The Wandering Warners: Seniors Seeing the World: A Splendid Sorrento Eatery: Benvenuti in Casa!

Once we’d checked in at the Hilton Sorrento Palace, we followed the instructions for a shortcut to reach downtown. At the back of the hotel there’s a large walled exterior that holds a small citrus grove. A sturdy door at the back opens with room key cards and provides a much more direct route downhill.

We’re going to find out what those large fruits are that seem to grow on the same trees as limes.

For now, however, our objective was a tiny restaurant with outstanding reviews. Its name, Benvenuti in Casa, translates as Welcome Home.

The husband works the front and the wife is the chef. Their six-year-old son, when not in school, spends his time in the restaurant. This was hanging next to our table.

The bambino has probably outgrown the small chair we spied across the room.

The husband is a charming individual who speaks good English and shows great pride in what is served. We were all impressed, from the focaccia and grissini onward.