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    Caffè Positano

    3.2 (143 reviews)
    ModerateItalian, Seafood, Cafes
    Open 8:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Intimate
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Steak and pepper sauce
    Michael M.

    Very popular for a great reason. Food was delicious, wine paired great, and loved the service. If you're by the beach it's a bit of an upstairs hike but totally worth it. We ordered the mozzarella and octopus, and I was so excited to dig into the steak with pepper sauce. Really looking forward to dining here again soon!

    Best view
    Wendy K.

    We found this place just by walking on the Main Street in Positano. After waiting 25 minutes we were seated right on the edge of the street and had the most beautiful view. The food was delicious and the service was perfect.

    Fettuccini with cream sauce and grilled chicken
    Kiyah G.

    I'm confused about why the reviews are bad...both my hubby and I had a wonderful experience and the pasta was delicious! I ordered the linguini and lobster and asked if I could substitute the tomato sauce for cream sauce. Flavor was superb! My hubby had fettuccini Alfredo with chicken and also loved his meal. In fact he noted that he didn't have to add salt or pepper...the meal was perfect! Not only was the food delicious, but every single employee we encountered was so attentive and helpful. We will return! A day later and we found ourselves back at Caffe Positano for dinner. We both ordered the same entrees and we enjoyed them just the same. I'm upgrading from 4 stars to 5 for consistency, excellent service and our new fav restaurant in Positano.

    Caffe Positano
    Kim R.

    One of the few restaurants open early for breakfast. Food came out fast. Pricey of course, but the portions were good. Great patio with perfect views.

    Pasta with seafood - beautiful, but kind of flavorless, and pasta was gummy
    Amber E.

    On the plus side, Eduardo was so charming and sweet, which was really appreciated after a long, hard travel day. He brought us a glass of Prosecco while we were waiting, got us a beautiful ocean side table, and called our daughter, Princess. Other plus: beautiful ocean view. Unfortunately, the food just wasn't very good. I got the seafood pasta, and while it had a generous amount of seafood, the seafood was fairly flavorless, the pasta was gummy, and sauce wasn't great, my husband ordered the sea bass, and it was really dry. It was supposed to come in a white wine sauce, and did not, so he requested it. When it eventually arrived, it was an improvement, but still not great, my daughter was happy with her ravioli, but she's pretty easy to please. Hopefully, they can step up the food quality, because service and location are great!

    View from Caffe Positano!
    Madison M.

    View from Caffe Positano; they deserve 6 stars! While waiting for a table, they gave us champagne and sat us on their terrace overlooking the city within 10 minutes. The food was the best we had in Positano, the service was incredible and the wine was perfect. We stayed from sunset until close and didn't feel rushed one bit. You rocked it queens .

    Mushroom risotto and seafood risotto in the background
    Forum S.

    This restaurant was right outside of our hotel and we decided to try it as it was late at night. My friend got the seafood risotto and I got a mushroom risotto. The risotto was slightly undercooked for both of us but it still was well seasoned. Service: The service was excellent. Everyone was very attentive and even though we were there around closing time we never felt rushed. Price: in general, the prices based on the portion size was very reasonable.

    Medley of grilled sea food!
    Hemanth G.

    Great location and quick service! Ordered the medley sea food grill that included, prawns, scallop, squid and local fish! We went during peak lunch time and hoped to be seated next to sea view...but was long wait and opposite street side was equally great! Cool vibes with warm sunny summer! Family had Alfredo pasta (no meat) was delicious and creamy!

    Brian W.

