On our last night in Positano we made a reservation at Buca di Bacco. This is the restaurant on the top floor of a bar and another restaurant on the ground floor. The top floor restaurant is the one I am talking about. The views from the front windows are excellent. But the view is only a bonus. We were greeted and sat right away. Someone immediately came over and offered us water and menus. The sommelier came over and she was very helpful in selecting a great and affordable wine to go with our meal. They started with a mini pizza as a complimentary appy. It was nice to offer it, but it was not as special as every other course we were served. We started with the Zucchini Flowers - pictured. These were so delicate and delicious. Very glad we ordered them. I got an Amalfi coast staple dish, Spaghetti and clams - pictured. This one was my favorite version of this dish of the three times I got it at different restaurants in the Amalfi coast. My wife got the gnocchi - also pictured. It is vegetarian and also was delicious. The service was always fast and helpful with any questions. This is a highly recommended place for a special dinner. read more

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Good food, perfectly located right in the center of the beach in Positano. Pasta, fish, and great deserts. read more

Buca di Bacco - View - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

Right off the beach, obviously a packed area, but at noon the restaurant was surprisingly empty. I was also pleased that for its location the pricing wasn't too crazy. Great views & pleasant service. Enjoyed the Ceasar salad, flavorful gnocchi, decent pesto pasta. read more

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Are you ready to find with a beautiful view of the ocean? This is the place! My friend and I enjoyed lunch at Buca di bacco. This restaurant was recommended to us from our Airbnb host so we knew it had to be good, we weren't disappointed. I enjoyed their steak entree which was seasoned well. The oven roasted potatoes came out hot, ready and tasty. Our waiter was a nice gentleman and our food came out quickly. Stop by for a meal while in Positano! read more

Buca di Bacco - Oven potatoes, steak - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

In the cave of the goddess of food and wine Buca Di Bacco is over 100 years old and the food is still perfection. We see why this restaurant has lived for so many years, it was a wonderful experience with food, wine, and the service! We got zucchini flowers to begin with, seabass with vegetables, and delicious pasta , paired with delicious wine our waiter was so sweet he actually helped me decide which fish to try and he did not disappoint it was so fresh and it melted in the mouth! The plus side was that we were right by the water view again and honestly it makes the difference so gorgeous to look at! read more

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Even though this is a hotel restaurant, my husband and I loved our experience at Buca di Bacco. We got seated near the window and enjoyed our view of the water. We ordered the grilled octopus, fried zucchini flowers, and lobster linguine to share. I was shocked at the grilled octopus--we just came from Athens & Santorini, and this was the most tender octopus we had! I loved the pairing with burrata too. The fried zucchini flowers were light and delicious. I love the ricotta, and who can resist fried food? The lobster linguine was out of this world!!! The flavor was on point, and the pasta was perfectly al dente. They even split the plate for us because they knew we were sharing. Service was very friendly. We ate at around 6:45pm and by the time we left around 8pm, the place was packed. Make reservations! read more

I ordered the gnocchi, absolutely fabulous and the tomatoes sauce was so flavorful it was like a sweet and savory explosion in my mouth. My father got the club sandwich, it came with egg on it but he really enjoyed it. My mom got eggplant parm. She loved it. Here's the thing though, food was amazing, but the portions were pretty small. It said it was a place for lunch but their menu only had five options which is not really something you really find in Italy. We sat on the deck and it was great until they started rolling up the shades above us that were protecting us from the sun. We were also the only ones in the restaurant, and yet the service was still pretty slow. Overall kind of a mid experience. read more

5 stars for the hotel, 4 stars for the restaurant! There is a lot to like about the restaurant attached to the Buca di Bacco hotel. First off, the location cannot be beat. It's very close to the beach and their view and ambiance is very pleasant. It's also one of the few places that will let you sit with out a reservation. The menu has some gems on it, but it's typical Amalfi coast Italian fare. You won't find pizza or paninis, but they have some nice seafood, meat, and pasta options. We really liked the octopus and burrata and the lemon risotto with red shrimp. Both very solid dishes that were better than expected based on other reviews. This wasn't the best meal we had is Positano, but a really solid dinner we were happy to enjoy on our first night in Italy. read more

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This restaurant is in an amazing location in Positano near the main beach, which makes it very easy to get to. It also has stunning views from inside, so I would highly recommend making a reservation and getting a table near the windows. We arrived early in the evening and ordered some wine paired and pasta dishes. We tried the shrimp risotto and ravioli which were both tasty, but very overpriced for the portion size. When we asked for the bill, the waiter was very surprised that we didn't order anything more, and after paying for our bill in euros, he asked us if we wanted any change, and then proceeded to get visibly annoyed when we said "yes". Despite the service and portions, we had a nice time here but I'd be hesitant to return. read more

