The meal started off on a high note. The complimentary bread was served hot with a perfectly soft interior and a delicious crusty exterior. We also ordered the arancini as an appetizer. The tomato sauce was flavorful, and the shaved Parmesan and arugula complemented the dish beautifully. Unfortunately, the arancini themselves were disappointing, as the coating was much too thick compared to the small amount of rice filling inside. For our entrées, my husband ordered the Chicken Parmigiana. The chicken was unfortunately very dry and overly salted. I chose the pappardelle with short rib ragù. The fresh pasta was excellent--perfectly made with a wonderful texture--but the ragù was also overly salted, which overshadowed what could have been a great dish. One of the highlights of our evening was the service. Our waiter was attentive, friendly, and provided excellent service throughout our meal. The hostess, who may have been the owner, also stopped by our table to check on us, which we appreciated. Overall, this certainly wasn't the worst Italian restaurant we've visited, and there were several things we enjoyed. However, the entrées ultimately fell short of our expectations, especially for a special dinner. read more

We went for a celebratory dinner and were greeted and sat right away. Staff was nice, busboy did a great job. Ambiance was nice, typical for an Italian place. The food was not great. We were both disappointed in our dishes. The chicken parm was dry and the rigatoni with chicken was not enjoyable. The waiter could tell that we weren't enjoying the meal. It's unfortunate, because the ambiance is nice, but we won't be going back with so many other choices in the area. read more

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Free parking lot with space. Greeted by friendly employees and seated promptly. The employees checked in on me frequently but not too much. Nice indoor and patio like environment. Great bar and table area. Drinks: Italian wine Luigi Righetti Valpolicella Ripasso and bread while I waited on my appetizer. Standard Peroni Italian beer. Dessert: apple crostata with vanilla gelato and drizzled caramel. This was good, fresh, and hot. Need a little more apples but delicious. Appetizer: I had Fritto Misto lightly breaded calamari, octopus, and shrimp in garlic. I liked this dish and substituted the cocktail sauce for marinara. I'm not into sweet dips. Entree: Bucatini Del lazio a pasta with lobster meat and jumbo shrimp in a brandy cream sauce. This was delicious and light. I can tell that the pasta was homemade. Very filling but I would have wanted more garlic in it. read more

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My kids and I wanted to try Positano Ristorante for a Saturday dinner. I suggest making online reservations because the place gets really busy. We were greeted and seated promptly for our dinner reservations. The place is neat and has a nice vibe. Our server took our drink orders and gave us bread service. For this visit, I've tried: CALAMARI, CHICKEN MARSALA, RIGATONI BARAGIANO, and PENNE ABBRUZZESSE. All of the dishes we ordered were flavorful, tasty, and a little on the heavy side. We had a lot of leftovers since the portions were big. For cocktails, we had a FRENCH MARTINI and a NEGRONI. They were STRONG and delicious. Parking is easy, the place is clean, and the food was good. The service was not consistent though. Our entrees took a long time to be served. Our server was attentive when we started, but we he was MIA after getting our orders in. We tried to get his attention to follow up on our food, but it seemed like he was actually trying to avoid our table (knowing that our food was taking a long time). I liked the dishes that I've tried with my kids on my first visit. I would come back to try other dishes. Hopefully, service will be better then. 'Til next time. read more

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I had a long day. We had recently lost my Aunt. I didn't know what I was walking into. I walked into a wonderful dining experience with my Family. Andrea and Junior provide a warm and enjoyable dining experience. They work hard to do it. They took care of Us. Come on over eat; have a little vino, and enjoy yourself. read more

I've been here twice now and have enjoyed the experience each time. The food is very good and drinks are as well. A few opportunities for improvement though... I've had the same waiter each time and he was less attentive as the night went on, both times. Additionally, I'm not a fan of the waiter letting us order multiple desserts when we celebrated 4 birthdays to then bring us a complimentary dessert. A heads up would have been nice. I'll still come back and hope to get a different server! read more

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Back again, love this place and Jodie did a great job for us. We loved the ravioli spinach and rigatoni with veal and rib tips.

