Positano Restaurant Recommendations
Every year, people flock to Italy for the chance to taste some of the finest cuisine in the world. The Amalfi Coast epitomizes this trend with countless terraces inviting diners with gorgeous terraces and amazing dishes ranging coastal specialties like spaghetti with clams to homey favorites like Neopolitan pizza. These Positano restaurant recommendations will help you traverse the culinary roadmap of one of the most popular Amalfi Coast towns.
La Sponda
Le Sirenuse, Via Cristoforo Colombo, 30, Positano 84017 – +39 089 875 066 – Website
Bougainvillaea covers the vaulted ceiling and hundreds of candles create a magical atmosphere. In the summer months meals are served al fresco where the splendor of the Amalfi Coast will captivate you. La Sponda boasts a cuisine that is simple, fragrant and light combining the best of local and Italian flavors with international flair. The Chef gives great emphasis to the choice of local ingredients which vary with the seasons. Behind glass windows in the restaurant, chefs can be seen preparing dishes in a kitchen decorated with handmade tiles and copper pots.
La Tagliata
Via Tagliata, 32b, Positano 84017 – +39 089 875 872 – Website
From the passion for genuine and natural products directly derived from their orchard, a love for antique traditions was born in La Tagliata. This restaurant boasts a spectacular location with its incredible view of the Galli isles, Capri and Positano below. It offers tasty and original handmade pasta dishes including gnocchi with a choice of sauces, fusilli with pumpkin and ravioli with provola cheese, rocket and mozzarella. Also on the menu is a great choice of meat: t-bone steak, chicken, grilled veal, sausages and lamb. Pick some plates to share amongst your group; the large portions allow for family-style dining.
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Next2
Viale Pasitea, 242, Positano 84017 – +39 089 812 3516 – Website
Opened in 2004 it is an attractively furnished restaurant with modern lines and serious food, from updated versions of classic Neapolitan dishes to more creative fare like pumpkin soup with rosemary oil and shrimp.
da Vincenzo
Via Pasitea, 172/178, Positano 84017 – +39 089 875 128 – Website
Seek out Da Vincenzo for a well-deserved, Michelin-starred meal. Founded over 50 years ago by the current owner’s uncle, this upscale restaurant has a history to tell. It’s on the main one-way street in the southern part of Positano, so you won’t have to wander far from the fun! Specializing in seafood, our favorite options include tuna caponata antipasto, octopus, fava bean pasta, beef with parmesan, and tiramisu. Sip on a bottle of Barolo throughout your evening; you won’t be disappointed.
Lo Guarracino
Via Positanesi d’America, 12, Positano 84017 – +39 089 875 794 – Website
Lo Guarracino is situated along the path that winds around the headland, above the ferry ticket booths to the Spiaggia Fornillo, the best of the town’s two beaches. Serves simple, honest seafood with prices to match and a good place to watch the sunset. If you’re a connoisseur of Neopolitan pizza, this is also one of the best Positano restaurant recommendations to keep in mind.
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Ristorante Max
Piazza dei Mulini, 22, Positano 84017 – +39 089 875 056 – Website
This is a special restaurant: you step in an art gallery and you feel as if you are in someone’s home. You will be surrounded by original artwork, paintings, furniture and decor. Their specialities include baby calamari stuffed with cheese seasoned with olive oil and herbs, and tagliolini with fresh local spiny lobster. Guests can also eat in a nice courtyard garden area with dim lighting during the evening: a very romantic atmosphere.
Chez Black
Via del Brigantino, 19, Positano 84017 – +39 089 875 036 – Website
Right on the Spiaggia Grande, it is one of the most popular casual restaurants in Positano. It is a local institution, allegedly nicknamed after owner Salvatore Russo’s eternal tan. This nautically themed place cannot be beaten for its location or as a great spot for people-watching. The friendly staff will guide you through their specialities, including zuppa di pesce – fish soup, paccheri con Positanese di seppie e polipi and spaghetti con ricci di mare – sea urchins served in a large metal urchin.
Il Tridente
Hotel Poseidon, Viale Pasitea, 140, Positano 84017 – +39 089 811 111 – Website
Il Tridente may be most known for its sprawling views of Positano, but it’s cuisine will also leave a lasting impression on you. Their menu full of seafood delicacies like monkfish ravioli and sea bass for two is rounded by savory black pig and an array of vegetarian dishes, such as the citrus risotto and sesame-roasted tofu. Even if you decide to have dinner elsewhere, still consider booking an earlier or later reservation at the cocktail bar to take in the lovely view over refreshing drinks.
Featured image: © Lo Guarracino