I should have known better. The reviews are all fake by "local guides" or paid writers. When I saw "Chez Black 1949" on the back of every chair and that all the servers were wearing rediculous sailor outfits, I already had an uneasy feeling. The location IS good, for the Disneyland that is now Positano, but that was the only redeeming feature. The food was uneatable. The "buffalo mozzarella" consisted of two large hard balls of rubber. The pasta over-cooked and tasteless. The service unfortunate. You'll get better food at a highway rest stop. Avoid. read more

Chez Black - Over-cooked, stuck together and tasteless pasta. - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

Omg, this place was good AF! I have to say I've been disappointed with pasta and food in general in Italy till I got to the south and into The Chez (Republic) Black. Every single bite and even veggies were spectacular. The sauces and and cheese they all just made sense. Expensive but bad ass for your taste buds. Def go here if you're in Positano! read more

This is the place you think of when imagining dining in Positano. Outfitted in mint director's chairs and gold chandeliers with direct views of the ocean, the place is gorgeous. I also enjoyed that they lend some pomp and circumstance to the dining occasion. The sea urchin pasta is presented beautifully, and I kind of loved the bibs you could buy for lobster. I had the grilled calamari, which was a respite from the heavy foods I'd been eating in Rome. It was prepared very simply with olive oil and lemon. It was a touch rubbery, but still very tasty. My husband had the ravioli, which was a perfectly simple dish. While this place is probably a bit touristy, I enjoyed it very much and think others would as well. read more

great location right on the beach but very average food. Margherita pizza with bufalo mozzarella was tasty but I have had better and expected better, especially for Italy. Pizza was very hard to cut. The wine was also ok. Great service, clean bathroom, strong WiFi. read more

Chez Black - Margherita pizza - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

Location, location, location, right on the beach, there were people eating in swimsuits, makes it a worthwhile viewing destination, attentive service obviously pandering to the tourist trade, makes it an enjoyable experience and pretty good food round this place nicely, would recommend. read more

Chez Black - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

Everything was phenomenal! Someone recommended this restaurant to us for the black ink pasta but they serve it with cuttlefish only so we ended up getting the lobster homemade pasta instead. And it's probably one of the best pasta dish I've ever had. Plus it comes with lobster! We also got the Neapolitan lasagna. Amazeballs! Also got some oysters and grilled prawns. Everything was delicious! We love positano and would definitely come back here! We also tried Le Tre Sorelle next door which was not as good. The service sucked. So if you're debating between the two, definitely go for Chez Black! read more

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This is THE RESTAURANT to eat at! Everyone is dressed nicely (we went for lunch and there were casual people too but a lot of people were dressed nicely) Omg it's beautiful! It's perfect. It's just perfect. Do not come here and eat pizza. Come here and eat seafood. We had the sea urchin pasta, red prawns, Oysters, ravoli and tartare. See pictures. I don't think we are going to find a better meal on the amalfi coast. I am going to try though. We walked out w stomach pains Bc we tried (and succeeded) eating every bite #worthit! I am dreaming about this place even now ! read more

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Great spot right in front of the beach. Excellent service and great food. The seafood spaghetti is really good and their pizza is AMAZE!!! read more

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Beautiful location along the Amalfi Coast in Positano, just a few steps from the sand. It's a relaxed atmosphere and the food is fantastic. Everywhere we went we asked for local wine and it did not disappoint. The Italians make great suggestions that pair beautifully with their meals. This is a fantastic place to enjoy a lovely afternoon down by the water. It is a bit of a walk to get down to and a hike back up - just in case that is an issue for you - but it's worth it. read more

Wow. Where to start? Incredible that this place had more than 2 stars, not only was the food terrible but the service worse also. This restaurant was not crowded yet service was incredibly slow.. we had to ask 4 times for items we ordered that had been forgotten. Also I had ordered a marinara pizza and it had a long curly hair on it. It's unbelievable that they charge a premium for this place and on top of that a city tax of 12$ for 4 people !!!! I have no problem paying for amazing food but don't waste your time or money with this place please read more

Excellent food, excellent service, and excellent ambiance! I loved this restaurant, it is by the beach which gives it a very relaxed and cool environment. The staff is very warm and welcoming, and everything we tried was delicious! I will be definitely coming back! read more

Chez Black - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

Perhaps the worst service I've ever experienced. The staff was rude, short and it took multiple requests and about 20 minutes just to order our meal. The portions were small and the food was meh. Had the filet, which wasn't much different than one I could cook myself with little effort. The greens salad was terrible, and they didn't even have dressing. The only redeeming quality of our dinner was that Denzel happened to be there at the same time read more