I ate at the bar by myself on the weekend. While it has simpler decor is well furnished. I was comfortable at the bar and the bartender was friendly and helpful. For a cocktail I got the tiramisu martini, wow was that good. I should have had someone with me who could drive so I could drink like 4 more. For my dinner I got a pork special which was a thin piece of breaded pork with peppers in a Marsala sauce with large potato quarters. The potatoes were decent but not exceptional. I liked the pork more than the potatoes, it was a pretty good Marsala. read more

We always ask for Jody she's awesome. Very professional food is amazing. Beautiful restaurant read more

I went to Positano's with my sister and cousins for a girls night dinner. It was my first visit to this restaurant at either of its locations. The Oak Brook location is an aesthetically pleasing space with a large dining area and also an outdoor space. Junior was our server and provided good service and was friendly. The four of us started with wine and cocktails. We decided not to order any appetizers and went straight for the entrées. My cousin had the rigatoni vodka which was fabulous. I asked her for a taste because it looked so good. My sister had the crabcakes appetizer which she thoroughly enjoyed, and my other cousin had a chicken and pasta dish. I had the cavatelli alla nonna for dinner. Positano makes all their pastas in house and they're perfectly prepared. The rich tomato sauce on my cavatelli was delicious. We ordered a limoncello cheesecake for the four of us to split at the end of the meal. It was good but very dense. I like a creamier texture cheesecake. I would definitely come back to this restaurant. The menu is extensive and there's a lot of items that I saw that I would want to try. If you're closer to Wheaton, there's a Positano's there as well. read more

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Ask for Jodie!! Food was absolutely delicious and service was amazing! Can't wait to come back! read more

Nice vibes for an upscale suburban restaurant in an upscale area. Very good service as expected for such a location. Would return with a dining sponsor but generally not into $40 pasta entrees. =) read more

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Okay, friends. This joint knows what they're doing. Positano Ristorante's food was top-notch. Fresh and flavorful. When we arrived, we were greeted by no fewer than three(!) men at the host stand. Though we didn't have reservations on a Friday night, they managed to find us a table on their heated patio. When you're seated, you're presented with fresh (yes) hot (yes!) bread (yes!!!). It tasted like it was made in-house. Five stars for the attention to detail. I ordered the Pollo Vesuvio and it was a slam-dunk success. The sauce was bright and slightly acidic. The potatoes were perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The chicken was juicy and well seasoned. Suburban dining can be hit or miss, but Positano is a certifiable Italian bullseye. read more

Positano Ristorante - Pollo Vesuvio - delicious! - Italian Near Me - Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

Had Saturday evening dinner with friends. Excellent Old Fashions (The God Father) Excellent Food!!! Excellent Service. The staff was AWESOME!!! THANKS!!! read more

Positano is just as wonderful two years later. Every few months we go and have such a great experience. This past time - we tried different entrees / appetizers and all three were delicious. Started with the Lobster Arancini special. I don't care for lobster, but this was a shining star. Highly recommend it. We then got the Penne Abbruzzesse and Linguini Calamari. Both dishes were outstanding and I would get again. Both also reheated very nicely the next day. This restaurant is definitely our favorite Italian in the area. read more

Inside is very cute. I was very hot in here for the little while, but eventually it did cool off. We came when it wasn't busy but it started to get packed while we were finishing up. The bread they gave you was nice and warm inside but rock hard on the outside. both dinners we got were fine. Our service was good. We may come back and try this place again. read more

Positano Ristorante - Minestrone soup - Italian Near Me - Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

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The food was absolutely delicious, and the staff are so kind and helpful (despite a severe and stressful storm outside). For appetizers this is a non-negotiable-- you need to order the calamari. I'm so glad the waitress recommended we get half of it grilled because that was the highlight of the meal for me. We got ravioli and a spicy eggplant rigatoni dish, both were phenomenal and had fresh mozzarella crumbled on top. Towards the end of our dinner, the storm intensified with more lightening and soon after every phone in the restaurant received an emergency alert with tornado sirens blaring outside. The staff were literally heroes, helping everyone get set up to leave in a matter of moments. Since we were from out of state and our Airbnb did not have a basement, we didn't know where else to shelter. The hostess took us into a secure spot in the building, and held space for me to feel my feels let's just say I felt good enough to get dessert after the storm passed on this place and the folks who work here are gems! read more

