There is a good amount of seating, although some of the tables are close together so you may be…read moreback to back with the table next to you. The food is great but I have found some of the portion sizing of the pasta dishes to be a little too much or too little. If you are lucky enough to be here when the bread pudding is on the specials menu, I would HIGHLY recommend. The servers are kind and fast to fill waters or answer questions.

Excellent quality food and service.. recommend for a special night out or daily feel good meal!read more

Their average star rating exactly reflects everything at Locanda Positano. Nothing spectacular,…read morejust solid all the way across the board and in the up and down experiences provided by most restaurants these days, there is something to be commended in consistency. Food is good, potions of pasta are a touch on the small, I recommend ordering a starter for the table to share. Service is excellent; attentive and friendly both indoors and out. Ambiance is right out of the "how to decorate an Italian restaurant" playbook, but that doesn't mean it's a bad thing. Currently sitting comfortably in my #2 Italian Food spot in the area.

Absolute dream eating at Locanda Positano. The Italian decor, the al fresco dining, the music and…read moreoverall bustle indicated I was in for a fabulous evening. I started off with a spritz, of course. It's such a delight to see a Limoncello Spritz on the menu. For apps we shared the meatballs, delicious! For mains we tried the ragu and pesto gnocchi. I preferred the ragu, the pesto was heavy on the garlic, ioverwhelming all other flavors. For dessert we shared the chocolate cake and vanilla gelato, the perfect ending to our decadent meal. Already planning another visit, saw many tables around me ordered the lasagna, will get that next time!

I've been here a couple of times for business events…read more Today we had the salmon and lamb, and both were excellent. The wines are always tasty, and the complimentary bread with herb butter is soft and fluffy. The strawberry salad was especially good, even better than the arugula salad. Lemon tart and tiramisu are both great.

The ambiance is lovely, our waiter was fantastic. As long as you don't eat the food, you'll have a…read morewonderful time. The prices only add insult to injury. Our pasta dishes were horrible...goopy and weird tasting. I don't know what the curly white stuff on top of the angel hair pasta was but it was certainly not Parmesan cheese. The abundance of fried garlic chips ensure that you can taste nothing else. The flatbread is, well, flat (and flavorless). I don't know how they can call the dessert we ordered tiramisu. It tasted like a slice of cake from Safeway. Having said that, the chicken and the Acme bread were fine. As someone who lived in Italy for several years, this is a terrible excuse for an Italian-ish restaurant.

I came here for dinner on a Saturday night to celebrate with family and was able to get a last…read moreminute reservation. We enjoyed being sat outside on the patio and were very comfortable. The food and drinks were really great, everything was really fresh and flavorful. Although the restaurant was pretty busy we didn't have to wait too long for our food. Our server was very friendly and attentive. He answered all of our questions and made sure we were taken care of throughout our time there. I will definitely be back soon!

I came here with my husband, my family, and dog after we checked out a dog event on Broadway Plaza…read more I searched for dog friendly restaurants and Melo's were the first few that showed up. Definitely craving for Italian good so immediately chose Melo's. I was able to make a reservation. We were able to find a parking spot on the street. Melo's was not hard to find. The patio was pretty. The ambiance outside was chill and there was shade from the sun. It was not too noisy. I was able to have a conversation with my family outside. Our waitress asked if my dog wanted water. I told her no need for water, he has his own. Always appreciate when I go to a restaurant and they think of the dog hehe. My dog was chill and just rested while we were there. There were a few other dogs too. I loved seeing the designs on the plates and bowls they served the food in. We ordered... - Fried calamari for appetizers : delicious. Not too salty. Sauce perfect. No complaints there. - Spicy Vodka Rigatoni : me and my husband ordered the same. It was delicious, but not at all spicy. Kind of disappointed there was not that much spice or kick to it. We had grilled chicken on ours. For me, the chicken was a bit more on the dry side, but still tasty. - Pappadelle bolognese : my brother ordered this and thought it was "good" but he said he expected more. - Mafaldini E Pollo : my dad ordered this and he emptied the whole plate! He really enjoyed it haha - Italian Deli : my mom ordered something different than us. She thought it was good, but "too big." I guess she's used to smaller sandwiches. It came with fries which she liked. We didn't get any special drinks nor desserts...we got full hehe...but will try next time for sure. My mom saw a small bug on her cup. She was not happy about that. But didn't bother to complain about it. But overall our experience was enjoyable. Definitely want to come back and try the other dishes. And see what it's like to eat indoors. Thanks for having us Melo's!

