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Located very close to ourAirBNB, we walked up here. Very friendly service and manager. We sat outside with a great view. Had a very local vibe and neighborhood vibe to it. Food was super delicious. Realize that Campari to me is a bit bitter. Panna Cotta was unbelievable. Manager shared a cantaloupe shot with us at the end of the night. Very fun experience, very nice to live like a local here!
Hands down amazing in all respects. This place isn't on the she she strip of Positano. This makes it quite reasonably priced. The food was INSANELY GOOD. The grilled octopus was to die for. The Fritto Misto was also amazing. Get the tuna tare tare, so fresh and amazing. Every single thing we ordered was phenomenal.
What a gem of a find in positano. This happened to be right next to our hotel. We got a last minute reservation and they were so friendly and attentive. The vibe is relaxed and outside they have a nice hilltop view of positano. But most of all the ravioli was FRESH and fairly priced! I wish I could have eaten here again!
This restaurant is quite a ways away from the main town of Positano. Not only is it far, but it is at the top of the cliff (at least it feels that way). There is a bus stop right in front if you choose public transport instead. Now the food. The food is good. Really good! I had the meatballs, or should I say meatball, since it was just one ball. It was big and delicious. The sauce was also fantastic. I had the tastiest pork shoulder but there was a bug in it. This doesn't bother me that much. I grew up in the Philippines and have eaten so many bugs, it's ridiculous. But I know it's generally a sign of poor kitchen hygiene. So try at your own risk. I didn't get sick. The staff is friendly and helpful.
Pasta was undercooked. Harder than Al dente. over salted for my palate as previous reviews had stated. Great flavor profile. We asked politely and they took it back to the kitchen. Came back still undercooked but warmer than initially. Uncertain if they just warmed it but definitely not Al dente. Vino bianco is good, but glass was dirty. If you sit outside get ready to breathe in the exhaust of all the mopeds, cars and buses
Based on some of the reviews, we were worried about how the food may be but OMG everything we tried was amazing!! We had eggplant Parmesan, gnocchi sorrento style and meat sauce dish. There were complaints about too much salt and me being pregnant, I was concerned. I asked the chef if he could limit the salt, and he said he would for us. Not only was the food amazing, the service was outstanding as well. We had Luigi and he made sure we were taken care of. For being the one restaurant open for dinner, they sure do take care of their guests.
The most amazing and tasty restaurant in Positano! My family started with the fried shrimp and calamari for an appetizer and it was beyond amazing. For our second course we got the pasta bolognese, pasta with shrimp and zucchini, and seafood pasta! The seafood pasta was the best I've ever had and would absolutely recommend. If I come back to Positano, I I'll absolutely be coming back to Grottino's!!
Sooo good - the food was delicious, service was amazing and the view is to die for. I'm vegetarian and ordered: Fiori di zuccini- like a mixture of croquette and tempura zucchini with a creamy filling on top of a salad. This was incredible and had every texture you would ever want in a food. They also provided an extra zucchini starter which was stuffed with a creamy filling cherry tomato and a zucchini purée (guesses but it was good) Eggplant parmigiana- thin layer of eggplant and not too heavy which I loved. A simple dish but everything tastes high quality and the cheese was really good cooked crispy on the edges which is my favorite part Panna Cotta- this tasted like a creamy tangy fruity silky cylinder. Just get it's subtle but complex. Friend ordered tiramisu but she liked mine better. Highly recommend, not as expensive as other restaurants in Positano but has that high quality, classy dining without the price tag
We happened upon this one by chance. The bus dropped us off in front of it and thought we might need some energy before making the trek down the hill. We ordered the Margherita pizza (5£) and it was DELICIOUS!! Super thin crust and amazing flavour. Also really fast! We made our way up here again at night and it was packed with locals. A little ways away from the tourist spots, it was definitely the best price and the owner and son were pleasant and helped us find our hotel!
Service is incredibly slow, the slowest I've encountered in Italy so far. I know they are supposed to take their time but this was just ridiculous. The food tasted fresh and homemade. But it was nothing to write home about and certainly not worth the waiting. Ordered the octopus and potato salad, the arancini which was bland and the seafood risotto which contained tiny shrimp (not like the photo from 2014 in one of the reviews which is one of the reasons why we ended up going here). If you're in the area it's fine but keep expectations realistic and don't go if you're really hungry because you might be waiting for awhile even after ordering.