Food was decent. Nothing stand out from other restaurants we dined at in the past. Place was clean and modern. read more

Positano Ristorante - Spaghetti Con Meatballs - Italian Near Me - Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

The moment I stepped into the restaurant a wave of positive energy and vibes rushed over me. The wait was short even though the restaurant was packed. We enjoyed the scrumptious warm fresh bread with olive oil, cheese and seasonings then ordered our pastas. We had to wait for about 10 minutes til the food came. The food was absolutely delicious. All the flavor and climbed so well and everything was so perfect. We ordered kids fettuccine with Alfredo sauce, rigatoni, à la vodka, and rigatoni with eggplant We've never had such good Italian food! We're definitely coming here again. I won't take a second thought on recommending it. read more

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Promptly seated with an OpenTable reservation. The location is new and was rather empty before 6:45 on a Wednesday. I was nervous. However the Yelp reviews were spot on. Service was excellent with recommendations and suggestions. No over selling. Many specials, all enticing but we went with standard Italian fare on a new visit. Meal was served so fast and the temp of the food was super hot. Checked on by host and by server. The crumbled sausage add to the bolognese made for a super meaty and slightly spicy pasta dish. Servings very large. We each took home a serving. The pasta was fresh and perfectly cooked. The bread was crusty and crunchy, perhaps a tad dry. Wine prices were good and we had a bottle of the Italian interesting white but I can't remember r the name. Either way would recommend and we would go again the next time we come to Lombord. Ambiance is your typical new school Italian. White paper over a white table cloth. Decent space between tables. The crowd picked up around 7:30. read more

Positano Ristorante - Spaghetti Con Meatballs - Italian Near Me - Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

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I was surprised, pleasantly surprised by this place located on a strip mall. Met a friend for dinner, we choose this place because is located in between l, a middle point to gather. Had a old fashion at the bar area. Inviting space, good cocktails. The food was excellent and plenty. We ordered one appetizer and one entree to share (see below for description)Both choices were fantastic and portions huge. We both took leftovers. The place was jumping on Thursday, very popular for good reasons. POLPETTE CON POLENTA - Three home made meatballs served over creamy polenta topped with tomato basil sauce and shaved parmigiano And POLLO PARMIGIANA 24 - Roasted chicken breasts lightly breaded, topped with mozzarella and parmesan, in a tomato basil sauce served with a side of linguini pasta read more

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After visiting again, I wanted to update my review. I think they worked out their kinks, which is great! I said I wouldn't swear this place off again, and I didn't! Friends and I went on a Friday night, with a reservation of course. We were seated right away on our scheduled time, and service was prompt and friendly. Our waiter was experienced and had a lot of knowledge of the food and drinks. He was able to answer our questions and provide us with feedback that we could use to make our selection. The food was quick and service was prompt. We had a larger party, and that did not seem to affect the waiter, which is great. Managers walked around asking about our time, etc. I was very happy that I came back. This will be on the regular rotation. read more

Buon appetito! Did you know that in Oak Brook, there is a hidden gem called Positano? Italian food is my FAVORITE and I'm so glad that I finally got to stop here and try their cuisine. They have very high ratings on multiple websites and their food and service totally delivered! What I tried: Calamari Chilean Sea Bass Apple Crostata Old Fashioned The star of the show was the Apple Crostata! It wasn't overly sweet, the Carmel and apple were so good! The dough didn't taste refrigerated which is always something I can always pick up on. I loved the Chilean Seabass, but did have to add additional salt and pepper and I added some grated Parmesan cheese as well; it was perfect after that. Also, the red pasta wasn't spicy! Our waitress was so sweet and professional. She spoke highly of the food, and I could tell that her suggestions and opinions came from a genuine place, and not just because she worked there. Go, check them out and tell them that planes and plates sent you! Enjoy! read more

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My husband took me here this evening for our 26th wedding anniversary! The bread was delicious and the pasta was fantastic! The service was very, very good. Our waiter was Gabriel. He was very kind and suggestive. Then there was Shawna she is amazing! She is very cheerful, she brought us our salad and she was practically singing to us! As we watched her here and there while we ate our dinner, she works very hard !! Definitely two great employees ! We look forward to our next visit read more

