurant near Pompeii's ancient ruins.
Flavorful Journey: Experience surprising combinations of seafood and gin.
Sentiment Analysis
Most customers really enjoyed the food and drinks, the atmosphere, and learning new things, but some felt a bit rushed or wanted more food.
Customers loved the food and drinks.
People said the place was pretty and had a nice feel.
Many enjoyed learning about the food and drinks.
Customers found the staff friendly and helpful.
Some people felt rushed during the meal.
A few customers thought there wasn't enough food.
The Journey
Capasanta Restaurant
A restaurant in Pompeii that emphasizes the link between the sea and Vesuvius through its marine-inspired ambiance and cuisine. It serves as the location for the fish and gin tasting experience.
Pompeii Archaeological Site
Located near the restaurant, Pompeii was an ancient city with a commercial port known for its fondness of fish-based dishes before being destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.
Salerno Medical School
The origin point of gin, where it was created as a drink to transmit the medical properties of juniper. This is an important location in the history of gin.
Know Before You Go
This experience includes a delicious lunch. It does not include any additional items outside of the tasting menu. Please arrive at Capasanta restaurant ready to enjoy a guided tasting of fish and gin.
Hot Tip
To make the most of your experience, arrive a little early to soak in the atmosphere of the restaurant. Also, consider asking the staff for their gin pairing recommendations.
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