This definitely feels like a local staple. The food was solid and the service was good. The pesto…read moreranch was a standout dressing. My fork was dirty which was disappointing. And it was a quiet spot on a Sunday for a late lunch. It was a decent lunch but not mind blowing.

I was looking for a place to hang out while waiting for my child practicing a Miramonte HS. Nice…read moreclean restaurant with lots of seating. Cozy and comfortable. Great for big parties. They have an extensive menu of panini sandwiches, but also have lots of appetizers, salads, pasta dishes and pizza. I ordered the Speciale di Pollo e Pesto - lunch size. Nice salad that's similar to a Cobb salad based on its ingredients. I enjoyed the ranch-pesto dressing. Service was good. Friendly and efficient. Would love to come back and try more things on their menu.

We have been going to this restaurant for many years in the original location in San Francisco and…read moreat least 5 or 6 times in walnut creek, we went to a play at the Lesher theater and they partner with Montesacro for dining before the theater and provided 10% discount we enjoyed a wonderful burarrata with sliced peaches with balsamic glaze and gnocchi in a wonderful ragu meat sauce and brazzino fish, the restaurant was very busy and server was a bit swamped and wait times for ordering and getting our drink order ( only had one bartender) was slow regardless of the wait the food was fantastic...

The place gets an extra star for the service. Otherwise it would have been one star…read more Decided to try this place for the family Friday dinner. Two adults, two kids (total bill was ~$450). Observations: 1) The place is very small. They sit you outside in a very windy alley. The food gets cold within 5min or so. Heaters don't help that much. 2) When you make a reservation on OpenTable you choose "Standard seating" - it doesn't mean inside. Inside capacity is about 50 or so ppl with 10 or so by the bar. So capacity is very limited. 3) We ordered lemonade for kids. They serve it in short glasses filled with ice to the brim (despite our ask for "no ice"), effectively reducing the liquid volume. We paid $35 for lemonade. 4) Food is very uneventful, nothing was remarkable. Their gnocchi with meat resembled Chef Boyardee from back in college times. Not sure why this place felt so pretentious with really no substance to back it. With so many options around like Montecatini, Doppio Zero, Benvenuti, La Fontaine, etc, not sure how they are still in business. Definitely not recommended for families, and have a hard time figuring out what audience they cater to.

Went for the Valentine's day prix and they were pretty busy, but we had a reservation. Seating in…read morethe main room, outside, or in the back room where it's quieter, but not as cute. Interior is interesting, it's like you're dining at someone's home? Street parking or there are lots nearby with the first hours or so free. Service was good  The Valentines prix consisted of an app, entree, and dessert, some of which are not on their regular menu!!  -bread and marinara (4/5): bread was great, thick slices and nice crust. Marinara was standard -potato-leek puree (4/5): came in a cute little cup to drink out of, good flavor -gamberoni (5/5): prawns were a good size and perfectly grilled. The sauce was a good addition -polette (4/5): meatballs were juicy and the pesto was flavorful and creamy. Interesting thing to have as an appetizer though -fettuccini carne (5/5): I always have an internal struggle about getting a red sauce or a cream sauce, so this was the perfect option as a creamy red sauce pasta. Serving size was good, and there was also plenty of meat and mushrooms, which I loved! Flavor was great! -lamp chop (4/5): good grilled flavor, but one was slightly too raw for our liking so we had to send it back to the kitchen to cook it some more. Our waitress was very understanding though! The mashed potatoes and veggies were also good. -tiramisu (3.5/5): good flavor, but there was wayyy more cream than ladyfinger, so the textural balance was off. And I love cream! -peanut butter chocolate brownie (4/5): really good but also pretty sweet. Loved how thick the whipped cream was, but didn't taste as much peanut butter as I would've liked Overall, I had a great experience for their valentines day prix menu. Food was great and I would definitely go back to try their pasta!

