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    Buca di Bacco

    3.9 (106 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Oven potatoes, steak
    Jelisa S.

    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!

    Zucchini flowers
    Iris P.

    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!

    Katey G.

    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.

    Ravioli
    Erin O.

    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.

    Momma
    Benny H.

    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...

    Seafood pasta
    Tuli S.

    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.

    Octopus
    Stefanie C.

    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!

    Made during the cooking class. Eggplant parm and pesto gnocchi
    Danny Y.

    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.

    Spaghetti with date tomato
    Dorothy Y.

    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.

    Lobster linguini
    Giancarlo S.

    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!

    Watch the chefs cook
    Adam L.

    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!

    Two happy diners!
    Zahydie B.

    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!

    Macaroni with Eggplant
    Charlie J.

    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.

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

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

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    Review Highlights - Buca di Bacco

    DEFINITELY try the lemon risotto - neither of us are risotto regulars, but this one was very interesting and tasty.

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    Posides - Melon + prosciutto + arugula salad

    Posides

    4.9(79 reviews)
    0.5 km

    I'm usually cautious about extremely positive reviews, but I think in this case it is more than…read morewarranted. Many other reviewers have mentioned that this is the best meal that they've had in the entire country and unfortunately, without sounding like a false advertisement, I absolutely must agree. This was the best meal I have had in the entire country and I have traveled Italy extensively. They only have a couple of tables, the brothers, along with mama and Bridget, deliver an incredible meal, incredible experience, and the way the patrons feel after the experience cannot be matched. What the hell if we ordered Caesar salad, then meatballs, then gnocchi, then seafood with linguine, then the local catch of the day which today was amberjack, then ribeye, then dessert. I'm not alone in my prayer of this restaurant, my wife and my three children are unanimous that this was the absolute best meal that they have had in Italy. I strongly recommend this restaurant, but I would mention that you need to get there early because they do not take reservations. Please feel free to joke with Bridget about her Texan roots and her hallmark story which caused her to settle in Positano!

    Posides was one of the most memorable meals of our trip. We had a cozy table for two on the terrace…read moreoverlooking the most stunning Positano views, the kind that make you pause and soak in every moment. The food was outstanding. The Caprese salad was fresh and bursting with flavor, and the prosciutto salad was beautifully balanced with just the right mix of savory and sweet. Every ingredient tasted incredibly fresh and thoughtfully prepared. The drinks were equally impressive. The house Posides Spritz was refreshing and perfectly balanced made with a cherry liquor, and the limoncello spritz was smooth, bright, and easily one of the best we've had in Italy. We finished with an affogato that was the perfect finale, rich espresso poured over creamy gelato for a sweet, satisfying finish along with the seasonal cake. Service was warm, friendly, and attentive throughout the evening, making the experience feel personal and relaxed. The restaurant is a bit of a walk from the city center with a few stairs to climb, but it's absolutely worth it. The stroll back down afterward is the perfect way to walk off the meal. Between the amazing food, stunning terrace views, and kind service, Posides is a true Positano gem.

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    Saraceno d'Oro - Lemon sorbet

    Saraceno d'Oro

    4.2(222 reviews)
    0.5 km
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    YES! Food here was soooooo gooood ! It's where we ate our first night here and I'll never forget…read morehow delicious the food was !!! The staff were super kind and they remembered us and said hi every time we walked by the restaurant. It doesn't have a view, but they do have outdoor seating which is nice. It's located on the more quiet side of the mountain / town. I would definitely go back to this spot! It was soo soo yummy!! I never had the olive oil green pasta sauce before but I would totally order it next time I come across it. Pasta: 10/10 Pizza: 8/10 Grilled Octopus: 8/10 Overall one of the most memorable and best food spots I had in Positano and I highly recommend it.

    TLDR: The food was amazing and the staff were kind and accommodating despite getting there later at…read morenight. This was our first meal after arriving in Positano and we couldn't have asked for a better one. We arrived in Positano around 10 PM on a Saturday night. This restaurant was on our itinerary and was a 2 minute walk from our hotel. We walked up around 10:30 and they sat us immediately on the outdoor patio. We ordered grilled octopus to start and it might have been the freshest and tastiest grilled octopus I've ever eaten. We also ordered a spicy green sauce pasta that was top 3 best things we ate on our entire trip. I wish I knew the name of it so that I could mention it here. We also ordered a prosciutto and burrata pizza. My wife isn't a huge fan of prosciutto so she didn't enjoy it as much as I did. But I would happily eat that pizza again and again. The staff were very kind and friendly. They didn't ever seem annoyed that we came in later at night. Every day that we walked past them to go into the main center of Positano, they smiled and invited us back in or asked how we were doing. They don't have the same view that other restaurants might have, but what they lack in a view, they make up for in quality and service.

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    La Sponda - The table presentation with lobster pasta

    La Sponda

    4.4(104 reviews)
    0.1 km
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    By far our favorite dinner in Positano and much better than Michelin-starred neighbor Zass, La…read moreSponda stuns with its view, romantic candlelit ambiance, incredible food, live music that performs table to table, and trendy crowd. We sat right in front of Miles and Keleigh Teller at dinner. The crab appetizer and rooster ravioli were the highlights of our meal. The lamb entree was also excellent. I would skip the tart tartine and instead go have a night cap at the Don't Worry speakeasy bar next door that has a live DJ set with vinyl records. It was epic and we shut the place down at 2am.

    If you are lucky enough to score a table at La Sponda for five people...consider yourself very…read morefortunate! That's how we felt!!! From the moment we arrived, the evening felt magical. The atmosphere is absolutely breathtaking, romantic, elegant, and uniquely Positano. Every detail was perfection. The service was flawless, warm, and incredibly attentive, but what truly made the night unforgettable was the legendary Maître D', who has been with La Sponda for 44 years. His charm, professionalism, and passion for hospitality elevated the entire experience and made us feel genuinely special. Then there were the roaming musicians, who have been at La Sponda for 33 years performing!! They transformed dinner into something straight out of a movie. The music floating through the candlelit restaurant created an energy and emotion that simply cannot be replicated. La Sponda is not just a restaurant, it is THE Positano experience. An unforgettable evening we will talk about forever. It felt like an absolute DREAM!!

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