Buca di Bacco - Ravioli - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

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Gorgeous restaurant right by the water in positano but holy shit the ravioli was WAYY too salty and completely inedible... Wait staff was incredibly professional however and took the item off of our bill, we didn't even have to ask! Gotta love good service, hence the 3 stars. We all make mistakes and it's easy to get heavy handed with salt so... shit happens! Would not recommend tho, there are sooo many great restaurants in Positano.. I'd recommend going elsewhere... read more

Buca di Bacco - Momma - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

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Beautiful spot right next to the beach. We came here on our first day and had the ravioli and seafood pasta. Both were excellent. The seafood dish was loaded up with goodies and everything was super fresh. Service was also great. No pressure to order more than we needed which is not so common in positano. read more

Buca di Bacco - Seafood pasta - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

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Overall had a very nice experience here at Buca di Bacco! We did not have a reservation and were able to walk right in and get a table with a view (please note this was not during peak season). For appetizers we got grilled octopus and a fried ravioli, both were decent but not amazing. The fried ravioli was more just like a traditional ravioli entree with marinara sauce, which was tasty just not what we were expecting. For main entrees we got the lobster pasta and swordfish and both were good, just compared to some other meals we had on the trip it was not our favorite! Generally pretty pricy for the value of the food. I will say another family we met on our trip had a gluten allergy and they were extremely accommodating, so much so they went there several times because of how nice the staff was so if you are traveling and are looking allergy accommodations this would be a great option. read more

My husband and I had our first meal in Positano on the beachfront at Buca di Bacco. It was recommended to us by a few locals we met along our Italian honeymoon. This hotel restaurant opens at 7:30pm so we toured the nearby shops until then. Totally worth the wait as we were the first customers and got seated immediately. To start off, we ordered the grilled octopus with artichoke, burrata cheese, and balsamic vinegar. So good and perfectly tender. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. If that weren't enough, my entrée was steamed baccalà with capers, olives, cherry tomatoes, and mashed potatoes. Salty cod goodness. We didn't have room for wine or dessert but just wanted to enjoy our first hot meal in awhile since we'd been traveling. I slept happily that evening after eating what would be one of my favorite meals in Positano. I would have come back here again if we had a few more days of vacation. I don't regret exploring other restaurants in the area, though! read more

Buca di Bacco - Octopus - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

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I can't review the dining experience but I can tell you that you must try out the cooking class. So much fun while drinking champagne. Staff made it fun and took many photos. We made a chocolate cake, eggplant parm, pesto gnocchi, and pizza. read more

Buca di Bacco - Made during the cooking class. Eggplant parm and pesto gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

We are staying in the hotel and loved it so much that this is our third time. It has the most amazing views. We chose to be outside on the upstairs dining area. I found the price very reasonable and the wait staff amazing. The food was great! Homemade pasta, muscles, lemon risotto... all amazing. read more

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Buca di Bacco is where locals who know their stuff go to have nice dinners. The staff is great, food is spectacular, and the prices are reasonable. The arugula and seafood salads were great. The linguini lobster dish was excellent. And the views are tough to beat. I highly recommend coming here when you're in Positano! read more

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Buca di Bacco is a fantastic restaurant in Positano. We made reservations for the patio and the view is amazing! Started off with a meat and cheese plate with San Daniele prosciutto, very good. I got the seafood pasta, was one of my favorite meals ever. Pasta was homemade and seafood was delicious. My wife got the lobster pasta, can't go wrong here, was great! We finished our meal off with tiramisu and limoncellos. This was one of our favorite places in Positano and Italy! read more

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After a month traveling, I am not ashamed to say that I was craving a little American-resembling food, and Bucca Di Bacco delivered. It was still amazing Italian food but I was able to order chicken, which you just don't find on the menu that often! So when I saw the chicken parmigiana, I ordered. I added a Cesar salad, and it was SO GOOD. My husband found his only vegan option (pasta pomodoro with french fries, bless his heart) and we were all truly happy! Going to the restroom was fun- apparently this was a fancy restaurant and I didn't know it...they have photos of all the celebrities that have visited this restaurant since the 50-60's. It's right next to the beach, so it must have amazing views, I just visited at night. Anyway- reasonable prices in my opinion, good food, vegan options, and amazing ambiance. Win win! read more

Buca di Bacco - Two happy diners! - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

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When you first walk by it does not look like much but I turned the corner and boom a restaurant. Great people and nice environment. I got the ravioli which was bussin. I would highly recommend. Overall it was a major W. read more

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Nice parmigiana and French fries sitting in the outdoor dining room with great views of the beach and port. Toilets clean, service was great and comfortable surroundings. read more

Catello is the best server ever! This is my favorite place in positano :) go if you have the chance!