    Don't be Cat-fished. Literally the only people that come here, come for the view. The food is average, but the service is where you'll instantly regret your decision to dine here. Like others have mentioned, the service is laughably bad. The waiters range from not friendly, all the way to extremely rude. I've been fortunate enough to experience many five star hotels, Michelin restaurants, etc. and other places where you would imagine it to be potentially very snobby (either clientele or hosts). However, these guys take the cake for most snobby. And this is coming from someone who lives in LA. 1. They'll forget your order. And we went at like 7pm BEFORE the dinner rush. They'll also forget to take your order. We needed another second so the guy left and never came back. It took one of the chefs, who was on break eating inside near us, to tell the waiter that we've been ready... with our menus politely closed for about 15 min. 2. Have you ever had a waiter almost throw your food down in front of you? How about doing that while he's staring off in the distance elsewhere - making it seem like you're inconveniencing him? Well they do that here. With attitude. Even when you try to be extremely respectful and nice. 3. Since it was literally us and one other couple dining (not a busy time), I decided to ask what was more popular between 2 pasta dishes. It wasn't busy, and I specifically made sure to ask about 2 dishes to avoid the infamous and vague "what's good here?". The waiter literally looked away and said "everything's good here." He's that guy. 4. Place is ridiculously overpriced. We ate at places like Ristorante Mirage and De Vincenzo for dinner which were MILES better when comparing service, food and price. There's a reason why you need reservations there and not Caffe Positano. 5. The service was so trash that I didn't even feel comfortable presenting my "nut" allergy card to them. I feel like they wouldn't have even taken our order at that point or would have made us wait even longer for our food. 6. We tip VERY well and did so at almost every restaurant during our 2 week trip at Italy. Needless to say, we left nothing here because their service was one of the WORST we've ever experienced anywhere (Italy, US, Japan, Thailand, Mexico, Bahamas). Yes, it was literally that bad. I highly recommend you avoid this place like the plague. I'm doing you a favor, don't be cat-fished by the view. You traveled all the way to Positano. You deserve better.

    Nicole M.

    The view is great. Tables inside and out. Service was very good but the menu is on the smaller side. After eating I had the worst heartburn I've ever experienced. Cappuccinos were very good.

    Tarimasu
    Marida G.

    Awesome view with delicious meals. But I got stuck in the restroom because I didn't know how to unlock the door.

    Outside view-1
    Gus L.

    Great place for any meal, the service was great, food was amazing and the drinks were cold, the views while sitting outside were just breath taking, this place sits atop a mountain overlooking the ocean it's split by a very narrow street, so you can sit in the restaurant or outside looking at the ocean and enjoying a great breeze, definitely recommend this great restaurant

    Moon coming up. View over the beach.
    Jeff R.

    Slow initial service and sitting on the street is a little busy with cars but once they got everything rolling, it was delightful. Maybe.... Suggest indoor seating. After watching the operation, I think they may have been one or two understaffed. Thames all worked very well together as a team. Zuppa Pesci was fantastic. Alfredo, steaks, and sea bass were all quite good as well. Nothing put it over the top, but certainly worth returning.

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    A great place for dinner... fast polite service...the lemon cake is unbelievable and the tiramisu is excellent....entrees were good too

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    9 years ago

    View is fantastic but food & service is not especially the service. Rude. Luckily we don't stay here just a visit

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    9 years ago

    Bad food, nice service. Don't fall for the easy shuttle. There are plenty of other places to go that are amazing around the area.

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    I only had pistachio gelato here, but it was delicious! 3euro for a medium cone with quick service and helpful staff!

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    La Sponda - The table presentation with lobster pasta

    La Sponda

    4.4(104 reviews)
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    By far our favorite dinner in Positano and much better than Michelin-starred neighbor Zass, La…read moreSponda stuns with its view, romantic candlelit ambiance, incredible food, live music that performs table to table, and trendy crowd. We sat right in front of Miles and Keleigh Teller at dinner. The crab appetizer and rooster ravioli were the highlights of our meal. The lamb entree was also excellent. I would skip the tart tartine and instead go have a night cap at the Don't Worry speakeasy bar next door that has a live DJ set with vinyl records. It was epic and we shut the place down at 2am.

    If you are lucky enough to score a table at La Sponda for five people...consider yourself very…read morefortunate! That's how we felt!!! From the moment we arrived, the evening felt magical. The atmosphere is absolutely breathtaking, romantic, elegant, and uniquely Positano. Every detail was perfection. The service was flawless, warm, and incredibly attentive, but what truly made the night unforgettable was the legendary Maître D', who has been with La Sponda for 44 years. His charm, professionalism, and passion for hospitality elevated the entire experience and made us feel genuinely special. Then there were the roaming musicians, who have been at La Sponda for 33 years performing!! They transformed dinner into something straight out of a movie. The music floating through the candlelit restaurant created an energy and emotion that simply cannot be replicated. La Sponda is not just a restaurant, it is THE Positano experience. An unforgettable evening we will talk about forever. It felt like an absolute DREAM!!

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