Words can really describe how happy I am to have gone here. The menu is a bit deceiving for us gluten free folks, it says gluten free pasta available upon request but I am happy to report they can make almost the whole menu aside from pizza - gluten free! When I say I almost cried hearing this - it is the truth. We started with gluten free bruschetta and bread for the table. Plus caprese. DELICOUS. I had the Limone Pollo (chicken piccata) and it was FANTASTIC. I tried my sister's gluten free dishes as well. The Positano Pollo was also amazing. We finished the evening off with espresso and gf chocolate cake. read more

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the restaurant is dimly lit which gives off a nice romantic vibe. staff was friendly. the arancini was decent, although kinda dry. my friend got the gnocchi marinara and although it tasted good, it was overcooked. i got the parpadelle di nonno and it was so delicious!! so flavorful and the meat was so tender. also the portion was HUGE, definitely worth the price read more

Positano Ristorante - Arancini Di Riso, Pappardelle Al Nonno, and Gnocchi Marinara - Italian Near Me - Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

Great customer service and fantastic cocktails! I loved the Tiramisu Martini! The service was excellent! Everyone was very polite and attentive! Our waiter Jose was very helpful and provided great service! I had the Pollo Marsala. I enjoyed the wine sauce and mushrooms! I thought the potatoes would be mashed per the menu, however, the meal was served with jumbo potato wedges (which were good). We made a reservation for a party of nine and the restaurant was able to accommodate us. We only had a short wait when we arrived! I enjoyed the dim lighting and the noise level was moderate. read more

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We had a wonderful dinner tonight!! We had delicious Grilled Calamari which was quite substantial. This was a generous portion and sooooo good! Our server was a young man, named, Max!! Definitely on his A game tonight, thorough, he checked with the chef about my gluten allergies and described the special dishes of the night with great enthusiasm. I had the Chilean Seabass that had an Avocado topping and Asparagus on the side. Definitely a combination of delicate sweetness of the Seabass with a slightly salty and crispness of the outside of the crust of the fish. My husband enjoyed his Chicken Parmesan with a massive portion of Pasta on the side. We ordered a side of Fire Roasted Garlic Spinach which was amazing. The Lemoncello Cheesecake was just the right size and tasty with a raspberry topping. We are excited for this restaurant to open in Wheaton at their new location. read more

3.5 I went with my work peers. There was plenty of space at the restaurant. I like the larger circle tables because I was able to hear all my peers and engage in a group conversation. I had the tiramisu martini, it was sweet and delicious! For appetizers we got the calamari, which the group enjoyed. We also had the bruschetta that included 4 crostini, arugula, and prosciutto. My colleagues said it tasted like cream. I like the the toppings that came with the cheese. We were also given bread. For my dinner I had vodka pasta with chicken. The noodles were gigantic. I really liked the sauce! I didn't care for the chopped chicken I added (wasn't a fan of the texture and didn't add to the flavor). Service was friendly! Everyone enjoyed their meals but nothing stuck out to me as fantastic. Overall, good experience. read more

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From AZ celebrating a Birthday and someone chose Positano. This place was really amazing IMO. I had the homemade Parpadelle Bolognese and it was excellent! The rest of the party had different dishes and they all raved about their choices. Great ambience service. I would definitely recommend this restaurant if you want a good Italian food experience. Well done Positano. read more

Everything from the food and service was amazing. We arrived 15 minutes after they opened and we were seated promptly. Our server Edwin was very nice and fast with our drinks. We ordered fried calamari and it came out so quick!!! The calamari was a 10/10. Super fresh and tasty. For entrees we ordered the Rigatoni a la Vodka with Chicken, & the cheese lasagna. The rigatoni was amazing! I wasn't expecting much of the lasagna however I was pleasantly impressed with the taste of everything! For dessert we ordered the Apple Crostata and it was a 10/10! Over all it was a great dinner experience and the ambiance was super relaxed and Traditional. We are already planning our next dinner here! read more

Positano Ristorante - Calamari Fritti - Italian Near Me - Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

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Very cute spot and staff is friendly ! I got the meatball appetizer and was very tasty. Will definitely be coming back for a full dinner. read more

Positano Ristorante - Raspberry gin sour - Italian Near Me - Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois

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Came for a birthday celebration and were superrr excited after reading all the amazing reviews but sadly, I didn't have the same experience as the other reviews that were beaming. The Sicilian pizza - 2.5/5 Unfortunately nothing to write home about. My boyfriend said it was comparable to frozen pizza. The color of the crust looked beautiful and the ingredients sounded delicious but it lacked flavor overall. Linguine vongole - 3/5 stars Pasta cooked perfectly al dente, but it definitelyyy needed some salt/seasoning. It pains me to say this because I love love love all pastas but I thought the food here was very mediocre. :( Tiramisu martini - 5/5 Star of the meal!! So creative and tasty. A little sweet but it was on the stronger side so I appreciated that Limoncello martini - 2/5 Extreeeeeemmmeeeely sweet. I was hoping for something a little more lemon-y, so don't order this if you're craving something sour. Aside from the food, the customer service was ok. We had a large party so our food and drinks took a while to come out, understandably. But we had asked two people for more bread and it didn't come until the fourth time we asked, which by then was when our food came out anyway. Friendly service and I do appreciate their hard work since it was such a busy night. read more

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Made reservations to sit on the patio since it was 80 degrees out. When we arrived we realized the patio was still enclosed so we opted to sit at the bar since happy hour was still happening instead. Was treated right away, staff was very friendly. Service was quick and attentive. Food was delicious. The breading and sauce with the baked clams was phenomenal, I highly recommend. Calamari's and meatball polenta were also delicious. Pizza could have used more sauce but was also good. Never ended up ordering any entrees because my husband and I were beyond stuff but definitely plan on coming back! read more

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Overall: food Not great, not exceptional, got the feeling the kitchen was overwhelmed due to the poor presentation and apparent lack of concern for plating (I expect more plating care for a $50 filet mignon). Time from ordering to food being served was one hour- unacceptable. Ambience: ear deafening volume from the loud conversations bouncing off hard surfaces. Food: C-, Service: D-, Ambiance: C. read more

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V and I were celebrating my birthday and selected Positano Ristorante based on reviews and ambiance. I'm happy to report, that the restaurant was a hit on all points. Regarding the ambiance, it's a busy restaurant, yet felt cozy in a way, and the individual table lamps added a nice touch. We had reservations for Friday at 7:30, we arrived at 7:38 and found four couples/groups ahead of us. It took at most 15 minutes to be seated. It was interesting to note that anyone without reservations was being told they'd have to wait until those with reservations were seated, as it should be. We did have the option of sitting immediately in their heated outdoor space but opted to wait. Once seated, warm bread with tasty olive oil and grated parm arrived, and soon after our waiter. Throughout our visit, the waiter was attentive and helpful. One couldn't ask for more. We started with chocolate martinis which were not only tasty but contained clearly alcohol. Sometimes you wonder, but no wondering here :) We ordered Grigliato Misto which is shrimp, octopus, and calamari over mixed greens. It was an excellent change from our typical selection of fried calamari. It was perfect. The proportion size would have been fine for three people, but we polished it off. For our main course, I ordered Veal Marsala while V ordered another Veal dish which I believe was a special. Both were similarly prepared, though his was a bit sweeter, mine a bit more savory. Both were a delight. The owner stopped by near the end of our meal to see how everything was. He also seated us, so it was great to see the owner involved and taking an interest in the customer experience. We had no issues with carrying on a conversation, just a matter of focusing. I did cheat and use my phone flashlight to read the menu LOL. I like the lighting and ambiance but my eyes needed a bit of help. read more

Authentic Italian spot with yummy food and great happy hour options! Making a reservation is easy, and it's a great option nearby but just far enough from the hustle and bustle of Oakbrook center for a more relaxed vibe read more

Excellent service and great food! Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu.

Loved everything, the service and the atmosphere are great but the food was amazing it took us back to Italy delicious! Definitely recommend. We'll be back! read more

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Great food. Great service. Overall great experience. Had my bday dinner here and everything was just amazing. Our waiter Junior was great. Definitely nothing but good vibes here. The table decor was perfect too. read more

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