Porto 51

In the harbor of Ischia, one of the most beautiful islands of the Gulf of Naples, four siblings and business partners – Francesco, Miriano, Doriano, and Maira – made their dream a reality. This cocktail bar-bistrot with a view of the sea is born from experience gained during travels in Australia, London, and Milan. The idea behind the whole project is to create a welcoming place – a single floor and an alfresco area – to breathe good energy and feel at home. Here cocktail mixing shines from happy hour until well after dinner in the hands of bar manager Doriano Mancusi. His motto? “Less is more”: a few ingredients artfully dosed as the base for balanced twists on classics. The choice is to highlight the territory using innovative techniques to shine a spotlight on the island’s lesser-known flavors – like loquats and wood sorrel. The medium is often that of homemade preparations made with local citrus fruits, herbs, and quality ingredients. All the cocktails on the menu are signature drinks, most of them mixed using gin as a base. Some of the drinks are alcohol-free, thanks to dealcoholized bases.

Favorite cocktail? Tommy’s Margarita