Food: Warm bread to start. We ordered the roasted cauliflower, which came with only six stems . The…read moreseafood pasta was decent--the fish was flaky, but the shrimp were on the dry side. The Italian sausage pasta, however, came out hot, flavorful, and delicious! Service: Six stars for the fantastic, enthusiastic service from Giuseppe and a lovely lady who seemed to be the owner. It's rare to come across servers who are this genuinely cheerful and enthusiastic--such a refreshing experience! I have to add this part, Giuseppe opened the door for us when we left the restaurant! Something we only experienced in Japan! Ambience: No background music, so conversations were quite audible. The restaurant had an older crowd and a more traditional, relaxed atmosphere.

We thoroughly enjoyed a fabulous dinner at Massimo in downtown Walnut Creek last Thursday evening…read more On Thursdays, Massimo's features a delectable 32 oz. tomahawk steak for two. It includes two sides of your choice, two salads of your choice, and finally two desserts. Everything was scrumptious! The steak was a perfect medium rare and so flavorful. For sides, we chose the gnocchi carbonara and bacon-wrapped asparagus. We also got an extra side of their creamy mashed potatoes. We finished the meal with espresso martinis, tiramisu, and bread pudding. The Tomahawk Thursday dinner is $160 for the three-course meal for two.

From the moment you walk in the door, you can tell Massimo is a "regulars" type of place. Same…read morefaces, same stool, same drink, same food probably for the better part of the last decade. Food was nothing special, much better Italian in town, and while the staff was courteous enough (esp after the kitchen screwed up my order); though I did feel like more of an afterthought than a paying customer. The thing that really stuck with me though was the smell. Odor is more like it actually, sour, like the seafood had gone bad in the fridge or something. Very strange and vastly unpleasant.

Great spot right off the freeway in Orinda. Quaint and small restaurant. The food is good, service…read moreis friendly. Classic pizza/italian American style restaurant. Will definitely come back again! I will mention though, I went with my mom who uses a wheelchair and it was difficult to get her chair inside because the entrance wasn't originally designed for accessibility. I hope they can figure out a safer way for wheelchair users to enter their establishment.

Our first visit under the new ownership and our main impression is that with some small…read moreimprovements in the ambience, this place could be SO much better! With overly bright lighting, the sterile atmosphere looks more like a house flip from HGTV than a classy, Italian joint. The fake flowers harmed more than they helped. The food was definitely solid and the staff very attentive. While we appreciated the bread and olives, the quality was on par with airplane cuisine. Calamari was hot, crispy, and non-rubbery but the marinara oddly watery. The spicy marinara on the seafood pasta was delicious and the carbonara was rich and generous in portion. On the whole, we enjoyed our meal and will definitely give it another try. We do want this restaurant to succeed!

First off, the staff there is always so welcoming and nice. I got to go this time and the bartender…read morewas so great! The food was amazing. We got two pizzas, gnocchi and focaccia bread. All were so good. We got a traditional pepperoni and it was very good, then we took a chance on a seasonal pizza that had corn and other toppings and it was really good. The pizzas are always made perfectly with a nice chewy crust. The gnocchi were tasty pillows but the sauce was to die for. The focaccia was the ninja of the order...a silent assassin. So dang good! We will be back again soon!

I absolutely loved my personal make it yourself thin crust pizza from Pizza Antica!…read more Ordering for delivery, I removed the cheese and added in chicken and bacon and I must say it was so delicious and light - probably one of the better pizzas I've had recently. I would absolutely order from them again, especially since you can also add in a side of green olives, which the honey loves. All in all, I loved my pizza, thanks again Pizza Antica!