Our favorite restaurant in Positano - a local told us to come here for the best pizza (the owner is from Naples) and we are SO glad we went. Life changing pizza. Gnocchi was insane too. Seated immediately all times we visited. The owner was our waiter one evening, so special! Will be dreaming of this place for years to come. Ps the house red wine was spectacular as well. Go here - you won't regret it! read more

Saraceno d'Oro - Pizze margherita - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

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I wanted to like the restaurant more then I did. The inside was beautiful and the location is great on the street. It's popular and usually full. The service was so nice and attentive. The food was just ok. The octopus was dry and the hummus only helped a little. I also got the gnocchi and it was good but not the best. It was just average food but worth it for a more low key night. read more

Saraceno d'Oro - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

Incredible seafood restaurant right on the beach! We were really hungry when we arrived and were pleased at how quickly the food came out! We got the seafood linguine which was definitely the star. The gnocchi was also really good but if you are going to eat this close to the water I would recommend going for seafood. Nice service. read more

Saraceno d'Oro - Seafood linguine - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

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Would go back! Delicious food and great service. Calzone was delicious with white cheese and ham. Pasta was delicious and drinks were good. Great location near our hotel. read more

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Such fast and attentive service! the owner was there, greeting everyone and doing a great job directing his servers. the food and drinks came quick and everything tasted fantastic. the ambiance wasn't as nice as the other places but it was still a very nice environment. would go back! read more

Saraceno d'Oro - Gnocchi with tomato sauce and the calzone! - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

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Excellent pizza!! We had a Diavola & Funghi and both were delicious!! Friendly wait staff, good wine. Overall great experience!! read more

Saraceno d'Oro - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

My wife and I found ourselves in Positano towards the end of their season and wanted a quick spot close to our hotel (Punta Regina) for dinner. We noticed that Saraceno was just up the road, so figured we'd give them a shot on our last night. While we hadn't heard much about the restaurant on any of the blogs or videos we watched, we were beyond pleasantly surprised with how good their food was, particularly given their reasonable prices (especially for Positano). Do not sleep on this restaurant! read more

First restaurant I tried in Positano and wow. Wow wow wow. The margarita 2.0 was the best bite of pizza I've ever had in Italy (and that's coming from an nyc pizza connoisseur). The fish of the day was so fresh (sea bass but aka US branzino) .... They legit may have caught it that day. Service and vibes are also great. Ciao read more

Saraceno d'Oro - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

It was a combination of the setting, the people and the food that made Saraceno d'Oro a perfect lunch spot on our day trip to Positano. It was quite a trek from the lower levels of town to the location of the restaurant after many stairs, but the various views and glimpses of Italian life, the vistas of the beautiful scenery along the way and final arrival at the restaurant made it all worth it. We ordered the seafood pasta and the weekly special of lasagna and frittes (French fries!). Wonderful food. The seafood pasta was a 5/5-both the fettuccine and the seafood were so delicious , the lasagna was a 5/5-a perfect compilation of ingredients and depth of flavor and the fries a solid 4/5! They have tables on both sides of the narrow street which were nicely shaded and comfortable. A team of different waitstaff helped with our order, but the main server Teresa, was caring in a professional but also in a motherly kind of way. She took care of us and was so kind. The food was delicious and we knew it was well prepared. Highly recommend to tourists and locals! read more

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Ordered fusilli, got ziti. Was gaslit and told it was actually fusilli. I mean, what??? Also, there was no bolognese about the dish. Pizza at the table next to me looked pretty good. But c'mon. read more

The hike you have to take to get to this place is soooo worth it. When I say "hike" don't under estimate it. My calves were sore the next day. The margarita, pizza, lasagna was absolutely delicious... And don't forget about the lemon sorbet it is to die for. Wish I had more time in Italy to go second time! read more

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Hands down the best food I've had in Italy. The staff was so friendly. Fast service! Highly recommend calling ahead and gettting a reservation. But I didn't hav Ron and just called. Ahead and then they gave me a time they thought would be available for dinner. Went at 9:00pm got the best seat in the house on the front terrace. Will definitely go back again. It's a must see in Positano for food read more

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Food was so good we came here twice! Would recommend the lasagna and the gnocchi! The service was also exceptional. read more

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This is a must eat spot. Best meal so far I've had in Italy. Service is friendly and good to boot!! read more

Best pizza in positano hands down. On the cutest little street too. Amazing vibes and great staff