Is this place touristy? Yes. Is it a bit pricey? Yes. But they also put out some damn good dishes and boast the best views overlooking the Positano marina along the Amalfi coast. I can also count on them to consistently offer my favorite summertime treat--stuffed zucchini flowers. In the US, we sell a lot of zucchini, but the prized flowers go to waste. Here in Positano, these delicate treasures are stuffed with burrata, fried golden brown, and served with local greens and tomato then drizzled with olive oil. On my most recent visit, we also enjoyed some other excellent entrees. Scallops on white bean purée. Tender sea scallops seared to perfection served on top of silky white bean purée, with greens and (you guessed it) extra virgin olio. Truly memorable dish. Turbot filet. Slow cooked turbo crusted with golden garlic potato purée. This tender local white fish melts in your mouth. Excellent flavor. I usually like the skin left on the fish, however this skin was a bit thicker and rubbery, and would be better removed prior to serving. The house red and white are excellent. Wifi available. Open exhibition style kitchen is very entertaining, too. read more

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Was able to get a seat right away as a walk in on a Monday. Got seated right by the window overlooking the ocean/Positano, fantastic view! We started with the fried calamari and shrimp, well seasoned and crispy but not oily. My wife got the seafood risotto, this was delicious. Jam packed full of seafood in every bite. I opted to keep it kinda light and got the meatballs with red sauce. Everything was pretty tasty and service was great. read more

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Buca di Baco sits right on the beach so we went here right after a swim. I was hesitant to eat at this restaurant because I was worried about it being too "touristy". But since has spent so much time swimming, we were starving and didn't want to work too hard to find good food. I had watched some vlogs on YouTube that mentioned Buca di Bacco as a good restaurant in Positano. I was pleasantly surprised. No only did we have a great view and good service, but the good was pretty decent. I ordered the fruitti di mari pasta and my husband had a Margherita pizza. My seafood pasta had all kinds of exotic looking sea critters like razor clams and funny squid. And that made me very happy because I didn't travel to the Amalfi coast just to eat basic sea critters. My husband's pizza was just as good as you would expect for a margherita pizza. If you're reading this then most likely you're headed to Positano (or in Positano and found some WiFi to use). Don't be afraid of eating one of your meals at Buca di Bacco. It's a pretty decent place. read more

This place was the perfect first stop in Positano. Went in for lunch, were hesitant because it wasn't on the ground level, but as soon as we sat they were able to slide open the windows all the way. Ah, perfect! The mussels were so good, I love mussels, these were amazing. I'm pretty positive I ate all the the bread around the plate and on the bread bag. Got a bottle of the local white wine, that'll put you in a good mood. The rest of the day I just floated around Positano with a smile on my face. read more

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Lovely ambience overlooking the sea, great service, crispy zucchini flowers! ******** read more

You're paying for one thing and one thing only, the view. Fortunately there are much better restaurants in Positano with similar views, better in fact. The service was poor, inattentive, and unfriendly. The pasta undercooked and hard. I was unable to cut the steak with a steak knife due to what I originally thought was fat but must have been a tendon as I couldn't saw through it no matter how hard I tried. It was also drenched in a far too strong red wine reduction which overpowered the steak and vegetables. Sent it back and they said it would be removed from the bill yet there it was when the check arrived. Overall one of the worst Italian dinners ever had anywhere. Just another typical tourist trap as you might expect for it's location. read more

the food the ambiance , the view! We had a great lunch with an amazing view! We would highly recommend it!

