Came here again with the same group of friends but it looked different! The menu changed too. Food was okay, it's not bad but it wasn't as great as I remembered. It was still filling and service was great. read more

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The service was great and the food was good. The pizza was tasty, the crust was thin and it had a good chew to it. Might return for the pizza and the rigatoni! read more

Positano is a great Italian restaurant, with home made bread to start, and lovely service. Prices, much like everywhere else, have substantially increased. We used to frequent this restaurant about 5 years ago, and prices were moderate. Now, they are on the pricey side. But, it certainly is worth it, as the food is fresh, home made and flavourful. The cheese cake is a must! Nice outdoor patio in front. read more

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A nice warm atmosphere but very disappointed in the slow service and very small food portions. There is a new owner in the last year so wish I had gone before the change. The new owner claims to be a food engineer so the food while tasty, is portioned out with a slide rule. Burrata appetizer came with 2 slices of bread and a few bread sticks. Main course was Sea Bass, very tasty and well cooked but came with 5 potato chips and nothing else on the plate. We left hungry and went down the street for more food. Given the competition in Toronto this is not good value for the money. read more

I enjoyed it. Yes the portions could be bigger, but the atmosphere is so old fashioned and heart warming. The service is impeccable, no socially awkward students like at some of the other places. I didn't realize it but I missed this type of restaurant. Even though the portion didn't look big, I actually left full cause it's pasta, it's filling. read more

The service was very good. Nice atmosphere, warm, not over air conditioned. But unfortunately it is very expensive for the quality and quantity. The pasta plates are like a half plate. The risotto was not hot. I asked to have it heated. They insisted to remake it. So I didn't eat at the same time than my friends. And it was still not hot enough the second time. And not even that good; not really a mushroom risotto. More a risotto with a few mushrooms on top of it. Not worth it. read more

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We had a fantastic experience ordering from Positano, The owner treated us with extreme kindness and generosity. The food was not only authentic but incredibly delicious. If the veal chop is on the menu, Order it! Because it was outstanding. We also had amazing pasta dishes as well. I can't wait to come back again read more

We had dinner here on Friday night and enjoyed both the food and the amazing service! Restaurant wasn't busy when we arrived around 7PM but was full when we left. We ordered a 1/2 litre of red wine (Chianti, decent value at $26) and split the caprese salad to start. It arrived on two plates which is always a nice touch! For mains we shared one of the specials, steak with balsamic reduction and arugula salad, and a pasta dish with chicken and butternut squash. Steak was great and pasta was good although somewhat average. For dessert, we shared the lemon tiramisu. More like a lemon sponge cake than a tiramisu, it was delicious and a good-sized portion. Overall felt like decent value, I believe our total bill was about $110. Based on food alone I'd give the restaurant a 3 star rating, but the service really bumped it up a notch. All the staff in the restaurant were very friendly and polite, and genuinely seemed to be enjoying themselves. There were a few tables of what seemed to be regular customers, and lots of smiles and laughs from the staff throughout the restaurant - it really made for a great dining atmosphere, felt cheerful and relaxed. I'm looking forward to going back again (and maybe becoming one of those regulars)! read more

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I was taken there by my two close friends to celebrate my birthday. We all had the veal chop and mashed potatoes. The chop was cooked perfectly and the mashed potatoes were the best I had. Our server was excellent and contributed to a really special birthday dinner. Mary read more