For lunch today (May 28,2023) we asked for some ice with our sparkling water and the male waiter with the blue dress shirt rudely said if you order coke, I'll give you some ice. Interesting way to provide table service. read more

The ambiance here was nice. We had the fish (pesca) and pizza. Service was good but a little spotty. Seating is located right along the road. No view though which is fine. There was some minor communication issues on the order. 4.2 stars if fractions were allowed. read more

A great location but a bit overhyped and for tourists. We stopped in for a pizza almost immediately after we arrived to Positano. We were grateful for a place that was open later for lunch! We shared a pizza and some wine. The pizza was just okay. We had mozzarella, tomatoes and basil. The tomatoes had literally no flavor and no seasoning and there were just a handful of basil leaves. We also upgraded to the bufala mozzarella and it wasn't that flavorful either. I'd recommend another place for lunch and pizza if you can! read more

Great food and service! We were able to walk in and get a table outside. Inexpensive but does not adversely affect the food quality and taste. We ordered a margherita pizza, spaghetti alle vongole, bottle of the house red, and finished off with chocolate gelato. Perfection. read more

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Absolutely loved this place. Have nothing bad to say about it. My husband and I waited for 10 minutes (they don't take reservations for 2 people) and they brought us a free glass of Prosecco to enjoy while we waited. Felt like family with the staff, 10/10. read more

Why 5 stars? Because this was the best gnocchi I've ever had. --- --- --- After our world-class dinner the night before, I was worried about a letdown experience for dinner #2 in Positano. While it wasn't as amazing as the restaurant we visited for dinner #1, this was still an absolute no-doubt about it 5-star experience! For six days in Italy, I tried to eat a different pasta dish every night, and one of those dishes was gnocchi. I lived a life tragically sheltered from Italian food as a kid, and never even heard of Gnocchi until I was in my late 20's. How horrible is that?! But once I discovered it, I've been pretty smitten by it. With that being said, I've probably only had gnocchi a handful of times, but this was definitely my all-time favorite. And anytime you score an all-time favorite dish, the restaurant is obviously doing something right! My wife ordered manicotti, but it was a little too heavy on the marina - probably more of a 4-star quality dish, in our humble opinion. We also ordered prosciutto and mozzarella for an appetizer and panna cotta for dessert - both were absolutely phenomenal! The house white wine and the bread were alright. And lastly, the servers seemed a bit pushier here to get us to spend more money, while we didn't get that vibe from any other restaurant in all of Europe. It wasn't overwhelming, but there was just a hint of "sales-y-ness" that we could have done without. So that about sums up our experience with the food, but I wanted to include details on the very unique dining situation. People in Italy drive like crazy animals - I think we can all agree on that (except maybe Italians themselves.) The entire time we were traveling through Italy, I felt like I was taking my life into my hands anytime I walked near a road or got in a vehicle. In Positano, there's only one winding road (one lane, one way) that travels through the town. Because of this, the driving is not as crazy as Naples or Rome, but it's just nowhere near as courteous as it would be in the United States. Despite businesses surrounding these roads and people walking along the sides of the road (not sidewalks, but actually on the road) - cars still zoom by without much regard for the possibility of danger. And in many cases, these pedestrians are accompanied by small children or animals. No one here seems to think twice about it, but if people drove through narrow roads like that in the U.S. there would be some serious conflict. So how does that apply to the restaurant? Well the outdoor seating is on the right side of the aforementioned one lane road, while the restaurant itself is on the left side. That means our table sat maybe two arms length away from cars zooming by all night. I seemed to be the only person amazed by this, so apparently it's just normal and accepted behavior in Positano. But what was really funny is that the servers had to play frogger to get from the restaurant to the outdoor tables all throughout the evening. It was especially mind blowing when the server would be standing a couple of feet away from our table explaining something to us, and a car would fly by at around 30 MPH. He's standing in a narrow roadway with cars driving by, at night, explaining the nightly specials to us. And it's normal. Italy, I love you. read more

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Can't say enough great things about Saraceno d'Oro. My favorite place in Positano. Came one night for dinner, and a few days later for lunch. The service was good, the food is excellent, and their house wine is affordable (12€ a bottle). We started with prosciutto mozzarella, and if you've seen my other reviews, yes, I get this everywhere. Because it's amazing every you go in Italy. The two dishes I would recommend are their spaghetti bolognese and their pizza (preferably their Margherita and top it with buffalo mozzarella). The bolognese was great but the pizza is even better. Get the hot oil to drizzle on top too. We ended dinner with a lemon cake which was delicious. Have to have lemon things in Positano right? They just have such basic dishes, but done perfectly. A must visit when in Positano. Multiple times too. read more