The headline: nice little outdoor restaurant near the water at the foot of the city. It's big, plenty of room, and agree with the assessment of it being a little touristy. The good: the food and service were great. The fish dishes like clams etc are very nice and the pizza there is very acceptable....as is most of these places. Margarita pizza are a staple at most casual restaurants here and in Italy in general. Pasta was very nice, sauce was perfect with local flavors. The bad: not much really, it can be very busy because of its location, but it takes on a different feeling from day to nighttime. Prices are reasonable and suitable for the whole family. You'll need energy to haul up the hill when your done so eat your carbs read more

OUTRAGEOUS, food, caring staff and especially sweet owners. Rare, yet simple behaviours as they observe your actions at your table, they delivered uniquely shaped, cold watermelon pieces as a complimentary gesture. The family is wonderful and the culinary compositions are utterly delicious. The seating also is comfortable as well as very entertaining with a variety of interesting people walking by the beach and fishing boats. Ask me because I explore food, wine and unique travel locations as a Photojournalist often. Italylen@gmail.com Gianfranco, Giancarlo took over after the adorable father passed on to heaven. R.I.P. Blessings for the Family. Leonardo Lenny Zanello Sr. read more

Chez Black is an amazing restaurant and a must if your vacationing in Positano Location is right on the beach. Great service Great dinner You need to visit read more

Setting was incredible, service was very good and the food was above average. Problem is, all the other local restaurants delivered incredible food.. I'd go here again for drinks and apps but that's it. read more

Very good pasta. Tour guide said the Fried Zucchini Spaghetti is very good. Well, I agree! Very glad I listened to her. The service can get slow during peak hours so you can't blame them for that. I took one star out because they forgot my wife's dish and once we mentioned they said it was coming but you can tell they put the order in then as it came out after I almost finished my meal. read more

Chez Black - Fried zucchini spaghetti - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

Chez Black is the reward you get after sauntering down the somewhat steep shopping pathways in quaint Positano. I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu and the location is truly idyllic. read more

Great restaurant on the beach, I recommend going for lunch instead of dinner so you can take in the views. Make a reservation in advance if possible, this place gets really busy but walk-ins are accepted as well. Be prepared for the pricey menu. Lots of tourists but definitely still worth the visit. The mozzarella and tomato salad is amazing, such great flavors. We ordered the pasta with the fish of the day for our entree, it was alright. Finished with chocolate martinis. read more

Great spot down by the beach for a bite/drink. Not the best food we had in Positano... but pretty solid. The staff was solid and we didn't have to wait long to get a table. If you want a table in the front you'll need a reservation... ask your hotel to help. read more

Went here based on a friend's recommendation and was not blown away. Actually the only thing that blew me and my husband away was the 6euro per person cover charge that was added to our bill at the end of the night. The caprese salad was good (impossible to screw up) the mussels with spaghetti good and the seafood pasta good. Nothing really amazing. But that should have been expected from a place like this where the whole menu is in english. We didn't get good views of the beach because we didn't have reservations. So keep that in mind if you decide to go. Service was okay. read more

We were only here for dessert and drinks. Staff were very nice. They came out with a trolley of desserts to choose from which was nice because you can see exactly what you were going to get. read more

Chez Black - Lemon cake - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

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Great place at the boulevard, seafood it is, but if you want a steak, just order the Florentine, with some verdure. The pasta is fabulous and Positano service is great! read more

2 words. Tourist Trap. I mean if you are right next to the beach and the place is packed (sorta like Bubba Gump Shrimp) so you'll probably still have a decent meal here. But considering this place was one of the last places we ate at during our trip, comparing to other italian restaurants it was subpar. Our ship guide captain who was born and raised in Positano even laughed off this place. I think due to overwhelming reviews and location you can def give it shot. But don't expect miracle dishes. read more

So this place came highly recommended by several people and I'm only giving it a 2 because of its beautiful scenery and ambience. Outside of that, the food sadly, sadly disappointed especially on a Saturday night when their main chef is on board. Go somewhere else. read more

Ate here twice on our four night stay. Fabulous service and meals were delicious. Strongly recommend anyone visiting should go here read more

Chez Black - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

It became one of my favorite restaurant out here in Positano, !! Great amazing service, but most was the delicious food they have . I'm definitely coming back again here! If you love the beach this is a must to go! Has the most amazing breath taking view it was beyond amazing coming out here with the company of my sister. Of course it's not a cheap place at all! read more