Decent quality Italian place in the Mt Pleasant / Eglinton area. Not the only one but it's a decent choice. Resto is small and tables are hard to come by especially on weekends as there seems to be a lot of regulars. Still we got a table for two without any reservations, at 7pm on a summer Friday night. Parking is also a challenge in the area but residential areas provide some spots, you just have to be patient and drive around a bit (or just pay for a spot). They brought us bread (white crusty bread, a bit cold but reasonably fresh). And warm tomato sauce for dipping -- a bit different from the usual olive oil/balsamic approach but also much more filling! We had grilled calamari (shared app) and then gnocchi and tagliatelle for the two mains. App was $15, mains were $18/$22. The body of the calamari was very very good -- nicely done, not rubbery, lots of flavor, on a bed of shredded raddichio. But the tentacles came completely black -- basically two pieces of charcoal -- I don't know what the chef was thinking -- he could have not plated it and we wouldn't have been any wiser. But when it was placed on the table, my wife poked at it with her fork and the waiter immediately recognized that it was not edible and took it back to be replaced. The owner then came over, apologized and explained that it's hard not to burn the tentacles. Really, it was not that big a deal, it came back right away but it was almost comical, starting with the chef plating it and the waiter serving it, with neither one noticing (or caring) to begin with. The mains were very good. The tagliatelle was a special so you may not see it regularly -- it had wild mushrooms and smoked chicken which was very tasty and tender. The olive oil/garlic sauce was heavy on the garlic so if you like garlic, you'll love this dish. Pasta was cooked perfectly. For dessert we had an almond flourless cake with vanilla ice cream (so so) and an affogato (because they ran out of the lemon tiramisu although it was only about 8:45). The affogato had too much espresso for the amount of ice cream, because the hot espresso basically melted ALL the ice cream; I basically drank the final third. It tasted OK but I wouldn't order it again. As we were packing up, I noticed that the table next to me also ordered the same tagliatelle dish. But it had nearly twice as much pasta vs what I got?!? I wouldn't have been able to finish it -- I was plenty full with the amount that I got. But I couldn't help but wonder whether they favoured regular customers or something. And as we were paying the bill the owner came by with two complimentary shooters (Limoncello liqueur) and again apologized for the calamari. He seemed genuine and we appreciated the gesture for such a minor issue. You could tell they really care about the customer experience. So despite not being big fans of Limoncello, we politely downed the comp'd drinks! It wasn't perfect but the food was tasty and the owners seem to care about the quality of their resto. I'll give them another chance. read more

This was my first time going to Positano, it was a Sunday evening so the restaurant was not that busy. We were seated quite quickly, I order the Pasta di Sicily with Sausage, the walnut house sauce with penne, and a dessert. The food came out quickly and the service was quite good. The restaurant itself is very clean, a bright atmosphere with friendly staff who actually speak Italian. I will definitely be going back. read more

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SO GOOD. Wow. Went for the first time on Good Friday and have been thinking about it since. First off, atmosphere is fabulous. Quaint, cozy, and no TVs (which is apparently hard to find?). Our servers were excellent- friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, and gave us our privacy. We ordered the bruschetta not knowing that we would receive complimentary bread and homemade tomato sauce for dipping. Both were great. The bread and tomato sauce was a novel idea and the bruschetta was also novel- on crispy pizza dough with fresh tomatoes. For fullness' sake we probably did not need the bruschetta after all but enjoyed nonetheless! For mains, we had the agnolotti fiorentina (ricotta and spinach stuffed pasta with tomato basil sauce), farfalle rustico, and the pansotti alle noci (stuffed pasta in walnut cream sauce). I had the pansotti alle noci- and my god, no words to describe how delicious this was! A tad sweet in taste because of the walnuts, but a wonderful nutty creamy sauce and delicious pasta. My fellow diners also enjoyed their meals. The prices were great- I was very surprised the mains were around $15 and I expected lesser quality but obviously did not experience that. I believe the meat mains are more pricey, but still reasonable. We took the lemon tiramisu home for dessert but did not eat it until the next day so it didn't hold up that great. Maybe don't take it home? Meant to be eaten straight away. We also enjoyed the Chianti Vernaiolo '12 ~ Rocca Delle Macie wine and I liked it so much I tracked down where to buy a bottle. Wonderful! Highly recommended for anyone wanting a sense of occasion without being too fanciful. Try the pansotti alle noci!!! read more

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Delicious mean and top notch service. This was a memorable experience. read more