This was the closest restaurant to our Airbnb in Positano but it was amazing. Literally nestled on the side of a mountain, the views were amazing (be mindful of cars and mopeds when walking around the corners!). The food is so fresh and some of the best pasta. Th owners are friendly and hospitable. They have a small menu that rotates every few days, but we came here twice in our trip because it was so tasty. Definitely recommend as a part of your Italy adventures! read more
9 months ago
Small place with excellent waitstaff and quality, delicious food! Great views from outside, nice sized portions, beautiful presentation too! Get away from expensive downtown Positano on the local bus! read more
8 months ago
Located very close to ourAirBNB, we walked up here. Very friendly service and manager. We sat outside with a great view. Had a very local vibe and neighborhood vibe to it. Food was super delicious. Realize that Campari to me is a bit bitter. Panna Cotta was unbelievable. Manager shared a cantaloupe shot with us at the end of the night. Very fun experience, very nice to live like a local here! read more
2 years ago
This was such an amazing experience from the high quality food to the amazing service from Alfonso and Claudio!!! We were blown away it was so good we couldn't stop eating!!! You need to try this when your in Positano read more
8 months ago
1 year ago
2 years ago
Hands down amazing in all respects. This place isn't on the she she strip of Positano. This makes it quite reasonably priced. The food was INSANELY GOOD. The grilled octopus was to die for. The Fritto Misto was also amazing. Get the tuna tare tare, so fresh and amazing. Every single thing we ordered was phenomenal. read more
What a gem of a find in positano. This happened to be right next to our hotel. We got a last minute reservation and they were so friendly and attentive. The vibe is relaxed and outside they have a nice hilltop view of positano. But most of all the ravioli was FRESH and fairly priced! I wish I could have eaten here again! read more
This restaurant is quite a ways away from the main town of Positano. Not only is it far, but it is at the top of the cliff (at least it feels that way). There is a bus stop right in front if you choose public transport instead. Now the food. The food is good. Really good! I had the meatballs, or should I say meatball, since it was just one ball. It was big and delicious. The sauce was also fantastic. I had the tastiest pork shoulder but there was a bug in it. This doesn't bother me that much. I grew up in the Philippines and have eaten so many bugs, it's ridiculous. But I know it's generally a sign of poor kitchen hygiene. So try at your own risk. I didn't get sick. The staff is friendly and helpful. read more
3 years ago
Pasta was undercooked. Harder than Al dente. over salted for my palate as previous reviews had stated. Great flavor profile. We asked politely and they took it back to the kitchen. Came back still undercooked but warmer than initially. Uncertain if they just warmed it but definitely not Al dente. Vino bianco is good, but glass was dirty. If you sit outside get ready to breathe in the exhaust of all the mopeds, cars and buses read more
3 years ago
Based on some of the reviews, we were worried about how the food may be but OMG everything we tried was amazing!! We had eggplant Parmesan, gnocchi sorrento style and meat sauce dish. There were complaints about too much salt and me being pregnant, I was concerned. I asked the chef if he could limit the salt, and he said he would for us. Not only was the food amazing, the service was outstanding as well. We had Luigi and he made sure we were taken care of. For being the one restaurant open for dinner, they sure do take care of their guests. read more
2 years ago
The most amazing and tasty restaurant in Positano! My family started with the fried shrimp and calamari for an appetizer and it was beyond amazing. For our second course we got the pasta bolognese, pasta with shrimp and zucchini, and seafood pasta! The seafood pasta was the best I've ever had and would absolutely recommend. If I come back to Positano, I I'll absolutely be coming back to Grottino's!! read more
4 years ago
Fantastic ravioli caprese, and the mousse was amazing. Worth visiting. Also the aperol spritz was strong and refreshing. They know their restaurants in Positano. read more
3 years ago
My absolute favorite restaurant so far in Positano. Tiny place with the most flavorful pastas. I cannot wait to come back. Service was great too! read more
Sooo good - the food was delicious, service was amazing and the view is to die for. I'm vegetarian and ordered: Fiori di zuccini- like a mixture of croquette and tempura zucchini with a creamy filling on top of a salad. This was incredible and had every texture you would ever want in a food. They also provided an extra zucchini starter which was stuffed with a creamy filling cherry tomato and a zucchini purée (guesses but it was good) Eggplant parmigiana- thin layer of eggplant and not too heavy which I loved. A simple dish but everything tastes high quality and the cheese was really good cooked crispy on the edges which is my favorite part Panna Cotta- this tasted like a creamy tangy fruity silky cylinder. Just get it's subtle but complex. Friend ordered tiramisu but she liked mine better. Highly recommend, not as expensive as other restaurants in Positano but has that high quality, classy dining without the price tag read more