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If you are coming from the beach level get ready for some stairs .. but hey you probably have done hundreds of stairs already on this trip so forget about it ... The gnocchi is a must!! super soft and the tomato sauce is perfect not to bland and not overpowering.. plus they put some cheese in the dish as well .. I was hungry so I went with two dishes . I also had the breaded veal which came out crispy and very tasty , they give you a giant lemon to squeeze on dish but only do a little at a time or the dish will get a little soggy from the juice .. my kids had a margarita pizza which was ok if you used to NY style pizza you will be left disappointed in Italy in my opinion.. my wife had the spaghetti bolognese and was very tasty but sauce was a bit rich for my taste .. service was great quick and place had tables outside and one of the larger indoor dining rooms for the area .. I don't think you need reservations.. just show up and get ready to eat some solid well priced Italian food for the area read more

Saraceno d'Oro - Gnocchi and breaded veal - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

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Walked over here for dinner last night. We didn't have a reservation, but it was about 630pm and wasn't crowded yet, so we were sat right away. The food was very good and the portions were nicely sized. I thought the prices were very good, as well. I enjoyed watching the people come and go as they walked, scooted and drove down the street. read more

Delicious last dinner in Positano, recommended by our hotel. Started with the pizza of the day special. I got the homemade seafood pasta and my husband got the veal (like a Francese) with a side of roasted zucchini! read more

Saraceno d'Oro - Homemade seafood pasta - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

This was our first stop in Positano and we wish we'd had a chance to go back! The pizza was fantastic and the service was wonderful. Best pizza or our trip! read more

Saraceno d'Oro - Margarita 2.0 and Calzone - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

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Taking a day trip to Postiano from Sorrento, our SITA bus dropped us off right at the top of the coast. Assured it would take only 20 mins to the bottom, we started our long hike. Saraceno was about halfway to the bottom and took about 20 mins to get there (tip - whenever an Italian gives you a time estimate, add about 20 mins more). Starving after our scenic hike down, we stopped here since the staff was friendly and the food looked delicious. It was around 3pm, so we had really most of the restaurant to ourselves. Lovely seating outside, nice and quiet away from the crowds. We ordered the ravioli, seafood pasta and grilled swordfish - all highly recommended. Since it was quiet, we received our meals very quickly, and munched on complimentary bread and olive oil while we waited. || seafood pasta: 4 stars. The noodles...omg. I was really excited to try the special pasta noodle shape that the Amalfi is known for. You could almost taste the flour because it was so fresh. Tons of seafood and the sauce was delicious. || Mushroom ravioli: 5 stars. This was the best dish. Not only were the ravioli soft and delicate like pillows but the sauce was light, even tho it was cream based. Highly recommend this one || Swordfish: 4.5 stars. How do they grill this so perfectly?? I've had tons of grilled fish from top restaurants back home but truly nothing tastes like it does in Italy. I did wish it came with sides however the fish was divine. For deserts we ordered vanilla gelato, tiramisu, and coffee. Everything was excellent and homemade. Overall great service, food and ambiance. Great option in Postiano. read more

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Had high hopes for this place because it has "best pizza in town" award and there is a sign hanging on their building saying that - pizza is at best okay, it really needs work. Dessert we got the affogato, which was good but not unreal, middle of the road. Servers were attentive but they were busy, as the place is popular on the main street. We sat outside and it was a nice atmosphere. read more

Was able to get a table on a Tuesday night by calling a few hours before. We were pleased that they sat us so quickly. While giving our order I accidentally said our entrees prior to our antipasta, however the waiter said he was unable to have it come before the entrees (I guess they have some APP on their order enter machines which prevented it -- whatever not a big deal just seemed odd I had ordered the seafood pasta which was good, everything seemed fresh however my gf ordered the lasagna special and it was filled with hard boiled eggs?? ( I guess a Sicilian practice?) We were then looking forward to our antipasta and a manager came over to us and told us the waiter never entered the order for us and promised it would come out quickly which it did. Decent food and mixed service here...not a must stop in positano but not a terrible fallback by any means Ciao! read more