Positano Restaurant - Pizza Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Our recent experience at Positano Restaurant on Mt Pleasant was fantastic. This was our second visit and Don remembered us, and made us feel so welcomed.The cuisine was amazing, the service was attentive but not hurried and the ambiance was warm and cozy. I'm definitely going back and telling all my friends! read more

VERY DISAPPOINTING. Look great from the outside when you peer in the window but what a waste of an evening. Food was only average - cooking a meal at home would have been better and you would have saved at least $75. The service was worse. Waiter was grumpy, curt, snotty, and totally into himself rather than the customer. Awful. NOTE TO OWNER: To improve the dinning experience, start with him. Not sure if he would ever change, but try. If he stays this way, you will lose many customers. I'd say if it was blowing snow, with a temperature of -10 degrees and you live just around the corner, and you are hell-bent on dining out, dine here; otherwise, look around, there are much better places, with waiters who are dedicate to giving you a great dining experience. read more

We went there Saturday night for dinner, and sat on the patio. The patio was well spaced, and the service was excellent. Unfortunately I cannot say the same thing about the food. I ordered their halibut special of the day, which was to be a deboned halibut with vegetables. The deboned halibut was NOT. There were five bones I picked out and one I ended up swallowing. Which completely ruined the meal for me. Also, I found the halibut extremely salty. While it was wonderful being outside with friends for the first time in 18 months, and the patio was well spaced and the service was very good. Between the bony fish, the salty fish, and the incredibly high prices, I would not recommend this restaurant. read more

Great little italian place serving delightful food. We ordered 4 different types of dishes they all were very delicious. Their wine selection is quite classic, definably one of my favorite restaurants. read more

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Excellent Service, Excellent Food Couldn't be more impressed. Greeted at the door by the owner. Seated near the window as I requested. Had a young Italian server who was excellent. Very knowledgeable about the menu and all the dishes. Very personable and genuine. They bring bread with warm tomato sauce on the side which I loved! I had a pasta dish which was delicious. My gf had the fish was also delicious. (sorry for my lack of adjectives). The owner came by to check on us, which I appreciated. We ordered the tiramisu for dessert. The owner said that he made it himself that morning! It was sooooo goood. Best tiramisu I have ever had, and I am very particular about tiramisu. When we left our server and the owner made sure to say bye and thank us for dining with them. Thoroughly impressed! Will definitely be back. Beaufitul, quaint restaurant. This restaurant is doing everything right - nice atmosphere, excellent service, very good food, reasonable prices. Loved it. read more

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We ate at Positano last Friday night, a birthday dinner planned wih our close friends, who picked the location to eat. The menu has totally changed, and was a total disappointment to my friend and to use, there wasn't a dish we could have with red sauce, when we asked why we were to,d the menu had changed as the owner was using only local ingredient, so we settled on a pasta dish with a white sauce gnocchi, which was served in a small bowl on a larger plate there was about a cup of pasta if that, it was bland, and was taken back, we Then asked for a 4 cheese pizza, it was greasy under cooked. The deserts were ok but really over priced. Sadly one of my friends fav place is no longer bring the old menu back do what you do best and for the love of god bring back the red sauce........... read more

A hidden gem in Mt Pleasant ! We had been wanting to try this place in our neighborhood and finally dined in for dinner with 2 other friends tonight. We ordered bruschetta (big enough for 4 ppl), one pizza, one pasta and veal chop. All the dishes tasted delicious. Our server was very nice and attentive. Best Italian restaurant in our neighborhood! read more

The food at the restaurant is very good, and our waiter was very conscientious, with COVID precautions such as wearing gloves and a mask. But the man who appears to be the owner displayed very poor behaviour in this time of COVID. He was friendly and inviting but greeted each arriving guest on the patio wearing *no mask* and approached very closely to each one, well within 3 feet. He seemed to be dining himself along with one group of guests, but got up from his table several times to either greet new guests or to converse with those already seated, leaning in close to one man and putting an arm around his shoulders before returning to his own table. He also seemed to be a poor example for his staff, one of whom (not our waiter) was seen with his mask worn over his mouth but beneath his nose. Behaviour that would have been charming pre-COVID was in these circumstances very irresponsible, risky, and disrespectful of his guests, and of the law. Such a shame. We won't eat there again - if the owner is so reckless with his own behaviour, what are the practices in the kitchen and amongst his staff? read more

First, I want to declare that I think Positano is a great restaurant, albeit the 3/5 stars I am giving it. The staff members there are friendly and attentive! They noticed that I was feeling a little stuffy in the restaurant after walking there from Eglinton Station and immediately turned on the AC for me without asking! They also checked up on my party a few times during our dinner. It is quite obvious looking at the reviews of others as well as the expressions of the customers around me that this establishment is well-regarded. However, for me personally, I am not a big fan of Italian cuisine and there was no "wow factor" that got me to change my perspective on Italian food. The food was cooked well, the presentation was decent, and the flavour was pleasant. I just wasn't blown away, that's all. Compared to other Italian restaurants in the area, the prices were similar or a little higher, but that shouldn't deter anyone since their prices were not vastly different. The pizzas are well-reviewed, so I may give them a whirl in the near future. Don't quote me, but I think they may be better than their pastas - we shall see! For any fans of Italian cuisine, I would still recommend you to give Positano a try! read more

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Positano's is a staple in my family, with a family member going at least once a week! It's a very friendly restaurant with a real family feel. It is casual, yet nice enough if you want a celebratory dinner. Due to the family-friendly feel, children are more than welcome here, although you won't see them running around or disrupting things. The wait staff are wonderful here. Everyone, including the owners are so warm and welcoming, and if you want to come on a Friday or Saturday night, you had better call ahead for a table because it is not uncommon to see a group of people standing at the door trying to come in and then have to be turned away because they are all booked up! If you are a regular, the wait staff truly makes an effort to get to know you. They know exactly what every member of my family will order every time we come - they might as well start preparing the dishes the second we walk in the door! The menu is not huge, but they have pretty much everything you would expect at an Italian restaurant. If they don't have exactly what you are looking for, don't be afraid to ask. They are very accommodating and open to making substitutions. For example, I don't like mushrooms and they will gladly replace the mushrooms in the pasta primavera with asparagus or another vegetable. One time I was feeling like having some calamari in my pasta, and although this is not found on the menu, they happily made this for me. Although they do not have a specific children's menu, they will definitely custom make dishes to order for the little ones! All in all, a wonderful and welcoming Italian restaurant that serves amazing food and does not feel pretentious. Take a visit there - it will be well worth it! read more

The sheer number of restos in the Davisville area of Mt. Pleasant will knock your socks off. The problem is that they're so nice that most of them don't do takeaway. Sick to death of eating sushi for my weekly meetings in the area, I decided to try Positano after seeing a bunch of Zagat stickers on the door. I'm so glad I did! The menu isn't classic Italian necessarily -- they have some different takes on things. I ordered the Farfalle Rustico -- roasted butternut squash, chicken, arugola, and fresh plum tomato sauce. The portion was generous and they also give you fresh bread and freshly made tomato sauce to dip it in. For $16.50, it's a steal. The Best Part?! Right before walking out I asked if they had plasticware since my food was to-go. He didn't even blink and offered to let me take one of their pieces of silverware. All he asked was that I return it if/when I had time! How frickin' awesome is that?! Of course, after my meeting, I popped right back by and shoved it into the mail slot just like he told me to. Excellent food, excellent prices and super excellent service? A definite must-try. read more

Great food, service and value. Yelp did not disappoint with this recommendation. - Pizzas and pastas from $12 to $18 and daily meat and fish specials in the $20 - $30 range. Check out their menu online. - We came on a Thursday night as 6:30 and unsurprisingly the clientele was older folks and families... next time I'd try it a bit later. - One thing that's great is that many (perhaps not all of) the tables are well spaced and you don't feel like you are on top of each other. - I am in this area on occasion for dinner and would not get tired of coming here frequently. Check it out! read more

Very reliable, high quality fare. Excellent service and lovely atmosphere. Wine list isn't extensive but very broad selection A great neighborhood bistro read more

This was our first visit to Positano, prompted by the excellent reviews on this site. We were not disappointed, and shared a wonderful meal with our out-of-town guests who were staying in the area. The food was exceptional, the service warm and welcoming. We chose from the nightly specials...all dishes were perfectly prepared wIth super fresh ingredients and nicely presented. It's not anywhere close to our neighborhood, but definitely worth the trek across town! read more

Dining at Positano was a lovely experience. First of all, service was exceptional: attentive without being constantly in your face. We split a bruscheta and Positano pizza (spinach, goat cheese, chicken and sundried tomatoes). Both were very good, and more than enough for two people. Oh, and their bread and especially tomato dipping sauce were delicious. For desert I got a lemon tiramisu and my companion got an affogato. Both were an excellent way to finish the meal. The restaurant is on the smaller side, so if you are planning to eat on a Saturday, come early (or late). read more

We got the pappardelle with veal Ragu. We also got another order to take-out. The calamari was a must-get and for dessert the cannoli was delicious. The pasta sauce with bread was interesting...would have preferred olive oil and balsamic vinegar. read more

This was by far one of the best customer service experiences I've experienced at an italian restaurant. The first time we went there, we didn't have a reservation, so we couldn't make it in. The owner was almost apologetic that we didn't get to eat, and gave us their card so we can call in the next time we came in. I'm glad we decided to go back. We got lucky this time coz there was hardly a crowd as it was later in the evening, past 8:30pm. The attending staff was super attentive, and engaging, made sure our table always had food/condiments while we were waiting for the main course. Although I wasn't bowled over by the choice I made, the food was good.. and different from what I'm used to.. especially coz I've had a lot of italian food in the past. My only bone with this place is that I wish they had a lot more vegetarian options. I'd live here if that were the case! Will be going back! read more

Nice Italian place. Very nice atmosphere with staff from Italy. Impressive wine list with single glasses starting at $8.50. Pizzas (about $17-$20) are good if not the best in the city. Altogether very good value for this neighbourhood. Would be nice to have bread served too. read more

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Fantastic experience here. Atmosphere is cozy, service is excellent and attentive. Pizza, pasta, beef carpaccio etc all excellent too, and reasonably priced. Although every table but one was full when we arrived, service never wavered, very prompt. Overall a solid experience. The decor is a little dated, but it's inoffensive enough. Will be back very soon! read more

I arrived for a 6pm reservation for two. There was no one else in the patio; they were just starting to set up. I sat by myself for 20 minutes. The owner came by and said "your friend is late," unnecessarily. When he did arrive, we were busy greeting each other and ordering from a waiter holding the board of menu. I did not notice how a glass of red wine appeared on the table. What is this, we wondered. Probably, the owner felt sorry that I was a woman alone for so long, so, like a gentleman, sent me a glass of wine. About ten minutes later, an angry young waiter rushed to my table, grabbed the drink and practically ran away with it." I already had a little sip," I said after him. "It doesn't matter if you never touched it, we are throwing it right out, he yelled back..!" There was not one word of excuse or explanation offered then, or later, by anyone. I felt very uncomfortable. The meal was under mediocre. We came here at my recommendation because a couple of weeks before, I had burrata and pasta which was divine! Now we had a very ordinary appetizer-then both ordered fish , mine was borsano tasteless and not served imaginatively. desert and espresso followed and yes, we ordered wine. Nothing was special. As for the wine escapade, i still feel hurt and embarrassed and completely perplexed. I won't be coming again. read more

It's a simple and comfortable restaurant offering friendly service and great food. Prices are high end especially for a casual restaurant but the quality of food justifies it. The eggplant parm was delicious and explosive with taste, the gnochi slightly stickier than desired but the tomato sauce, cheese and cherry tomatoes made this dish very tasty and enjoyable. Finished with a lemon tiramisu which was the first time I've had and it was incredible. All in all, a great meal. I prearranged for a cake and candle for my wife's bday but the staff had completely forgotten about it. I suppose it can't all be perfect. read more

Tried to go here before Christmas and the place was packed. We wised up and made reservations this time. This small restaurant has a wonderful ambience and a very attentive wait staff. I had the penne, and my date enjoyed the gnocchi. The price is pretty standard for a nice night out, with our bill coming to just over $80 with tax and tip ( this included a half liter of wine). I would recommend this place for a nice date night out, or a special occasion with the family. read more

I was searching for a good place for dinner near my hotel, and when I found the reviews of Positano on yelp, I headed out to find it. Unfortunately, it was a Monday night, and Positano was closed. I really wanted to try it, though, so I went back on Tuesday night and was welcomed by a friendly server. The menu lists starters, pastas and pizzas, but the main courses are described by the server, and they all sounded amazing. I chose a grilled sea bass, served over veggies and potatoes. Just know that the price for the specials aren't given unless you ask (which I failed to do), so expect something around $30 for a main. The fish was prepared well, but the highlight of my night was the bread and tomato sauce. While most Italian places serve warm, fresh baked bread with olive oil for dipping, Positano serves their bread with homemade tomato sauce. It's absolutely to die for. It tastes creamy and makes the bread melt in your mouth. I normally try not to eat a lot of bread before a meal, but I ate 3 pieces, and went through 1 and a half dishes of the tomato sauce. Yum!!! I'd also recommend the lemon tiramisu. It sounds strange, but it's a great, light dessert for summer. read more

Tucked away on bistro dominated, Mount Pleasant Road, Positano Restaurant is a hidden gem. This place is packed every night with loyal customers returning for more. The menu is simple and is comprised of salads/starters, pastas, pizzas (thin crust) and nightly meat specials. Yet there is something so satisfying when you get a steaming plate of pasta put in front of you and the bill doesn't break your wallet. This restaurant is extremely well priced for the value and the wine list is a steal as well. Top notch service makes the cramped settings a pleasure to dine in. My favourite dish is the farfalle pasta with squash, goat cheese, chicken and spinach. The best is that they serve you bread with their home made tomato sauce to dip. Check it out. You won't be disappointed. read more

Wow, this place is good. I had the insalata tricolore (everything's lower case here), which was actually mediocre, but my pasta dish made up for it. Of the 10 pasta dishes, 6 are fully vegetarian, and the rest can be made so. (Don't panic, they had lots of meaty specials too.) I've had a lot of so-so pasta over the years, but my linguine syrenuse (rapini, black olives, mushrooms, roasted peppers, garlic and olive oil sauce at $13) was delicious. Best pasta dish I've had in as long as I can remember. My cousin chose the salmon special and said it was excellent. All the dishes I witnessed here looked and smelled great. Next time, I may try another pasta, AND order a pizza "for the table". We didn't have dessert, as we opted to go to Il Gelatiere, a few steps north on Mt. Pleasant. Check it out...http://www.yelp.ca/biz/il-gelatiere-toronto read more

This place is awesome! The prices are reasonable (especially for the neighbourhood), and everything is super fresh. I like to describe it as a labour of love, because it's clear that everyone who works here loves what they do, loves food, and loves to make people happy with food. I highly recommend if you are in the neighbourhood to try this restaurant! read more

Every time I visit, I have the insalata caprese appetizer (bocconcini, tomatoes, basil, olive oil) and the paesana pizza (tomato sauce, mozzarella, sausage, rapini, mushrooms). Very tasty food! They are not stingy on the pizza toppings, which I appreciate. Service is good. read more