It takes you forever to get here if just visiting Positano for the day. View down to beach area is spectacular. View from inside restaurant is looking directly out to beach. This is a restaurant for seafood lovers and Italian specialties as well. Service was good but we were there earlier than the crowd. Price was reasonable Worth a visit if you are staying in Positano or visiting for a few hours read more

Buca di Bacco - Gnocchi Sorrentino - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

This is an excellent choice. We attended the cooking class and had an amazing time. The team of chefs were fantastic; enthusiastic, entertaining, and knowledgeable. You prepare several dishes. Our class included eggplant, gnocchi w/pesto, pizza, and a chocolate citrus cake. The meal is then served to you in the adjoining restaurant. At the end you are given a gnocchi board, cookbook, etc. Oh and wine throughout the class. My daughter and I loved this experience and highly recommend it!! It really was one of the highlights of our trip. Enjoy read more

Buca di Bacco - Pizza ! - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

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Has a great view of the beach in Positano. I would say a little overpriced and service was alright but the food tasted pretty good. We got the zucchini flower stuffed mozzarella, which I thought might be too cheesy but it was perfect. For entrees we got the burrata stuffed ravioli and the grouper with Parmesan green beans, definitely recommend the seafood and the zucchini flowers. read more

This was a wonderful little place after walking all around Positano. We had a few drinks and appetizers before heading back to Santa Maria di Castellabate, and were glad we did before taking off. This may be a touristy area, but service, food, and atmosphere were fantastic! read more

After one night in Naples, we spent the remainder of the week in Positano staying at the Hotel Buca Di Bacco which is in a great location. It's right in the center of Positano, on the beach and close to shops and restaurants. Overall, I loved the property. The breakfast buffet is extensive and includes both hot and cold items. There's a great machine that juices oranges on demand (3 oranges per glass) so you can have fresh blood orange juice each morning. Buca Di Bacco does not have a pool, spa, or exercise room while others nearby of the same caliber do. The king room we stayed in was simple but just right in size and amenities, bed and linens were quite comfortable. There's a mini bar and the bathroom has a bidet. I did notice there was no full length mirror in our King room, which wasn't terrible but just seemed odd for it to be missing when there was so much attention to detail in other areas. The turn down service was lovely and would even replace your towels again if you had showered after the day service made up the room. The best thing about our room though (39) was the view! read more

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From the outside it looks like a great place to eat but the octopus was slimy. One of the worst octopus I've ever had. My daughter usually eats all of the food but this time she ate less than half of the spaghetti. My son only ate the French fries and the chicken was very cheesy and he didn't like it. The steak was also kind of mushy and had a lot of extra salt. The lemon risotto nothing special, I think that even I can make it. Lastly, the calamari was very bland and I have tasted way better calamari. Overall I would give it 2 stars. read more

Buca di Bacco - Done with food and most of it is on the table. Not good. - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA

Amazing! Had the seafood pasta and it was AMAZING! It was mainly seafood, which was great because in the US, we get mostly pasta and very little seafood. My husband had the lemon risotto and that was amazing as well. We had lunch there as well, spaghetti and meatballs, so delicious and fresh! We stayed at the hotel and had their amazing breakfast Buffett. So fresh and the view made it better! The view, the service, the quality and taste of the food.. all excellent! Hope to go back! read more

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I cannot speak to the quality of the dinner at this place because the appetizer was so bad that I left. Upon entering this place, you are easily seated in the restaurant with a gorgeous view. Aside from that they don't really have too much to offer. We ordered a sampler plate of their deep fried specialties and it was completely tasteless and each bite was worse than the previous. Their bread appetizer was bad as well. Their other food seemed to lack as well from what we could see. It seems like this is just a nice place to go for tourists if you're not looking for quality food. read more

The service and atmosphere was amazing, but my sister and I ended up with food poisoning after we both got the chicken parm.

Really lovely view, great staff and excellent food. Took a cooking class and we made a great lineup of food with the GM and Executive Chef. Highly recommend read more

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Food was good for the price. I liked all the food except for dessert. | Starters | Fresh tomatoes | pretty basic and all about the quality of tomato Octopus and burrata+artichoke | amazing the octopus has a nice char that I like. | Mains | Linguine Clams in a wine sauce | pretty standard way of preparation but it was very tasty. Seafood Bouillabaisse | We devoured this dish. Everything from the broth to the seafood was excellent. The tomato broth so flavorful and slightly acidic and sweet and the seafood super freaky. The fish was amazing. It was a locally caught white fish and was mild and silky. | Dessert | | Cannoli | - just okay and that all I'm going to say. The restaurant itself had a wonderful view. The staff opened all their windows which let in a soothing breeze. I would definitely recommend this place if you are looking for traditional Italian and not fine and fancy dinning. read more

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We did the path of the gods then had cocktails and lunch in Positano. Grilled octopus was incredible as was the fresh pasta. read more

Buca di Bacco - Grilles octopus was amazing - Italian Near Me - Positano, SA