2 years ago
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9 years ago
We happened upon this one by chance. The bus dropped us off in front of it and thought we might need some energy before making the trek down the hill. We ordered the Margherita pizza (5£) and it was DELICIOUS!! Super thin crust and amazing flavour. Also really fast! We made our way up here again at night and it was packed with locals. A little ways away from the tourist spots, it was definitely the best price and the owner and son were pleasant and helped us find our hotel! read more
3 years ago
Service is incredibly slow, the slowest I've encountered in Italy so far. I know they are supposed to take their time but this was just ridiculous. The food tasted fresh and homemade. But it was nothing to write home about and certainly not worth the waiting. Ordered the octopus and potato salad, the arancini which was bland and the seafood risotto which contained tiny shrimp (not like the photo from 2014 in one of the reviews which is one of the reasons why we ended up going here). If you're in the area it's fine but keep expectations realistic and don't go if you're really hungry because you might be waiting for awhile even after ordering. read more
7 years ago
If I could give 10 stars, I would. We ate in this quaint, unassuming restaurant twice. Every dish we ordered- from the pasta e fagiole to the tagliata, which is seasoned steak, to the salsiccia e broccoli to the ravioli was culinary poetry. The staff was warm and inviting. They even tolerated my 4th grade Italian! Also the chocolate soufflé was meraviglioso and the wine list more than adequate. read more
3 years ago
8 years ago
Food was average and not as much of a selection as one would hope. Maybe it's cause we are here off season. All the diners were American, except for some of the owner's friends that sat at the bar. They gave us a fried egg plant app for free. My husband liked it. The best thing we had was the mussel soup, fresh mussels. Pasta was authentic and fresh, but average. Wine was good and everything reasonably priced. They have good business because they offer a free shuttle to their restaurant in the off season from any hotel that's open, and there are only 3 restaurants open in the whole town. For that, they charge a 2 EUR cover charge per person in their bill LOL. Average beginning to end on the food, but definitely convenient transportation to and from. read more
7 years ago
We stopped at lL Grottino because our apartment was right next door and we were very pleased. The service was great!! And the mussels were delicious. The chocolate dessert was the perfect ending! Thank you:). read more
8 years ago
Amazing ! Just Amazing . Local restaurant for locals. I am Italian and I was shocked at some restaurants in Positano serving chicken Parmesan read more
7 years ago
Fantastic dinner. Recommended to us by a local while walking through the streets. We came to positano in the off season and a lot of places were shut down until March. This restaurant was amazing. Started with meatballs as an appetizer. Chef brought out a complimentary fried eggplant ball with marinara. For meals we got the filet (too much pasta over the last few days even though we were tempted. Surrounding tables pasta dishes looked great) Filet of beef was cooked to perfection. We had an almond parfait and panna cotta with berries for dessert. Also fantastic. Highly recommend. They will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel if you call ahead of time. Great perk . Make sure to try them out! read more
8 years ago
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12 years ago
By the main bus stop at the top of the hill, sit outside and enjoy both good food and the stunning view of the surrounding hill. Seafood is pretty much the thing of the coast, so get the seafood pastas or mains. We had a seafood linguini and risotto respectively - both well portioned and full of fresh sea goodness. For the antipasti we had a octopus, squid and shrimp salad both tantalizing and a good option to mix with the heavy mains. For the two pastas, one anitpasti, two soft drinks and water, we spent €54. read more
8 years ago
10 years ago
Excellent food. Great service. Location is outside of the main tourist area, so these guys have to work harder to stay in business, and they definitely do. Try octopus salad, best we had in Italy. Great tasting canolis for desert. Home made lemonade was great, and so the house red wine. read more
7 years ago
Favorite restaurant in Positano. We came here twice during our three day stay in Positano because we loved it so much! The menu changes weekly and the food is made fresh daily. The staff was amazing and very helpful at explaining the menu. They provide you with a free appetizer and even provided us a free glass of Prosecco when we had to wait an extra minute for our table. Highly recommend the meatball appetizer read more
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