Okay pasta in Italy is still better than most pastas in America so that needs to be considered. The meal Overall was good but pricey. The appetizers I felt were better than the entrees . We started with buffalo mozzarella with tomatoes and some oysters (they were out of the burrata ugh!) I had shrimp with pasta and my husband had the special Which was zucchini and mushrooms in homemade pasta. His pasta was better than mine but he had one mushroom on his whole plate. Overall the meal was good but we would go elsewhere next time . Two appetizers, a bottle of wine, 2 meals and 1 dessert was about €150 read more

Is the decor a little tacky? Yes. Is it full of tourists? Yes. Is the service rushed? Yes. Is it still worth going? YES. This ridiculous little ship styled restaurant becomes charming and even romantic as the sun goes down. The waiter may rush around in their little ship captain uniforms and the bread may be stale but don't be distracted- the view of the ocean and the food is great!!! We had local tuna tartare which was tasty, and then a delicious pizza romana with anchovies (divine) and the best of all was the spaghetti with clams dusted with Parmesan. It was delicious- the clams with plump and briny, the spaghetti was fresh, and they really kept the sauce simple so those two things could shine. A little parm on top made the whole thing come together beautifully. We had a lovely time. read more

If you really want to eat on the beach this is the place to do it. Chez Black is a classic Positano staple, but you are definitely paying for the view in the price tag. The food is very good, but a bit overpriced for what you get, compared to other restaurants in Positano. That being said, I enjoyed the pasta with langoustines (scampi) and the fisherman's risotto. This place is good for the seafood lover. Try the local white Tramonti wine as you enjoy people watching (specifically the painters on the beach), looking at the photos of famous people who have eaten there and the beach view. read more

This was recommended by everyone. We found it simply fine as did the neighboring table. Smoked mozzarella was awesome. Sole was fine. Pasta with mushrooms and squid fine. Bread fine. Service fine. Totally overrated in our opinion. read more

We enjoyed the food and the atmosphere. The service was god awful. Our server was a jerk and we nearly left after he served our drinks. For the price I would go somewhere else. Good food though. read more

Came to this place after reading reviews. It was on the beach which was nice so view was great. We didn't have reservations but we came early enough where they sat us down immediately. Service was fine. I got the eggplant lasagne and it was slightly cold. I don't know what is up with Italians and serving cold bread, appetizers, and entrees. Nobody wants room temp food! My college days are over and I want grown up food . Anyways, this place is nothing to rave about. I also got the pizza and it was aight. BTW, nobody slices your pizza for you so you are left to use a butter knife and try not to cut your finger off or slide the sauce and cheese on your dress . Oh and I got suckered into tipping the entertainment . I mean how am I suppose to say no to a man whose holding a tip hat in front of me when he just played the trombone until he was blue in the face for 100 other guests. Over all, meh. read more

This is one the most famous restaurants on the Amalfi coast. Frequently visited by celebrities. They have an excellent caprese or tomato and buffalo mozzarella salad. Extra virgin olive oil, beautiful tomatoes, amazingly fresh basil, etc. try the fired anchovies! read more

My wife and I visited this ocean view restaurant for lunch. When you have a restaurant in a location that mainly attracts tourist you never know if your going to get a great meal. We did, and the service was good. My wife had the mussels and loved them. You could just sit and watch all the people go by with the beach in the background. Great location and ambiance. We have recommended this restaurant to several friends and family and each that have gone have come back with a positive experience. The seating is indoors but the front is open so it feels like your outdoors except with a roof overhead for protection from bad weather. Not sure what they do in colder weather, our lunch was in September. We will be back. read more

Great food. Excellent staff. Perfect location. Went 4 nights in a row. Outshines every restaurant we've been to in Europe so far. read more

Delicious food, great ambiance and great service! Loved this place and the view was amazing as well. read more

Chez Black - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

Fantastic location and cool vibe right on the beach. The guy at the next table thought Donatella Versace walked by...she didn't.

Had a wonderful lunch. Pasta, pizza, burrata all was good. They offer brunello and barolo by the glass which was nice friendly service

Not deserving of the current 4 star review. Felt like an upscale tourist trap to me. Tons of American tourists and nearly no Italian diners which is a red flag for me. Overly expensive. Good food but not worth going out of your way for; which by the way, this restaurant is only convenient if you are on the beach. I wouldn't return. Other Yelpers here give suggestions for alternative restaurants in town that seem more promising. read more