Saraceno d'Oro - Seafood pasta - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

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Such a nice dinner we had here last night right on the road in Positano! Meal was well prepared and service was friendly and spot on. Felt a little bit rushed compared to all the dining we have done throughout our Italian travels. Scallopini with mushrooms was terrific...minestrone was ample and full of veggies. My husband ordered the ravioli and the swordfish and liked his meal much! read more

A solid selection without a reservation. It is touted for its pizza, and it is good. We tried the pizza, pasta and deserts. It was the most economical meal we ate on our trip. The service was nice, quick and accurate. A shared pizza or pasta dish is enough to please a normal appetite. read more

Made my third visit to this restaurant. Great price/value. very cool atmosphere when dining outside. Delicious pizza and seafood. A must visit when in Positano. Service was better than most establishments. read more

Delicious food, great service, very attentive, food came quickly, we sat inside with a street view so there was great "people watching." I would definitely go again read more

We really enjoyed eating at this cozy small restaurant. We ate here twice during our stay. It was close to our hotel (conca d'Oro) and the prices were really decent. It's about a 10-15 min walk from the city center. This place is a little less touristy, since it's away from the main shopping area. They offer several dishes with fresh pasta! On my first visit if got the ravioli with fresh pasta, tomato sauce, and ham. It was so good! It's served with fresh bread and Parmesan cheese. On our second visit I was very tempted to order the same dish bc I knew how delicious it was. I opted for the homemade potato gnocchi. I had no idea what this was but it said homemade so I new it would be good! This type of pasta/dumpling is very soft and squishy. I thought it was really good as well! My favorite is the ravioli with tomato sauce! When in Positano try this place, you won't be disappointed! read more

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This restaurant was suggested to us by our Airbnb host. (Shout out to MaouriLaura). It is tucked on the road in the upper portion of Positano. If you have been to the Amalfi Coast you know it is all one big mountain. So it is a little difficult to find if you find yourself on the bottom by the beach. The view is stunning and it is amazing people watching. If you are not comfortable with your Italian, don't worry they speak English. As for the food. Mama Mia!! So good. I went lame and ordered the spaghetti, which was perfectly cooked and tasted amazing. However, I was absolutely KICKING myself for not ordering the seafood pasta. Oh my god, it looked and smelled incredible (people next to us got it and I had instant regret). My wife got the pizza and it was very good as well. It wasn't our most adventurous meal, but it was one of the best. We ended lunch with the lemon sorbet which was awesome and served in an actual lemon. If you are in Positano go here you will love it!! read more

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The service here is excellent. The food is great and the staff are very friendly. The only thing missing would be the view but everything else was so good we visited twice. The pizza and house wine were delicious. Definitely recommend! read more

Most delicious pizza I have ever eaten!!! Also tried the fish of the day (dentice) and the tuna, both were excellent. read more

Saraceno d'Oro - Pizza and seafood pasta - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

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Great service! Yummy bottles of wine, at 20 euro. Accommodating of gluten free, and very knowledgeable about what options can be made GF or not. (Recommend the gnocchi - yum!) I was also given GF crackers with my meal instead of bread. Kind of crazy being right next to the road, but also very cool. The waiters cross the street like it's nothing at all, and the drivers somehow don't cause any damage or serious scares. Also, mid dinner a group of musicians walking down the road stopped to serenade diners - they were great and it was such a neat experience. The staff remembered us from the night before while walking through town, and I was so relieved so not have to go through the qualifying "do you offer GF options, and are they really GF" bit on our last night , that we ate here a second night in a row. What a great place to complete our time in Positano. The husband thoroughly enjoyed his pasta dish, plus the limoncello (plus they have Arancello - orange, and meloncello - melon) which he loved. No view of town, but you see the views constantly. Enjoy the food! read more

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Our most favourite restaurant in Positano that we went a couple of times. The staff are extremely friendly and attentive. Their pizzas are so fresh and delicious, a local recommended us to try at least one! I also highly recommend their Frittura Gamberi e calamari, gnocchi, panna cotta and tiramisu. They also had my favorite white wine I've ever tried in my whole Italy trip!! Will definitely come back when I go back to Positano! read more

Saraceno d'Oro - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

Such a perfect place to eat in Positano. The service is great and the food is even better!! Plus the prices are super reasonable compared to everywhere else in the area. Couldn't recommend more. read more

Saraceno d'Oro - Spaghetti with clams and tomato - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA